Message from the Chancellor ....................................................................... 3 Message from the Vice Chancellor ............................................................... 4 The Visitor & The Chancellor ....................................................................... 5 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 6 2. Vision & Mission ........................................................................................... 6 3. Governance................................................................................................... 6 4 Organogram ................................................................................................. 7 5. Officers of the University ............................................................................. 8 6. Authorities of the University ........................................................................ 8 7. Faculty: Regular & Visiting ........................................................................... 9 8. The University Profile ................................................................................. 10 A) Campus Programs Offered ............................................................... 10 B) Graduating Students ........................................................................ 10 C) Infrastructure ................................................................................... 11 9. Milestones Achieved ................................................................................... 12 10. Research & Publications ............................................................................. 24 11. Academic Activities .................................................................................... 25 12. Collaborations with other Associations...................................................... 28 13. Accolades/Certificates for IUS .................................................................... 30 CONTENTS Message from the Chancellor Greetings! This Academic Year (2019-20) saw a remarkable growth in the ICFAI University, Sikkim in terms of education, excellence and expansion to various interdisciplinary courses. Interdisciplinary studies have opened up various avenues for students to explore the challenges of evolving business environment. The University provides a platform for students, where they are transformed into market ready professionals. I am extremely happy that the ICFAI University, Sikkim has come up with various ways and means to bridge the gap between the academia and industry. I strongly believe that the University is marching in the right direction of grooming students for holistic development. This report presents every milestone achieved in the academic year 2019-20. My congratulations to all the faculty, staff and students of the University for the splendid year! Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik Chancellor 3 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 Message from the Vice Chancellor Greetings! It gives me great pleasure to present the Fifteenth Annual Report of The ICFAI University, Sikkim for the year 2019-20. This is in compliance with Section 44 of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Sikkim Act 2004 (Act No. 9 of 2004). The ICFAI University, Sikkim has been achieving greater heights of distinction in delivering quality education. And also playing a catalytic role in the overall growth of education across the North East region of India. The University is privileged to have established the Pranab Mukherjee Chair established at the campus, which will pave the way for educational excellence. The Chair will be promoting sustainable development and research across all cultures and languages. This will also create a support system for innovation and knowledge sharing to improve the quality of life in rural and semi-urban areas of Sikkim and its adjoining places. The constant efforts of the management and the faculty members have enhanced the education standards of the University. I express my sincere gratitude to the management and my colleagues for making this University a great place to learn. Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor 4 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 THE VISITOR H E Shri. Ganga Prasad Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim THE CHANCELLOR Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik 5 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 1. Introduction The ICFAI University, Sikkim was established in 2004 with a broad objective of empowering citizens with world class quality education. Since its establishment, the University has lengthened its diversity towards the North-Eastern parts of India. Today, the ICFAI University, Sikkim (IUS) is one of the leading establishments in NE region of India. It was established under Section 4 (2) of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Sikkim Act 2004 (Act No. 9 of 2004) passed by Legislative Assembly of Sikkim. The University is a Member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi and also the Member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK. We are one of the first private universities recognized by the Government of Sikkim and has been playing a major role in dispensing Higher Education in Sikkim. Over the years, IUS have been consistently nurturing and providing skilled professionals to the society at large. The ethos of the University is to empower the youth through education and to transform our youth into efficient and effective citizens. Our hard work is reflected in our ranking in India Today Survey 2018. We are ranked in the top 50 institute in the categories of private institute in Business, IT & Hospitality. The University emphasizes on providing high quality and industry relevant programs in the areas of Management, Humanities & Social Sciences, Commerce, Law, Information Technology, and Hospitality & Tourism Management. The University believes in creating and disseminating knowledge through innovative educational programs, research, consulting and publishing. The University seeks to establish a cadre of professionals with a high level of competence and deep sense of ethics and commitment to the code of professional conduct. 2. Vision & Mission Our Vision “Meritum Ethicus” Implying Merit with Ethics Vision: To be a top ranking private University of choice for students, staff and corporate, recognized for excellence in higher education and research relevant to social needs. Mission: The mission of the University is to offer world class, innovative, career- oriented professional post graduate and undergraduate programs through inclusive technology - aided pedagogies to equip students with the requisite professional and life skills as well as social sensitivity and high sense of ethics. 3. Governance The ICFAI University, Sikkim is a professionally managed University. All Be Polite with the statutory bodies are constituted in accordance with the Act, Statutes and Pupils Rules of the University. They meet Peers regularly to review the operations of Public the University. Issues pertaining to Be Punctual in institutional development, long-term Proceedings strategies, programs to be developed, Core Values human resources, staff recruitment, Pedagogy training & development and financial Projects matters are discussed at these meetings. Be Progressive in Appropriate decisions are taken Perspective and guidelines are given for their implementation with the objective of Profession achieving academic excellence. Personal 6 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 7 The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Annual Report 2019-20 4. Officers of the University Visitor Shri. Ganga Prasad, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim Chancellor & Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Registrar Dr. Rabindra Chettri Finance Officer Mr. Sudarshan Reddy 5. Authorities of the University Board of Governors Prof. (Dr.) Ram Pal Kaushik, Chancellor Chairman Dr. Jagannath Patnaik Vice Chancellor Mr. G P Upadhyaya, Additional Chief Secretary, HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim Dr. Mohan Prasad Kharel, Former Principal/OSD, Sikkim Govt. College Dr. Madap Prasad Thapa, Former Principal, Sikkim Govt. College Dr. Y R Haragopal Reddy, Former VC, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur Members Dr. TRK Rao Dr. Ajay Pathak Dr. VRK Prasad Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Ex-Officio Secretary Board of Management Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Chairman Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Member Secretary Mr. Rohit Rathi, Deputy Registrar Mrs. Sandhya Rani Pant, Deputy Registrar (CSD&E) Mr. Kapil Meena, IAS, Director (Higher Education), HRDD, Govt. of Sikkim Dr. AVN Rao, Director, ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad Members Dr. Venkat Seshaiah, Pro-Vice Chancellor, IFHE, Hyderabad Mr. Sudhakar Rao, Director, Branding and Communications, ICFAI Group Prof. Biplab Halder, Pro-Vice Chancellor, ICFAI University, Tripura Academic Council Dr. Jagannath Patnaik, Vice Chancellor Chairman Dr. Rabindra Chettri, Registrar Secretary Mr. Rohit Rathi, Deputy Registrar Dr. KKV Rao, Dean-Academics Ms. Thinley P Bhutia, Coordinator- School of Humanities & Social Sciences Dr. Sujama Roy, Coordinator- School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Mr. Ajit Karki, Coordinator- School of Information Technology Ms. Sweta Chettri, Coordinator- School of Management Studies Members Dr. Pramita Gurung, Coordinator- School of Legal Studies Dr. P. Ameeta, Controller of Examinations Dr. Santosh Sharma Dr. D. Purohit,