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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
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|
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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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S.No |
Date of Guest Lecture |
Topic |
Lecture given by |
Duration |
Remarks |
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1 |
25.07.2008 |
Menu Engineering / Fore casting |
Corporate Chef Balagurunathan, Hotel Asiana, Chennai |
2 Hrs. |
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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. |
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5 |
23.01.2009 |
Security Measures to be adapted by Hotels to tackle
grave situations |
Major Ramachandran,
Security Export. |
2 Hrs. |
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6 |
28.01.2009 |
An incite into career development offered by
Universities in abroad |
Ms. Daljith Rao,
Marketing & operations |
2 Hrs. |
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7 |
30.01.2009 |
Approach and presentation skills while facing Campus
interview |
Mr.Mahendiran,
Training Manager,
Quality inn Sabari Classic, Chennai |
2 Hrs. |
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8 |
13.02.2009 |
Operations related to Food & Beverage in the fight
kitchen |
Chef.Sudir Arora,
Oberoi Flight Kitchen |
2-1/2 Hrs. |
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9 |
17.02.2009 |
Soft Skills |
Mr.Abdul Aziz |
3 Hrs. |
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10 |
06.03.2009 |
Marketing practices in Beverage Industry |
Mr.Amrita Chakraverty, Tulleeho |
2 Hrs. |
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11 |
09.03.2009 |
How to become a successful entrepreneur |
MR.Bipin kumar,
CEO, Fifth Avenue, Alumni and Entrepreneur, Chennai |
3 Hrs. |
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12 |
12.03.2009 |
Cruise Line Catering and Facility Planning. |
Mr.Chef Trilokchander,
Indus Cruise Line |
2 Hrs. |
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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 |
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Mr.M.S.Dinakar |
Pragya |
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-
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Mr.C.S.Prakash |
Pragya |
|
-
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Mr.M.Mathew Arockiaraj |
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Prabodh |
-
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Mr.R.M.Perumal |
|
Prabodh |
-
|
Mr.T.M.Kaliaperumal |
|
Prabodh |
-
|
Mr.R.Surya Prabha |
|
Praveen |
-
|
Mr.S.Vasagar |
|
Praveen |
-
|
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.
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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.
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Whirlpool refrigerator – 175 litres .. 1 no.
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Wall clock ..
2 nos.
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Preethi Eco Chef Heavy duty mixer .. 1
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Blender .. 1
-
All purpose goblets .. 60 nos.
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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.
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