Statement from the Council of Higher Education on Academics' Social Media Activities
YÖK announced that the text reflected in the press regarding academics' shares on digital media is not a new rule, but rather a response given to a university application.
The Council of Higher Education made an official statement following news in the press regarding the activities of academics on social media and digital platforms.
YÖK's Statement Regarding News Reflected in the Press
A statement was issued by the Council of Higher Education following news featured in media outlets and social media channels in recent days.
In the statement, details of the opinion piece reflected to the public regarding academics' activities on digital platforms were shared.
Reason for Emergence and Scope of the Opinion Piece
The Council clearly emphasized that the opinion piece that came to the agenda does not constitute a new regulation.
It was stated that the document in question is a response given to a request transmitted to the authorized authority in accordance with legislation upon an application made by a state university.
Information-Purpose Sharing with Universities
It was stated that this prepared opinion was shared with state universities with the aim of providing information.
The Council of Higher Education underlined that there is no new regulation implemented by the institution regarding the subject.