As a mark of celebrating International Friendship Day, every year 1st Sunday is celebrated as International Friendship Day. In this regard RLIMS MBA students celebrated the International Friendship Day with their alumni on 01st August 2021, Sunday through Google Meet, online platform.
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The Department of Food Science and Processing Management inaugurated the Department Association in the name of “FAGAS” on 31-07-2021 in F26 room through this link https://meet.google.com/lookup/eawvdj6hlc?authuser=1&hs=179 around 12.00 noon. The association was initiated by the Head of the Department Ms.A.Sona. She addressed the gathering and announced the nominated FAGAS Association members. Ms. U.Jegatheeswari final year student has been elected as President, Ms.S.B. Krishna Nivetha, Second year student is Vice president and Ms.M.Atchaya, second year student is secretary of this association. Mrs.P.Deeplakshmi Assistant Professor explained the role of each member and other committee members with regard to future plans for conducting the Department activities through this association. Totally 27 students were participated in this program.
Digital learning is replacing traditional educational methods in the present scenario as it is the need of the hour during this Covid 19 pandemic. It is necessary for the teachers to learn innovative online learning techniques and various digital to handle online classes effectively. Learning tools and technology enable students to develop effective self-directed learning skills. They are able to identify what they need to learn via online resources and this increases their efficiency and productivity. In addition to engaging students, digital learning tools and technology sharpen critical thinking skills, which are the basis for the development of analytic reasoning. Students those who explore open-ended questions with imagination and logic learn how to make decisions, as opposed to just temporarily memorizing the textbook.
ICT committee of SLCS in association with IQAC organized a Workshop on Online Quiz Tool – Socrative to all the faculty members on 31.07.2021 at Animation lab between 9:30 a.m and 11:00 a.m. The meeting was commenced with prayer song. Dr. D. Abraham Pradeep /Assistant Professor – MBA delivered welcome address. Dr. R. Sujatha, Principal delivered the presidential address. She advised the staff members to make use of the digital tool (Socrative) effectively after attending the training session. Special address was delivered by Dr.S.Priya / Dean – Academics and in her address she motivated the staff members to explore many more digital tools in the forthcoming days. Felicitation address was given by Dr. K. Archunan, Vice Principal. Mr. M. AthiGopal /HoD- Networking proposed Vote of Thanks. Technical session on Socrative digital tool was handled by Mrs. N. Anuradha / HoD – Computer Science. The session was interactive and she clarified the doubts raised by the faculty members. E Feedback was collected from all the faculty members after the training. Master of ceremony was done by Dr. D. Abraham Pradeep /Assistant Professor – MBA. Members of ICT committee assisted the participants for the smooth conduct of the Workshop and the technical assistance was done by the technician of Animation department.
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted Webinar under the title “Scope of Bakery” on 30.7.2021 for the Eighty-five students of second and third years. Mr.K.Perumalkannan, Asst. Professor, welcomed the gathering. Chef .R.Kaaleeshwaran, Desotta School of Baking, Technical Director, Karaikudi was the resource person for this programme.
The Chief Guest, Chef .R.Kaaleeshwaran spoke about the way to start a new bakery unit, rule for Market a bakery product, nutrient value in bakery products, Usage of flour in bakery, verities of wheat flour product in bakery. This webinar gave an opportunity for the students to get the knowledge and skill in preparing different bakery products and it imparted the modern techniques of baking technology.
Peer mediated instructional strategies involve students working together on academic tasks in a way that promotes responsibility for their own and their partners’ learning. Ms.Naga Vinothini of III B.Com (B&I) handled the class on “Fundamentals of Business economics” for III B.Com (B&I). 59 students participated in this session.
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the second year (25students) on 29.7.2021. Mr.Yogeshwaran.M, an alumnus of the department, presently working as Room Attendant, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai , was the resource person. He created awareness among the students about the “Hospitality Higher Education and career opportunity in Canada’’. He spoke to the juniors about Master Degree Programs available in the field of Hospitality sector, eligibility to join the course and enormous job opportunites available in Canada. The talk was interesting and the students gathered information on the career opportunities and higher studies in abroad. Students also asked several questions at the end of the session.
The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a Webinar, under the title “Convert Guest into Loyal Customer” on 29.7.2021 for the Eighty-five students of second and third years. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, welcomed the gathering. Mr.M.Prasanna Ramanadhan, Front office Manager, Regency by GRT Hotel, Madurai was the resource person for this occasion.
The Chief Guest Mr.M.Prasanna Ramanadhan informed the students about the way to greet the guests, Handling the Guest Complaints, Role of Travel and Tour Assistance, night auditing, over booking, Telephone Etiquettes and also explained about handling the Guest reservations. He also gave tips on New Customers to Regular Customers. This webinar motivated and encouraged the students besides making it a memorable experience.
In Department of Commerce – B.Com (B&I) Ms.Bharathi of III year student handled peer teaching to her classmates on the topic – “Objectives and advantages of Cost accounting”. She explained the topic in an efficient manner and all the students observed her teaching effectively. The session was a lively and interactive.
The Department of Networking conducted an Online Mentor Meeting on 28-07-2021 (Wednesday) at Windows Lab. MrM.Athigopal, Head of the Department met his mentees between 03.20 PM and 04.20 PM. During the mentor meeting, students shared their difficulties and grievances with the mentor.
To commemorate “World Hepatitis day” the Department of Food Science and Processing Management & Health and Nutrition Club jointly organized an Online quiz Contest on the theme of Hepatitis Can’t Wait for the students on 28.07.2021 in https://forms.gle/dSmihEXAv3GfxBSo8. To create awareness among students Ms.A.Sona, Head of the Department, high lightened the meaning of Hepatitis, Symptoms, foods to be included & excluded in our diet in F26 Classroom through this link https://meet.google.com/lookup/eawvdj6hlc?authuser=1&hs=179 at 3.30pm. Around 25 students of our Department participated and got benefited in this program.