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“Building lifelong relationships”

SMU Alumni Association (SMUAA)

Organisation Overview

Updated as of 16 Oct 2012

Contents

SMUAA‟s Vision, Mission and Objective

Structure of the SMUAA Executive Committee (Exco)

SMUAA Alumni Initiatives

Membership Structure

Other Information: Communication Channels, Alumni Groups,

Overseas Chapters, Volunteering Opportunities

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SMUAA Vision

“A premier association that exemplifies the spirit of living and giving

through its extended SMU family.”

SMUAA Mission

To create an enduring cycle of interacting, learning and giving that looks beyond the SMU community, into the broader society

INTERACTING

Alumni – Alumni

Alumni – SMU

Singapore – Global

SMUAA – External Alumni

Alumni – Corporates/ Industry

Networking sessions

Events (Formal, Informal)

Publications

Website

SMU AA Clubhouse

Online platform

Career

Character

Personal Interest

Further education

Seminars (Workshops)

Courses

Grooming

Etiquette

Hobbies-related

GIVING

Alumni

SMU (Students)

Society

Career Opportunities

Awards

Scholarships

Mentor Programme

Volunteering Opportunities

LEARNING

SMUAA‟s Four Objectives

Promote

the

interests of

Alumni in

line with

SMU values

3. Engage SMU students and help

give back to society

Provide alumni with an avenue to give back to

the university and to participate in meaningful

initiatives which allow alumni to contribute back

to society

4. Grow the Alumni network

Develop a strong self-reinforcing and inclusive

network of active alumni who are willing to

support one another

2. Help shape SMU‟s direction

Being the “voice” of all alumni: Providing

relevant feedback to SMU, to uphold the brand

and ensure that SMU remains competitive as a

university of excellence.

1. Provide personal & professional

development opportunities

Meet development needs of alumni to enable

them to succeed professionally and socially i.e

Business Mandarin Class, Consulting Skills

Workshop, MBA Admissions Forum, etc.

Supported by: (1) Effective & well-governed team (2) Resources: People, Process, Systems, Financials

Structure of the SMUAA Executive Committee President

Yeo Zhong Yi

Treasurer

Wu Jiahu

Secretary

Quek Fu Jin

Vice-President

(Strategic)

Ben Toh

Vice-President

(Operations)

Deborah Wee

Social Events

Claressa Sim

Frederick Zhou

Professional &

Personal Devt

Chiraag Bhadana

Jay See

Andrina Ong

Special Projects

Julian Wee

Celine Tan

Membership

Nguyen Tue Vy

Marketing

Kobbe Sun

Andrina Ong

Publication

Dickson Su

Alumni Groups &

Overseas Chapters

Quek Fu Jin

Various Sub-Committee Members

Operations

Manager*

Kartika Liaw

Alumni Relations

Office

*SMUAA Operations Manager is a full-time staff dedicated to manage the daily SMUAA operations, including membership processing, admin/finance matters, and organising of activities.

2012 SMUAA Initiatives

1) Social Events

Annual Graduating Class Celebrations „Party in My Cribs‟

(Apr 12)

2) Personal and Professional Development (PPD)

Japanese 101 Language Class (Jan 12)

Spanish 101 Language Class (Feb / Oct 12)

Business Mandarin Language Class (Feb 12)

Basic Mandarin Language Class (Mar 12)

Strategic Negotiation Workshop (Apr 12) [New]

Business School Workshop (Apr 12)

Watch Appreciation Workshop (Apr 12) [New]

Korean 101 Language Class (May 12)

Whisky Appreciation Workshop (Jul 12) [New]

Cocktail Mixing Workshop (Aug 12) [New]

DJ 101 Mixing Workshop (Sep 12) [New]

Italian 101 Language Class (Sep 12) [New]

Floral Design Workshop (Nov 12) [New]

3) Membership

Membership Sales in Collaboration with

Graduating Class Party, Gown Collection and

Graduating Night committee (Jul 12)

Implemented intensive renewal membership

marketing effort (May to Dec 12)

4) Others

SMUAA‟s CCA Award to student clubs (in

support of alumni involvement)

Formalise school/programme & interest-

based alumni groups and overseas chapters

Updated as of 30 Aug 2012

2011 SMUAA Initiatives

1) Social Events

Breathe – Annual Graduating Class Celebrations (Apr 11)

2) Personal and Professional Development (PPD)

Mentorship Program (Sep 11)

CFA Workshop (Mar / Jun / Aug 11)

Business Mandarin Classes (Feb / Jul 11)

Basic Mandarin 101 Class (Oct 11)

Japanese 101 Language Class (Jun / Oct11) [New]

Korean 101 Language Class (Aug 11) [New]

Spanish 101 Language Class (Aug 11) [New]

Intermediate Spanish Language Class (Oct 11) [New]

Valyrian Thinking Workshop (Jan / Aug 11)

Foreign Exchange Workshop (Apr 11) [New]

Business School Workshop (Aug 11)

Wine Appreciation Workshop (Apr / Oct 11)

Personal Make-up Workshop by Shiseido (Apr / Aug 11) [New]

Horse Riding Workshop (Apr / Nov 11)

Golf Workshop (Jun 11)

Rock Climbing Workshop (Oct 11) [New]

3) Special Projects

Fireside Conversations with Mr Dilhan

PillaySandrasegara (Jul 11)

4) Membership

Membership Sales in Collaboration with

Breathe, Gown Collection and Commencement

(Jul 11)

Graduating Class Membership Application

Lucky Draw – Win an iPad or a Night Stay at

MBS (Jul 11)

5.) Others

SMUAA‟s CCA Award to student clubs (in

support of alumni involvement)

SINO Alumni Group Launch (May 11)

SMUAA AGM (Dec 11)

Photo ID / SMUAA Membership Card

Eligibility to attend AGM

Voting Rights at AGM

Eligible to stand for election to Exco

Job & Networking Opportunities

Wi-Fi Access on City Campus

Walk-in Access to Li Ka-Shing Library

Discounted rental rates for SMU facilities

Access to and use of University Lounge

Discounted rates to alumni events

Uni+Vantage Discounts

Invitation to „Members-only‟ events

Career Support Services

Access to and Use of Gym and Pool

Preferred Parking Rates*

Li Ka-Shing Library Membership

$200

$60

$150

SMUAA Members can choose

to add-on facilities-type benefits**

which are still kept affordable

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Preferred Parking Rates are separate

charges in addition the annual fee of $60.

Applies only to carparks at Admin

Building

** Fees are payable upon sign-up.

They are valid for a one-year period

Note: Add-ons cannot be purchased

without a SMUAA membership

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Membership at $50 + $ 10 admin fee (renewals on annual basis)

SMUAA Membership Structure

SMUAA Membership Benefits

Allows you to continue to pledge your loyalty and support to SMU

Membership fees go toward funding initiatives for alumni that one may wish

to participate in, be it providing professional and personal opportunities or

organizing social events such as Alumni Reunions.

Buying an SMUAA Membership is like wearing a “badge of honor”.

Being an SMUAA Member allows you to identify with a group of like-minded

individuals who are united for their support for SMU and form a close-knit

community.

Allows you to stay connected with SMU by continuing to receive up-to-date

news and updates about the school and the alumni network .

A “badge-of-honour”

which allows you to

pledge your

continued support

towards SMU

Exclusive privileges

only for SMUAA

Members

Invitation to SMUAA-organized initiatives which include the following:

Professional Development initiatives; Personal Development initiatives;

Social Events; and Members-only event.

Over more than 100 merchant discounts.

Walk-in Access to the Library (Make use of the Library‟s resources).

Career Support Services.

Walk-in Access to University Lounge (provides a venue to catch up).

Priority seating and discounted rates off all SMUAA organized

initiatives/events (as compared to non-SMUAA Members).

Other benefits: Discounted rates (compared to public booking rates) for

booking SMU facilities.

Exclusive privileges

only for SMUAA

Members

Invitation to SMUAA-organized initiatives which include the following:

Professional Development initiatives; Personal Development initiatives;

Social Events; and Members-only event.

Over more than 100 merchant discounts (i.e. G2000, Gong Cha, etc.)

Walk-in Access to the Library (Make use of the Library‟s resources).

Career Support Services.

Walk-in Access to University Lounge (provides a venue to catch up).

Priority seating and discounted rates off all SMUAA organized

initiatives/events (as compared to non-SMUAA Members).

Other benefits: Discounted rates (compared to public booking rates) for

booking SMU facilities.

Allows you to continue to pledge your loyalty and support to SMU

Membership fees go toward funding initiatives for alumni that one may wish

to participate in, be it providing professional and personal opportunities or

organizing social events such as Alumni Reunions.

Buying an SMUAA Membership is like wearing a “badge of honor”.

Being an SMUAA Member allows you to identify with a group of like-minded

individuals who are united for their support for SMU and form a close-knit

community.

Allows you to stay connected with SMU by continuing to receive up-to-date

news and updates about the school and the alumni network .

A “badge-of-honour”

which allows you to

pledge your

continued support

towards SMU

SMUAA Communication Channels

SMUAA maintains these key touchpoints with the Alumni…

SMUAA twitter

smuaa@smu.edu.sg

COMMUNiQUE

SMUAA Alumni Groups (AG)

These interest groups help

the SMUAA in:

• Serving as key contact points

for their distinct member groups

• Providing broader SMU alumni

with opportunities to learn,

establish and maintain contact

• Acting as catalysts for a number

of activities, such as providing

career networking, and promoting

SMU as well as its alumni

association

• LKCSB AG

• SIS AG

• SOA AG

• SOE AG

• SOL AG

• SOSS AG

School-based AG

• JD AG

• MAF AG

• MBA AG

• MWM AG

• MITB AG

• MPA AG

Programme-based AG

• Football AG

• International AG

• Mutual Funds Interest AG

• SINO AG

• Wine & Dine AG

Interest-based AG

SMUAA Overseas Chapters

Provides a networking platform for SMU Alumni and students / exchange

students to connect with others who share similar professional / social

interests in the same geographic location.

New York,

USA

Dubai, UAE

Mumbai,

India

Kolkata,

India

Hong

Kong, SAR

Jakarta,

Indonesia

London, UK

Beijing

China

Shanghai

China

Alumni Volunteering Opportunities

Be part of the Executive Committee

Be part of the scholarship selection committees

(ASF Scholarship, OCBC scholarship)

Provide Career Advice to students; fellow alumni

Help to recruit industry speakers for Speaker Series

Become a Mentor - Participate in the Mentoring Scheme

Organise events (socials, networking, professional/personal development classes)

Buddy fresh grads who join your company

Start an Overseas Chapter / Alumni Group

All you have to do is write in to smuaa@smu.edu.sg with your contact details and register in the

Alumni Volunteer Database. Registered alumni will then be contacted should a volunteering

opportunity arise.

Actively encouraging SMU Alumni to volunteer in the following ways…

SMUAA Contact Information

Mailing Address SMU Alumni Association

c/o Office of Alumni Relations

Singapore Management University

Administration Building

81 Victoria Street

Singapore 188065

Tel No. + 65 6828 1958

Fax No. + 65 6828 0799

Email smuaa@smu.edu.sg

Website www.smuaa.org.sg

Facebook www.facebook.com/SMUAA

Twitter Find us @ SMUAlumniAssoc