The Institute Connection Newsletter
For AeA/Stanford Alumni...Inspired by History, Affecting the Present, Inventing the Future
Volume I, Issue I

Contents

1.  2003 Alumni Program Committee -- Alumni Give Back
2.  First AeA/Stanford Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement presented to Varian CEO
3.  We Asked and You Answered! Alumni Interest Survey Provides Valuable Feedback
4.  Where Are They Now? Alumni Tell Us What They Have Been Up to Since the Institute…
5.  AeA Enhances Educational Offerings thru New Partnership with Stanford's Business School
6.  AeA/Stanford Webinar: "Building Innovative Corporate Cultures" with Prof. Jenny Chatman
7.  Recommend a Colleague to Attend the 2003 Institute -- August 10-22nd
8.  AeA Celebrates 60 Years of Advancing the Business of Technology
9.  President Bush's Top Tech Advisor Comes to Silicon Valley on February 11th

Interested in submitting an article or a personal update in the April newsletter? Send an email to aea_stanford_alumni@aeanet.org.

2003 Alumni Program Committee – Alumni Give Back
With the launch of the Alumni program, a program committee has been established for 2003. This team will be meeting on a quarterly basis to discuss new opportunities and drive the program’s agenda. The committee will be kicking off the year with their first meeting next month. Send your ideas to the committee at: aea_stanford_alumni@aeanet.org.

Jim Fitzhenry, Sr. VP Corporate Operations FLIR Systems, Portland, OR – Class of 2002
Patricia Kanitz, MCE Director, Medtronic, Brooklyn Center, MN – Class of 2000
Courtney Kermeen Corda, Director, Science Buddies, Danville, CA – Class of 1996
Ed LeBaker, Sr. VP and COO, ARACOR, Sunnyvale, CA – Class of 1999
Scott Lewis, Director, Corporate Communications, Xilinx, San Jose, CA – Class of 1996
Chuck McKnett, President and CEO, Cenata Networks, San Diego, CA – Class of 2000
David Rummler, Competitive Advantage Group, Menlo Park, CA – Class of 1987

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First AeA/Stanford Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement presented to Varian CEO
Each year, the Institute will recognize a graduate of the AeA/Stanford Executive Institute who has made significant contributions to the high-tech industry and his/her community. At the 2002 Institute, AeA awarded Dick Levy, president and CEO of Varian Medical Systems, with the first annual AeA/Stanford Executive Institute Award for Outstanding Achievement by an alumnus. 

Levy graduated from the AeA/Stanford Executive Institute in 1982, while he was working as assistant general manager of Varian’s radiation division. Levy joined Varian’s corporate management team in 1989 and became CEO of Varian Medical Systems in 1999.  In 1998, he was elected to the AeA board of directors.

“Dick’s passion for knowledge has propelled him throughout his career and is a driving force for Varian Medical Systems,” said William T. Archey, AeA president and CEO.  “I had the pleasure of seeing Dick’s extraordinary intelligence and problem solving ability while serving under him as AeA Board Chairman.”

Nominate a Fellow Alumnus for the 2^nd Annual AeA/Stanford Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievement
Would you like to nominate a fellow alumnus for this prestigious award? Send an email to aea_stanford_alumni@aeanet.org with the person’s name, title, and company along with a brief statement on why you believe this person should be honored with the next award. Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2003.

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We Asked and You Answered!  Alumni Interest Survey Provides Valuable Feedback
In mid-November, we sent out a survey to you (~1000 alumni) to identify what program enhancements you would like to see developed.  The response was very positive with over 10% responding to the survey. Here is a brief summary of the results…

• For future event briefings, 60% prefer a live webcast event; 40% prefer an in-person program
• 62% said they would possibly attend a one-day program while 54% would attend a two-day event
• Top three topics for a follow-up program?  Strategic Management – 67%;  Leadership – 57%; Marketing Management – 52%

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AeA Enhances Educational Offerings thru New Partnership with Stanford's Graduate School of Business
AeA is excited to announce the addition of Stanford's Graduate School of Business as a strategic partner in its educational offerings. Along with the Management Science and Engineering Department of Stanford's School of Engineering, the Business School will enhance the AeA/Stanford Executive Institute by increasing participation and drawing a more diverse array of attendees from high-tech organizations around the world.  In addition, the partnership will result in new innovative programs throughout the year which will be added to AeA's educational portfolio. These programs will address the issues senior executives face on a daily basis in today's high-tech environment.  

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AeA/Stanford Webinar: “Building Innovative Corporate Cultures” – February 27 at 1:00 pm (PST)
Find out what it takes to inspire innovation even in positions that are not inherently conducive to it. Jennifer Chatman, Associate Professor of Organization Behavior, Haas School of Business, University of California at Berkeley, and AeA/SEI Institute instructor, will discuss how companies can develop and manage a strong culture, one that clarifies what is valued, allowing employees to do an extraordinary job with little supervision. Keep an eye out for a special email invitation coming your way soon! 

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Recommend a Colleague to Attend the 2003 Institute – August 10-22nd
You are the best testament to the quality and value of the Institute. As we begin to market this year’s program, we need your help!  Do you have a power employee or colleague you would like to endorse to attend the Institute?  If so, please send your recommendations to aea_stanford_alumni@aeanet.org.  For more information, visit http://www.aeanet.org/stanford. Early enrollment deadline: April 4, 2003

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AeA Celebrates 60 Years of Advancing the Business of Technology
In the year 2003, AeA, formerly the American Electronics Association, will be celebrating its 60th anniversary since its founding by David Packard in 1943.  Rather than just a celebration of AeA’s 60th year, AeA wants this to be a celebration of the high-tech industry itself. The thrust of AeA’s 60th anniversary will be to celebrate the growth of the high-tech industry by:

• Examining the industry’s remarkable growth since 1943, reviewing the significant milestones in the development of technology that affects every aspect of our lives
• Recognizing contributions from government officials, educators and financiers who supported the development of the industry
• Reviewing AeA's pivotal role in helping the high-tech industry become a critical element of the world economy by influencing government legislation, improving access to new markets and providing services to improve the high-tech companies’ bottom lines.

To celebrate, AeA will produce a special-edition publication chronicling six decades of the high-tech industry and its role in "advancing the business of technology" since the beginning. AeA member companies can take advantage of sponsorship packages and print advertising, including editorial submissions. For additional information, contact Ron Sivertson at 408.987.4225 or at ronald_sivertson@aeanet.org 

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President Bush's Top Tech Advisor Comes to Silicon Valley on February 11th
Were you aware that $55 billion is earmarked for IT spending by the Federal Government? Are you looking for new customers, looking to contract with the Federal government, or wanting to expand or maintain a current relationship with the government?  Don't miss this opportunity to meet with Mark Forman, Associate Director of IT and E-government in the Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Forman is the decision-maker for what products and services the government will purchase from technology companies. 

Click here to register today!

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