Performing Arts Center Campus Map Giving COVID-19 Update Apply Visit Get Info Toggle search Menu MAIN NAV (SOKA) OFFICE OF MISSION INTEGRATION About Home About OUR MISSION The Office of Mission Integration communicates and promotes dialogue on the mission, founding principles, and core values of the university to all members of the SUA community. SUA’s mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life, as defined by university founder Daisaku Ikeda. He outlined the three attributes of a global citizen as courage, compassion, and wisdom; attributes that encourage an inner transformation of the individual to see oneself as part of a larger community all serving each other to enhance individual and collective existence. The foundation of SUA is based upon the values of peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life. The main function of the Office of Mission Integration is to facilitate a deeper community discussion and effort to realize these principles and spirit on campus and to help graduates to exemplify these values in their lives going forward. As a non-sectarian university with roots in Buddhist principles, SUA was established based on Mr. Ikeda’s vision, in hopes that its community will grow in their understanding and expression of the university’s founding principles. SUA welcomes persons of all faith traditions and those who hold no tradition. As a liberal arts university, it welcomes diversity and equity and is inclusive. By communicating its principles, mission, and core values, and providing a comprehensive learning program about them, the Office of Mission Integration seeks to create a community in which intellectual and spiritual growth complement one another. SUA founder Daisaku Ikeda admires an aerial view of Soka’s new campus from Tokyo in September 2001. Toward the civilization of the 21st century; for the sake of the young leaders and scholars; for the sake of the peace; prosperity and joy that come from humanistic education! Soka University of America has been constructed… Gazing out upon the waves of a march Pacific Ocean, Carrying the burden of the hopes and expectations of the centuries, Its construction has been matched by immeasurable voices raised brightly in song, by an unending array of young people ascending that vibrant hill in Orange County. —Daisaku Ikeda, excerpt from “Soar… Into the Vast Skies of Freedom! Into the New Century,” July 21, 2000, upon the groundbreaking for SUA’s Aliso Viejo campus SUA Values Our educational objectives are fostered at the university through the commitment to rigorous academic endeavors, free and open dialogue, and an appreciation for human diversity. In the Buddhist view, education is an integrating process in which students gain an awareness of the interdependence of themselves, others, and the environment. Wisdom, courage, and compassion—values treasured by the university – do not exist in isolation. They emerge in individuals as they learn the importance of service to others, to the natural world around them and to the great cause of peace and freedom. SUA Mottos Be philosophers of a renaissance of life Be world citizens in solidarity for peace Be the pioneers of a global civilization SUA Principles Foster leaders of culture in the community Foster leaders of humanism in society Foster leaders of pacifism in the world Foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity SELECTED ADDRESSES BY DAISAKU IKEDA Mr. Ikeda speaks often about global citizenship. Two of his major addresses on the topic: Thoughts on Education for Global Citizenship (Teachers College, Columbia University, June 13, 1996) Value Creation for Global Change: Building Resilient and Sustainable Societies (Jan. 26, 2014) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Expand All Collapse All What is the imperative for global citizens in the world? Why was Soka University founded by Daisaku Ikeda? What are the specific roles and responsibilities of the Office of Mission Integration? CONTACT US Kevin Moncrief, PhD Vice President for Mission Integration Kevin Moncrief received a BBA in general business/computer science from Washburn University of Topeka, a MA in management/computer resource management from Webster University. Professor Moncrief received his PhD in management from the Claremont Graduate University Peter F. Drucker/Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management in 2010. He taught analytics, business research, marketing, and other courses at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California. At SUA, Dr. Moncrief teaches a course in regression analysis in the SBS concentration in which he draws upon 20 years of management consulting experience, including serving as a partner/principal at Ernst & Young and as a vice president of Capgemini US LLC. Professor Moncrief has started three high-tech startups and led two others. He is married and has two daughters—one graduated from SUA in 2010—and two sons. Dr. Moncrief is a veteran of the US Air Force and US Army. 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949-480-4000 info@soka.edu Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Jobs Directory Contact Us Directions Consumer Disclosures Title IX Annual Security and Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report Covid-19 Update © 2021 Soka University All Rights Reserved Site Design by iFactory