YÖKAK Student Evaluator Program

Dear Student,

As Cappadocia University, we prioritize the active participation of our students in quality assurance processes and their involvement in shaping the future of higher education. Within the scope of the Institutional External Evaluation, Monitoring, Interim Evaluation, and Institutional Accreditation processes carried out by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK), students may also take part as “student evaluators.”

This program provides students with the following opportunities:

- Gaining institutional insight by observing how universities are evaluated and managed.
- Learning about quality, accreditation, ethics, and continuous improvement processes through direct experience.
- Engaging with academics, administrators, and students from different universities.
- Adding a strong and valuable experience to their CVs.

What Is a Student Evaluator?

A student evaluator is a student who has completed the required training and is appointed by YÖKAK to contribute the student perspective to evaluation teams. Their role is to assess the student experience, student satisfaction, and services provided to students from the viewpoint of a student. For this reason, student participation is an essential component of the quality assurance processes.

Who Can Apply?

All actively enrolled associate, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply. The general requirements and expected qualifications include:

- Being enrolled in an associate, undergraduate, or graduate program and not having frozen registration.
- Having a minimum GPA of 2.50 out of 4.00.
- Having no disciplinary or criminal record.
- Strong communication skills, proficiency in written and verbal expression, openness to teamwork, and willingness to take responsibility.

How Do I Participate?

To become a student evaluator, you must complete the training sessions provided by YÖKAK:

- Following YÖKAK Announcements: YÖKAK periodically publishes a “Call for Applications” for student evaluators.
- Filling Out the Application Form: Applications are submitted electronically via the published “Application Form.”
- Completing the Training: Students who successfully complete the training may be assigned to evaluation teams.

For up-to-date training schedules and application announcements, please visit the official YÖKAK website: (www.yokak.gov.tr)

Why Should I Participate?

- You gain insight into how universities are managed and evaluated.
- You gain early experience in quality assurance and accreditation.
- You strengthen your CV with a distinguished experience.
- You connect with individuals from various universities.
- You take part in a platform where the voice of students is genuinely valued.

Role of Our University

As the Student Deanship of Cappadocia University, we actively support our students’ involvement in these national quality assurance activities. We will periodically share YÖKAK announcements, and you may contact the Student Deanship for any further questions.

Note: This program covers YÖKAK’s national evaluation processes and is independent of our university’s internal evaluation procedures. However, by joining the KÜN Quality Student Community and participating in internal audits, you may gain initial experience and prepare for the YÖKAK program.