Sakarya University has been applying Strategic Management Approach since 2003. In 2003, TQM initiatives have been introduced in SAU primarily by Quality Envoys selected from all units and participation of all units and individuals. SAU has been conducting this process in all units through Strategic Management Information System since 2009.
Chronologic Progress of Strategic Management is summarised in the following table:
| 2003 | Initiation of Total Quality Management with Strategy Management approach; Definition of mission, vision, core values, policies, strategies and objectives for the first time |
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| 2006 | Refinement of SP with consideration of YÖDEK and EFQM Models, Law Number 5018 and SP Guideline for Public Administrations |
| 2007-2008 | Refinement of SP approach with consideration of 2006 SWOT Analysis, performance results and KalDer FBR |
| 2009 | Initiation of SYBS; Refinement of SP approach and revision of objectives in line with 2008 KalDer FBR |
| 2011 | Refinement of 2011 SP approach in line with 2010 KalDer FBR |
| 2012 | Preparation of 2014-2018 SAU Strategic Plan |
| 2014 | Improvement of SYBS and development of new SYBS for 2014-2018 Strategic Plan |
