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The department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management  organized an  orientation program for the II year students (25 students)  on 1.12.2021. Mr.P.Anand, Asst Professor gave welcome speech. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the department addressed all the subject handling staff members and  informed about the importance of  discipline, rules and regulations of examination, Academic details(lesson plan), Syllabus, Attendance procedure,Departmental Activity for the even semester,(workshop and seminars).  Hand book lesson plan, time table, attendance log sheet will be given to the class representative .

    The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science, Madurai, the Department of Hotel Management and Catering Science, GTN Arts College, Dindigul and the Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, RVS College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore have jointly organized a webinar on “Post- Covid Entrepreneurship opportunities in Vegan Cuisine” on 30.11.21.  About fifty five students and seven faculty members from MC&HM department actively participated. Chef.K.Nageshwaran, Sous Chef cum Culinary Trainer, GRT Hotel & Resort, Executive Officer, SICA, addressed the students and explained that the term “vegan” was coined by combining the first and last letters of “vegetarian.” Dairy, eggs, or any other products from animal origin are not consumed. The vegan food consumers strongly believe that the plant-based diets may reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and premature death. Today most of the hotel organizations have started the vegan cuisine for all the vegetarian customers. This webinar motivated and encouraged the students’ community.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an Online Board of Studies Meeting on 10.11.2021 at 11.30 a.m. Dr. R.Kannan, Ph.D, Professor & Research Guide, Centre for Tourism and Hotel Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, represented as the University Nominee, Mr.K. Shaji. Principal, Oriental college of Hotel management and culinary Arts, Kannadichola Thaimalaroad Vythiri, Kerala , represented  as the  Academic Expert, Mr.Ranjith , Assistant Professor, Dept of French, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was the special invitee for French Language, Mr. Mr.Nandakumar.G,General Manager, Thapovan Resort, kodaikanal represented as the Industrial Expert, Mr.Kesavamoorthi,  participated as an Alumni,  Mr. C. Sureshkumar, Head of the Department  represented as the Chairperson. The Department Faculty members, a Parent and a Student participated as members in the Board of Studies Meeting and gave their valid feedback and recommendations for framing the syllabus for the academic year 2021-22 even semester.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Parents- Teachers Meeting for second and third year students (85 students) on 3.11.2021 at 10.00 A.M.  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 create a common platform where teachers and parents come together to discuss student’s performance and devise ways to enrich their learning experience. We took this on a digital platform through Google meet. The class In charge explained the student’s attendance and II internal mark details and also discussed on the forth coming even semester course implementation and progress. The progress report of second and final year students was projected to all the parents. Parents of III MC&HM asked about internship training Programme. The PTA meeting came to an end with the conclusion that the progress and development of the students depend on the joint effort of parents and teachers.

The Department of Marine Catering & Hotel Management and the Department of Food Science & Processing Management have jointly organized “Create Home Baking” as a Professional Training Programme on October 29, 2021. In this Professional Training Programme MC&HM and FSPM department staff members and also faculty from various departments (29 staffs) actively participated. Resource person Chef.R.Kaleeswaran, Hon. Secretary, Karaikudi Bakery Owners Association, Karaikudi conducted the Professional Training Programme for the faculty members. The chef gave guidance about the usage of raw materials in bakery, creating right blend and setting up perfect oven temperature, making cookies and rolls etc. The Professional Training Programme was designed to meet 100% hands on experience in baking the cakes and on the top of it work on icing & piping techniques to decorate the cake. The program was completed successfully to the greatest satisfaction of the staff and resource persons besides making it a memorable experience for all the participants.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized the Hospitality Education Network (HEN) Association Meeting on 28.10.21 at our student’s class room. The meeting started with a prayer song.  Mr. Jagadesh .K, III MC&HM, vice president of the association welcomed the gathering. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the department delivered key note address. In his speech, he motivated the students how to develop the thinking capacity of everyone. Mr.Dharun perumal .K, III MC&HM, president of the association, spoke about the upcoming event of the association and he also asked the support from the association member for sales day celebration. The event concluded with the vote of thanks by the association Secretary T.Prabhu, II Year MC&HM.

The Department of Marine Catering & Hotel Management and the Department of Food Science  & Processing Management have jointly organized a value added course on” Bakery Craft and Confectionery skills” for final year students from 19.10.2021 to 23.10.2021( 5 day program consists of 30 Hours). 53 students from MC&HM, 27 students from FS &PM eagerly participated in this program. The activity started with the welcome speech which was delivered by Ms.P.Harine, III B.Sc, FSPM and the chief guest introduction was given by Mr.K.Perumalkannan, Asst.Professor, Department of MC&HM . This course was presented to the student which included theoretical, practical oriented workshop cum demonstration, hands on training program with manufacturing aspects. Chef Kaleeswaran Honerary Secretary of Karaikudi Bakery Owners Association was a resource person for this value addition Programme. He began the activity with an elaborate explanation of the millet cookies, Dough nuts, Danish Pastries, Different Verities of Rolls & Breads and Different varieties of Cakes & Gateau preparations.   The program ended with a vote of thanks given by  Mr.K.Jagadesh,III B.Sc, MC&HM. The students received their value addition certificates with utmost satisfaction.

The objective of the final internship is to develop the necessary skills to function as an entry level manager in the Hospitality Industry. In continuation of the same, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Internship progamme for the III year students (53 students). The training programme was conducted from November 25, 2021 to May 15, 2022. The department organized an Internship Guidance Meeting on 25.10.21 to orient the students about the internship programme. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, guided the students and their parents regarding the importance of Log book for students, Hotel information and accommodation availability for students. He also spoke about training Reporting date, Dress code during the training programme, Importance of the Training Certificate, Covid 19- Test (PCR) prior to joining their respective Hotels.

Through this programme the students and parents will be able to understand their roles and responsibilities during the internship programme. Dr.R.Sujatha, Principal, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science delivered the presidential address.  Students and parents eagerly and   actively participated in the programme.

Madurai Drive Inn Restaurant and Taj Gateway Hotel have given an opportunity for our students to do outdoor catering (ODC). The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has sent 20 students from second and third year for ODC programme from 23.10.21 to 24.10.21. It was a great platform for the students to gain knowledge about theme decoration, buffet arrangement, table setting and different cuisine food preparation techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands-on experience to the students.