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Prospectus 2020 - 2021 PROSPECTUS 2020 - 2021 SOKA IKEDA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN (Affiliated to the University of Madras) An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution Recipient of “THE INSTITUTION OF EXCELLENCE AWARD” Conferred by the Indian Council of Gandhian Studies, New Delhi. Sethu Bhaskara Nagar, Madhanangkuppam, Chennai - 600 099. Email: [email protected] 044-26863177 • 9677717455 • 9677717456 Website: www.sokaikedacollege.in Profile of the College The Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women is named after a renowned Japanese poet and Buddhist philosopher, Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and Soka Education System, which stresses on moral building. Dr. Daisaku Ikeda is the Honorary Founder and Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda is the Honorary Principal of the college. Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women (SICASW) has gloriously embarked the twenty first year with many accolades and achievements since its inception in the year 2000. The college has carved a niche for itself in women’s education for more than two decades. “The Institution of Excellence” award given by the Indian Council of Gandhian Studies, New Delhi adds glory to the success saga of the institution. The college is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution and is affiliated to the University of Madras and recognized by the Government of Tamilnadu (G.O.281). The college offers 13 courses in U.G. 4 in P.G. and one research course in Commerce in Shift-I and 5 courses in U.G. and 3 courses P.G. in Shift-II. Dr. Daisuku Ikeda is a world renowned educator, photographer, poet of eminence, author and peace maker. He is the founder of Soka University (Tokyo), Soka Women’s College (Tokyo), Soka University of America (USA) and the Soka School System, which consists of primary schools, junior and senior high schools and kindergartens in Japan, Singapore, Malaysia Dr.Daisaku Ikeda & Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda and Hongkong. He has also established Brazil Soka School in 2002. In recognition of Dr.Ikeda’s efforts, various institutions have honored him with awards, such as the United Nations Peace Award, the poet Laureate Award of the World Poets Association and the Kenya Oral Literature Association Award. Dr.Ikeda was conferred with the Doctorate of Letters by the University of Delhi in January 1999, regarding him as, “one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century”. In Tamilnadu, Bharathidasan University (Tiruchirapalli) was the first to confer a Honorary Doctorate of letters to Dr. Ikeda in 2002. Besides, he is the proud recipient of Jamnalal Bajaj International Award 2005 for promoting Gandhian values outside India. Dr. Ikeda has been awarded 385 Honorary Awards from various Universities across the world in recognition of his efforts to promote peace through dialogues and cross-cultural exchange. 2 3 Our Management Mr. Sethu Bhaskaran Founder Dr. Daisaku Ikeda Mrs. Kaneko Ikeda Honorary Founder Honorary Principal GOVERNING BODY Dr. Sethu Kumanan Mr. Sethu Vivekanandan Chairman Managing Director Black Tulip Metal Building Const. Ind., LLC, UAE. Mrs. Kogilam Kumanan Secretary Mr. S. Rajamanickam Co-promoter M/s. Redema & M/s. Plant Engineering Services, Mrs. Irani Sethu Chennai. Correspondent Sethu Irani Matric. Hr. Sec. School, Kandramanickam. Dr. Muthusami Kumaran Assistant Professor Dr. R. Jagannathan Department of Family, Youth and Community President Sciences, University of Florida, USA. Provost, Saint Teresa University, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, West Indies. Dr. M. Samshath Mr. Mohammad Ghani Principal Mohammad Ehiya Director Black Tulip Group, UAE. ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Akash K. Ouchi Dr. R. Jagannathan Honorary Vice- Chairperson, Bharat Soka Gakkai President Director, Soka Gakkai International, New Delhi. Provost, Saint Teresa University, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, West Indies. DR. N. Radhakrishnan Chairman Dr. P. Ranjithakani Indian Council of Gandhian Studies, New Delhi. Academic Advisor 3 Our Motto Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women (SICASW) THE FOUNDING aims to deliver university MOTTOS OF education to benefit and uplift the students and society OUR COLLEGE VISION through systematic knowledge assimilation and delivery at all Be a person of Compassion and levels. wisdom to serve humanity. Be a person of Courage and justice to contribute to society. SICASW aims to produce Be a person of Principle and commitment to work for peace. knowledgeable and competent graduates, post graduates and researchers with wholesome leadership qualities, by systematic teaching and training with regular and path breaking At SICASW, the MISSION programmes and strategies. order of priority Academic Excellence We at SICASW are Moral Rectitude committed to nurture and deliver continually enhanced, global quality education with Character – Building leadership qualities. QUALITY QUALITY POLICY Leadership Qualities 4 5 Courses Offered SHIFT I SHIFT II (9.00 am to 2.15 am) (12.00 noon to 5.00 pm) B.A. • Tamil M.A. • Tamil B.A. • Historical • English • English Studies • Economics • Sociology • Tourism and Travel Management B.Sc. • Biochemistry M.Sc. • Mathematics B.Sc. • Computer • Computer Science Science • Mathematics B.Com. • Corporate • Physics with Secretary ship Computer Applications • Accounting PG COURSES UG COURSES • Psychology and Finance B.Com. • General M.Com • General PG COURSES UG COURSES M.Sc. • Computer • ISM Science BBA, BCA M.Phil. Commerce M.A. • HRM M.S.W CERTIFICATE COURSES • Japanese Language • Philosophy of Dr.Daisaku Ikeda and Soka Education • Accounting & Tally (Certificate issued by the University of Madras) • Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) • Certificate course in Medical Coding • Certificate course in Industrial Training in Bio-chemical Techniques • Certificate course in Python • Certificate course in Assistive Technology for visually challenged • Kambaramayanam Pattaya Kalvi • Diploma in Web Designing with Graphics 5 Distinctive Features ACADEMIC EXCHANGE PROGRAMME The Academic Exchange Programme between Soka University, Japan and Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai enables the students of both institutions to pursue education in the partner institutions for five months and helps students in developing various skills both in academia as well as over all personality development. Every year two students from Soka Ikeda college are selected for academic exchange program. CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME The Cultural Exchange Programme takes place every year to promote Global Amity and Harmony. It provides an opportunity to explore other culture, traditions, language and customs in an alternative perspective. 6 7 Extra Curricular Activities INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITIONS AND SEMINARS College conducts inter-collegiate competitions and organizes seminars and conferences to give a deep understanding of academics and para-academics. It instills courage and confidence in the minds of the students. COLLEGE MAGAZINE & NEWS LETTER College magazine records the events of the college and the creative talents of the students through the annual college magazine, “Aspirations”. Newsletter, Iniya Ikeda, which gives a glimpse of all events in the campus it is issued to the students once in three months. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES Cultural activities are conducted throughout the year to entertain the students and develop their team spirit. Many initiatives are taken to develop the students skills in singing and dancing. The inter-departmental cultural competitions “KALAKSHYA” is conducted every year to tap out the hidden talents of the students. SPORTS AND GAMES College promotes the physical fitness of the students through various track and field events. Special coaches are arranged to give training for Athletics, Kho Kho, Volley ball and Basket ball. 7 Extra Curricular Activities N.S.S. The college has two NSS units that actively involve in community work like blood donation, awareness programs on health and cleanliness. Through these NSS units health camps are arranged in the college for the benefit of the students. N.C.C One N.C.C. army wing unit with 54 cadets is functioning from the academic year 2013- 2014. This wing actively participates in various training programmes throughout India. RED RIBBON CLUB YOUTH RED CROSS RRC functions with the sole purpose YRC does selfless service to the of creating awareness and prevention society by organizing blood donation of HIV through campaigns. camps and taking up community development projects. ROTARACT Rotaract club helps to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills. Rotaract Club of the college actively engages in leadership training and personality enrichment program. CITIZEN CONSUMER CLUB This club was started in the academic year 2015-16 and is functioning in the college premises to meet the stationery requirements of the students and staff. 8 9 Infrastructure LIBRARY The Library is a key information resource for learning and research in the college. Our college library has wonderful collection of books, magazines and journals. Open access system is followed in our library for all books and closed access systems for reference books, journals, magazines and periodicals. LABORATORY The Laboratories are specially designed to meet the growing requirements of the students. The labs are refurbished from time to time to ensure safety of the students. HOSTEL FACILITY BOOK BANK Hostel facility is within the campus Each department runs a book bank, for that make students feel comfortable and benefit of students who cannot afford to secured. Hostel girls are provided
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