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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.

On 23rd and 24th of March  around 58 students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management were deployed to Madurai Drive Inn Restaurant, Hotel Amika and Courtyard By Marriott for an outdoor catering programme. It’s provided an excellent opportunity for students to learn about theme design, buffet arrangements, table settings, and various cuisine food preparation procedures. This opportunity inspired the students and provided them with practical experience.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an outreach Program ( SLCS- Samaaj Seva-) on “Clean Green is Our Perfect Dream”- Theppakulam. Madurai on 23.3.22. In this outreach activity 3 faculty members and 12 students from the MC&HM actively participated in it.  The objective of the program is to create awareness among the public about Plastic free environment in Theppakulam They gave pamphlets to the people and instructed them to create Green Environment in their surroundings. As a part of the program, they made a walk to the Theppalulam surrounding area, collected plastic wastes on their way that people have thrown away. Then, they returned and disposed the wastes in the trash cans. The students actively participated in the program by giving their full support and made the program a great success.

        The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Alumni Interaction for the first year (19 students) on 22.3.2022. Mr.Gawaskar.P and Mr. I.Livin Akash, an alumni of the department (batch 2017-2020), presently working as General Steward in Sea Team shipping company,created awareness among the students to acquire technical skills in the shipping industry  and also briefed on the selection process, Migration Procedures and   documents needed for travel. They explained the job duties and responsibilities of General Steward, preparing and serving meals for crew members and conducting General safety drill on board the ship. This program highly enriched their confident level to get jobs in the shipping industry.