Article 2: Affairs and Activities

1. Facilitating communication among alumni and members, and promoting exchanges with the Institute;
2. Collecting and organizing alumni contact information;
3. Providing members with information regarding employment, further education, and industry trends;
4. Coordinating with the Institute's activities to manage member communications and networking events;
5. Raising funds to assist the Institute in promoting its affairs, providing scholarships, or supporting other institutional needs;
6. Advancing the exchange of professional information among members.

1. Administrative and operational activities required for the functioning of the Association;
2. Regular and ad-hoc meetings and reports on association affairs;
3. Preparation, execution, and review of various activities of the Association;
4. Fundraising operations;
5. Other matters related to the operation of association affairs.
6. A General Assembly shall be held annually on Chiao Tung University Day to present progress reports and vote on important matters. Every two years, the General Assembly held on Chiao Tung University Day shall conduct the election for the new President.

Article 3: Organization
Article 4: Membership and Dues

• Individual Members: Anyone who has studied or been employed at the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, or who has been or is currently advised by a full-time faculty member of the Institute despite being from another department. The initiation fee for Individual Members is NT$1,000, payable upon enrollment; the annual membership fee is NT$1,000, payable every year.
• Student Members: Anyone who is currently enrolled at the Institute of Information Management, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University at the time of application. The initiation fee for Student Members is NT$1,000, payable upon enrollment; annual membership fees are waived during their period of study. Upon graduation, if a student member wishes to maintain membership status, they shall pay the annual membership fee in accordance with the standard for Individual Members starting from the first operational year following graduation.
• Corporate/Group Members: Any institution or organization that aligns with the purpose of the Association may apply for corporate membership. A Corporate Member shall appoint one representative to exercise membership rights. The initiation fee for Corporate Members is NT$10,000, payable upon enrollment; the annual membership fee is NT$10,000, payable every year.
• Sponsoring Members: Any individual or organization that aligns with the purpose of the Association and contributes funds or resources may complete an application form to become a Sponsoring Member for the current year.
• Honorary Members: Individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Institute or the Association may become Honorary Members upon recommendation by the Institute or at least two members of the Association, subject to approval by a majority vote of those present at the General Assembly. Honorary membership is valid for life, unless removed by a resolution of the General Assembly.

Article 5: Miscellaneous

1. The election of the first President shall be managed by the Alumni Association Preparatory Committee, and all alumni present on that day shall hold voting rights.
2. Any amendment to these Bylaws must be jointly proposed by the President or at least twenty Individual Members, and must be approved by a two-thirds majority vote of the voting members present at the General Assembly to be adopted.

Message from the First President – Liao, Hsiu-Yu (Class of 1997)
After graduating from the NCTU Institute of Information Management (IIM) and entering the real world, I often recalled the words of my professors during crucial life decisions. Their wisdom guided me whenever I felt lost. I also frequently reminisced about the joyful times spent traveling with my IIM classmates. Therefore, when I was in a position to give back to society, I wanted to pass down the professional experience and secrets to a fulfilling life that I had accumulated in the workplace to our junior students. This drove my decision to return to the Institute to teach. When Professor Lin, Bertrand M.T. proposed the idea of establishing an alumni association, I felt duty-bound to step up and serve as the liaison between the alumni and the Institute.

Thanks to the exemplary mentorship of our professors, the atmosphere among faculty and students at IIM has always been incredibly warm and harmonious. As a result, right at the inception of the Alumni Association, seven alumni enthusiastically joined the preparatory team, helping shape our organizational structure and direction from a vague concept into a concrete reality. I am deeply grateful to the following alumni volunteers: Alumnus Lin, Zhi-Yin, for his strong execution in leading us forward; Alumnus Nie, Zhong-Liang, for taking us to visit other departmental alumni associations to understand their operational models and helping us streamline complex bylaws; Alumnus Fu, Li-Dian, who, in his capacity as the CEO of the NCTU Givers Club, provided concepts of alumni mutual assistance and helped materialize our association's bylaws; Alumna Zheng, Ya-Wen, for coordinating dinners between current students and graduates, as well as planning alumni outings; Alumnus Su, Yi-Zhe, for assisting with budgeting and administrative paperwork; and Secretary-General Chen, Shu-Huei, for handling the communications among the Alumni Association, the Institute, and the university administration after every meeting.

Within the first year of its establishment, the Alumni Association organized our first alumni outing, the "Xinpu Autumn Persimmon Tour," in October 2025. We also hosted four "Lunch with Alumni" sessions, inviting graduates to share their career experiences with current students. Furthermore, we arranged the "Senior Master Talks," where retired professors took turns returning to the Institute to give lectures. The inaugural session was successfully kicked off by Professor Chen, An-Bin with his insightful market analysis.

The Alumni Association warmly welcomes all alumni to return to the grand family of the NCTU IIM after venturing out into the world. Whether it is joining our alumni outings, sharing your experiences with current students, or financially supporting the Institute's development, let us work together to pave the way for a brighter and more brilliant future for the Institute and its students.