Turkish pres expresses concern on rector appointments

The appointment of university rectors leads to serious problems in universities and should not be the responsibility of Turkey's president, Gul told at a meeting held by the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) to discuss issues in higher education.

Gul said he was dissatisfied that universities' appointment of rectos had become the business of the nation.

"The issue of rector appointments should be revisited. It creates deep problems in the universities... Such issues should not be left to the authorization of the president," he said.

"I would like to state that I am ready to turn over these appointments to a more appropriate institution," he added.Â