ed-vantage platinum welcome leaflet

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Gain the maximumEd-vantage


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Dear __________________________________,

Welcome on board to the Microsoft Ed-vantage Program!

We value your hard work and appreciate your s incere efforts which have

brought you here.

To understand the benefits structure and get the maximum results, we suggest

you to go through the program terms and conditions and the benefit details

in the kit.

Your campus is eligible for Platinum level from

______________________to______________________.

Congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for the

year ahead!

Regards,

Ed-vantage Program Cell

Ed-vantagePlatinum


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Microsoft will facilitate industry connections for students/campuses with its partners and customersto explore internship and employment opportunities. Microsoft does not guarantee any internshipand/or employment with its partners or customers.

* Additional terms and conditions apply.

- Microsoft Innovation Center MOU withcampus

- Microsoft leadership visit

- Microsoft Academic Alliance Platinumlevel certificate

- Visibility on www.microsoft.com website

- Microsoft Academic Alliance Gold levelcertificate

- Visibility on www.microsoft.com website

- Microsoft Academic Alliance Silver levelcertificate

- On campus hands-on TechnologyProductivity Foundation workshop

- How to leverage Microsoft on campussession

- DreamSpark activation keys to students

- Free Microsoft Office 365 (A2)subscription to students

Understand the point distribution

Make sure you keep this in mind Once a level is awarded, the validity of that level will be for one year from the start date of Campus Agreement or application

confirmation, whichever is earlier.

Students of the participating academic institution must meet the criteria of Genuine Windows and relevant Microsoft

certifications prior to receiving benefits.

Industry connections benefit is a Microsoft facilitated access to a web portal enabling eligible students to explore

internships and/or employment opportunities. The web portal may feature available internship and/or employment

opportunities of participating companies. Microsoft does not guarantee any specific internship and/or employment

opportunity, either with Microsoft or any sponsoring company in the web portal.

Eligible academic institutions shall meet the "Microsoft Innovation Center" program guidelines to implement the MIC

program in their campus.

How to find that your institute is eligible

All private higher education academic institutions which meet following conditions are eligible to enrol under this program: Have obtained all Open Volume and Academic licensing SKUs from a genuine Microsoft source

Have deployed Microsoft provided Microsoft Office 365 (A2) SKU at the participant's campus

Note: To be eligible for the program, the participant is not necessarily required to purchase any new products or SKUs identified in this program.


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For more information please logon to http://www.microsoftedvantage.com

BENEFITS DESCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Program Benefits

As per program guidelinesIndustry connections for internshipsand employment

Microsoft Academic Alliance Silverlevel Certificate

On campus hands-on "Technology/Productivity Foundation" workshop

This certificate may be used by campus aspart of their marketing collaterals

One day workshop conducted by Microsoftappointed team, campus to provideadministrative support

Microsoft will facilitate the institute withindustry connections for their students for up to10 internship and 10 employment opportunities

Framed wall mountable certificate from Microsoft

Foundation workshop on Microsoft Technologiessuch as Windows 8, Windows Phone, WindowsAzure, development tools or productivity tools(Microsoft Office)

Industry connections forinternships and employment

As per program guidelines

Microsoft Innovation Center (MIC)MOU with campus

As per MIC program guidelines

Visibility on www.microsoft.com To meet eligibility criteria

Microsoft Academic AlliancePlatinum level certificate


Microsoft leadership visit One visit per year. Academic event only.Leader from Microsoft will be a Directoror above


Microsoft signs an MOU valid for 12 monthssupporting innovation on campus.

Recognizing campus on Microsoft websiteas a Platinum level campus

Framed wall mountable certificatefrom Microsoft

Opportunity for the campus to invite oneleader from Microsoft for a campus event ofacademic nature

Industry connections forinternships and employment

As per program guidelines

Microsoft Academic Alliance Goldlevel certificate


Visibility on www.microsoft.com To meet eligibility criteria


Framed wall mountable certificatefrom Microsoft

Recognizing campus on Microsoft website as aGold level campus

"How to leverage Microsoft" -on campus session

Session conducted by Microsoft appointedteam, campus to provide administrativesupport

DreamSpark activation Keysto students

Campus to ensure keys are distributed tostudents per DreamSpark program rules

Microsoft Office 365 (A2)for student

As per Microsoft Office 365 (A2) for studentprogram rules

On campus awareness session on Microsoftemerging technologies and opportunities,Microsoft academic programs and tools toleverage, guidance on adoption and career

DreamSpark program provides friction free accessto Microsoft developer and designer tools.

Microsoft Office 365 (A2) free subscription tostudents that provides student access to Officeweb apps, IM and presence, collaboration portal,conferencing, email, calendar, etc.

GOLD

PLATINUM

SILVER

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Benefits in detail

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As a Microsoft Ed-vantage Platinum level qualified campus, you are eligible to apply for internship opportunities for pre-final

year students and employment opportunities for the final year students after fulfilling the pre-requisites.

How to apply?

Industry connections is a Microsoft facilitated access to a web portal enabling eligible students to explore internships

and/or employment opportunities. The web portal will feature the available internship and/or employment opportunities at

various organizations. The students will be asked to add their details and interests, on the basis of which, the hiring organizations

will contact them.

Hiring period

The annual hiring cycle will be between June and October in line with the academic calendar in India. Ed-vantage has specific

guidelines for internship and employment opportunities.

Pre-requisites for internships and employment

Students of the participating academic institution must meet the criteria of Genuine Windows OS and relevant Microsoft

certifications prior to availing the internship/employment benefits.

The students from the qualifying campus will be eligible to apply for internships and employment opportunities on the basis

of their interests and availability, only if they have the relevant certifications.

Please see the details below for minimum certifications required:-

Internship and Employment opportunities

For InternshipAny 2 MOS+1 MTA

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)

98-394: Windows Operating system

98-365: Windows Server Administrator

98-366: Networking98-361: Software Development

98-363: Web Development

98-375: HTML app Development

OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATIONS

Any one of the following certification set:

MCSA - Windows 8 (3 Exams)

MCSA - Windows Server 2012 (3 Exams)

MCSA - SQL Server 2012 (3 Exams)

MCSD - Web Apps (3 Exams)

MCSD - Windows Store Apps (3 Exams)

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the start date/end date of the internship/employment opportunities?

If there is any forecasting, then the campus shall have to complete the forecasting activity before applying for any

internship/employment opportunities. However, all the internship/employment opportunities have to be attached by the

campus within one year of their Ed-vantage level.

2. How does Microsoft schedule the employment options?

Industry Connections is a Microsoft facilitated access to a web portal enabling eligible students to explore

internships and/or employment opportunities. The partner companies participating, may decide the time frame for

interview/test to provide the job opportunity to the student. More detailed guidelines will be provided to the eligible campus

close to hiring cycle.

3. What is the duration of internship courses?

Depending on the partner company and norms, the internship opportunity may vary from 6 to 8 weeks. The student andcampus are requested to adhere to the guidelines of the company for internships and work in collaboration to get the

maximum benefits on both sides.

4. Can a student apply for Internship and then, for employment later on?

If a student is qualifying for internship and employment later on, it is the sole decision of the campus to allow him for both

the benefits. However, the number of internships and employments shall not increase for such a situation. However, the

student is eligible to apply if he meets the required certifications. Also, the campus eligibility under Ed-vantage needs

to be active.


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As a Platinum level qualified campus under the Ed-vantage Program, we recognize your hard work and sustained growth.

To acknowledge your efforts, we are happy to provide you a special space at the Microsoft India Academic portal with your

campus details.

How to participate

The Microsoft Ed-vantage team invites you to give us an insight into your campus for which you need to provide details about

your campus and provide us an opportunity to address the same to all.

We would love to hear about your journey with Microsoft and share details, such as -

What brought you to us?

How your hard work enabled you to reach the Platinum level under Ed-vantage?

What is it that makes your campus different from others?

When was the campus established? What do you expect from your students and what they expect and get from you?

Time period

We would love to have you on board as soon as possible. However, certain formalities may take some time. We will process your

request within four weeks after we receive the details from your side.

Benefits of Microsoft Academic Alliance

The Microsoft Academic Alliance will provide a global recognition platform for your campus. The campus getting recognition

will be eligible to use this for global exposure.

Addition of special achievements, events, records, etc.

Addition of their own website for reference

List of campus details to get covered at the Microsoft India Academic Portal:

Microsoft Academic Alliance

Benefit Gold Platinum


Details

Campus Call OutNo of students, history, courses offered,

other details

Infrastructure Establishment, area, facilities

Student Demographics Region-wise/Category-wise/Stream-wise

Faculty Recognition Special awards, achievements

MIC Existing/new MIC- benefits, success stories

Special Recognitions Special awards, scholarships

Student Projects (Highlight) Special projects, achievements, recognitions

VideosCampus call out video, message from the

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Objective

To foster innovation and help the students to build skills, solutions and business by connecting academia, government

and organizations.

What is MIC?

Microsoft Innovation Centers (MICs) are state-of-the-art technology facilities for collaboration on innovative research,

technology or software solutions, involving a combination of government, academic and industry participants. There are now

more than 100 Microsoft Innovation Centers worldwide.

Microsoft Innovation Center Roadmap

What to expect?

An MIC may choose to work on specific projects that could be based on student ideas or industry problems.

The success of the center depends on the ability of the students to realize these ideas. It is critical that projects limit themselves

to reasonable timelines and the host college ensures continuity and ecosystem participation.

The primary focus of MIC is to support innovation at the grass root level and undertake projects that have potential for local

industry adoption, improving the skills of students and creating employment in ecosystem

MIC centers are inclusive in nature

MIC centers build and accelerate relevant skills amongst the students, convert ideas into products and foster entrepreneurship

MIC centers act as incubation facilities in colleges

MIC centers cannot charge students to participate, however colleges are free to charge industries to sustain their operations

Validity

Twelve months. The MIC will be established in a Ed-vantage Platinum qualified campus for one year from the date of signing the

MIC MOU.

When can we have the MIC?

Once the campus is qualified for Platinum level benefits, the MIC team shall start the process for establishing the MIC.

There is no fixed time as the official work may take a few weeks to start the work for launch.


Assessment CriteriaInvitation fromMicrosoft MIC (POC*) MIC Launch

For Ed-vantage Platinum Campus

Compulsory conditions

Ten years existence

IT academy subscription

Valid Microsoft CampusAgreement

Preferred pre-requisites:

Having at least 1 MicrosoftStudent Partner

Involvement in research andinnovation

Total management sponsorship

Students to have worked onMS technologies

Campus offering PG programs

3000 students if it's a group

of institutes

For Normal Campus

Microsoft Evaluation

Time Frame for Ed-vantage Platinum Campus(3 Months*)

Time Frame for Normal Campus (8-10 Months)

* As per the Proof-of-Concept (POC) by campus

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Frequently asked questions

1. What are the conditions to continue the MIC for more than one year?

Once the campus becomes a MIC with Ed-vantage Platinum level, it is expected from them to fulfill the conditions required to

be a MIC for the time ahead, including all the pre-requisites. However, being the Ed-vantage Platinum level surely helps to

have the benefits together.

2. How much time will it take to set the MIC after we get the invite?

The MOU and final launch for the MIC may take about 3-4 months, depending on the campus understanding on POC.

3. Is the MIC status valid from Ed-vantage year or the year of launch?

The MIC status is valid for one year from the date of launch of MIC in your campus. However, to maintain the status, we would

suggest you to continue the platinum status for the next year as well. To be eligible individually for MIC, a campus will have tomeet the pre-requisites of having one as mentioned earlier.

Benefits under MIC:

DreamSpark

Faculty Connection Program

Complete collaboration with Microsoft for programs throughout the year

Imagine Cup mentoring

Microsoft Student Partner

BizSpark Program

Connection to the Worldwide MIC network

All MIC benefits from worldwide program and as per the India program rules

For more information please logon to http://www.microsoft.com/mic

Microsoft Innovation Center


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Annual Faculty Summit:

The faculty training program is an annual summit organized by Microsoft research where faculties from eminent campuses come

together and meet highly talented professionals and experts from their fields. The summit allows the faculty to work closely with

a group to understand and share knowledge on present and future technology needs.

The campus qualifying for Platinum level gets the benefit to send one of their faculty members to participate and be a part of

the group that works for future technology needs and necessities.

Microsoft Leadership Visit:

The Microsoft Leadership Visit involves a visit from a leadership team member at Microsoft, to the campus. The campus and

students get an amazing opportunity to interact with the leadership team member and get an insight on the current and future

industry requirements.

Students will get an opportunity to showcase their hard work and get a clear view on how to leverage the same, with better skills

and advice from experts.

The workshop is exclusively for Ed-vantage Platinum level qualified campuses, scheduled as per the mutual convenience during

the period of eligibility.

Other Benefits



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Terms and Conditions

1. Participants applying for Gold and Platinum levels, must issue a letter (pre-approved by Microsoft) to its students

propagating Value of Genuine.

2. Once a level is awarded to a participant, the validity of that level will be for one year from start date of Campus Agreement

or application confirmation, whichever is earlier.

3. Microsoft program cell will intimate the eligible participant on expiry of their level and extend a fresh invitation. Students of

the participating institute must meet the criteria of Genuine Windows and the relevant Microsoft certificate prior to

receiving the benefits, if any.

4. Industry Connections benefit is a Microsoft facilitated access to a web portal enabling eligible students to explore internship

and/or employment opportunities. The web portal may feature available internship and/or employment opportunities of

participating companies. Microsoft does not guarantee of any specific internship and/or employment opportunity, either

with Microsoft or any sponsoring company in the web portal.

5. Eligible participants shall meet the "Microsoft Innovation Center" program guidelines to implement the MIC program in

their campus.6. Each participant must ensure that its participation in the program is in accordance with the applicable laws.

7. No participation or other fee is required to be paid for participating in the program.

8. Microsoft does not make any commitment, expressed or implied, to respond to any feedback, suggestion and, or, queries of

the participants or furnish any reason or explanation at any stage.

9. Microsoft may assign any or all of its rights or obligations under these Terms and Conditions to its affiliates without consent

of the participants.

10. The participants shall adhere to the program guidelines of the Campus Agreement and IT Academy.

11. Benefits under the program cannot be transferred or clubbed by a participant with any other participant under the program.

12. The MIC status is valid till the campus works in collaboration with the team, to have maximum benefits from the same

The final decision on the status of MIC is taken by the Microsoft evaluation team.

13. All queries pertaining to points should be directed to:

Microsoft Ed-vantage Program Cell

Microsoft Corp (India) Private Limited,4th floor, Indus Tower, Road No 36,

Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad 500033.

Email: [email protected]



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