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Mohan Tanniru 427 Elliott Hall Oakland University Rochester, MI 48309 tanniru@oakland.edu 248-370-3275

Latest CIBRE News CIBRE interns help launch nonprofit, giving charity a technological boost When Oakland University SBA students Nick Morana and Daniel Ring signed up for a CIBRE Summer Internship last summer, they never imagined they would be asked to help launch a new business. Since last June, Morana and Ring have been developing a business plan for a project designed to change the way people help one another. Karmagora is a Web-based, interactive time bank program that allows participants worldwide to deposit and withdraw credits – karmas – that represent 15 minutes of volunteer service each. Karmas are created by service and can be redeemed to receive service. Continue Reading >> Summer internship projects link business and community Oakland University put a wealth of energy, skills and enthusiasm to work for area communities this year through the School of Business Administration’s 2011 CIBRE Summer Internship program. Participating undergraduate and graduate students took on projects for Auburn Hills, Clarkston, Eastpointe (in partnership with Roseville), Macomb County and Waterford. Continue Reading >> Mentors enrich experience for CIBRE Summer Internship students When Oakland University SBA students tackled projects this year for the CIBRE Summer Internship program, they knew they had someone in their corner, guiding them toward success. A dozen members of the Rochester Hills' Older Persons Commission (OPC) -- all retired executives -- volunteered to work with OU students to share their business leadership experience.  Through the collaborative learning program, students tackled business projects in small teams, with OPC members acting as mentors. Continue Reading >>

What People Say About CIBRE

"Through its work, the School of Business Administration at Oakland University is helping to bridge the gap between displaced highly skilled workers and the jobs of the future by forming partnerships with workers, government and entrepreneurial firms - all with a focus on remaking Michigan."  

"CIBRE utilizes its vast resources and connections as a public university to successfully provide a platform for discussion and create optimum networking opportunities. The discussions provide solid footing for new business relationships. I witnessed renewed optimism and a structured approach utilizing university-level resources. It's rare that a business school as renowned as Oakland University would make certain resources, relationships and assets available."  

"One benefit is the diversity of opinion that is openly expressed from industry, government and academia. The discussions yield intriguing rationales, potential solutions and the cross-organizational sharing of ideas. Listening to others can have the potential to change a few minds and help academic institutions develop research and educational plans necessary to address the needs of industry and create the leadership essential for the next century.”    

“Through the help of Dean Tanniru and (the SBA's CIBRE at) Oakland University we hope to prove to the community, the tool-and-die shop industry, and our government that we can not only compete, but start winning back jobs from the low cost countries. With a little integration of technology, and some innovative thinking, the U.S. can reestablish its rein as the world powerhouse of manufacturing. Furthermore, we hope, through the success of this CIBRE program, that we can actually help shape a model of "how to do it" that other similar industries can use to help transforms their industries back to prosperity and a state of jobs creation.” 

“Congratulations on getting it right. With CIBRE, the SBA integrates the voice of the customer and all stakeholders to create value for the business community and its students.”

“The CIBRE model breaks the mold."   Satish Dharwadkar from Merrill Lynch “The SBA’s partnership with the business community (through CIBRE) is a huge plus. Employers benefit greatly from the chance to work with your student base.”