HCS
Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports
A unit positioned at the heart of student life, operating to support the cultural, social, athletic and psychological development of Üsküdar University students.
HCS coordinates the work of the student clubs within the university, ensures the planning and running of events, and creates a participatory, accessible and sustainable environment in campus life.
About Us
The Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports aims to offer a holistic university experience by supporting students’ social, cultural and physical development alongside their academic growth. Through all of its units, it provides students with opportunities for events, projects, volunteering and support.
HCS carries out its work with the vision of increasing student satisfaction, unlocking talent and volunteering potential, and leading projects that add value to society.
Mission & Vision
Mission: To support students’ personal development and strengthen their sense of belonging by ensuring their active participation in social, cultural and sports activities.
Vision: To create an exemplary model of campus life that encourages participation and sharing in every area of university life.
Scope of Services
- Management of the establishment, operation and oversight processes of student clubs,
- Organisation of intra-university and inter-university arts, culture and sports events,
- Coordination of psychological, social, cultural and health support services,
- Accessibility work to ensure the full participation of students with disabilities in academic processes,
- Information, visibility and data reporting through digital channels.
HCS Units
The units within the Directorate provide student support and coordination services in various areas:
- Culture Unit: Manages student clubs, event management and venue allocation processes.
- Sports Unit: Manages team tryouts, sports hall scheduling and tournament organisation.
- Solution Centre: The platform through which student requests are submitted and tracked online.
- International Student Office: Manages the orientation and support processes for international students.
- Psychological Counselling: Provides guidance on students’ emotional and academic journeys.
- Disabled Student Unit: Ensures accessibility and equal participation on campus.
- Health Unit: Provides on-campus health advice and referrals.
- HCS Digital Channels: Management of the website, mobile app, social media and UniLife magazine.
Directorate of Health, Culture and Sports Staff
| Name and Surname | Title |
| Sadık Paksoy sadik.paksoy[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Head of HCS Directorate |
| Gülcan Ayral gulcan.ayral[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Assistant Professor and International Student Relations Manager |
| Görkem Altıntaş gorkem.altintas[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Assistant Professor and Head of the Psychological Counselling Unit |
| Nurcan Ulus nurcan.ulus[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Female Student Guesthouse Manager |
| Kenan Karagöz kenan.karagoz[at]uskudar.edu.tr | HCS Assistant Manager |
| Güllü Turan gullu.turan[at]uskudar.edu.tr | HCS Assistant Manager |
| Meliha Merve Günaltay melihamerve.gunaltay[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Events Assistant Manager |
| Pınar Güneş pinar.gunes[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Solution Centre Assistant Manager |
| Emre Deniz emre.deniz[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Solution Centre Specialist |
| Kader Çapar kader.capar[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Solution Centre Specialist |
| Can Kamsız can.kamsiz[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Guidance and Counselling Specialist |
| Zeynep Alcan zeynep.alcan[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Guidance and Counselling Specialist |
| Ayşegül Tunçer aysegul.tuncer[at]uskudar.edu.tr | HCS Assistant |
| Gamze Tuptup gamze.tuptup[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Guidance and Counselling Assistant |
| Tasnim Saka Laik tasnim.sakalaik[at]uskudar.edu.tr | International Student Relations Assistant |
| Ayça Aracıçam ayca.aracicam[at]uskudar.edu.tr | International Student Relations Assistant |
| Sinem Bayram sinem.bayram[at]uskudar.edu.tr | International Student Relations Assistant |
| Muhammed Enes Ağar muhammedenes.agar[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Occupational Physician |
| İlknur Aktürk ilknur.akturk[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Nurse |
| Burcu Birlik burcu.birlik[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Nurse |
| Murat Şahin muratsahin[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Basketball Coach |
| Şaban Çıbık saban.cibik[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Volleyball Coach |
| Nurdan Uzun nurdan.uzun[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Football Coach |
| Gür Ege Gürel gurege.gurel[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Futsal Coach |
| Dilruba Abdikoğlu dilruba.abdikoglu[at]uskudar.edu.tr | Korfball Coach |
Event Process Flow
All events held under HCS are planned and carried out through a defined process:
- The event request is submitted by the relevant club or student unit through the Culture Unit .
- HCS carries out an eligibility, content and safety assessment; the date and venue are then set.
- The approved event is published in the Event Calendar.
- After the event, the outcome report and media records are archived.