Counselors met at Altınbaş University

At the Guidance Counselor Meeting event held at Altınbaş University, counselors came together to share the vision of the university, interact one-on-one with counselors and strengthen cooperation in education.

“You cannot raise good graduates without good students”

The opening speeches of the program, which started with a moment of silence and the National Anthem, were made by university administrators. Altınbaş University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ali Argun Karacabey emphasized that the meeting had been planned for a long time and said, "Ours was a complete vuslat. We were able to come together in such a long waiting process," he said.

In his speech, Karacabey drew attention to quality in higher education and said the following:

“If you cannot recruit good students, you cannot give good graduates.”

Stating that Altınbaş University aims for qualitative growth, not quantitative growth, Karacabey said, "We have never sought to be a very big university. But we are after good students. Because not this year, but the next 10 years, 15 years must be guaranteed." 

“If the guidance counselor guides you, Altınbaş is preferred”

Emphasizing the impact of guidance counselors on students' university choices, Karacabey shared the following data based on student surveys:

"Every year we ask incoming students: 'How did you hear about Altınbaş?' 50% of them say: 'My guidance counselor recommended it to me."

In this context, Karacabey emphasized the importance of guidance counselors and concluded his speech with a sincere appeal:

“Do not hesitate to recommend us to your good students.”

He then left the floor to Prof. Dr. Cemal İbiş, the acting rector of our university.

“You will see, your students will be happy here.”

Prof. Dr. Cemal İbiş started his speech by describing the foundation of Altınbaş University. “From a university with 5 faculties and 1 institute when it was first established, today we are a growing university with 10 faculties, 1 institute and 2 Higher Schools.” He said.

“We are trying to learn first.”

Prof. Dr. İbiş said, "One difference of our university is that we know that this is a place of learning and we try to learn first. If we do something, let's do it together." He emphasized that the university is developing together with the students and thanked everyone. 

“Education 5.0” Conference by Prof. Dr. Neşe Buket Aksu

Speaking in the academic section of the event, Prof. Dr. Neşe Buket Aksu, in her speech titled “Education 5.0”, discussed the individualized learning and digitalization dimensions of the contemporary education approach in a comprehensive manner.

"Education 5.0 is no longer just about transferring information; it is based on understanding the individual's learning and supporting them in appropriate ways. Each student is unique and a learning environment should be built accordingly."

Before Aksu's impressive presentation, Karacabey introduced him with the following words:

"The lectern is a theater stage. You can't just stand on the lectern and talk straight. You have to act. You will take the other person in the palm of your hand. Buket Hoca does this very well."

The event offered an environment of sincere interaction

After the conference, a group photo was taken with all participants. The event continued with a lunch hosted by the university. Throughout the day, counselors were informed about the campus facilities and had the opportunity to exchange ideas with the academic units of the university.

Beyond reinforcing the bond that Altınbaş University has established with guidance counselors, this meeting was also a powerful platform where future visions for the higher education system in Turkey were shared.