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Welcome & Introductions– Mr. Raul Mohammed
Overview - Ms. Cheryl-Ann Jackson
Mission of UTTAA
Role of UTTAA
Aims & Objectives of UTTAA
Potential Benefits of UTTAA
Present Steering Committee
Establishing an Alumni Association - Prof. Denise Thompson
Membership and Registration
Steering Committee Volunteers
Role of the Steering Committee
The Way Forward
Wrap-up
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“To contribute to the development of UTT and its
alumni through improvement and development
of programs, provision of financial and material
supports and enhancing networking and career
development among the alumni.”
Ref: Article 3, UTTAA Constitution
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to raise financial and material resources for efficient and
effective teaching and learning as well as the general
well being of students and staff at UTT; and
to develop and help maintain active alumni interactions
and enhance the image of UTT through selfenrichment, career development and role modeling in
the wider society.
Ref: Article 3, UTTAA Constitution
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to enhance and maintain links among members of the
alumni and between alumni and UTT
to assist needy University students by contributing to their
academic requirements such as book allowances and
financial contribution
to provide support to UTT Library by donating and/or
assisting the library access documentary resources
to provide incentives such as rewards and prizes to the best
student researchers and best alumni models with proven
record of significant contribution to society and industry in
T&T and beyond
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to support the alumni in developing their respective
industrial or entrepreneurial careers through the use of
University or other resources (and related functions)
to initiate seminars, lectures, academic and other
functions for the benefit of the alumni and UTT
to create and support projects deemed necessary at
UTT
to devise ways and means of raising funds for the
Association and UTT
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to enhance the image of UTT and promote UTT as a
premier local, regional and international institution of
excellence in training and research
to develop mentorship programmes and
to engage in social and cultural integration activities
with UTT, its affiliates, the local and international
community
Ref: Article 3, UTTAA Constitution
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Promote interaction among alumni members, and
between alumni and UTT
Encourage education, research and commercialization
of innovative ideas
Keep members informed on the progress of UTT
Mentor undergraduate/ post-graduate students through
co-op training or similar work-related experience
Provide professional development training opportunities
for its members
Recognize alumni achievement
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Access to UTT facilities – library, recreation, sports, pool,
etc.
Alumni Career and Business Development Services
Professional development training, mentorship programs,
internship locally and internationally etc.
Discount at UTT Online store
Discount or specials at various companies/organizations
(clothing stores, car rentals, restaurants, etc.)
Discounted loans (auto, home)
Reduced interest rate on credit cards (UTT branded)
Access to UTT health insurance
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Prof. Adel Sharaf – Vice Provost
Mr. Stephen Sheppard – Student Affairs
Mr. Philip Robinson – Student Affairs
Mr. Zameer Mohammed – Business Development
Ms. Sheryllan Dwarika – Career Development
Ms. Bernadette Corbin – C-IDEAS
Ms. Azeena Ali – Petroleum
Mr. Troy Wilson – Graduate
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Individual membership – UTT graduates
Family membership - spouses and children of UTT
graduates
Corporate membership – UTT Professors and faculty
members, technical staff , coordinators of linkages
between UTT and other institutions and
Honorary membership - to outstanding people in their
respective fields
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Ref: Article 7, UTTAA Constitution
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Student Services
Online
UTTAA Meetings
Request graduate volunteers for Steering Committee
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To establish an Alumni Association for UTT
Recruit graduates
To establish communication channels between UTT,
UTTAA and graduates
Develop projects and/or coordinate various activities
Create database of graduates
To secure premises for an Alumni office
To acquire staff
To manage a budget approved by the Secretariat
To liaise with and be accountable to the UTT appointed
Secretariat
To develop record keeping systems
To submit written progress reports
To adhere to the marketing guidelines and branding in
accordance with UTT standards
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Drive membership and encourage membership participation
Create linkages between graduates and existing native and
expatriate communities associated with UTT
Proposed Activities:culture night
cultural presentations
ladies club
children activities
food fairs
Community service - outreach and charity activities,
Fund raisers – golf tournaments, wine and cheese, science of
jewellery
Promote UTT and UTTAA
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Elect an executive committee
Agree on and acquire approval of the constitution from UTT
Board of Directors
Establish communication between members via several activities
(e.g. seminars, lectures, academic functions, fund raisers)
Develop a calendar of events
Plan an Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Develop an annual budget
Register UTTAA as a non-profit organization
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Open Floor Discussion
Questions & Answers
Next Meeting:Saturday, October 25th 2008
Place & time?
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Stephanie Ramhit
Marsha Maraj
Troy Wilson
Marlon Partapsingh
Sunita Roodal
Ria Radica Seecharan
Jillian Jaikaran
Avinash Boodoo
Leonardo Joseph
Jason Meade
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Daniel Leung
Nicole Greenidge
Darcelle La-Croix
Dana Baptiste
Mitchum Baney
Avedesh Balroop
Roger Ramsamooj
Ramcharand Maharaj
Dhinelle Cedenio
Shaun
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Blackboard / UTT e-mail address to facilitate virtual
community
Next meeting at Pt. Lisas campus at 9:30am
Create Alumni directory of resume and skills
Job Fair – Oct 23rd and 24th Pt. Lisas Campus
Continuing education opportunities
Seminars and workshops – e.g. business etiquette
Web site presence
Info – jobs, events, activities, opportunities
Regular monthly meetings and social activities
Schedule
of events – e.g. golf
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