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          The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized, (SLCS-Samaaj Seva), an outreach activity on “An awareness program on the Impact of Traditional Food Culture and donating food to the Rural Women” at Mallankinaru, Virdhunagar Dist. on 17.5.22. Three Marine catering and Hotel Management department faculty members and 15 students visited the Place. Mr.K.Perumal Kannan, Asst.Professor delivered a speech in which he said that Food is the linchpin of society and it creates a connection between our belief, ethnicity, individual cultures and our cultural heritage.  On a larger scale most people realize that food is not just a part of the culture it can reflect our cultural values and also explains that traditional food is definitely tastier than other healthy food. Many of the traditional foods have fewer calories and helpful for weight control and it has less saturated fat, therefore, it is much better for the heart. Many essential oils and vitamins are present only in the traditional food. The food packets prepared by our students were distributed to 70 rural women in the village. At the end of the Program the rural community have appreciated the efforts made by the students and the coordinator.

The HEN, an Association of Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, organized an industrial visit to Munnar and Cochin for two days from 13.5.2022 to 14.5.22. 56 students from I and II year MC&HM and Five faculty members participated in it. The Students visited various places in Munnar such as Rose garden, Mattupetty Dam, Top Station, Photo point, Attukkadu falls on 13/05/202 and the next day the Students visited various places in Cochin like LuLu Mall,Kerala Kathakali Centre, Chottanikkara Temple and Kerala Folklore Museum. Through this educational tour the students gained experiential learning which helped them to understand the History, art and culture of the people, food habits, and social background of the local people in Kerala state. In this trip students built closer bonds with their classmates, experienced new environments and enjoyed the day away from the classroom.

           On 11.5.22, the Hospitality Education Network (HEN), an Association of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, organized a meeting to discuss the plan of action for conducting various activities in the month of May, 2022. 32 Association members have participated in the program. The program began with a prayer song.  Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the department, delivered a keynote address. Mr. Prabhu.T, President of the Association, presented the forthcoming activity in the meeting, and discussed about Budget proposal and finalising the agenda. Mr. R.Blesson delivered vote of thanks at the end of the program.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Campus Drive and summer internship program for Final and Second year students on 6.5.22. Mr.P.Prabhu,[HR Manager ], Mr. R.Gopinath [Account Manager] from Hotel Radission , Salem,  Ms. V.Tina Lalwani [HR Executive] ,Mr.Baskar [HR manager] from Courtyard by Marriot, Madurai and Mr.Senthil Kumar[F&B  Manager],Mr.R.Navaneeth [HR Manager]  from Fair Field Marriot, Coimbatore,  came for searching suitable young talent buddies from our Department. Totally 49 students from III & II MC&HM Department actively participated in the group discussion and those who qualified in the Group discussion have been invited for personal interview conducted by the recruiters. Finally 16 students were selected for placement and 12 students were selected for the internship from the Hotels mentioned above.Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department and Mr.E.Jacob Jebaraj, Placement In charge have taken efforts for the successful completion of the program.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized Parents- Teachers Meeting for the first and second year students (70 students) on 28.4.2022 at 3.00 P.M.  It was held on a digital platform through Google meet. The meeting was organized under the guidance of Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head and Mr. K.Perumal Kannan, PTA coordinator. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss student’s performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. The class in charge announced the first year student’s attendance percentage and I semester Mark , II Year  II internal mark details and also discussed on the preparation for semester examination. The PTA meeting ended with the conclusion that the progress and development of the students depend on the joint effort of both the parents and teachers together.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management  conducted Campus recruitment drive on 26^th and 27^th April, 2022. Panel of five members, Mr. AJEETHKUMAR, [HR Manager ], Mr. Khannan CKM [Food and Beverage Manager] from Amika Hotel , Madurai  Mr. Mahendiran [HR Manager] ,Mr. Sundram  [HR manager] and Mr. Arul Karthik [Executive House Keeper Manager]  from Hotel Somerset, Chennai,  came for searching suitable talents by conducting  interview. Totally 50 students from MC&HM Department actively participated. After that, Group Discussion was conducted. Students who qualified  in the group discussion were then interviewed personally by the Interview Panel team Members. Finally 14 students got the placement confirmation from the recruiter’s team.

Students are happy because they know that working with Hotel Somer Set, Chennai and Hotel Amika, Madurai will be  the right environment to grow and achieve their career goals. Panel members are very keen in conducting Campus recruitment drive next year also.

Our Principal, Dr. R.Sujatha , motivated and supported in every aspect for the successful conduct of this campus drive and quoted how such programs were essential for boosting the confidence of students. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department and Mr.E.Jacob Jebaraj , In charge of Placement   have taken efforts for the successful completion  of the program.

On 5.4.22, the Hospitality Education Network (HEN) association of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has organized a meeting to discuss on conducting various activities in the department for the month of April. 31 students actively participated. The programme began with a prayer song.  Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the department delivered a keynote address and he has elected a new office bearer such as President, Vice President, Secretary and members of the HEN Association. Mr. Prabhu.T was elected as a President, Blesson.R was elected as a Vice President, and Mr. Jeevanandham S.P was elected as a Secretary of the Association. During this meeting, the association president selected various members and spoke about the association’s forthcoming activity, and discussed the development of the department. Mr. R.Blesson delivered a Vote of thanks at the end of the program.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an outreach Program (SLCS- Samaaj Seva) on – -Share the Meal” – Donate Food to the School children, at Surabhi Trust, Kariyapatti on 30.3.22. Marine Catering and Hotel Management department faculty members and 15 students have prepared around 100 packs of food and served to the school children who are living there. Trust managers conveyed their sincere thanks to the college management, faculty members and students who contributed food items for the school children.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Administrative Training programme on “General Skills of Cleaning Agents & Equipments” for non-Teaching staff of our college on 25.3.2022. Six Non teaching staff members were trained on the utilization of cleaning equipments and usage of chemical Agents. We also explained to the staff members on the cleaning procedures of kitchen, bathrooms and living rooms. This training programme has improved their skills on  the housekeeping operation procedures, besides, motivating and encouraging them for better living conditions of the staff  members.

       The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a Course Committee Meeting on 25.3.22. Usually this is conducted  before the commencement of two Internal Examinations. The students expressed their valid suggestion related to current courses and teaching plan, Portion coverage of each courses, . The students have provided a valuable feedback and it would be consolidated and implemented in the curriculum  for an effective teaching-learning process. In this meeting, 12 second-year students, the department’s head, and one faculty member actively participated.