As centre of excellence maximum training facilities are provided to the staff and students of this Institute at 4 star and 5 star category hotels. Thus bringing in professionalism in academics on par with operations.

Staff Training:
                Staff have been sent for training periodically arranged by the Institute according to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Tourism instructions and to be abreast with the changes in the Hospitality and Hotel industries thus bringing professionalism, modern technology and academics at par with operations.

Medical Check up:
                Medical check ups done  by Red Cross Society are held twice a year to identify any physical problems as a prevention so that all students in the Catering Industry handling food and coming in directly with the guest may be in good health.

Blood grouping:
                Blood grouping is also done by the Red Cross Society which is indicated on the Identity card for the purpose of any emergency.

Attendance:
                According to the norms of the National Council for Hotel Management, New Delhi all candidates admitted to the various courses will be required to put in a minimum of 70% of attendance in each subject and overall 75% attendance during the academic session.  Students failing to secure overall 75% attendance shall be detained from appearing in the Annual Examinations to be conducted by the National Council.  The Principal of the Institute is empowered to condone upto 10% of absence on medical grounds or for any other valid reasons.  Such requests in writing should however, be accompanied by leave letter / medical certificate issued by any registered medical practitioner immediately after the sickness / valid reasons for absence. 

            This will be strictly adhered to, to ensure maximum learning by attending classes, academic proficiency and to acquire good results.

Identity Card:
                The students are given identity cards at the beginning of the year which they have to preserve it with utmost care which is to be used while in the classes and for other benefits outside the college for membership in other libraries, students concessions, internet etc.

Concessions:
                Local train and bus concession are provided for all the local students. Out station students are issued with concession for their travel during Winter/Summer vacations only.

Locker facilities:
                Locker facilities are provided on payment of Rs.50.00.

Students Activities:
                Regular student activities held round the year to encourage the students to develop all round efficiency like various competitions, quiz, food festivals, fairs, seminars, conferences, workshops and other tourism oriented activities.

Canteen facilities:
                Sale of tea, coffee and snacks are carried out in the canteen at cost price for the use of staff and students.

Out door catering:
                The Institute undertakes out door catering and also provides personnel for out door catering services at different Hotels as nominated accordingly to encourage the students to develop their skill, situation handling, team work, execution, attitude and knowledge about banquet service in star hotels held for important and esteemed guests.

Out Catering Programme and Students Training

                Government Departments, other public and private organizations approach the Institute to take up out-catering for their official functions and this is undertaken as it provides training and avenues to earn revenues. Such revenue has helped to cover the deficit.

 ADHOC TRAINING PROGRAMME / SHORT TERM COURSE,  CONDUCTED BY THE INSTITUTE  FOR  UPDATE/REFRESH THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR COOKS/WAITERS OF AIR FORCE STATION, CHENNAI, AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS DURING 2008-09: -  

 

Name of the Organisation sponsored/deputed

Duration

(1 week – 5 weeks)

Nature of the course conducted

No. of trainees attended

Tamilnadu Corpn. for Dev. of Women Ltd., Kancheepuram Dist. Kancheepuram.

12.05.08 to 4.06.08

5 weeks (6 days a week) Short Course in Catering Technology

30

IGCAR,

Kalpakkam.

30.06.08 to 4.7.08

One week Onsite Adhoc Trg. Prog. In Food Production for the cooks

16

Air Force Station,

Tambaram, Chennai.

18.8.2008 to 29.8.2008

 2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

5

-do-

18.8.2008 to 29.8.2008

2 weeks Short Term course in Food & Beverage Service.

4

-do-

1.9.2008 to 12.9.2008

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

5

-do-

1.9.2008 to 12.9.2008

2 weeks Short Term course in Food & Beverage Service.

6

Air Force Station,

Tambaram,    Chennai.

15.9.2008 to 26.9.2008

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

5

Air Force Station,

Avadi,  Chennai.

15.9.2008 to 26.9.2008

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

3

Ordnance Clothing Factory,

Avadi,   Chennai.

15.9.2008 to 26.9.2008

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

3

Air Force Station,

 Avadi,  Chennai.

13.10.2008 to 24.10.2008 

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

3

Air Force Station,

Avadi,   Chennai.

3.11.08 to 14.11.2008 

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

2

Ordnance Clothing Factory,

Avadi,   Chennai.

3.11.08 to 14.11.2008

2 weeks Short Term Course in Food Production.

1

 

Cancer Institute,

Chennai.20

3.11.08 to 7.11.08

One week Short Term Course in Food Production (FN & AN).

1

Cancer Institute, Chennai.20

10.11.2008 to 14.11.2008

One week Short Term Course in Food Production (FN & AN).

1

Cancer Institute, Chennai.20

17.11.2008 to 21.11.2008.

One week Short Term Course in Food Production (FN & AN).

1

Air Force Station, Avadi Chennai.46

19.1.2009 to 30.1.09

2 weeks Adhoc Trg. Prog. In Food Production for cooks

3

Air Force Station, Avadi Chennai.46

2.2.09 to 13.2.2009

2 weeks Adhoc Trg. Prog. In Food Production for cooks

5

TOTAL NO. OF TRAINEES

 

 

94

 

TRAINING PROGRAMME UNDER CAPACITY BUILDING FOR SERVICE

PROVIDERS OF MINISTRY OF TOURISM, GOVT. OF INDIA.

 

Short Term Course in CBSP/Tourism Awareness under CBSP scheme    as per the guidelines/nature of training  given, for the cooks, waiters  of Hotel staff,  and from unorganised sector - dhaba staff, street vendors,  of  2 days / 1 day /4  hours duration   has been conducted in  Chennai and various parts of Tamil Nadu. So far from 2003-04 to  2008-09  under  CBSP programme, 44 programmes were conducted  and 2603  persons were trained.

 

UPGRADATION OF COMMUNICATION SKILL  OF IHM STUDENTS  UNDER

 CBSP SCHEME:

 It has been experienced  that now more and more students from the rural area joining the Hotel Management course to pursue their career in the Hospitality and its related sector.  The students from the rural areas are hard working but they lack in the communication skill, which retard their growth  prospect in the Hospitality sector. Hence it is proposed to impart a special language-training programme to upgrade the communication skills of these students so that it would be help in their career development  in the Hotel Management.  These classes are proposed  to be conducted after the regular teaching hours and in Saturday/Sunday by outside resource person or in house resource person.   2 hours sessions per day/batch for 24 days/sessions

 In view of the above Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India  has sanctioned a grant of Rs.4,56,960.00  to conduct classes  for  upgradation of Communication skills of IHM students and released a sum of Rs.2,50,000.00  in Jan. 2009 during 2008-09.  

However due to short of time and forthcoming annual examination in the  year only 13 sessions were held for students of all the courses.

ADVISORIAL / CONSULTANCY UNDERTAKEN BY THE INSTITUTE:

The following consultancy / advisorial services  were rendered  during 2008-09  by the Institute 

Name of organization

Nature of consultancy rendered.

 

M/s. Chennai Petroleum Corpn. Ltd.,

Manali, Chennai.68

 

Price estimate for the items  listed for their industrial canteen  have been furnished

Staff deputed for Training 

Sl.No.

Name of Staff

Place of Training

Period of Training

Subject

1

Mr. Jitendra Das, Lecturer

The Residency Tower, Chennai

24.06.08 to 26.06.08

Observation Training at Housekeeping Department

2

Mr. M.Mathew Arockiaraj, Lectr.

IHM, Mumbai

26 .06.08 to 28.06.08

Demonstration on Contemporary French Cuisine

 Seminars/Workshops attended by Faculty/Staff

Sl.No.

Name of Staff

Place of Workshop/Seminar

Period of Workshop

Subject

1

Mr.M.Thirulogachander

HOD i/c. & Mr.R.Kumar, UDC

Ministry of Tourism, New Delhi

09.06.2008

Workshop on OBC Reservation

2

Mr. S. Rajamohan, Principal

Anna Institute of Management, Chennai

17 to 21.11.08

Conducted DTS Course to various organizations.

3

Mr. A.Michael Santhosh, Asst. Lectr.

IHM, Bangalore

02 to 06.02.09

Professional Development Programme in the area of F&B Management

4

Mr. S. Rajamohan, Principal

BPCL, Kochi Refinary, Kochi

05 to 06.02.09

Workshop of Master Trainers

5

Mr. J. Eugene,

Asst. Lectr.

Welcomegroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

26 to 28.02.09

International Symposium on “Hospitality Vission-2009

6

Mr. R.Kumar,

UDC (Estt.)

Golden Landmark Hotel, Bangalore

26 to 28.02.09

Workshop on SCs/STs/OBCs Reservation Policy

7

Mrs. C.Sharmila,

Asst. Lectr.

EMTC, IGNOU,

Maidan Garhi,

 New Delhi

09.03.2009

Workshop on “Operationalisation of EDUSAT Connectivity

 INNOVATIONS /GOOD PRACTICES: 

a. The Institute has attained the Second Top Rank for super excellence 2009 ranking by the  CSR GHRDC (Competition Success Review) ranking among the Top 10 Institutions offering  Hospitality Education in India including all top Govt. as well as Private Institutions.

            b. As per the directions of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology and Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India a 5 days National Level Regional Cuisine Workshop was organized at this Institute from 10-14 Nov. 2008 for the affiliated IHMs under NCHMCT, Noida.  25 IHMs have participated.

          c.   Outdoor consultancies are undertaken. 

d.  Collaborating with Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd., Chennai   in        oganizing  Food Festivals, theme lunch, participation in fairs and  exhibitions and       participating in their   tourism  development projects.

         e.   Collaborating with T.T.D.C.  in establishing snacketeria in nearby Tourism spot Gandhi

               Mandapam, Children’s park and snake park. 

Introduction of OBC Reservations:

OBC Reservation for admission to the the First year  of 3-Year B.Sc. degree course in H&HA  has been implemented from the academic year 2008-09  in a phased manner as detailed below: 

Course

2007-08

2008-09

(9%)

2009-10

(18%)

2010-11

(27%)

2011-12

2012-13

B.Sc. First year

    180

   205

    237

    285

      285

     285

B.Sc. Second year

..

   170

    200

    236

      285

     285

B.Sc. Third year

..

   135

    170

    200

      236

     285

     TOTAL

..

   510

    607

    721

      806

     855

 Craft/Diploma Courses:

Course

2007-08

2008-09

(9%)

2009-10

(18%)

2010-11

(27%)

2011-12

2012-13

Diploma in Food Production

      80

     91

     105

    127

     127

      127

Craft Course in  Food Production

      90                  

   103

     119

    143

     143

      143

     TOTAL

 

   194

     224

    270

    270

     270

 

Augment infrastructure to cover increase intake owing to OBC Reservations:

 

Construction of Second Floor over the Girls Hostel  (9 rooms).

Construction of  Boys Hostel Annexe (Gr + 3 floor) (56 rooms).

Construction of Addl. Floor (second floor)   over the Annexe building.

Construction of Addl. building  near the Annexure building .

 

 Total  area of construction  .. 74,921 sq.ft. at a cost of Rs.14,47,54,000/-    

             Hostel furniture  requirement .. Rs.15,00,000/-

             Furniture & equipments  requirement for Instt. .. Rs.1,50,39,301/-  

 

             Total grant required for the above : Rs.16,12,93,301/-

             Grant sanctioned so far : Rs.11,49,00,000/-  including hostel furniture ofRs.15,00,000/-

             Amount received as on 31.3.2009  : Rs.2,83,50,000/-  as Ist instalment.

 

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES:

 

(a) Students Activities:

 

June 27 to July 6, 2008  -      Institute has put up a stall in Education Fair, at Rajaji Hall,  Chennai organized T.T.D.C. for giving information  of the courses conducted, placement opportunities  in the Hospitality  Industry by students and staff volunteers.

 

July 15, 2008                -        Diploma/Craft Courses Induction Programme was held.

 

July  21, 2008              -          1st year B.Sc. Course  Induction programme was held.

 

Sept. 05, 2008             -        Onam and Teachers’  Day  was celebrated  by the students. On this occasion 60 feet   cake has been made  by the students which has been sponsored by Sri. Issac,  ex-student   of this Institute. As a token of love  and affection a part of the cake made, has been distributed to the children of near by Seva Samajam,  and   to the  patients of Cancer Institute,  Adyar, Chennai. 

 

Sep. 25 & 26, 2008       -       Our second & third  years students  have participated in the   5th National Level Seminar on “Emerging Trends in the Tourism Sector to compete the Global Challenges” held at SIHMCT , Trichy.  Students were  presented papers.  Out of 6 papers presentations, our Institute won 4 first prizes and 2 second prizes.

 

Sep. 26, 2008                 -      World Tourism Day was celebrated by the students.

 

Oct. 1-12, 2008           -        This Institute has  participated in the Food & Games Exposition  organized by Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.,  at Island  Grounds where the students presented the exceptional display  of Indian and International cuisine along with vegetables, fruits, bread and ice carvings to the crowd of  Chennai.

 

Jan. 23 & 24, 2009      -  Our  Final years have participated in the “Outlook 2009 – A  National Level Seminar and Competitions  on Hospitality   held at  Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanadau, Kerala  and won the overall championship trophy and many other prizes.

 

Feb.28, 2009              -      Our Final Year students have organized  a one day FOOD FESTIVAL “ZAIKA” (Flavours of India)  with a global touch where the students presented a varied display of 51 dishes from Indian and International cuisine  in association with IHM Chennai Alumni Association with sponsors from Alumni, Hoteliers,  and others.

 

Mar. 27, 2009               -      Our Craft & Diploma students have participated in “Chef  Challengers 2009” Inter college competition held at Karaikudi National Catering College, Karaikudi and won prizes.

 

Mar. 31,  2009              -      Annual Day Celebrations was held      and    Students’  Annual Magazine “Sparsh 2009”  was released by       Dr.V.Irai Anbu, I.A.S,  Secretary and Tourism department, Chairman/BOG, IHM, Chennai  in the  presence  of  Mr.A.Jeyachandran, Corporate consultant – Training, Taj Coromandel, Chennai

 (b) Sports – Sports and cultural activities are integral part of our Institute.  During the year 2008-09  Institute have  organized inter class football, volley ball, throw ball, table tennis  competitions wherein the students have showed their sporting skills. 

(c )    Mediclaim – Students (Accident) Welfare policy was introduced in 2006-07 and continued  during the academic    year 2008-09 also towards the welfare of the  students. This policy covers Group Mediclaim Insurance and Group PA Insurance and a number of students were benefited.

(d)     Students have been deputed to participate in different competitions conducted by private catering colleges and have won prizes.

(e) GUEST LECTURES ARRANGED BY THE INSTITUTE TO THE FINAL YEARS DURING THE

     ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-09

 

S.No

Date of Guest Lecture

Topic

Lecture given by

Duration

Remarks

1

25.07.2008

Menu Engineering / Fore casting

Corporate Chef Balagurunathan, Hotel Asiana, Chennai

2 Hrs.

 

2

29.08.2008

Bartending & Flairing

Mr.Brice Magee, Bar Man Institute, Bangalore.

3 Hrs.

Lecture-cum-Demo.

3

05.09.2008

Fantasy Cake Decoration

Demo by Chef. Jacob, Rich Top Creams.

3 Hrs.

Practical Demo.

4

19.09.2008

Room /designing & Star Classification

Mr.Leo Fernando, Director, Hotel Asiana, Chennai.

2-1/2 Hrs.

 

5

23.01.2009

Security Measures to be adapted by Hotels to tackle grave situations

Major Ramachandran,

Security Export.

2 Hrs.

 

6

28.01.2009

An incite into career development offered by Universities in abroad

Ms. Daljith Rao,

Marketing & operations

2 Hrs.

 

7

30.01.2009

Approach and presentation skills while facing Campus interview

Mr.Mahendiran,

Training Manager,

Quality inn Sabari Classic, Chennai

2 Hrs.

 

8

13.02.2009

Operations related to Food & Beverage in the fight kitchen

Chef.Sudir Arora,

Oberoi Flight Kitchen

2-1/2 Hrs.

 

9

17.02.2009

Soft Skills

Mr.Abdul Aziz

3 Hrs.

 

10

06.03.2009

Marketing practices in Beverage Industry

Mr.Amrita Chakraverty, Tulleeho

2 Hrs.

 

11

09.03.2009

How to become a successful entrepreneur

MR.Bipin kumar,

CEO, Fifth Avenue,  Alumni and Entrepreneur, Chennai

3 Hrs.

 

12

12.03.2009

Cruise Line Catering and Facility Planning.

Mr.Chef  Trilokchander,

Indus  Cruise Line

2 Hrs.

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROGRESSIVE USE OF HINDI:

 The following staff have  undergone Praboth, Praveen  and Pragya  course  under Hindi Teaching Scheme of Govt. of India  during 2008-09:

S.No.

Name of the staff

July-Nov.2008

Jan – May 2009

  1.  

Mr.M.S.Dinakar

Pragya

 

  1.  

Mr.C.S.Prakash

Pragya

 

  1.  

Mr.M.Mathew Arockiaraj

 

Prabodh

  1.  

Mr.R.M.Perumal

 

Prabodh

  1.  

Mr.T.M.Kaliaperumal

 

Prabodh

  1.  

Mr.R.Surya Prabha

 

Praveen

  1.  

Mr.S.Vasagar

 

Praveen

  1.  

Mrs.C.Sharmila

 

Pragya

RAISING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES DURING THE YEAR 2008-09:  

S.No.

Details.

Amount

Rs.

1.

By  way of conduct of Adhoc Training Programmes for the cooks/waiters/SHG women  and others deputed by various organizations.

2,17,021/-

2.

 

By  conducting Bakery seminar

18,780/-

3.

 

By rendering consultancy services

8,500/-

4.

By way institutional charges for sending the students for service

16,135/-

5.

By way of conducting DOEACC Examinations (Hall charges etc)

2,561/-

6.

By way of letting the premises for conduct of various examinations etc. for outside agencies.

1,26,272/-

7.

By way of undertaking outdoor catering  programmes.

10,620/-

8.

Alumni of IHM, Chennai had donated equipments etc as detailed below and distributed to various departments:

 

-          Whirlpool refrigerator-180 litres        ..  2 Nos.

-          Whirlpool refrigerator – 175 litres     ..  1 no.

-          Wall clock                                             ..   2 nos.

-          Preethi Eco Chef Heavy duty mixer  .. 1

-          Blender                                                  .. 1

-          All purpose  goblets                           .. 60 nos.

 

 

 PRINCIPAL / INSTITUTE IS A MEMBER OF THE FOLLOWING ASSOCIATIONS/

INSTITUTIONS

 

1.                  Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India, New Delhi.

2.                  South India Hotels & Restaurants Association, Chennai.

3.                  Chennai Hotels Association, Chennai

4.                  Hotels & Restaurants Approval Classification Committee, GOI.

5.                  Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Chennai.

6.                  State Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Trichy.

7.                  Science City, Chennai–25.

 

Activities of IHM-Chennai Alumni Association

 IHM Chennai Alumni Association  have actively participated in the institute activities  by  way of sponsorship of events/donating amount/giving guest lectures to our students etc.

 Nov. 03, 2008 – Executive Meeting of IHM Alumni  was held  at Comfort Inn Marina  Towers, Chennai  and the meeting was hosted by Mr.H.Jayashankar Gupta,  Alumni and General Manager of  the said Hotel.  

Feb. 02, 2009 -  Our Final Year students have organized  a one day FOOD FESTIVAL “ZAIKA” (Flavours of India)  with a global touch where the students presented a varied display of 51 dishes from Indian and International cuisine  in association with IHM Chennai Alumni Association with sponsors from Alumni, Hoteliers,  and others.

March, 28, 2009 – IHM Alumni meet was held at the Institute premises and number of alumni members were present.  On this occasion alumni were donated equipments etc to the Institute.