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Sociology Faculty Member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aslı Çalkıvik Elected Chair of ISA’s Long-Range Planning Committee

by Kutsi Aybars Çetinalp | Jun 27, 2025

We are proud to share that Doç. Dr. Aslı Çalkıvik, a distinguished faculty member of our Department of Sociology, has been elected as Chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee under the Governing Council of the International Studies Association (ISA). The ISA, with over 7,000 members worldwide, is a leading scholarly association that fosters the study of international affairs and global issues through interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Dr. Çalkıvik officially began her term at the ISA’s annual convention held in Chicago, where she joined colleagues and thought leaders from around the world to discuss pressing issues in international studies. Her role as Chair of the Long-Range Planning Committee is a critical leadership position within the ISA, responsible for shaping the association’s strategic vision, ensuring its growth, and addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the field.

 

Her term will continue until March 2027, and during this time, she will play a key role in ensuring that the ISA remains a vital platform for dialogue, research, and collaboration across disciplines and borders. Dr. Çalkıvik’s leadership promises to bring fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to academic excellence.

 

We congratulate Dr. Çalkıvik on this prestigious appointment and look forward to the innovative contributions she will make to the ISA and the broader academic community.