Institutional Development & Alumni Relations
The Office of the Dean (Institutional Development & Alumni Relations) plays a strategic and integrative role in strengthening the institutional support systems and external engagement of NIT Tiruchirappalli. The Office oversees and coordinates key campus functions such as Hospital services, Security, Estate management, Welfare measures, Transport, and Guest House administration to ensure efficient operations and a conducive institutional environment. It works closely with various administrative units to enhance infrastructure, services, and stakeholder well-being while also undertaking any additional responsibilities assigned by the Institute in alignment with its developmental goals. Through proactive planning, coordination, and continuous improvement, the Office contributes to the overall institutional excellence and operational effectiveness of the Institute.
The Office also serves as a vital link between the Institute and its global and alumni communities through its International Relations and Alumni Affairs portfolios. It facilitates international collaborations, student and faculty mobility, global partnerships, and engagement with overseas institutions, while supporting strategic initiatives related to international outreach. Simultaneously, it strengthens alumni engagement by fostering meaningful interactions, organizing reunions and Alumni Day celebrations, establishing alumni chapters, and promoting alumni contributions to infrastructure, scholarships, and student development. By integrating institutional development with internationalization and alumni relations, the Office plays a crucial role in advancing the Institute’s academic reputation, global presence, and long-term growth.
Dean (Institutional Development & Alumni Relations)
![]() Dr. G. Uma
Dean (Institutional Development & Alumni Relations)
Phone: +91 431 250 3033
E-Mail : deanid@nitt.edu |
(a) Proposing and implementing Quality systems in the Institute, including manuals and templates for decision making
(b) Planning, implementing and monitoring of Healthcare, Security and Safety provisions (c) Encourage, enhance and endure engagement with alumni at large (d) Engaging alumni as active partners in the institute’s pursuit of academic excellence and internationalization. (e) Channelizing alumni feedback to the academic and administrative aspects of Institute (f) Initiate and drive endowments and contributions from alumni for development and refurbishment of Department level and Institute level projects/facilities (g) Managing the effective utilization of alumni funds for projects and scholarships (h) Empowering students with eminent alumni interaction. (i) Serving the alumni community – alumni registration, alumni award, alumni meetings/get-together, access to campus facilities, etc. (j) Any other duty assigned related to Institutional Development and Alumni Relations |
ASSOCIATE DEANS
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Associate Deans
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Roles and Responsibilities
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![]() Dr.Shobitha Poulose
Management Studies
Associate Dean (Alumni Affairs)
Phone:+ 91 431 250 3033
E-Mail : adidar@nitt.edu |
To connect with Alumni and International experts To invite alumni to the institute to interact with faculty members and students To make arrangements for Alumni Silver and other reunions To create and maintain a Hall of Fame To Co-ordinate DAA and YAA processes and arrange for the Alumni Day celebrations To interact with alumni in industry, research organizations and reputed universities to formalize the possible collaborations in research and development activities To coordinate the development of facilities and infrastructure with alumni participation Interaction with Alumni for Prizes, Scholarships, Travel grants and Loan to Students Starting Alumni chapters in metropolitan centres in India and at international locations |
![]() Dr. S. Nivethitha
Management Studies
Associate Dean (International Relations)
Phone:+ 91 431 250 3033
E-Mail : adidir@nitt.edu
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Convener for the Office of International Relations / Intl Student Office Managing student teams, to develop generic options and specific plans for semester exchange and internships Assisting officials in bringing overseas students and faculty to the Institute Assisting students and faculty in their efforts to visit foreign Universities Interaction with alumni in industry, research organizations and reputed universities to formalize the possible collaborations in research and development activities Assisting NIRF / strategy teams, with inputs on international outreach Working with other offices regarding MoUs Any other duty assigned by the Institute |
![]() Dr. S.Jerome
MME
Associate Dean (Institute Development)
Phone:+ 91 431 250 3033
E-Mail : adid@nitt.edu
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Institute Development Hospital, Security, Estate Welfare, Transport, Guest House, Any other duty assigned by the Institute |
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