Çankırı Karatekin University Vocational School of Food and Agriculture Held an Important External Stakeholder Meeting for the Curriculum Update of the Field Crops Program

As part of the curriculum update efforts for the Field Crops Program, Çankırı Karatekin University Vocational School of Food and Agriculture held an important meeting with external stakeholders on May 26, 2025. Organized in accordance with the criteria of the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Educational Programs of Vocational Schools (MEDEK) as part of the Higher Education Quality Council of Türkiye (YÖKAK) accreditation process, the meeting was attended by experienced representatives from public and private institutions.

Participants included:

• Erol Arslan, Head of the Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Crops Division, Çankırı Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry

• Nejat Gamzeli, President, Çankırı Chamber of Agriculture

• Adem Kaya, Head of Crop Production and Plant Health Division, Çankırı Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry

• Zafer Kaya, Head of Coordination and Agricultural Data Division, Çankırı Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry

• Murat Eren and Faruk Kumru, Çankırı Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Ali Meydaneri, Principal, Çankırı Şehit Mehmet Ata Agricultural Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School

• Taner Çorbacı, Vice Principal of the same institution

• Hayrullah Gökçe and Emre Altınsoy, Park and Ornamental Plants Division, Çankırı Municipality

During the meeting, current course plans were evaluated and ideas were exchanged regarding possible updates in line with sectoral needs. The constructive suggestions provided by the external stakeholders made significant contributions to the review of program outcomes and the updating of the curriculum.

The meeting was productive in terms of strengthening quality assurance processes aimed at aligning the Field Crops Program more closely with industry expectations.