IIM-A announces two key initiatives in line with its future growth plans

The institute shared two decisions taken by the IIMA Board of Governors- the launch of a redesigned website along with a refreshed logo and a go-ahead on the reconstruction of some parts of the old campus, which is guided by the twin objective of ensuring the safety of residents on campus and facilitate the expansion of the campus infrastructure as part of the institute’s growth goals.

The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), announced two key initiatives in line with its future growth plans. The institute shared two decisions taken by the IIMA Board of Governors- the launch of a redesigned website along with a refreshed logo and a go-ahead on the reconstruction of some parts of the old campus, which is guided by the twin objective of ensuring the safety of residents on campus and facilitate the expansion of the campus infrastructure as part of the institute’s growth goals.

Professor Errol D’Souza, Director at IIMA, shared details pertaining to these decisions on behalf of the Board. Also present on the occasion were Professor Ajay Pandey, member, IIMA Board of Governors and Professor Hyokjin Kwak, IIMA Chair Professor and Professor of Marketing and head of the Website Task Force.

"As IIMA and its ethos shapes and adapts to global shifts, the institute felt the need to re-envision the IIMA website and renew its visual identity, which is represented by its logo. The new website embodies the IIMA brand philosophy of ‘Simple, Bold, and Global.’ After consulting with and incorporating feedback from relevant stakeholders, the logo refresh was also completed. The refreshed logo aims to convey a more vivid and vibrant brand identity while retaining all the elements of the existing IIMA logo that evoke and channel trust, authenticity, and legacy by emphasising a strong connection to Indian culture,” IIMA Board of Governors.

Reconstruction of Old Buildings 

The second decision of the IIMA Board pertains to the reconstruction of some buildings in the old campus. The Institute takes pride of its antecedents and the rich legacy including its iconic architecture, which were all pivotal in its growth into a premier world-class institution. However, over time, some of the buildings have been facing structural damage, deterioration and have become uninhabitable, posing a safety concern for the campus's residents. The discussions and consultations on this matter, inclusive of nationally and globally recognized expert-led reports, have been on for almost 40 years and extensively since the last two decades. The deterioration of the structures was raised first at a Building Committee meeting in July 1982. Most importantly, the Board considered all relevant reports, especially the ones that were undertaken in the last year. This included meetings and presentations by two groups of experts who were tasked with the assessment of the conditions and structural status of the buildings and who visited campus to conduct a study first-hand. 

"Over the last two decades, the institute has conducted regular inspections, studies, and repairs on the buildings. Repairs were made whenever subject matter experts recommended it or there was any visible indication of a problem. The safety of our people is our primary responsibility, and with that in mind, the Board felt there was a need to address this issue rather than opt for temporary solutions such as restorations, which had been attempted but were not as effective. The Board consulted industry experts and discussed the issue for several months before making this decision regarding the reconstruction of parts of the old campus. All reports indicate that most structural elements have insignificant residual life, and thus restoration will be technically impractical and ineffective despite investment of time, effort, and funds. As a result, rebuilding in such sections of the old campus is unavoidable. We express our deep gratitude for the wisdom and advice provided by our various stakeholders and experts throughout the process,” IIMA Board of Governors.

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