The distinguished members and esteemed guests of Pamukkale University Department of Economics gathered for a prestigious meeting on November 30, 2023. This significant assembly served as a platform for making strategic decisions shaping the future of the Economics Department.
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Mehmet İvrendi, the meeting focused on academic and administrative activities and enhancing student collaborations. Esteemed academics, including Prof. Dr. Reşat Ceylan, Prof. Dr. Sevcan Güneş, Prof. Dr. Cemiş Çiftçi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Ozan Yıldırım and Dr. Öğr. Member Halil Uçal participated in discussions to advance the department's educational quality.
Notably, contributions from Fatih Işık, Director of the Denizli Labor and Employment Agency, business representative Fuat Özsoy, alum representative Cihat Pakyürek, and student representative Fatma Türken significantly supported the council's goal of strengthening the bridge between academia and industry.
Essential agenda items included aligning economic education with current trends, enhancing industry collaborations, and integrating graduates into the workforce. Additionally, topics like enhancing student-centered education and promoting international collaborations were addressed.
Following the meeting, it was emphasized that the decisions and planned projects would significantly contribute to the department's future vision. With its innovative approaches and dynamic structure, Pamukkale University Department of Economics is committed to maintaining its leadership in economic education.