POLICY AGAINST HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
INTRODUCTION
KHOJA AKHMET YASSAWI INTERNATIONAL KAZAKH-TURKISH UNIVERSITY IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING AN EQUAL, SAFE, AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. THIS POLICY IS BASED ON THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, THE "LABOR CODE OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN," THE "EDUCATION LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN," THE "LAW ON THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE," AND INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS.
POLICY OBJECTIVES
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS: ENSURE RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL AND THE RIGHT TO NON-DISCRIMINATORY TREATMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF KAZAKHSTAN.
PREVENTION OF HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION: PROMOTE FAIRNESS AND INCLUSION WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY.
COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL LAWS: PREVENT ANY DISCRIMINATORY ACTIONS IN LINE WITH THE LAWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN.
SAFETY AND JUSTICE: PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF ALL UNIVERSITY MEMBERS AND ENSURE A SECURE AND FREE ENVIRONMENT.
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING:
● STUDENTS;
● ACADEMIC, SCIENTIFIC, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF;
● EXTERNAL PARTNERS AND INDIVIDUALS WORKING WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY PREMISES.
KEY PRINCIPLES
EQUALITY: IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "CIVIL CODE" AND THE "EDUCATION LAW" OF KAZAKHSTAN, ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS.
SAFETY: NO PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL HARASSMENT IS ALLOWED, AS PER THE "LAW ON THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" OF KAZAKHSTAN.
JUSTICE: CASES RELATED TO DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT ARE REVIEWED IMPARTIALLY, FOLLOWING THE UNIVERSITY'S DISCIPLINARY CODE.
RESPONSIBILITY: ALL UNIVERSITY MEMBERS MUST COMPLY WITH THE LAWS OF KAZAKHSTAN AND THIS POLICY.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE "EDUCATION LAW" OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE "LABOR CODE" OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE "LAW ON THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE" OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE "CIVIL CODE" OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE "CRIMINAL CODE" OF KAZAKHSTAN;
THE UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS.
Conclusion
Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University adheres to a zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of harassment or discrimination. The university ensures a safe and equitable environment for all members while fully complying with the laws of Kazakhstan and international standards.
For additional information or consultation, please contact the university administration or the ethics committee.
Existence of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies
"APPROVED"
Rector of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi
International Kazakh-Turkish University
_________________ Zh. Temirbekova
"_____" _______ 2022
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
UNIVERSITY POLICY
JS-IKTU-001-2022
ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY
FOREWORD
1. Developed and Implemented by the Strategic Development, Ranking, Compliance
Monitoring, and Quality Center
2. Developed by: Head of the Strategic Development, Ranking, Compliance
Monitoring, and Quality Center Zh. Daribayev
Approved and implemented by the Senate meeting decision of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi
International Kazakh-Turkish University on "____" _______ 2022, No. ____
3. Implemented: 2022
4. Review Date: 2024
Publication for Official Use
Turkistan
TRANSLATED FOR THE WEBSITE
1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1. The Anti-Corruption Policy defines the conditions for the preliminary consideration of issues related to anti-corruption actions at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International kazakh-turkish university, the protection of citizens' rights, the prevention of threats arising from corruption manifestations, and the preparation of proposals aimed at increasing the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures.
2. This Policy is the main document in the implementation of anti-corruption actions.
3. This Policy of the University must be obligatorily implemented and followed in all structures of Akhmet Yassawi University.
4. JS-IKTU-001-2022 Anti-Corruption Policy is part of the quality management documents of Akhmet Yassawi University.
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES (REFERENCE DOCUMENTS)
2.1 The University Policy references the following normative documents:
• Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Education;
• Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Science;
• Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Anti-Corruption Actions;
• ISO 9001-2015 “Quality Management Systems. Requirements” standard;
• ISO 37001-2016 “Anti-Corruption Management Systems. Requirements and Guidance for Use” standard;
• University Charter;
• Strategic Development Plan until 2026;
• CP-IKTU-7.5.3-2020 Procedure for Documented Information Management.
3. TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 The following abbreviations are used in the University Policy:
• Akhmet Yassawi University, University – Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University;
• AS – Academic staff;
• QMS – Quality Management System;
• ACP – Anti-Corruption Policy;
• SD – Structural Divisions;
• Policy – Anti-Corruption Policy of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University;
• Compliance Service – The activity of the University’s Strategic Development, Ranking, Compliance Monitoring, and Quality Center.
4. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
4.1 The Anti-Corruption Policy of the University will be discussed and reviewed at the Senate meeting of Akhmet Yassawi University.
4.2 The Anti-Corruption Policy of the University will be approved by the senior management of Akhmet Yassawi University.
4.3 The implementation of the requirements of the University’s Anti-Corruption Policy is the responsibility of the Strategic Development, Ranking, Compliance Monitoring, and Quality Center of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
4.4 The senior management of the University is responsible for the quality implementation of this Policy.
5. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. According to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on "Anti-Corruption Actions", corruption is understood as the use of official authority or related powers by individuals performing state duties, or by those equated to them, for personal gain, including obtaining property benefits or advantages that are not stipulated by law, either directly or through intermediaries, and the illegal offer of such benefits or advantages by individuals or legal entities in return, thus leading to bribery.
2. Corruption acts or actions that create conditions for corruption, as defined by the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan on "Anti-Corruption Actions" and other related laws, as well as the violations established by this Policy regarding corruption, are considered corruption and offenses.
5.1 Goals and Objectives of the Anti-Corruption Policy
5.1.1 The main goal of the Anti-Corruption Policy is to enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption actions at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, protect citizens' rights, prevent threats arising from corruption manifestations, and carry out measures to reduce violations.
5.1.2 To achieve the objectives of the anti-corruption actions policy, the following tasks are set:
1) To ensure compliance with the legislative principles in anti-corruption actions, improve legal culture and awareness, and organize broad educational measures aimed at raising awareness about anti-corruption in the university, fostering a corruption-free mindset among academic staff, employees, and students (Appendices 1 and 2), and creating an environment that openly rejects any form of corruption, condemns it, and does not accept it.
2) To increase the effectiveness and performance level of educational, scientific, and organizational-methodical activities carried out to prevent and reduce corruption risks in the structural divisions of the University, under conditions of transparency and public accountability, and to monitor the implementation of the university's strategic tasks, as well as to identify manifestations of "corruption" within the structural divisions.
3) To identify employees involved in corruption and hold them strictly accountable to prevent their actions. By determining the causes and situations leading to corruption within the organization, to correct its harmful aspects, prevent such behavior, and raise the level of legal awareness.
4) To prevent the deepening of corruption within the organization by holding individuals accountable, regardless of their honorary titles and positions.
5) To apply strict measures (such as dismissal, referral to law enforcement agencies, etc.) based on reports from law enforcement bodies regarding employees involved in corruption, and to consider holding the heads of the structural divisions where the employees work directly accountable.
6) To create an ongoing environment in which employees are fully aware that they will face severe penalties if they engage in corruption.
5.2 Types of Offenses that Lead to Corruption
The following actions by the employees, academic staff, students, and auxiliary staff of Akhmet Yassawi University are considered offenses that create conditions for corruption:
1. Illegal interference with the activities of other structures outside the main organizational structure of the university, as approved by the university administration.
2. Abuse of office by officials to satisfy their material interests while resolving issues related to the personal benefit of university employees.
3. Providing illegal preferences (such as nepotism, family ties, etc.) to employees applying for a position or promotion that are not specified by law.
4. Granting unauthorized advantages during the preparation of various decisions, resolutions, or documents for the university without the approval of the decision-making body.
5. Providing illegal assistance during the organization of social, cultural, sports, and recreational activities for students, academic staff, and employees of the university, or in relation to private business or other services that are not stipulated by law.
6. Using confidential information obtained while carrying out duties, if it is not subject to public disclosure, for personal or group interests.
7. Unjustified refusal to provide information to Akhmet Yassawi University employees, academic staff, students, and auxiliary staff that is required by law and related to their duties, or providing it inaccurately, with delays, or incompletely.
8. Repeated violation of the legal procedures for considering complaints and solving other matters within the scope of their authority by employees, academic staff, students, and auxiliary staff of Akhmet Yassawi University.
9. Giving gifts to high-ranking officials, using their official powers to obtain material benefits, advantages, or privileges, and providing services outside of their official duties as specified in their service instructions.
10. Creating obvious obstacles for employees, academic staff, students, and auxiliary staff of Akhmet Yassawi University in exercising their rights and legal interests.
11. Assigning control and oversight duties at the university level to individuals who do not hold such status or authority within the university.
12. Accepting any form of reward (in the form of money, services, or other forms) for fulfilling official duties as defined in the service instructions, unless otherwise stipulated by law.
5.3 Responsibility for Offenses Creating Opportunities for Corruption
5.3.1 Any violation committed by Akhmet Yassawi University staff, academic staff, students, and auxiliary personnel mentioned in clauses 1), 6), 7), 8), 9), 10) of section 5.2 of Article 5 of this Regulation, unless it involves signs of a criminal act, will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This may include a reduction in rank, or if there are no lower positions available, a formal warning regarding the mismatch of their position as per the procedure stipulated by law.
If any of the aforementioned violations are repeated within one year after the imposition of disciplinary action for the first violation, the person may be dismissed or released from the duties assigned to them as per the procedure established by law.
Any violation by Akhmet Yassawi University staff, academic staff, students, and auxiliary personnel, as described in clauses 2), 3), 4), 5), 11), 12) of section 5.2 of Article 5 of this Regulation, will result in dismissal or cessation of the performance of duties stipulated in their service instructions if no criminal act is identified.
5.3.2 Any information regarding violations committed by Akhmet Yassawi University staff, academic staff, students, and auxiliary personnel, as mentioned in all sections of Article 5, section 5.2, where signs of a criminal act are present, must be submitted to the state legal authorities by the university rector based on the recommendation of the compliance control service.
5.3.3 In cases where a violation related to corruption or actions creating conditions for corruption is identified, disciplinary action will be carried out from the day the violation is established, in accordance with the applicable laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
5.3.4 Individuals who provide clearly false information about corruption and violations committed by Akhmet Yassawi University staff, academic staff, students, and auxiliary personnel will be held accountable. In particular, university staff who knowingly report false information regarding corruption and violations will be dismissed from their position or removed from their duties by the senior management, based on the recommendation of the compliance control service.
5.4. Main Directions and Ways of Implementing Anti-Corruption Policy
To achieve the goals and objectives in accordance with the anti-corruption policy of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, the following activities are planned:
1. Organize activities in the field of anti-corruption policy.
2. Create active working groups in faculties and structural departments, if necessary, to carry out anti-corruption actions.
3. Establish a special hotline at the university to collect information about corruption and other violations and open a journal to record incoming messages. Additionally, install suggestion boxes for complaints and comments in all academic buildings.
4. Organize monthly individual reception of citizens by the university administration according to a set schedule.
5. Publish information on anti-corruption measures in academic buildings and dean's offices, and prepare stands with relevant materials.
6. Publish information on anti-corruption measures in the press.
7. With the approval of the university administration, monitor the work of the admission commissions and ensure that the procedures for admitting students to undergraduate, graduate, residency, and doctoral programs comply with regulations, including the proper distribution of scholarships from Turkey and the organization of the educational process.
Also, ensure the adherence to procedures during session exams and midterm assessments.
8. Monitor the distribution of places in dormitories by the vice-rector for social and cultural development, ensuring transparency and openness between students and parents, in cooperation with structural departments and the dean's office.
9. Conduct public monitoring of the quality of major construction and repair works carried out under state programs and the university’s master plan, as well as the effective use of allocated funds.
10. Establish public control through the ethics and disciplinary commission to ensure that budgetary and other funds allocated to the university are spent according to the planned direction, ensuring timely and efficient use, and preventing misuse of funds, procurement inefficiencies, and violations of financial discipline.
11. Conduct anti-corruption campaigns in collaboration with youth organizations.
12. Update the activities of the Ethics and Disciplinary Commission.
13. Establish platforms for anti-corruption integrity.
14. Plan to hold legal education sessions for students in faculties on the following topics:
a) "Corruption is a plague, its elimination is a duty"
b) "No to Corruption"
c) Identify the attitudes of students towards corruption;
d) Organize thematic events such as “Clean Session” and others.
15) Appear in the mass media, conduct seminars, and organize roundtable discussions.
16) Organize lectures on corruption issues at faculties in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and pedagogical staff.
17) Task the Department of Law with developing educational and methodological tools and leaflets providing information on the threats posed by corruption and methods of counteracting it for university staff, students, master's and doctoral students.
18) Use the assistance of future journalists in conducting journalistic investigations to combat corruption.
19) Organize conferences, seminars, debates, and legal education hours to enhance the legal awareness of university faculty, staff, and young students.
20) Install video surveillance equipment in classrooms and corridors during National Unified Testing and other exam periods (intermediate, current, and final exams) to prevent corruption and enhance control.
21) Monitor the placement of students in dormitories and ensure compliance with internal regulations, preventing actions that may lead to corruption.
22) Recognize and encourage employees and students involved in the implementation of the university's anti-corruption policies, boost their activity, and apply other incentives.
5.4 Anti-corruption Policy Functions, Authorities, and Organization of its Work
5.5.1 The functions related to the anti-corruption policy are carried out by the Compliance Monitoring Service, the Internal Security Department, and the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
5.5.2 The program for combating corruption, including proposals for improving internal regulatory documents, forms and methods for combating corruption in accordance with anti-corruption legislation, is formulated and submitted to the university leadership.
5.5.3 Monitoring and analysis of the state of anti-corruption efforts, violations of the code of ethics by university faculty and staff, as well as the data and information from the commission and working groups, are conducted.
6. Procedure for Introducing Changes
6.1 The management of the anti-corruption policy and the introduction of changes are carried out in accordance with the document management procedure CP-IKTU-7.5.3-2020.
6.2 Any changes made to the QMS document should be registered in the "Change Registration Sheet" (Appendix 3).
7. Agreement, Preservation, and Distribution
7.1 The discussion and approval of the anti-corruption policy are conducted at a Senate meeting and documented in the minutes.
7.2 The responsibility for maintaining, reproducing, and distributing the working copy of the anti-corruption policy to users lies with the head of the Human Resources Management Department. The anti-corruption policy will be sent to the following addresses: Vice-Rectors, Deans of Faculties, Directors of Research Institutes, Heads of Departments, Faculty and Staff, and Students.
7.3 The responsibility for maintaining the control copy of the anti-corruption policy lies with the head of the Strategic Development, Ranking, Compliance Monitoring, and Quality Center.
APPROVED
Anti-Corruption Policy Compliance PAGE
Appendix 1
F-OB-001/230
I, _______________________________________________________________
(Student's full name, faculty, group)
Being a student of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turk University, I recognize my responsibility in implementing the university's mission and combating corruption, and I consider it my duty to uphold and develop this policy.
Considering the corporate culture and image of the university, I am committed to contributing to the establishment of genuine democratic relations between students, faculty, and university administration.
Based on the contractual relationships formed for receiving educational services from the university, I fully commit to complying with the following:
1. To comply with the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the requirements of the university's anti-corruption policy and internal regulatory documents;
2. To respect the status of the university, and to honor the title of student at the Khoja Ahmed Yassawi International Kazakh-Turk University with my dignity and labor;
3. To refrain from any actions that are contrary to the interests of the university and may harm the reputation of the student;
4. To respect the business reputation of the university, avoid any actions that contradict the university's interests, and prevent any actions that could damage its reputation;
5. To learn about and respect the university's uniqueness, its advanced traditions and history, and to set a good example through personal achievements among fellow students;
6. To learn about the history of Kazakhstan, the Republic of Turkey, and other Turkic-speaking countries, to respect and cherish their national cultures, traditions, and university traditions, and to preserve and respect them;
7. To adhere to the dormitory rules and responsibilities, refrain from inappropriate behavior or actions, maintain cleanliness, avoid damaging university property, refrain from smoking outside designated areas, and prevent the introduction and use of alcohol, drugs, psychotropic, and toxic substances within the university campus;
8. Not to engage in actions that interfere with the normal functioning of civil society and organizations, or hinder the fulfillment of student duties (e.g., participating in illegal strikes, unsanctioned protests, etc.);
9. Not to engage in bribery, or any activities that could lead to actions falling under this term, including offering, promising, giving, accepting, or demanding illegal advantages in any form (financial or non-financial), either directly or through intermediaries, and not to stimulate or reward individuals acting or refraining from acting within their official duties by violating the applicable laws anywhere, thus avoiding the breakdown of the university’s anti-corruption management system.
By signing this document, I confirm that I have read, accepted, and agree to the terms outlined above.
(Signature) (Date)
Additional 2
F-BB-003/037
Anti-corruption Policy Compliance DECLARATION
This document is strictly confidential (to be filled out) and is intended solely for internal use at the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International kazakh-turkish University. The content of this document is not disclosed to third parties and cannot be used for any other purposes.
From: (Full name of the university employee filling out the declaration)
Position: (Indicating the name of the structural department)
Date Filled: (Date and month)
When filling out the declaration, it is important to note that all the questions raised apply not only to you but also to your spouse (relatives), parents (including stepparents), children (including adopted children), relatives, and nieces and nephews, your spouse's parents and siblings, as well as your nephews and nieces. I confirm that I have read the following documents:
– Anti-corruption policy;
– Regulations on preventing and resolving conflicts of interest for officials and employees.
Signature: ______________
Your additional explanatory information (if necessary): _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Hereby, I confirm that I have read and understood all the questions, and that my answers and explanatory information are complete, truthful, and correct. Signature: _____________________________ (Full Name)_____________________
Additional 3
F-SMB-002
CHANGE REGISTRATION FORM
Additional 4
F-SMB-004
FAMILIARIZATION PAGE
Existence of anti-bribery and corruption policy or equivalent
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
UNIVERSITY REGULATION
UR-IKTU -053-2021
RULES OF THE ETHICAL AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION
PREFACE
1 DEVELOPED AND INTRODUCED by the Department of Youth Policy.
2 Developers - Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development, A. Turganbaev
- Responsible Secretary, G. Baisenkul
3 Agreed - Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs, E. Idrisova
- Vice-Rector for Strategic Development and Science, Sh. Esimova
- Vice-Rector for Finance and International Relations, P. Pilten
- Vice-Rector for Administrative and Economic Affairs, N. Batyrbaev
- Head of Strategic Development, Rating, and Quality Center, J. Darybaev
- Acting Head of the Legal Department, E. Tasov
4 INTRODUCED - 2021
5 Verification - 2023 period
For official use, printed
Turkestan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope of Application
2. Normative References
3. Terms, Symbols, and Abbreviations
4. Responsibility and Authority
5. General Provisions
6. Main Objectives
7. Composition and Working Regulations of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission
8. Procedure for Introducing Changes
9. Coordination, Storage, and Distribution
10. Appendices
10.1 Acknowledgment Sheet
10.2 Change Registration Sheet
1. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
1.1 This regulation has been developed to establish the administrative and legal status of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission (hereinafter referred to as the EDC) of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and defines the rules for conducting meetings, forming its composition, and exercising its powers.
1.2 This regulation must be used by the members of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission, who are appointed by the order of the University Rector.
2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES (REFERENCE DOCUMENTS)
2.1 The university's EDC regulation refers to the following normative documents:
• The Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Education" dated July 27, 2007;
• University Staff Discipline Regulations;
• Regulations on the Organization of the Educational Process and Examination;
• Regulations on the Teaching Staff;
• Regulations on Student Discipline;
• Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan;
• University Charter;
• Regulations on Student Dormitories; Decision No. 42 of the Governance Council dated 02.06.2012;
• The Corporate Culture Code of the Professors, Teachers, and Staff of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University and the Student Code of Honor;
• CP HKTU-4.2.3-2009 Document Management;
• CP HKTU-4.2.4-2009 Record Management;
• Academic Integrity Code;
3. TERMS, DEFINITIONS, AND ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 The list of terms and definitions used in this regulation:
• Akhmet Yassawi University – Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University;
• EDC – Ethical and Disciplinary Commission;
• KR – Republic of Kazakhstan;
• TR – Republic of Turkey;
• HEIs – Higher Education Institutions;
• OPC – Teaching staff;
• GC – Governance Council;
• MRMES – Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
4. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
4.1 This regulation is approved by the Rector and the First Vice-Rector of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University.
4.2 The Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development is responsible for the implementation of the requirements of this regulation.
5. GENERAL RULES
5.1. The Ethical and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) of the Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, based on statements, will propose disciplinary actions for faculty members and students who have violated discipline, and issue orders with decisions in the form of decrees.
5.2. The number of members of the EDC at Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University is 9, and the chairperson of the commission is appointed by the university rector.
5.3. This regulation determines the functioning of the university’s EDC in accordance with the university regulations (University Staff Discipline Regulation, Teaching Staff Regulation, Regulation on the Organization of the Educational Process and Examinations, Regulation of the Preparatory Language Teaching Center for Education and Examinations, Student Discipline Regulation, Regulation of Student Dormitories), the Corporate Culture Code of Professors, Teachers, and Staff, the Code of Honor of Students, the Academic Integrity Code, and the Anti-Corruption Program.
5.4. Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University will make decisions on issues within its authority in accordance with the laws and orders of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan and other legal acts.
6. MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The main goal of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission is to respect the university's status and implement the state policy in the field of education to ensure the competitiveness and sustainable social-ethical growth of faculty, staff, and students.
The main objectives of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission are:
• To ensure compliance with the university staff discipline regulation, adherence to labor discipline, and that no unworthy behavior for the teaching profession is exhibited, promoting cultural and ethical norms, as well as conducting unified educational work in the field of social-pedagogical and youth policy.
• To create necessary conditions for improving the organization of the educational process, protecting the rights and legal interests of university staff and students, and making educational decisions and recommendations.
6.1. To respect the status of the university and maintain a reputation deserving of the status of a faculty member and student of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University through honor and labor.
6.2. To respect the business reputation of the university, refrain from any actions contradicting the interests of the university, and prevent any behavior that would harm its name and reputation.
6.3. To know, respect, and promote the unique traditions and history of the university, and set an example for students with the faculty’s teaching work.
6.4. A student of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University must know the history of the formation of the Republics of Kazakhstan and Turkey, as well as other Turkic-speaking countries, respect and honor national cultures, traditions, and strictly observe and respect the university traditions.
6.5. A student of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University must refrain from unethical behavior during daily learning, participation in ongoing, mid-term, final assessments, and scientific work, and engage in anti-corruption activities.
6.6. To resolve and prevent disputes between the employer, teaching staff, and employees.
6.7. A student of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi University must refrain from participating in any actions that contradict the interests of the university and that could damage its image and reputation.
6.8. Smoking in areas other than specifically designated places, bringing alcohol, drugs, psychotropic substances, and toxic substances to the university premises, and using them is strictly prohibited by current laws, including administrative and criminal law. It is essential to continually remind everyone about this prohibition. Students should refrain from walking under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicating substances.
6.9. To consider issues related to students who violate the dormitory rules and obligations, including unacceptable behavior in the dormitory, failing to maintain cleanliness, engaging in commercial activities inside the dormitory, damaging dormitory property, etc.
6.10. To address conflicts and misconduct between faculty members and students, and to prevent violations in the teaching process and classroom behavior.
7. COMPOSITION AND WORK REGULATIONS OF THE ETHICAL AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION
7.1. The composition of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission includes the core and auxiliary members, approved by the university rector’s decree. The core members consist of the chairperson, vice-chairperson, secretary, and commission members. The auxiliary members are called upon when the core members are unavailable or in cases of conflicts of interest. The commission chairperson is appointed by the university rector. The commission is composed of respected and honorable members of the university's faculty with extensive pedagogical experience.
7.2. The composition of the commission and any changes to it are approved by the rector’s decree, based on the proposal of the Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development and the agreement of the First Vice-Rector.
7.3. The commission reviews complaints, reports, and other documents related to violations of internal university regulations, which have been gathered based on suggestions from complaint boxes or discovered during investigations. Specialists from the legal department carry out investigations and obtain clarifications. If there are signs of legal or disciplinary violations, the university rector or the acting head issues instructions for the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission to discuss the matter and take appropriate action.
7.4. The commission has the right to invite witnesses, specialists for technical and financial audits, and union representatives to meetings.
7.5. The Ethical and Disciplinary Commission meets at least once every two months or more frequently as necessary. Meetings are held when at least two-thirds of the members are present, and decisions are made when two-thirds of the members approve the motion by open vote. In certain cases, decisions may be made through closed voting, as agreed upon by the commission members.
7.6. The issues on the agenda of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission (EDC) meeting are approved by the EDC Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson and are communicated to the commission members 5 days before the start of the meeting.
7.7. The requirement for annual training is defined based on the principles of labor legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the development of negotiation skills, and achieving consensus in labor disputes.
7.8. Upon receiving a dispute request or task, the EDC will review the issue at the next commission meeting, and the parties involved in the dispute will receive copies of the decision within three days from the date of its adoption.
7.9. The work of the Ethical and Disciplinary Commission of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University is carried out in accordance with an annual plan, which is developed and approved for each academic year.
7.10. The decisions of the EDC meetings are recorded in the form of minutes. The minutes are signed by the chairperson or vice-chairperson and the secretary and are sent to the university rector as a proposal within 3 working days. The relevant sections of the decision are then distributed to the departments concerned.
7.11. In cases of urgent issues, an expert commission consisting of 3 members is formed within the EDC to review such matters.
8. PROCEDURE FOR INTRODUCING CHANGES
8.1. The management of this university regulation and the introduction of changes are carried out in accordance with KPTU-4.2.3-2009.
8.2. Changes introduced to the Quality Management System (QMS) should be recorded in the "Changes Registration Sheet."
9. AGREEMENT, STORAGE, AND DISTRIBUTION
9.1. The responsibility for storing, duplicating, and distributing copies of this university regulation lies with the Department of Youth Policy. Copies of the regulation will be sent to the relevant legal and private entities.
9.2. The control copy of this regulation will be handed over to the Strategic Development, Rating, and Quality Center (SDRQC).
AGREED:
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Academic Affairs Vice-Rector E. Idrisova
Strategic Development and Science Vice-Rector Sh. Esimova
Finance and International Relations Vice-Rector P. Pilten
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An event titled „Preventing Offenses is Every Citizen‟s Responsibility‟ was held.
An important meeting dedicated to legal awareness was held in the small hall of our university’s Cultural Center. The event was organized to implement the principle of “Law and Order” and was devoted to the topic “Prevention of Offenses is the Responsibility of Every Citizen.” At the beginning of the event, the moderator, Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development Edil Meirbekuly, delivered a speech and highlighted the purpose and importance of the meeting. During the gathering, representatives of law enforcement agencies and the education sector also delivered speeches.
First, Meirkhan Mamyt, a department prosecutor of the Committee for Legal Statistics and Special Records of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Turkistan region, took the floor and spoke about civic responsibility in preventing offenses. According to the specialists, such meetings make a significant contribution to increasing young people’s legal awareness, preventing offenses, and promoting the values of justice and integrity in society.
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The Student Parliament organized the LIFE Podcast project.
At our university, a new project called the “Life Podcast” was organized at the initiative of the Student Parliament. The main goal of the project is to provide useful information to students, promote open dialogue among young people, and create a platform for sharing experiences. Employees of the Youth Policy Department were invited as guests to the first episode of the podcast. During the event, the guests shared interesting stories from their student years and gave useful advice on education, self-development, and maintaining an active student life. The podcast was held in a free discussion format. Various entertaining games and special segments were organized during the program, creating a pleasant and open atmosphere among the participants.
The project received positive feedback from students and is planned to be held regularly in the future.
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A round table discussion titled „The Role of Youth in Building a Rule-of-Law State‟ was held.
At our university, a round table discussion titled “The Role of Youth in Building a Law-Based State” was held within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept.
The purpose of the meeting was to promote the formation of a lawful and just society by increasing legal culture, improving citizens’ legal awareness, and encouraging public engagement in legal matters.
During the event, Yerkebulan Madiyaruly, the chairman of the Turkistan regional branch of the Zhas Rukh youth wing, shared his legal knowledge with the students and highlighted several important issues.
The meeting helped students better understand the importance of legal norms and law-abiding behavior.
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Within the framework of the „Law and Order‟ concept, an anti-corruption intellectual game titled „An Honest Generation is the Guarantee of a Bright Future‟ was held.
At our university, an anti-corruption intellectual game titled “An Honest Generation is the Key to a Bright Future” was held within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept in order to promote the values of integrity among young people.
The main purpose of the event was to increase students’ legal awareness, develop an anti corruption culture, and strengthen the principles of honesty and justice in society. Students of our university took part in the intellectual game, where they tested their knowledge on topics such as integrity, fairness, morality, and the prevention of corruption. During the game, participants answered questions based on historical facts, legal norms, logical thinking, and various situational tasks, demonstrating their knowledge and ingenuity.
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A meeting on the topic „Today‟s Discipline – Tomorrow‟s Success‟ was held as part of the „BIR TOLQYNDA‟ dialogue platform.
А meeting titled “Today‟s Discipline – Tomorrow‟s Success” was held at our university within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept as part of the “BIR TOLQYNDA” dialogue platform.
The event was attended by Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development Edil Tolegenov, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Turkistan Regional Branch of the AMANAT Party Kaliyma Zhantoreeva, and Chairman of the Turkistan Regional branch of the Zhas Rukh Youth Wing Yerkebulan Madiyaruly.
The purpose of the meeting was to enhance the legal culture of young people, explain the importance of complying with legal requirements, and highlight the role of discipline in society. It also aimed to increase legal awareness among youth and emphasize the significance of law and order in society.
During the meeting, while answering students’ questions, Kaliyma Zhantoreeva reflected on her childhood and shared important milestones from her life journey. The students gained valuable life lessons from her words and were inspired and motivated by the discussion.
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A meeting titled „Law and Order: Ensuring Social Stability and Promoting Youth Responsibility‟ was held.
At our university, a meeting on the topic “The Principle of Law and Order: Social Stability and Youth Responsibility” was held within the framework of the “Law and Order” concept.
The purpose of the meeting was to promote legal culture, enhance citizens’ legal awareness, increase public engagement on legal issues, and provide education aimed at building a lawful and just society. In addition, the event sought to inform participants about legal norms and law enforcement mechanisms, and to explain the importance of acting in accordance with the law.
The meeting was attended by University Rector Zhanar Temirbekova, Vice-Rector for Social and Cultural Development Edil Tolegenov, teaching and professor staff, students, as well as Deputy Prosecutor of Turkistan Region Daulet Tlemisov and Prosecutor of Turkistan City Kauken Narikbaev.
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INTERNATIONAL KAZAKH-TURKISH UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER KHOJA AHMED YASSAWI
79th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXTRACT FROM THE DECISION
Sapanca / TURKEY 14/08/2025
3. The Rector of the University presented information on the activities carried out from the 78th meeting of the Board of Trustees held on February 15, 2025, to the present (Appendix 2).
Report on the work carried out by the Rectorate between the 78th Meeting of the Board of Trustees held on 15.02.2025
Dear members of the Board of Trustees! Since the 78th meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Rectorate has carried out the following work:
- Khoja Ahmed Yassawi University ranked in the 761–770 band in the QS World University Rankings 2025. According to the Asia University Rankings, our university is 193rd in Asia and 9th in Central Asia.
- For the first time, our university entered the QS Sustainability Rankings 2025. In the QS World University Rankings 2026, the university improved from 848th place to the 761–770 range, indicating a rise of more than 80 positions.
- Our university was included in the 1001–1500 group in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 for global sustainable development and ranked 4th among universities in Kazakhstan.
- From May 13–16, an external audit was conducted at the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Khoja Ahmed Yassawi to renew the certificate confirming compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 international standard. The audit was conducted by an official delegation from the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) from Ankara.
- Important memorandums were signed:
-A memorandum was signed following a meeting with Elvira Azimova, Chairperson of the Constitutional Court.
-A memorandum on bilateral cooperation was signed after a meeting with Aktoty Raimkulova, President of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.
-A memorandum was signed with the non-profit joint-stock company “National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan” under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
-A mutually beneficial memorandum was signed with the “Atameken” Chamber of Entrepreneurs of the Turkistan Region.
-New initiatives were launched at our university, and several important developments took place. In particular: A lecture hall named after Seyitkali Maduanuly, an honorary citizen of Turkistan, was opened; Scientific journals published their first official issues; A lecture hall named after Candidate of Philological Sciences, Professor Saparbek Ergobek, was opened; 150 monographs were purchased through the state procurement portal using budget funds; An Artificial Intelligence laboratory was equipped in a classroom of the Faculty of Engineering at the Kentau campus; For the first time in the Turkistan region, a nerve transplantation surgery was performed at our clinic; A new website was launched for students from brotherly Turkic countries; Traffic lights were installed and pedestrian lanes were marked near the Faculty of Philology building; The journal “Bilig” was raised to the Q3 level in subject rankings; Tulips bloomed in the university’s botanical garden, and the garden began yielding produce.
-The university’s achievements and awards were presented.
- The symposium “II Kazakh Language – Language of Science: Artificial Intelligence and Terminology” was held. Within the symposium: A workshop titled “International Scientific Diplomacy” was conducted; A plenary session and sectional meetings were held;The musical drama “We Are One – Turkistan” was staged.
- An international scientific-practical conference titled “The Turkic World: Traditions, Experience, and Future Development of Electoral Systems” was held at our university. The event was organized jointly with the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- Scientific events:
-International conferences and congresses – 8
-National conferences and congresses – 9
-Scientific seminars – 89
-Teleconferences – 6
-Round tables – 22
- Major events held at the university were highlighted. In particular:
-The II International Summit of Engineers of the Turkic World was held in the format of an international scientific-practical conference titled “Innovations in Science and Technology”;
-The extended meeting No. 1 of the Higher Scientific and Technical Council was held;
-Anti-terrorism awareness activities were conducted at the university by specialists;
-A consultative platform alliance of the central election bodies of Turkic states was launched;
-A traveling seminar titled “Useful Linguistic Content and Digital Resources for the Development of Kazakh-Language Education” was held;
A national round table titled “Shokan and the Turkic World” was organized to mark the 190th anniversary of Shokan Ualikhanov.
- New steps were taken in the direction of international education and experience exchange. In particular:
-With the support of the Board of Trustees, 31 faculty members of our university—experienced professors who have worked at our institution for many years—visited Ankara (Turkey) for professional exchange.
-In the current academic year, 40 top-performing students of our university traveled across historical cities and institutions in Turkey as part of the “Yassawi Turkology Summer School – 2025.”
-Information was provided about the university’s international academic relations and official visits. In particular, Rector Zhanar Temirbekova visited Turkey and, together with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Mukhittin Shimsek, met with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Turkey, Yerkebulan Sapiyev. During the meeting, issues of strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and science were discussed.
-The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Mukhittin Shimsek, and Rector Zhanar Temirbekova also met with Serkan Kayalar, President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA). During the meeting, previously implemented joint projects were reviewed, including infrastructure and educational initiatives supported by TİKA.
- Our students became winners of the Republican Subject Olympiad. The traditional national student subject Olympiad, organized annually by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, was held for the 17th time this year. Students of our university actively participated in several academic disciplines and achieved high results.
- Various events organized jointly with public organizations were held.
- Several festive events were organized at our university.
- Our university became the winner of the XIII Summer Universiade.
- Our young athletes achieved top results in international and national competitions.
Thank you for your attention!
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Mukhittin Shimsek
Professor, Doctor
INTERNATIONAL KAZAKH-TURKISH UNIVERSITY NAMED AFTER KHOJA AHMED YASSAWI
79th MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EXTRACT FROM THE DECISION
Astana city 07/02/2026
3. Rector of the University in the 2024-2025 academic year the report on achievements and achievements (2-additional).
As a result of the discussion,
The report on the work done in the 2024-2025 academic year was positively evaluated and the University, It was decided to approve in accordance with subparagraphs (g) and (h) of Article 5 of the charter.
From the meeting of the 79th Plenipotentiary Council of the rector of the University on 14.08.2025 report on the work done by the Rector for the subsequent period of time
Dear Members of the Plenipotentiary Council! 79-from the meeting of the Plenipotentiary Council to the present day the rector's office carried out the following work:
- Akhmet Yassawi University ranked 800-850 in QS World University Rankings
Increased from the (2025) range to the 761-770 (2026) range. QS Asia University
According to Rankings 2026, the university ranks 184th from 193rd in 2025
he rose to 9th place. In 2023-2026, our university took the 239th place
It showed steady growth to the 184th place.
- According to the results of QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the University internationally recognized in a number of subject areas:
-Modern Languages 151-200 seat spacing,
-Education-351-400 places,
-Arts & Humanities - 501-550 place spacing.
These results are reflected in the University's humanitarian and pedagogical areas
international recognition of academic potential and quality of Education
shows.
- Entered the QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. Overall result: 1301-1400 places
(Overall performance). QS Sustainability Rankings are based on three main areas:
-Environmental Impact - 1251+
-Social Impact - 1251+
-Governance - ~947
- Achievements and awards of our university: teachers of our university "Holders of State Scientific scholarships", " best university teacher-2025", winner of the “Bolashak” scholarship and he was awarded the "Best of the year" for his contribution to the development of Turkistan Region;
- Cooperation in the field of education at the International and regional levels the memorandum was signed
- Indicator of the total book fund for the 2025-2026 academic year: total book fund-525515 PCs.
- New initiatives of our university: "bulletin of Yassawi University" the journal was divided into two areas of Philology and pedagogy. "Turkology" Journal of the Ministry of Science and higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan the committee for quality assurance in the field of Higher Education included in the 3rd list of publications in the direction of Philological Sciences (Order No. 2169 of 30.12.2025).
- For the new academic year, 360 units of monoblock were purchased. 150 copies of them in Kazakhstan from the side, 210 copies from Turkey.
- An economic Investigation Office was opened at the Faculty of law and a lecture hall was opened at the Faculty of" philology " in the name of Professor Zhumabay Abil.
- The faculty and staff of our university went a trip for the purpose of international exchange of scientific experience in the near and far abroad.
- The management of the academic and research dominance Center got acquainted with the work. Doctors of the clinic and Diagnostic Center Proximal and distal, in collaboration with a well-known surgeon from Turkey operated on four patients with hypospadias.
- Important events held at our university: Scientific events:
-International conferences and congresses -18 ;
-Republican Conference, Congress-3;
-Scientific seminars -81;
-Round table-17.
-Competition-1;
- Educational activities:
-Events in the direction of spiritual and moral education - 9;
-Activities in the direction of legal education (concept of Law and Order) - 15;--Activities related to the formation of a healthy lifestyle - 8;
-National events of the Turkic peoples with a single bottom-5;
-Environmental education activities (clean Kazakhstan campaign) - 8;
-Events in the direction of National-Patriotic Education -9;
-Measures for the development of personal, speaker qualities of young people-5.
- XXVII International Conference" Comparative Public Administration in the Turkic world" Public Administration Forum (12.09.2025)
- XI International Congress of Turkology" Turkology and the Turkic world" (Dated 01.10.2025) International Exhibition" heritage that has overcome time - the Silk Road " opened (20-21.10.2025)
- "Media and peace journalism in the age of artificial intelligence" round table was held (28.11.2025)
- "Philosophy and legal culture of the Great Steppe": breakout sessions were held (04-05.12.2025)
- Tribute to the man of Labor: the photo exhibition "Labor" was held at our University (15.12.2025)
- Within the framework of the program" academic leadership and flexible skills"the training was held (28.10-23.12.2025)
- Teaching staff and administrative staff of our educational institution knowledge of quality, science, academia, international relations and sports and professional development, cooperation and partnership between the team in order to strengthen ties, the IV Yasawi Winter School was organized;
- Within the framework of the new initiative, three meetings of the academic club were held at our university.
- Young athletes of our university are a group at world and national competitions "what?" In the 2025-2026 academic year (August-January) the total number of students is 46 medals, which means that our athletes high performance.
- Purchase of office furniture were received for academic buildings of the University for the new academic year. Office 90 in the Academic Building No. 1, office 10 in the Academic Building No. 3 and In the Educational Building No. 7, furniture was made for 15 offices.
Thank you for your attention and listening!
As a result of the discussion,
The report on the work done in the 2024-2025 academic year was positively evaluated and the University, It was decided to approve in accordance with subparagraphs (g) and (h) of Article 5 of the charter.
Chairman of the plenipotentiary Council, Muhittin SHIMSHEK
Professor, Doctor
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