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The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized and recognized one of the greatest National Leaders, Vinayak Narahari Vinoba Bhave on 15.11.19, his Memorial Day.

Mrs.G.S.Subbulakshmi, Asst.Professor gave the welcome speech; Mr.C.Sureshkumar, Head of the Department addressed the students and spoke about the great political leaders who ruled the country effectively and also protected our nation. Vinoba Bhave was associated with Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian independence movement. Bhave created Vidya Mandir an ashram for women to help them become self-sufficient and non-violent in our community. He was a scholar, thinker, and writer who has written numerous books. The Gita was translated into Marathi Language by him. The Department students presented a video presentation about the leader. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst.Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks.

Totally   86 students participated in this event.

The Department of MC&HM organized an Orientation Programme about the Even Semester on 04.11.2019 for the First and Second Year students. Around 125 students participated in this programme.

The Orientation Program facilitated the transition and integration of students into the college learning environment. Mrs. G.S.Subbulakshmi , Asst Professor gave the welcome speech; Mr.C.Sureshkumar, the HoD and all staff members elucidated the even semester programme to the I year and II year students. Mr. Gangadharan, Asst Professor delivered the Vote of Thanks.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized a Development Programme “Food Safety & Laundry and Linen Maintenance” on 17.10.2019. Ten Non teaching staff attended this training program and were taught Grooming standards, Personal Hygiene, Usage and Importance of Personal Protective Equipments, Cleaning of Work Station and Guest room, Chemical Usage, General Laundry procedure, Linen Storage & Maintenance and how to provided a safe working environment. They understood the principles of basic food safety and also how to apply knowledge to control hazards and prevent food poisoning.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized the Second Board of Studies meeting on 11.10.2019 at 2.00 p.m. in the Board Room. Dr. R. Kannan, Professor& Research Guide participated as the University Nominee, & Prof. S.Ramesh Raj, Associate Professor was the Subject Expert, Mr. C. Sureshkumar HoD was the Chairperson. The Department Faculty members, M.Karthick ,Alumni, a Parent and a Student participated as members in the Board of Studies Meeting. We discussed the syllabi which will be implemented for even semester (for Batch 2019 – 2022 – II semester, Batch 2018 – 2021 – IV Semester, Batch 2017-2020 – VI semester)

The Departments of Home Science, Zoology, Biochemistry & Botany organized an International Conference on “Scientific and Social Approaches to Mental Well Being – 2019 on 3.10.2019 & 4.10.2019 at V.V.V College of Arts and Science (UGC Grants Commission – Autonomy Fund). Mrs. G.S.Subbulakshmi, Assistant Professor – Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management presented a Research Paper titled “ Role of Happy Hormones in Mental Health” – A Review. on 3.10.2019.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management organized an Industrial Visit /tour for the final year students on 27.09.2019 and 28/09/2019 for two days. The students visited a Cheese factory and important tourist places at Kanyakumari and Trivandrum.

The Alumni of MC&HM student Mr.Aravindha Samy  2014-2017 batch interacted with the second year  students and shared his experience on the current scope in the Shipping  and Hotel industry .

1. Duties to the students and responsibility of a General Steward
2. Documents required to work in a ship
3. Sign in / sign off procedure
4. Safety drill practices
5. Discussion about the contract period

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has organized a Career Counseling Program on 15.09.19 for second year students.

Mr. Sandip Chothe, career consultant has briefed on the following titles,

1. About the company profile,
2. About the student’s selection process of their company policy,
3. Document requirement for to joint in ship and its importance,
4. Job responsibility of each and every individual position and persons,

The department of marine catering and hotel management has organized the teacher’s day celebration at training Restaurant on 05.09.2019. All teaching and non teaching members are participated for this function. Student has expressed their gratitude and appreciation for their teachers on this day.  This day is dedicated to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan – second President of India.

Totally 100 staff participated in this event.

The Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management has organized a Seminar on “ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY “ held on 29.08.2019.   We have invited as chief guest Mr.P.Srinivasan, Assistant Professor working in IPHC,  Mekelle University, Ethiopia . He has delivered a wonderful and use full message to the students community in the terms of entrepreneurship in Hospitality industry.