ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.

ICCT Colleges, is a tertiary education provider with campuses located mainly in the Province of Rizal, Philippines. In Rizal it has campuses in the municipality's of Cainta, Sumulong Hi-way (Cainta), San Mateo, Cogeo, Antipolo, Taytay, Binangonan and Angono. It exists under the law of the Republic of the Philippines and offers courses that are accredited by Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and as well as industry accredited certificates.

ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.
Motto A Global Pinoy Distinction
Type Private college
Established 15 December 1992
Chairman Dr. William Co
President Vivien Catherine Co-Say, PhD
Location 1900 Marcos Highway Cainta, Rizal, Philippines
Campus Multiple campuses
Hymn The ICCT Hymn
Colours Blue and White         
Affiliations Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
Website www.icct.edu.ph

Vision

To become the leading premier provider of higher education in Asia.

Mission

To prepare students for the manifold demands of technological efficiency needed in the fields of Information & Communication Technology, the Health Sciences and the various disciplines of educational pursuits through research, advance studies, and international linkages; and to temper this training with the inculcation of genuine love for work and the virtues of a value-based individual.

History

Early Years

The Institute of Creative Computer Technology was originally established in Rizal by Dr. William S. Co on 15 December 1992 because Dr. Co wanted to help the people of Rizal acquire skills in computer technology. By 1994, they began offering four-year degree programs. With the passage of Republic Act No. 7722 of the Higher Education Act of 1994, privately controlled educational institution's academic fees were deregulated. Unlike the other universities and colleges who used this as an most value for money. Until today, ICCT Colleges continues to provide the most affordable tuition fees. This makes it stand out among its peers.[1]

Higher Education Act of 1994

With the passage of Republic Act No. 7722 or the Higher Education Act of 1994 which was authored by Senator Francisco Tatad, privately controlled educational institutions' academic fees were deregulated. Unlike other universities and colleges who used this as an opportunity to make relatively large increases in their tuition fees, ICCT Colleges focused more on providing their students the most value for money. Until today, ICCT Colleges continues to provide the most affordable tuition fees.

Name change

In 2002, the name of The Institute of Creative Computer Technology was officially changed to ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc..

Seventh campus

The ground breaking ceremony of the Taytay campus was held in early 2009, headed by the Chairman, Dr. William S. Co and President, Dr. Consuelo L. Co. It has a size of 2500 sq. m. wide.

Eighth campus

The eight campus is the Binangonan Campus which has officially opened on 10 March 2009, headed by the Chairman, Dr. William S. Co and President, Dr. Consuelo L. Co, with guest of honor Gov. Casimiro "Jun" Ynares, M.D. (Rizal), Mayor Cecilio "Boyet" Ynares (Binangonan) and the members of Binangonan Municipal Councils. This brought the Philippines's most affordable and innovative quality education to Binangonan.

The ICCT Colleges, in its full speed development plans was inspired and deeply motivated to achieve academic excellence and take active part in nation - building and international concerns. The ICCT Colleges gears a propelling foreseeable demand of information technology education that gives rise to the establishment of campuses and satellite schools in Angono, San Mateo, Antipolo City, Sumulong, Cogeo, Taytay, etc.

Present Endeavors

At Present, ICCT Colleges acquired recognitions for the 32 degree programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Criminilogy, Education, Arts & Sciences, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Tourism, Mass Communication, and Health Science Education (BS Nursing) from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED); and for the 25 vocational / certificate programs from the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Short - term courses of one (1) to two (2) weeks program, International Studies, Language & Culture Study Programs, Certificate in Teaching Program, Certificate in Health Science Aide, Certificate in Call Center, Certificate in Medical Transcription, and Certificate in Caregiver are also being offered.[2]

The official school mascot, Willy.

Official Student Publication

http://newsbytes.icct.edu.ph/

NewsBytes, the official student publication of the college, has an office on the 3rd floor of the main building in the Cainta campus, releasing an issue each term. Newsbytes is published by ICCT Colleges every trimestral ( 3 times a year ) with printed circulation of 20,000 copies per volume. Topics in the publication includes: general student interests, entertainment, sports, editorial, campus news and events. Newsbytes is written and edited by the student and alumni of ICCT Colleges; available free to all students, faculty, alumni and staff. Printed copies can be obtained for FREE by the general public at all admission offices of ICCT campuses.

Student Organizations

http://icct.edu.ph/students-organizations/

Campus Locations

Program Courses

ICCT Colleges offers bachelor's degree programs as well as short term courses.

Degree Programs

College of Arts and Sciences

College of Business and Accountancy

College of Computer Studies

with the following specializations:

• Animation & Game Technology

• Digital Arts

• Web & Mobile Applications

• Web Application & Development

College of Engineering

College of Health Sciences

College of Criminology

International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Enhanced Technical/Vocational Programs

Diploma Programs Enhanced TechVoc Programs (ETVP) / Diploma Courses

Short Term Courses TESDA Skills Training Program (STP) / Certificate Courses

External links

References

  1. ↑ "ICCT History". CSIT Students of ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.
  2. ↑ "ICCT, its Present endeavors". ICCT Colleges Foundation Inc.

3. http://newsbytes.icct.edu.ph/

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