Alumni network
- 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 yearly)
- 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