Course Committee Meeting

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

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

Carving Workshop

he Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management conducted a Workshop on Carving on 13.2.2020 and 14.2.2020 for  the 70 students of second year in the college premises. Prof.C.Suresh Kumar, Head of the Department, welcomed the gathering. Chef.Santhoshkumar, Kalam Carving Academy, Coimbatore was the resource person for this occasion.

The Chef said that Carving is an extracurricular activity for the hotel management students and that they should learn it with  self interest,  dedication, creative mind, concentration and knowledge of  drawing, in order to become  good carvers.  He also gave hands-on practice for the student to carve 4 Petals ,5 Petals Flowers in Radish, Carrot , Cucumber , Beet Root  and Water Melon. They also mad Vegetable Flower Bouquets and Reception Hall Vegetable Carving Arrangements which they displayed in the college lobby. This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who also had a memorable experience.

Cooking Competition

The first year students of Marine Catering and Hotel Management  participated in an Intercollegiate Cooking Competition conducted by National Catering College, Karaikudi, on 14.2.2020.. Our students,Mr.K.Jagadesh and Mr.R.Viswam, won the second prize with a cash reward of Rs.3000.

“Chocolates, Desserts and Decoration” -Work Shop

Sankara College of Arts and Sciences, Coimbatore, organized the 6th National Level Workshop on “Chocolates, Desserts and Decoration on 11.2.2020. First year students participated in the workshop. Chef, P.Sivakumar, ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai, was chief guest, who not only spoke about the topic but also advised the students regarding the industry needs for placements. Students made the event excellent by show casing their outstanding talent.  This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who had a memorable experience.

HOSPITALITE-2020- INTER COLLEGIATE COMPETITION

A few second year students of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in an Intercollegiate Competition conducted by Mary Matha College of Arts and Science, Theni, on 31.1.2020. Fourteen students from the second year actively participated in various competitions like Vegetable and Fruit Carving, Mocktails ,Cocktails, Hot and Spices cooking. Our students,Mr. Khandagare Swapnil Chandrakant and Mr.Rawade Bhushan Sudhir, won the second prize in the Carving competition.  This motivated and encouraged the students and also made it a memorable experience.

“Finer Arts in Garde Manger” Workshop

The South Indian Chef Association organized a National workshop on “Finer Arts in Garde Manger” for two days (30.1.2020 & 31.1.2020) at Oriental College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts, Vythiri,Wayand,Kerala. Second year students, Mr.NaneenBalaji.S, Mr.Hariharan.K, Mr.Gogula Krishnan.R and faculty, Mr.E.Jacob Jebarai participated in the workshop. Chef Mark Crocker was invited as the chief guest, who not only spoke about the topic but also advised the students. Students made the event excellent by show casing their outstanding talent.  This workshop gave a lot of motivation and encouragement to the students, who had a memorable experience.

Industrial Visit

The department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a one day Industrial visit for first year students to Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai on 28.1.2020. Three faculty members (Mrs. G.S.Subbulakshmi , Mr.Anand and Mr.Ramesh) accompanied the students in this Industrial Visit. It provided the students an opportunity to understand the various functional activities in the Hospital Laundry and House Keeping Department. The visit enabled the students to get to know the new innovations and best practices that can be implemented. Students had an interactive session with the House keeping Manager and the Laundry Manager. The students were very with beneficial exposure Industrial Visit provided.

Open Cake Challenge

The second year students of Marine Catering and Hotel Management participated in the Open Cake Challenge, under the student category competition, conducted by Food Consulate, Chennai on 25.1.2019 & 26.1.2020. Twenty Two students actively participated in these competitions. They won the overall Best Performance award in the cake competition.  This motivated and encouraged the students, besides, making it a memorable experience.

Career Counseling Program

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Career Counseling Program on 21.01.2020, for the second year students. The programme was inaugurated by Mr. C. Sureshkumar, the HoD. Mr. Antony Dhavaraja Manager – HR, K Four Apartment & Hotels Private Limited, Madurai, presented their hotel profile and briefed the students about the selection process of their company for part time and full time jobs, He also explained the job responsibility of each and every individual position and person. This programme boosted the confidence of the students.

Alumnus Interaction

On 20.1.2020, the students of MC&HM had a chance to interact with one of the department’s distinguished Alumnus Mr. Sathakul Hug Mohamed (2007-2010 batches) who has become a successful Human Resource Manager with the Tourism Department of Dubai. He advised his juniors to acquire practical knowledge, while doing their experiments and making projects. He further added that hands -on training is the best way of understanding concepts which in turn brings about self confidence.