Building a Stronger Community: The Student Leadership Council for MS in ITM at UT Dallas
“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time & energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” – Nelson Mandela
The Student Leadership Council for the Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MS in ITM) program at UT Dallas assists prospective and current students in navigating the complex ITM program. Comprised of passionate and driven students, the council aims to shape the future of the MS in ITM program by organizing events, fostering network connections and encouraging academic excellence. The Student Leadership Council is a team of a few dozen students and is looking to expand and grow. Join us in creating a better future for our program and the field of IT management.
What does the Student Leadership Council do?
We are the voice of the ITM student body and the soul of the ITM program. The Student Leadership Council aims to mold the program into the best possible version of itself through:
- Welcoming new students in “ITM Orientation”
- Guiding students in course choices through the “Advising Pods”
- Helping students make an impact with prospective employers by providing assistance with résumés at the “Résumé Pods”
- Organizing community events like the Spring Mixer, Fall Mixer, Graduate Mixer and Internship Panel to give students, professors and alumni an opportunity to network in a casual environment
- Sharing our experience and the benefits of the MS in ITM program through Online Information Sessions and Webinars
- Hosting Coffee Chats to get an in-depth understanding of the positives and negatives our fellow students encounter during their time in the MS in ITM program
- Acting as a liaison between the students and the program director to make course improvements and implement student suggestions
- Thanking prospective students for their interest in the ITM program while addressing their questions
- Managing a dedicated Social Media team to increase the reach of the ITM program
- Facilitating a mentoring team that brings new students on board in a fast and efficient manner
Members – MS in ITM Student Leadership Council
Ankita Thite
Chairperson
The ITM program offers students an immersive and unique experience, allowing them to tailor their coursework based on personal interests or choose a specialized track like Cybersecurity. The ITM Student Leadership Council (SLC) provides a platform for students to contribute to the program by mentoring newcomers and guiding on-campus Comets in the right direction. It also fosters personal growth, encouraging students to explore their potential, take risks, and embrace new opportunities in both their careers and lives.Connect With a Student
Chavi Singh
President
The ITM program offers a well-structured curriculum that integrates the latest industry trends, equipping students with up-to-date skills. With diverse electives, students can specialize based on their career goals. The ITM SLC fosters growth by encouraging students to step out of their comfort zones and network with industry professionals.Connect With a Student
Shreyas Revalkar
Vice President
The ITM program provides a cutting-edge curriculum with industry-relevant skills and diverse electives to align with career goals. The ITM SLC encourages stepping out of your comfort zone, connecting with industry professionals, and seizing new opportunities.Connect With a Student
Rishabh Belaiwar
General Secretary
The ITM program offers an immersive and flexible experience, allowing students to explore courses based on their interests or specialize in tracks like Cybersecurity. Take advantage of this flexibility—find what excites you!Connect With a Student
Punya Anand
Email Team Lead
The ITM program provides a well-structured curriculum that equips students with essential skills and specialized tracks to align with career goals. The ITM SLC has been invaluable in my transition to a new country, offering support, resources, and connections.Connect With a Student
Anisha Sen Dakshit
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program at UTD provides a comprehensive curriculum, allowing students to pursue their desired careers under world-class faculties and state-of-the-art facilities. The ITM SLC, driven by students for students, fosters community, and responsibility, serving as a platform for networking, learning, and thriving.Connect With a Student
Prasad Nitin Deshpande
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC is a valuable resource that helps us serve fellow students, supporting both academic and personal growth. It strives to understand the unique needs of each participant, ensuring they benefit fully from the program. The ITM program offers flexibility with both tech and non-tech courses, keeping students relevant in the ever-evolving IT industry.Connect With a Student
Adittya Sunil Lahane
ITM SLC Officer
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas integrates advanced tech knowledge with management principles, offering a diverse selection of courses to align with career goals. The ITM SLC enriches student experiences by providing support and fostering community.Connect With a Student
Aadya Shukla
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program helps students build a well-rounded skill set with a mix of technical and business courses, supported by experienced faculty and a flexible curriculum. ITM SLC fosters a strong, supportive community where peers connect, learn, and develop leadership skills.Connect With a Student
Lalit Kishor Kolhe
ITM SLC Officer
The UT Dallas MS in ITM program offers flexibility with specialized tracks and relevant coursework. The ITM SLC provides guidance, events, and valuable connections with professors and alumni.Connect With a Student
Ruchitha Panyam
ITM SLC Officer
The MS in ITM program at UT Dallas offers a dynamic blend of coursework and its flexibility allows students to customize their learning journey, aligning with their career aspirations. My favorite part about the ITM SLC is how it plays a crucial role in fostering a sense of community among students by providing valuable mentorship and organizing impactful events.Connect With a Student
Jagannatha Shah Arsid
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program at UT-Dallas offers a dynamic blend of technical skills and management expertise. Being part of ITM SLC will provide unique opportunity to develop leadership capabilities and gain practical experience in emerging technology domains.Connect With a Student
Shri Rajamanikandan Vasudevan
ITM SLC Officer
I love how ITM SLC creates an environment where students can thrive both personally and professionally through events, mentoring, and a strong community. The ITM program offers diverse courses that provide exposure to cutting-edge technologies and business insights, with the flexibility to choose from various tracks.Connect With a Student
Syed Arbaaz Khurram
ITM SLC Officer
The SLC helps students overcome doubts by offering objective insights that are hard to find elsewhere. The ITM program, sitting at the intersection of IT and management, is perfect for those seeking a career transition.Connect With a Student
Preksha Nagesh
ITM SLC Officer
I appreciate the ITM SLC members’ dedication to helping peers navigate life at UTD. As a student-run organization, they are approachable and provided great support when I was new. What I like most about the ITM program is the balance between technical and management courses, offering a seamless transition between business and technical classes. It’s shaping my techno-management career.Connect With a Student
Soumya Gururajachar Dharwad
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program offers an industry-relevant curriculum, diverse specializations, and strong corporate connections, blending technical and management skills for careers in technology, analytics, and product management. The ITM SLC enhances the student journey with academic support, career development, and valuable networking opportunities.Connect With a Student
Shruthi Kannapiran
ITM SLC Officer
When I joined the ITM program, the SLC was an invaluable resource, helping with course selection, resume refinement, and connecting with peers through Coffee Chats and Advising Pods. The program’s mix of technical and management skills prepares us for IT leadership and fosters growth.Connect With a Student
Rucha Suresh Sonje
Mentorship Team Lead
I appreciate the ITM program’s flexibility with various tracks, allowing students to specialize and accelerate career growth. Its mix of technology and management, along with practical experiences like internships, prepares students for leadership. The ITM SLC’s culture of mentorship enhances learning and growth. Additionally, the networking opportunities on campus provide valuable connections with industry professionals.Connect With a Student
Shreya Byna
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program offers diverse courses for students to explore and pursue. ITM SLC provides excellent mentorship and informative events to students to help them navigate their time at UTD.Connect With a Student
Vipul Suresh Sonje
ITM SLC Officer
I love the diversity and flexibility of the curriculum and the presence of a vibrant student community.Connect With a Student
Siddhi Narendra Javalkar
ITM SLC Officer
ITM Program in JSOM offers flexibility to explore and experiment with career interests, providing practical knowledge to guide students towards their future path of excellence. ITM SLC serves as a vital support system for students, offering guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities while bridging the gap between students and the program.Connect With a Student
Shreya Devidas Amrutkar
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC offers students a chance to develop leadership skills, network with professionals, and collaborate on impactful projects. It’s a great platform for academic and personal growth, building lasting connections.Connect With a Student
Akanksha Katoch
ITM SLC Officer
My experience in the ITM program at Naveen Jindal School of Management has been transformative. The curriculum aligns with market trends, helping me develop expertise in Cybersecurity and cloud computing while gaining management acumen. The ITM SLC has been key in building my network and providing mentorship.Connect With a Student
Sai Tejasvi Sagi
ITM SLC Officer
SLC mentorship programs and networking mixers create a strong sense of community within ITM, helping students transition and thrive. ITM blends technical and managerial skills, offering tracks like cybersecurity and healthcare for specialized expertise. The flexible curriculum allows students to explore different areas of interest.Connect With a Student
Sheetal Mule
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program offers exceptional courses, distinguished professors, and an industry-relevant curriculum, equipping students with both technical and management skills. Its diverse tracks allow for specialization and career growth. The ITM SLC fosters mentorship and leadership development.Connect With a Student
Aditya Vemparala Venkata Sesha
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program offers a flexible curriculum with a great balance of technical and management skills. The ITM SLC’s dedication to helping students through career guidance and course selection stands out, especially through Coffee Chats and Mentorship Pods. These events provide valuable guidance on resume preparation and career planning.Connect With a Student
Kartik Nitin Ahirrao
Social Media Team Lead
The ITM program’s flexibility allows students to explore both technical and business aspects, with tracks like Product Management, Data Science, and Cloud Computing. The ITM SLC is a key support system, offering advising pods, resume assistance, and networking events.Connect With a Student
Shibani Kumar
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program stands out for its flexibility, offering diverse electives and specializations that align with career goals. Its industry-relevant curriculum integrates cutting-edge technologies, preparing students for dynamic tech roles. The ITM SLC enhances this experience through mentorship, networking events, and leadership opportunities.Connect With a Student
Brianna Anderson
ITM SLC Officer
As a first-semester student, I love how everyone is welcoming and always willing to help. I think it is wonderful that the ITM SLC allows first-semester students to get involved and really get their hands dirty within the program.Connect With a Student
Naga Sai Harani Karanam
ITM SLC Officer
Shaping the future of technology has been a dream for me and working with a community of ambitious and purpose driven individuals at the ITMSLC is its fruitions to reality.Connect With a Student
Saarth Pramod Shetty
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC has been pivotal since my first semester at UTD, providing a great space for community building and networking. The ITM program’s flexibility allows students to shape their careers with diverse tracks and certifications. SLC supports new students with course selection, resumes, and professional development.Connect With a Student
Priya Darsani Samal
ITM SLC Officer
ITM SLC inspires me as a community where students lead, learn, and grow. It has helped me build connections and gain confidence to tackle real-world IT challenges. The ITM program blends technical and management skills, strengthening my expertise.Connect With a Student
Rohit Savant
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program blends management and technical skills, catering to professionals at all career stages. With diverse specializations like Product Management and Cybersecurity, students can tailor their learning experience. The supportive faculty serves as mentors, while the ITM SLC fosters a strong community through mentorship and networking.Connect With a Student
Nimanshu Nirmal Jain
ITM SLC Officer
One of the best things about the ITM program is its flexibility—you can tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. The mix of business, tech, and management courses keeps it industry-relevant. The ITM SLC serves as a strong support system.Connect With a Student
Sahil Salvi
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program at UT Dallas offers the freedom to explore diverse courses or specialize in tracks like Product Management and Data Analytics. The ITM SLC enhances this journey with mentorship and collaboration.Connect With a Student
Srivani Ganapavarapu
Design Team Lead
The ITM SLC is the perfect place to help build the community through networking, mentorship, and events such as the coffee chats. The ITM program balances tech and business, offers hands-on learning, has strong industry connections, and has a large variety of courses and tracks you can take.Connect With a Student
Radhika Dubey
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC empowers students through events, academic support, and community building, fostering leadership skills. The ITM program blends technical and management expertise with specializations and industry connections for career success.Connect With a Student
Aakanksha Shekhar Khare
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC offers leadership and networking opportunities, helping students develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills while contributing to the IT and management community. The ITM program’s interdisciplinary approach blends technical and business skills, giving students a competitive edge.Connect With a Student
Khushi Piyush Shah
ITM SLC Officer
What I love about the ITM SLC is its support for incoming students through frequent discussion panels that provide valuable insights into the curriculum. The ITM program offers diverse elective tracks, allowing for a broad learning experience. UTD is a diverse community—make friends from different backgrounds, network at events, and attend industry meetups.Connect With a Student
Venkata Subrahmanya Aditya Pakala
Student Mentor
The MS in Information Technology and Management (ITM) program at UT Dallas offers exceptional flexibility and a comprehensive curriculum, allowing you to tailor your academic journey to your career goals. With specialized tracks like Cybersecurity, Business Intelligence, and Product Management, the program seamlessly integrates technical and managerial courses to equip you with the skills needed in today’s tech industry. Being part of the ITM Student Leadership Council (SLC) has been rewarding, fostering community, leadership development, and networking.Connect With a Student
Akshata Sardeshpande
ITM SLC Officer
I appreciate the flexibility of the ITM program, allowing me to choose courses based on my interests, while the ITM SLC provides an incredible platform for leadership and personal growth.Connect With a Student
Maisa Mirza
Events Team Lead
The MS Information Technology and Management program offers a wide range of business core and IT foundation courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests. The ITM SLC provides valuable networking opportunities and insights for maximizing the MS ITM experience at UTD. Getting involved in JSOM student organizations was one of the best decisions I’ve made and I highly recommend incoming students to join as soon as possible. I’ve grown my network and developed valuable relationships with mentors who have supported my journey and shaped me into the person I am today.Connect With a Student
Aditya Deoke
ITM SLC Officer
I appreciate the ITM program’s flexible blend of tech and management courses, practical projects, and industry engagement. The ITM SLC enriches the experience with personalized support—from advising and resume help to informal chats with professors—while fostering connections with industry professionals.Connect With a Student
Sarah Shahid
ITM SLC Officer
From day one, ITM-SLC has felt like a family of driven individuals eager to innovate, collaborate, and grow. The ITM program at UTD blends technology and business, offering flexibility while staying grounded in real-world applications.Connect With a Student
Sri Krishna Loganathan
ITM SLC Officer
The wide variety of courses available in the ITM program makes it an attractive option for students.Maintaining consistency throughout your degree program fosters discipline that extends beyond academics and into all aspects of life.Connect With a Student
Trisha Shishodiya
ITM SLC Officer
How they step forward to help current students in the ITM program with regular coffee chats and especially with how they put in extra efforts to make things smooth for the incoming students.Connect With a Student
Prabhu Kiran Katari
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM SLC’s thoughtful initiatives were invaluable when I was a prospective candidate, offering an inclusive environment where members help each other grow professionally and personally. The ITM program’s flexibility allows students to choose from a range of electives or specializations. Together, the ITM program and SLC offer an enriching experience.Connect With a Student
Pranay Shetty
ITM SLC Officer
What excites me about the ITM SLC is the chance to shape the student experience. The ITM program blends technology and management, allowing students to tailor their degrees with professional development and networking support.Connect With a Student
Deepak Ogad
ITM SLC Officer
The ITM program combines technical skills with real-world problem-solving, offering a flexible curriculum, specializations, hands-on projects, and strong industry connections for professional growth.Connect With a Student
