Vocational School of Justice
HANDOVER CEREMONY AT IZMIR UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS
Prof. Dr. Can Muğan has become the new Rector of Izmir University of Economics (IUE). Prof. Dr. Muğan, Former Dean of Faculty of Business, who took over this position from former Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen, became the first female rector of the University. Ekrem Demirtaş, President of IUE Board of Trustees, and the Members of the Board presented a plaque of appreciation to Prof. Dr. Esen for his hard work and dedication before the handover ceremony at the Conference Hall. Prof. Dr. Esen will take office as the consultant for President of IUE Board of Trustees, and continue to work as a lecturer.
President Ekrem Demirtaş stated that Prof. Dr. Esen has successfully taken office as the Rector for the past two years. Demirtaş said, “The University has always selected the rectors within the institution. We always worked with academicians who knew the University well. All our rectors have demonstrated success up until now. In our 15th year, we will continue to produce different success stories. Our new Rector, Prof. Dr. Can Muğan, came from METU and took office at our University. She was the Dean of Faculty of Business. The fact that our 4th Rector is a female is the reflection of contemporary side of Izmir University of Economics. We believe that there will be many accomplishments in the next 2 years.”
‘Team work will be the focus’
The Acting Rector, Prof. Dr. Can Muğan said that her success was the result of a teamwork, and she would continue to keep that at the forefront. Muğan said that she would complete the projects initiated by Prof. Dr. Esen in addition to serving the institution with new missions. Prof. Dr. Muğan said, “It is a tough assignment, however, we will work hard to achieve new successes for the University.”
‘Carrying on at Izmir Economics’
Prof. Dr. Oğuz Esen, Former Rector of IUE (2014-2016), stated that he has worked to take the University to advanced levels for 15 years, since its establishment, and he will continue to contribute to the development of students both as an academician and a consultant for President of IUE Board of Trustees.