Mission, Vision

Our Mission
The Department of Landscape Architecture is committed to becoming a unit that protects and enhances natural and cultural landscapes, prioritizes human-centered approaches, adheres to environmental sustainability principles, and produces solutions to societal needs through scientific research and practice, while providing education at international standards.

Our Vision
The Department of Landscape Architecture aims to become a leading and reputable academic unit in the field of sustainable landscape design and management by developing globally recognized knowledge and practices, and by creating inspiring and guiding projects for natural and built environments.

Internationalization Policy of the Department of Landscape Architecture
The Department of Landscape Architecture aims to:

· Align its education and research activities with international standards to train landscape architects equipped with universal knowledge and skills,
· Strengthen international collaborations and engage in joint projects with academics and students from different countries,
· Become a globally recognized and preferred academic unit,
· Encourage students and faculty members to take an active role in international networks,
· Support foreign-language education to ensure that graduates can operate effectively in international environments,
· Contribute to global projects in line with sustainable and innovative landscape design principles.

Community Engagement Policy of the Department of Landscape Architecture
The Department of Landscape Architecture aims to:

· Collaborate with non-governmental organizations, local administrations, and the private sector to develop projects that enhance public awareness in sustainable environmental design and urban landscape fields,
· Contribute to the preservation of regional cultural and natural heritage, ensuring the continuity of local memory,
· Design accessible and inclusive landscapes for disadvantaged groups and promote social equity,
· Organize public-oriented trainings, seminars, and workshops on landscape planning, environmental management, and sustainability,
· Cooperate with university research centers to develop nature-friendly projects that address societal challenges.

Education and Training Policy of the Department of Landscape Architecture
The Department of Landscape Architecture aims to:

· Adopt an innovative and student-centered educational approach to train qualified landscape architects capable of protecting and improving natural and built environments within the framework of sustainability principles,
· Develop educational programs providing practical solutions to social and industry-related needs at regional, national, and international scales,
· Enhance professional competencies through digital transformation and technological integration in education,
· Maintain quality assurance by pursuing accreditation processes for its educational programs,
· Continuously update and improve educational programs in cooperation with stakeholders to provide a globally competitive learning environment.

Research Policy of the Department of Landscape Architecture
The Department of Landscape Architecture aims to:

· Conduct innovative and sustainable research in the field of landscape architecture and train researchers who produce knowledge and value,
· Develop projects that address environmental challenges at regional, national, and international scales,
· Carry out research and development activities for the conservation of natural resources, improvement of ecosystem services, and sustainability of urban areas,
· Support university-industry-public cooperation to ensure that research findings generate social and economic benefits,
· Become a competitive and innovative research center at the international level.

Quality Policy of the Department of Landscape Architecture
Adopting the quality policy of Süleyman Demirel University, the Department of Landscape Architecture aims to:

· Provide students with education at international standards, create innovative and technology-enhanced learning environments, and support the principle of lifelong learning,
· Strengthen research and development activities to contribute scientifically to the field of landscape architecture and produce sustainable solutions,
· Develop projects that respond to local, national, and international societal needs, adopting a sensitive approach to environmental and social challenges,
· Conduct educational, research, and community engagement activities transparently and inclusively by involving all stakeholders in relevant processes,
· Continuously review its quality assurance system to improve the efficiency of education and research processes and ensure continuous development,
· Lead projects on the preservation and documentation of local cultural heritage and share outcomes with society.