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The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an Online Board of Studies Meeting on 30.12.2020 between 2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. Dr. R.Kannan, Ph.D, Professor & Research Guide, Centre for Tourism and Hotel Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, represented as the University Nominee , Dr.T.Milton,  HoD & Dean, Tourism  and Hospitality Management,  Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai and Mr.T .R. Rajesh Pandiyan, HoD, Department of Catering Science and Hotel Management, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore represented as  Subject Experts,  Mr.N.Mohammad Sheriff, Senior General Manager, Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels, Madurai represented as the Industrial Expert, Mr.P. Praveen Kumar, Captain, Gateway Hotel, Madurai 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.

The objective of the final internship is for the students 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. The training programme was conducted from January 5, 2021 to May 15, 2021. The department organized an Internship Guidance Meeting on 12.12.2020, 14.12.2020 & 19.12.20(3 days) to orient the students about the internship programme . Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, guided the students and their parents regarding the below mentioned points

• Log book for students
• Hotel information
• Accommodation for students
• Reporting date
• Dress code the training programme
• Declaration form for Internship Training
• Importance of the Training Certificate
• Responsibility of the students in their work place
• Importance of Covid 19- Test(PCR) prior to their joining  their respective Hotels
• Documents to be presented:

1. Bonafide Certificate
2. ID Card
3. Police Verification Certificate
4. Aadhar Card Photo copy
5. Mobile number and contact details
6. Medical Fitness Certificate
7. Covid 19- Test(PCR)

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

Ten II year students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management were given an opportunity at The Gateway Hotel Pasumalai, Madurai to be part of outdoor catering (ODC) on 11.12.2020 to 12.12.2020.  They were able to gather knowledge about outlet operation procedures, Mise en Place work and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands- on practice to the students

Two III year students from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, Mr.Balaji K and Mr.Sakthivel M K were given an opportunity at Regency Madurai by GRT Hotels to be part of outdoor catering (ODC) on 10.12.2020 to 11.12.2020.  They were able to gather knowledge about outlet operation procedures, Mise en Place work and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands- on practice to the students.

Keeping a clean and organized house is usually a daunting task to most people due to their busy schedules and the lack of necessary skills. So, the  Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Workshop, titled, “Professional Training in Housekeeping” for the non-Teaching staff of the college on 19.11.2020. The staff members were trained on how to utilize and organize the cleaning equipments, ways to clean the kitchen and organize bathrooms & living rooms. This training programme improved their housekeeping operation skills, besides, motivating and encouraging better living conditions.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized and celebrated “International Chef Day” via webinar on 20.10.20. First, second and third year MC&HM students (156 students) actively participated. Mr.C.Sureshkumar, Head of the Department gave the welcome speech; Executive Chef. Bala Kaliyamoorthy, Royal Caribbean International Cruise lines – Miami, Florida, addressed the students and spoke about the importance of Food and Food Safety, Food Contamination, Buffet Steward Duties and Responsibilities and the Documents required for joining the Shipping Company. He also spoke about the Safety Drill practices followed in ships. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst.Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks. This webinar motivated and encouraged the students.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized and celebrated “World Food Day” via webinar on 16.10.20. First, second and third year MC&HM students (156 students) actively participated. Mr.C.Sureshkumar, Head of the Department gave the welcome speech; Executive Chef. Anand Vijayakumar, Royal Caribbean International- U.S.A, addressed the students and spoke about the importance of Food and Food Safety, Food Contamination, Modern Buffet Presentation techniques and ways to satisfy the customers with food. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst.Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks. This webinar motivated and encouraged the students, besides, making it a memorable experience.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a Bridge course (Online Mode), as part of the Student Induction Programme, for the first year students from 18.09.2020 to 28.09.2020. The objective of the programme was to bridge the gap that would possibly exist between the academia and the newly joined MC&HM aspirants in terms of orienting their academic environ and partly eliminating the fear factor that might cripple their understanding into becoming qualitative Hospitality persons with a social responsibility. Mr. C. Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department addressed the students and informed the Rules and regulations, Department discipline, Academic details, Syllabus, Lesson plan, Attendance, the Department Activities for the Academic year 2020, and also introduced the faculty members and the Courses handled by them. He passed over the Bridge course manual, lesson plan, time table and attendance log sheet to the class representative. An Entry level Test was conducted for the students, following which, the respective staff members started their bridge course according to the schedule prepared by the Head of the Department. A few parents and Alumni interacted with the students. Finally, an Exit level Test was conducted. This two-week student enhancement and development programme was devised for the overall grooming and enhancement of the student fraternity with special emphasis for students from the rural and semi rural community.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted an Online Board of Studies Meeting on 15.9.2020 between 2.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. Dr. R.Kannan, Ph.D, Professor & Research Guide, Centre for Tourism and Hotel Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, represented as the University Nominee , Prof.RameshRaj.S ,Associate Professor, Dept of  HM&CS , MKU  College, Madurai  represented the  Subject Expert, Prof. Jayanthi, Assistant Professor, Dept of French, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai was the university nominee for Language, Mr. P. Balasubramaniam, Director – Operations, Hotel Amika, Madurai represented as the Industrial Expert , Mr. Karthikeyan.R,  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.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a webinar on “Career opportunities in Marine Catering and Hotel Management” on 14.8.2020 for the 2019-20 batch +2 students. Mr.V.Gangadaran, Asst. Professor, welcomed the gathering. Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department introduced the chief guest and resource person, Dr Dhamodharan , President of SICA, Celebrity Chef & Guinness Record  Holder, Chennai. Dr.Dhamodharan, in his address, spoke of the advantages of choosing the Hospitality Industry as a Career path. He also explained the College`s Infrastructure, faculty members` qualifications, the Department`s affiliation and the Jobs available in the Hospitality Industry.