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The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted two Webinars titled “New Norms to be followed in Hotels after the Pandemic – Challenges and Opportunities” and “Pandemic Norms and Safety Measures to be adopted in Educational Institutions” on 6.6.2020 for the students of second and third years (123 students). Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, welcomed the gathering. Dr. T. Milton – Dean, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research, Chennai and Dr. Jitendra Das, Sr. Lecturer, IHMCT, Chennai were the resource persons on this occasion.

The Chief Guest Dr. T. Milton informed the students on how the Hotel Industry would recover, about the changes made in the interview process and the job opportunities available post Covid-19 in the Hospitality Industry. Dr. Jitendra Das spoke of the ways of organizing meals for students in dining halls and insuring the safety and security of students post pandemic. This motivated and encouraged the students, besides, making it a memorable experience.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a Webinar on “Covid-19 – Guidelines for Food Handler” on 29.5.2020, for the students of second and third years (123 students). Mr.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, welcomed the gathering. DR. PASUPATHY VENKAT, Diamond Trainer of FOSTAC Chennai was the resource person for this webinar.

The Chief Guest expounded the Generic preventive measures to be followed by Hoteliers, such as, mandatory wearing of masks for the employees, washing of hands with soap for at least 20 seconds, strictly prohibiting spitting, installing the Aarogya Setu App, restricting the number of people using elevators, and making available hand sanitizers for the use of guests in the reception. The staff and students supported the webinar in making it a grand success.

Mr.K.Jagadesh, a second year student of Marine Catering and Hotel Management, participated in “NCPCL Cooking Contest-2020” conducted online by Negamam Coconut Producer Company Limited, Pollachi between 5.5.2020 and 15.5.2020. Mr.K.Jagadesh, who actively participated in the competition won the Third prize and received a Cash Prize of Rs.500.   This motivated and encouraged not only Mr.K.Jagadesh but also the other students of the department.

A Two first year students, Mr.K.Jagadesh and Mr.R.Viswam from the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in a National Level Intercollegiate Culinary Competition, conducted by VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, on 5.3.2020. This competition motivated and encouraged the students, who also had a memorable experience.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Industrial Visit /Tour for the second year students on 25.02.2020. The students visited Cumbum Valley Winery Factory, Theni. This Industrial visit enhanced the technical and practical skills of the students. The students were taken to all the different sections of production of wine in step by step process.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized the Parent Teacher Meet on 22.2.2020 at 9.00 a.m. for the students of first and second year, in allotted class rooms.  Parents met the class teachers and the teachers explained their wards internal & semester examination marks, levels of participation, behavior in class, and their views on the respective students. The department teachers also detailed the initiatives taken for the weak students, such as, remedial class, assignment work, and counseling so as to enable them to score more marks.

Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an International Seminar on “Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry”on 19.2.2020.  Mrs. Mary Easaw ,Senior Lecturer, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia was invited as the Chief guest. Dr.B.George , Principal i/c ,Associate Professor & Head , Department of Tourism Management Madurai Kamaraj University College, Madurai, handled the first technical session and Dr.R.Kannan , Professor and Research Guide Center of Tourism and Hotel Management, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai handled the second technical session. Mr.Mohammed Shreiff. General Manager, Regency Madurai, GRT Hotels , Madurai delivered the valedictory address and Dr.R.Sujatha, Vice Principal, Subbalakshmi Lakshmipathy College of Science delivered the  presidential address. 202 students and faculty members from various colleges in Tamilnadu & other states actively participated and presented papers in the seminar

Dept of MC&HM conducted a Course Committee Meeting on 18.02.2020 at 10.30 a.m. for the students of I year and II Year.

The following points were discussed in this meeting:

1 . Student’s deficiencies related to the programme with remedial actions

2. Status of the completion of the syllabus (subject coverage).
3. Status of Understanding the syllabus
4. Value added courses
5. Lesson Plan
6. Teaching methodology
7. Department Activity
8. Placements

While discussing the academic achievements, the students of second year explained that they have understood and were satisfied with all the subjects, both practicals and theory. Staff members gave important questions to study in order to score high marks. A remedial class was organized for the slow learners in all subjects and important questions with answers were given.

1. The student members were satisfied with the current syllabus.
2. They were comfortable with the present teaching methodology.
3. They were satisfied with value added courses
4. Some students requested to increase the timings for practical’s so as to get confidence.
5. The students wanted to participate in more college competitions.
6. The students also requested for more swimming classes.
7. Some student’s especially slow learners showed interest to undergo vocational training so as to improve their skills.
8. Students also need Spoken English Classes as there Communication skills need to be improved.

 

Following faculties & students are present this meeting:-

Staff members Present:

S.No	Name of the Staff	Designation
1	Mr. C.Sureshkumar	Head of the Dept
2	Mrs. G.S.Subbulakshmi	Asst.Prof

 

Student Members Present:

S.No	Name of the Students	Class	S.No	Name of the Students	Class
1	P.PONKUMAR	II A Batch	12	SANTHOSH KUMAR A M	I B Batch
2	S.NAVEEN BALAJI	II A Batch	13	VIGNESWARN M	I B Batch
3	R.GOWTHAM	II A Batch	14	VIMALRAJ S	I B Batch
4	K.PONMUKILAN	II A Batch	15	GOPINATH R	I B Batch
5	C.PRAVEENKANTH	II  B Batch	16	V.KANNADHASAN	I B Batch
6	PRATIKGADEKAR	II B Batch	17	KRISHNAMOORTHI	I B Batch
7	S.KEERTHANA	II B  Batch	18	PATHAMUTHU .M	II A Batch
8	G.SIVAKUMAR	II B Batch	19	PONKUMAR .P	II A Batch
9	DHARUN PERUMAL K	I A Batch	20	PONMUKILAN .K	II A Batch
10	JOTHIBASU G	I A Batch	21	PRADEEP .M	II A Batch
11	KISHORE S	I A Batch	22	PRASANNA .V	II A Batch