Presentation made by Prem Pandurangam in CEG Global Alumni Meet 2011 held at College of Engineering Guindy on July 3, 2011.

1. Leveraging Alumni Connections for the Benefit of the Institution and the Alumni Prem Pandurangam – EEE ’91 Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions

2. Education Institution - Stakeholders Management Teaching Staff Students Alumni 2

3. The Power of Alumni A group of well-wishers growing year after year They grow in various institutions in various capacities becoming Influencers in 5-10 years Decision Makers in 10-15 years CxOs in 15-25 years Successful alumni look to give back first to their Alma Mater Thukkaram-Geason63, AU-KBC … They want to renew relationship with R&D, placements, incubation, venture funding etc. 3

4. Strengthening Networks Strong branding binds network Strong network strengthens association Vibrant networking brings breadth and depth Symbiotic networks thrive in the long run 4

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13. CEG Brand We may be prisoners of actions taken in the past by powers that be but we have the power to create the future A 216 year old institution has residual brand value even after years of neglect Let us revive the CEG brand inside and outside the campus (new logo, name board, website, e-mail ids…) Let us bring back the pride in being … A Guindian 13

14. Alumni Activities Alumni database Reunions Donations/Endowments/Sponsorships Industry-Education Partnerships Infrastructure development Active alumni network Networking events Career Counseling Research grants/Internships Chairs/Centers of Excellence Syllabus enhancement Sports development 14

15. R&D A technical institution’s brand value is enhanced with the kind of research work done and the intellectual property that is created with R&D Good research can retain good professors and spawn more PhDs Alumni can fund R&D in our departments We can also incubate start-ups with a simple mechanism like TENET Group & Venture East TENET Fund at IIT-M 15

16. Mentorship A permanent mentorship platform for Alumni to guide CEG students on Higher Education Placements Start-ups Relocation 16

17. Let us build stronger bonds for an enduring & symbiotic relationship Prem Pandurangam – EEE ’91