Building relations with the Alumni was always seen as an integral activity asthe industry was dominated with ex-SIMCians. While Alumni meets were held forthe first time in 2006, the concept of a dedicated cell (Alumni Relations Cell– ARC) as an organizational body was initiated in 2007. The Alumni RelationsCell initiate, plan & organize activities that maintain relationship withthe alumni on a continuous level and build a platform to collaborate, share& enhance value.
‘The batch of 2008 saw the formation of the AlumniRelations Cell, working as an organizational body. We were also the first onesto introduce the concept of an alumni newsletter. Our batch also had the creditof adding the business element to Alumni relations, from creating & editingarticles from a target consumer’s viewpoint, planning alumni events &interactions, etc. We also introduced the concept of Alumni Wall of Fame, whichwould allow people to put up their messages & wishes. No other school isknown to give an opportunity to set up a real time long term operation,’says Abhishek Bajaj, President, ARC 2008
'A major chunk of the media industry consists ofSIMCians. So it is simply impossible to ignore them. The concept oforganizing alumni meets initiated with our batch – the first day would host aparty for all alumni and the next day would be interaction with the juniors. Wewere also the batch that revived FOC (Festival of communication) after aninterval and also had a Kailash Kher concert; this set a benchmark for future FOCorganisers. This was possible only with the support built with thealumni. It’s great that what started out as an alumni meet now operatesas a full-fledged organizational body with city centric meets bringing ingreater scope for networking. The purpose of an alumni meet is not justbusiness, it also encourages people to interact & make friends.’
Saurabh Bhawal ARC President, Batch 2007
'The Alumni is one of the greatest strengths of theinstitute, they are the flag bearers of the college. SIMC has built a goodalumni network over the past 18 years, and have provided opportunities to thecurrent students through engaging us in projects and also providing academicsupport by coming as guest lecturers. We envision building an Alumni forumcomprising of members within the college cell & representatives from thealumni network who would collaborate & network on a consistent, continuouslevel.'
Nikhil Kurian, ARC President Batch 2010