Kodaikanal International School presentation at UGC-2016

1. Strengthening Alumni
networks in high schools

3. Importance of an Alumni network
• Most loyal supporters
• Word of mouth marketing
• Role model for current students
• International ambassadors

5. Our School
• Established in 1901
• First IB school in India
• High school diploma
• Over 100 years of global education
• 7000 feet above sea level
• Students and faculty from over 25 countries
• Accredited by and affiliated to:
IBO, CIS, MSA, NESA, NHS, NASC, ASCD, NACAC, AIU, ABSA

7. KIS Philosophy of Engagement
• To network with them
• Valued relationship
• Marketing
• Contribute ideas, time and donations
• Fundraising
• Building lasting friendships
• Encourage reunions/visits
(over 300 alumni visit school year​ly)

8. How we engage with Alumni
• Infrastructure – The Alumni Organization
• The Alumni Office - Established in 1930
• Alumni Office - communication, development and
sustaining relations
• Engaging over 7000 alumni worldwide
• 82 alumni chapters in 40 countries: 20 in USA, 14 in
India, 5 each in Canada and Australia etc.
• Kodi Friends International (KFI)

10. How we engage with Alumni
• Face to Face
• Alumni gatherings
• Reunions
• Visits to KIS
• Special Events
• Student Mentoring
• Publications & Social media
• Website (kis.in), Facebook, You tube, twitter, Word press
etc.
• 7 Roads Magazine
• Alumni Newsletter

12. Collaboration between CAREERS
and Alumni
• 10 year reunions
• Guest lectures on various topics- Career fields,
college applications
• Connecting current graduates with Alumni
• Internships
Future plan-
• Working in the Alumni office