Statement from YÖK regarding the trustee process at Şişli Vocational School

Turkey’s Council of Higher Education (YÖK) said measures have been taken to ensure education continues without interruption at Şişli Vocational School and that students are not disadvantaged during the trustee process at the institution. The statement follows the appointment of a trustee to the school, though the article did not specify the trustee’s name or the date of appointment. YÖK framed the step as a continuity safeguard rather than an academic shutdown, with no enrollment or program changes announced. The case matters because trustee appointments at Turkish education institutions can raise concerns among students and staff about governance and operations. Next, watch for further YÖK or trustee announcements clarifying who runs the school and whether classes and administrative services proceed normally.