Professional Development Program on “Steps Involved in Developing an Innovative Product”

A professional development program on “Steps involved in developing a Innovative Product” was organized by the Department of Food Science and Processing Management on March 3, 2023 at 2 p.m. Ms. J. Saranya, project associate at Startup TN-Madurai Regional Hub, served as the resource person and provided an overview of the product development process, which is regarded as an essential component and even the lifeblood of sound company strategy. She explained that the focus should be on the values like the product being unique and superior, good understanding of consumer needs and preferences, careful planning at the concept stage of product development, top management support, involvement of senior personnel, thorough market research, effective product marketing and launch. The program was concluded successfully to the greatest satisfaction. Totally, 3 faculty members were benefited through this program.

Expert Talk on Process of Innovation Development

ZEAL Association of Department of BBA organized an “Expert Talk on Process of Innovation Development” on 03.03.2023 at Seminar Hall. Mrs. J Saranya, Proprietor, Next Gen Sprouted Health Mix, Madurai, was the guest speaker. The guest explained the various methods of Innovative Development in Business Process. The above activity was conducted to enhance the MOU signed with Next Gen Sprouted Health Mix, Madurai. In total, 46 students of I BBA attended the program. Through this lecture, the students gained an exposure on Innovative Development process in business ventures.

Department of Commerce B.Com (B&I) Green initiative – Sapling Plantation in College garden

Department of Commerce (B&I) was involved in Green initiative – sapling plantation in the college garden on 03.03.2023. The students showed their interest towards planting of Jasmine, Keshavardhini, Cat whisker, Menthol & Solanum Trilobatum, Pomegranate, Guava, Indian Blackberry and few other medicinal saplings. They understood the importance of planting saplings. They voluntarily undertook the responsibility of caring the saplings planted in the college garden. They shared the information on the importance of planting saplings, creating a natural eco system through planting of saplings in different places.  Trees represent nature, life, peace etc.; they produce oxygen, clean soil, improve physiological, mental and spiritual health. They took pledge to plant as many trees as possible near their areas, so as to create healthy environment. Totally, 159 students from I and II year B.Com (Banking and Insurance) and 4 faculty members participated in this event.

Outreach Activity (SLCS Samaaj Seva) – Distribution of Stationery and Personal Grooming Kit to School Children

Lakshaya Association, Department of MBA, organized an Outreach Activity (SLCS Samaaj Seva) on 1st March 2023, at N.M.R.Subburaman Memorial Primary School, K.K. Nagar, Madurai.

Stationery, personal grooming kits and groceries were contributed by our students.

Totally, 56 Second Year MBA students participated in the activity. Dr. S. Sekar and Dr. D. Abraham Pradeep were the coordinators.

REPORT OF FREE TANCET COACHING

R L Institute of Management Studies in association with Dinamalar conducted a two-day free TANCET Coaching Class for the final-year UG students on 25.02.2023 and 26.02.2023 at The Madura College. The curtain of the program drew open with the prayer song following which Dr.M.Subramanian, HOD, RLIMS welcomed the TANCET aspirants.

Dr. R. Sujatha, Principal, delivered the inaugural address by underscoring the paramount importance of managing time effectively to attain goal in one’s life. Dr. V. Joseph Paulraj, Professor and HOD of MBA, Anna University Regional Campus, Madurai, enlightened the participants on how to scrape through the TANCET examinations at ease and about the various strategies the participants must employ to secure good score in the exam. The technical sessions were handled by the faculty members of RLIMS.

  • Business situation analysis – Dr. S. Sekar, AP, RLIMS.
  • Reading compreh`ension and verbal reasoning – Mr. Sivakumar, Trainer – Time Institute, Madurai.
  • Logical Reasoning and Data Sufficiency – Dr. K. S. Karthick Babu, AP, RLIMS.
  • Quantitative Ability – Dr. R. Sivajothi, AP, RLIMS.

The coaching enabled the participants to acquire a great deal of insight into the TANCET examination and its various aspects. In order to access the understanding level of the participants, quiz programs were conducted during the sessions. Around 220 Under Graduate final-year students from different colleges across Madurai participated in this program.

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Filed Trip-Keezhadi, Sivaganga District

On 25.2.23, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management went on a field visit to Keezhadi, Sivaganga District, with the second and first-year students (40 students). The students are aware of the Keezhadi excavation, which was carried out by a team of archaeologists from Tamil Nadu and Kerala and discovered a Neolithic burial site dating back to 4900 BC. The excavations were carried out in Keezhadi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu between 2013 and 2015. The excavation also revealed human habitation during the Sangam period (Sangam-age settlement). There are evidence of burial under mounds or cairns containing pottery vessels and other objects made from stone slabs or clay, and they found several cemeteries with human remains and animal bones, besides other artifacts such as beads, pottery, and stone tools. Students will gain a better understanding of Tamil civilization and have a memorable experience as a result of this field trip.

Filed Trip-Keezhadi, Sivaganga District

On 25.2.23, the Department of Marine Catering and Hotel Management went on a field visit to Keezhadi, Sivaganga District, with the second and first-year students (40 students). The students are aware of the Keezhadi excavation, which was carried out by a team of archaeologists from Tamil Nadu and Kerala and discovered a Neolithic burial site dating back to 4900 BC. The excavations were carried out in Keezhadi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu between 2013 and 2015. The excavation also revealed human habitation during the Sangam period (Sangam-age settlement). There is evidence of burial under mounds or cairns containing pottery vessels and other objects made from stone slabs or clay, and they found several cemeteries with human remains and animal bones, besides other artifacts such as beads, pottery, and stone tools. Students will gain a better understanding of Tamil civilization and have a memorable experience as a result of this field trip.

: SLCS- Samaaj Seva – an outreach Program on – “Share the Meal” – Donate the Food to the School children, Surabhi Trust, Kariapatti.

 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.