HEN Association, Marine Catering and Hotel Management and Yuva Club (Ministry of Tourism) organized SLCS-Samaaj Seva: an outreach activity- “Share the Meal” – Donate Food to the School children, at Surabhi Trust, Kariyapatti on 25.02.2023. Faculty members of the MCHM department and 13 students prepared around 100 packs of food and served it to the school children. Trust managers conveyed their sincere thanks to the college management, faculty members and students who contributed food items for the school children.
Intra Institutional Innovation Competition “SLCS Sandhai – 2023 -Mega Sales Day”
On 24.02.2023, Marine Catering and Hotel Management and EDC cell jointly organized an Intra Institutional Innovation Competition “SLCS Sandhai – 2023 -Mega Sales Day” at our college premises. The resource person, Mr. P. Jeya Selvam, Asst. director, Br. MSME Development Institute and Facilitation Office, Madurai, spoke to the students on the fundamentals of marketing, provided some recommendations for entrepreneurship skill development, and advised the students to be familiar with the product, financial viability and Break Event Point analysis. He discussed his own experience and the benefits of starting own business. He continued by outlining how to become well-versed in supply chain management and adviced on how to foster future start-up entrepreneurship. On sales day, the students marketed and sold a variety of goods including stationery, consumer foods, mobile accessories and were able to make profit.
VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “ACCOUNTING ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES”
Department of Commerce (Honours) ACCA organized a VALUE ADDED COURSE ON “Accounting Assessment Techniques” from 14.02.2023 to 23.02.2023 at 114 of Annexure Block. Prof. Nandini Balaji ACCA, Faculty, International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC), Bangalore, acted as the course expert. The purpose of this value added course is to assist the students to discharge their responsibilities effectively to ensure that suitable assessment procedures and check whether the candidates admitted to the membership are appropriately qualified. This assessment course considers the key concepts, summarized evaluation, non – prescriptive fashion, relevant assessment to test different capabilities and competencies, on all aspects. Totally, 13 students of III ACCA participated and got benefitted through this course.
Career Counselling session on “Occupational Prospects in Food Technology”
Department of Food Science and Processing Management and the Alumni Cell jointly organized a Career Counselling session on “Occupational Prospects in Food Technology” for the students of I & II year FSPM on 20.02.2023 at 9:00 a.m. in G12 hall of our college premises. Ms. R. Gunalini (Batch: 2019-22) acted as the speaker for the session. The alumni briefed on the current trends in food processing industries. She discussed the overview of Food processing and career growth as Food Scientist, Technologist, Nutritional Therapist and Quality Assurance Manager. The alumni also interacted with the students and gave career guidance regarding higher studies and placements. Finally, valuable guidance is given personally to the students who interacted after the discussion. Totally, 19 students participated in this interactive session.
Chhatrapati Sivaji Birthday Celebration
The TechnoFest Association and Department of Computer Science (SSS) jointly celebrated the birth day of Chhatrapati Sivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom on 20.02.2023 at the Seminar Hall. The celebration started with the welcome address delivered by S. Gokulakannan of II B.Sc CS (SSS), Mrs.D.Padmapriya, Head of the Department, delivered a speech to commemorate the life of Sivaji Maharaj. Dr. R.Bagavathi Lakshmi, AP of CS delivered a felicitation address and insisted the importance of student’s participation in the association activities.
In order to celebrate Chhatrapati Sivaji’s birth day, the department organized various competitions such as Elocution, Drawing and Debate for the students of I & II B.Sc CS (SSS). Totally 88 students of I & II B.Sc CS (SSS) participated in their event. Finally the session ended with the vote of thanks proposed by Ms. B. Bhargavi of I B.Sc CS ‘ A’(SSS).
Out Door Catering
Department of MC&HM gave an opportunity for the students to do an outdoor catering program (ODC) on 18.02.2023 at Courtyard by Marriott, Madurai. They learnt various operation procedures, work place & mise-en place preparation, buffet arrangement, banquet table setting, conference hall operations, and many modern techniques. This opportunity motivated and gave hands-on practice to the students. The students were able to discover their career interests and gain valuable experience. Totally, 7 students participated in this ODC program.
TOTEM 2023- A State level Cultural Meet
On 17.02.2023, students from Marine Catering and Hotel Management competed in the “TOTEM 2023- A State level Cultural Meet” Competition hosted by Mannar Thirumalai Naicker College and Theni-Anantham, Madurai. Mr. A. Kasinathan, II MCHM, actively participated in the Vegetable Carving competition. He received II Prize and a participation certificate. This competition motivated and encouraged the students and also made it a memorable experience.
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY
Department of Fire and industrial safety organized a Demonstration session on “Fire Fighting Techniques Observing National Science day” to the KRS School Students and Staff members on 17.02.2023. The objective of the program is to create awareness to the students on how to control fire accidents and rescue operation and its procedure to reduce the intensity of future disasters. Mr. I. Vivek Ramkumar explained the fire hazards in the workplace and how to act safely in the event of an emergency fire situation; including selecting and using the correct fire extinguishers. He also insisted on ensuring whether the emergency assembly area is accessible and safe for the school children and staff. Totally, 165 KRS School students benefited through this session.
Exposure Visit to Understand Innovative Strategies adopted at Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited
ZEAL Association of the Department of BBA along with the Institution’s Innovation Council – SLCS, conducted an Exposure Visit to Understand Innovative Strategies adopted at Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Kattur, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichirappalli District on 15.02.2023. Mr. V. Ramachandran, Senior Manager – Technical, Kothari Sugars and Chemicals Limited, acted as a guide. He explained the various steps including crushing, extraction of juice, clarification, evaporation, crystallization, centrifugation and refining involved in the process. He explained that through innovative double refining methods, they get clear crystals of sugar with premium quality. In total, 2 Students from II BBA and 38 Students from I BBA eagerly participated in the program.
Field visit for “Developing Entrepreneurship”
Session Details: | Field visit for “Developing Entrepreneurship” | |||
Title of the session | Developing Entrepreneurship – Field Visit to Sakthi Sugars Ltd., Sivagangai. | |||
Date : | 15.02.2023 | Duration : 10:00am to 03.00pm | ||
Activity Category: | Self driven activity | Nature of the Session : Offline | ||
Theme : | Entrepreneurship | |||
Name: Mr. Kumaravel R MBA., M.A., (Sociology) | Designation:
Dy. Manager-HR & Admin. |
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Organisation: Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai. | ||||
Expert / Speaker Details: Mr. R Kumaravel, Dy. Manager-HR & Admin, Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai.
· Working as Deputy manager HR & Admin at Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai from July 2015. · Completed Master of Business Administration with Human Resource Management specialization, and M.A., Sociology at Annamalai University. \ · Successfully managing and implementing lot of initiatives in HR & Admin at Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai. |
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Objectives of the activity:
ü To learn entrepreneurship outside the class room in real time environment. ü To enhance students understanding of efficient sugar manufacturing process through Sakthi Sugars Ltd., Sivagangai. ü To understand the quality enhancement through continuous R&D of sugar product at Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai. ü To know the latest technology of manufacturing process through Sakthi Sugars Ltd., Sivagangai. ü To develop the entrepreneurial literacy and skill in students |
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Outcome of the activity:
Students were able to, ü Get awareness on entrepreneurial literacy and skill which is essential for student’s career opportunities and growth. ü Know Continuous R&D in sugar rich, pest resistant and high yielding sugarcane varieties at Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai. ü Impart their skills required to become a successful entrepreneur. ü Understand the manufacturing excellence and quality improvement techniques. ü Improve their confidence and develop them to become an entrepreneur |
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Key Highlights:
· Students had a direct experience in the manufacturing process of Sakthi Sugars Ltd. Sivagangai. · Students interacted well with the employees to understand and clarify their doubts during the visit. · Students were inspired and motivated to choose their career as an entrepreneur. |
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Participants Details: | ||||
Total No. of Student Participation: 78 | ||||
Total No. of Staff (Teaching / Non-Teaching) Participation: 2 | ||||
YouTube Links: Nil | ||||
Photographs: Enclosed |