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The Annual Quality Assurance Report (AQAR) of the IQAC
All NAAC accredited institutions will submit an annual self-reviewed progress report to NAAC, through
its IQAC. The report is to detail the tangible results achieved in key areas, specifically identified by the
institutional IQAC at the beginning of the academic year. The AQAR will detail the results of the
perspective plan worked out by the IQAC. (Note: The AQAR period would be the Academic Year. For
example, July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013)
Part – A
AQAR for the Year
1. Details of the Institution
1.1 Name of the Institution
1.2 Address Line 1
Address Line 2
City/Town
State
Pin Code
Institution e-mail address
Contact Nos.
Name of the Head of the Institution:
0824-2275861/2275862
SAROSH INSTITUTE OF HOTEL ADMINISTRATION
NITTE CAMPUS, KODAKAL,
KANNUR P O,
MANGALORE
KARNATAKA
575007
AMAR Z. CHERIAN
2015-16
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Tel. No. with STD Code:
Mobile:
Name of the IQAC Co-ordinator:
Mobile:
IQAC e-mail address:
1.3 NAAC Track ID (For ex. MHCOGN 18879)
1.4 NAAC Executive Committee No. & Date:
(For Example EC/32/A&A/143 dated 3-5-2004.
This EC no. is available in the right corner- bottom
of your institution’s Accreditation Certificate)
1.5 Website address:
Web-link of the AQAR:
For ex. http://www.ladykeanecollege.edu.in/AQAR2012-13.doc
1.6 Accreditation Details
Sl. No. Cycle Grade CGPA Year of
Accreditation
Validity
Period
1 1st Cycle C++ 66.65 2006 5 Years
2 2nd Cycle B 2.22 2016 5 Years
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4 4th Cycle -- -- -- --
www.sihainst.com
9480571563
0824-2275861/62/63
MRS. DHANYA C. MENON
9497696845
EC(SC)/13/A&A/16.2 dated 17-3-2016
KACOGN12853
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1.7 Date of Establishment of IQAC : DD/MM/YYYY
1.8 AQAR for the year (for example 2010-11)
1.9 Details of the previous year’s AQAR submitted to NAAC after the latest Assessment and
Accreditation by NAAC ((for example AQAR 2010-11submitted to NAAC on 12-10-2011)
i. AQAR _______________________ __________________ 8-5-2012
ii. AQAR__________________ ________________________ 8-5-2012
iii. AQAR__________________ _______________________ 19-5-2015
iv. AQAR__________________ _______________________ 19-5-2015
1.10 Institutional Status
University State Central Deemed Private
Affiliated College Yes No
Constituent College Yes No
Autonomous college of UGC Yes No
Regulatory Agency approved Institution Yes No
(eg. AICTE, BCI, MCI, PCI, NCI)
Type of Institution Co-education Men Women
Urban Rural Tribal
Financial Status Grant-in-aid UGC 2(f) UGC 12B
Grant-in-aid + Self Financing Totally Self-financing
1.11 Type of Faculty/Programme
Arts Science Commerce Law PEI (Phys Edu)
2015-16
30-10-2006
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TEI (Edu) Engineering Health Science Management
Others (Specify)
1.12 Name of the Affiliating University (for the Colleges)
1.13 Special status conferred by Central/ State Government-- UGC/CSIR/DST/DBT/ICMR etc
Autonomy by State/Central Govt. / University
University with Potential for Excellence UGC-CPE
DST Star Scheme UGC-CE
UGC-Special Assistance Programme DST-FIST
UGC-Innovative PG programmes Any other (Specify)
UGC-COP Programmes
2. IQAC Composition and Activities
2.1 No. of Teachers
2.2 No. of Administrative/Technical staff
2.3 No. of students
2.4 No. of Management representatives
2.5 No. of Alumni
2. 6 No. of any other stakeholder and
community representatives
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
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2.7 No. of Employers/ Industrialists
2.8 No. of other External Experts
2.9 Total No. of members
2.10 No. of IQAC meetings held
2.11 No. of meetings with various stakeholders: No. Faculty
Non-Teaching Staff Students Alumni Others
2.12 Has IQAC received any funding from UGC during the year? Yes No
If yes, mention the amount
2.13 Seminars and Conferences (only quality related)
(i) No. of Seminars/Conferences/ Workshops/Symposia organized by the IQAC
Total Nos. International National State Institution Level
(ii) Themes
2.14 Significant Activities and contributions made by IQAC
2.15 Plan of Action by IQAC/Outcome
The plan of action chalked out by the IQAC in the beginning of the year towards quality enhancement and the outcome achieved by the end of the year *
Plan of Action Achievements
Rendezvous 2015 (Literary Competition for Pre University and degree Colleges of Dakshina kannada district)
conducted on 11th of August 2015
IQAC ensured that Seminars , workshops, industrial visits
were conducted for students
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Seminar on ‘Classroom Management’
Seminar on ‘Careers Abroad’
Seminar on Higher Studies
Seminar-‘Envisioning a Brand'
Seminar-'Inventory Controls'
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Onam (Kerala festival) SIHA KIDS( A programme for children from schools in D.K dstrict) Aroma ( Annual Food Festival)
On 21st of August 2015 On 16 on 22nd of January 2016 On 19th of March 2016
* Attach the Academic Calendar of the year as Annexure.
2.16 Whether the AQAR was placed in statutory body Yes No
Management Syndicate Any other body
Provide the details of the action taken
Part – B
Criterion – I
1. Curricular Aspects 1.1 Details about Academic Programmes
Level of the
Programme
Number of
existing
Programmes
Number of
programmes added
during the year
Number of
self-financing
programmes
Number of value
added / Career
Oriented
programmes
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PG -- -- -- --
UG 1 -- 1 --
PG Diploma -- -- -- --
Advanced Diploma -- -- -- --
Diploma -- -- -- --
Certificate -- -- -- --
Others -- -- -- --
Total 1 -- 1 --
Interdisciplinary -- -- -- --
Innovative -- -- -- --
The Management reviews the performance of the IQAC and
recommends suggestions and action to be taken in all matters
discussed.
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1.2 (i) Flexibility of the Curriculum: CBCS/Core/Elective option / Open options
(ii) Pattern of programmes:
1.3 Feedback from stakeholders* Alumni Parents Employers Students
(On all aspects)
Mode of feedback : Online Manual Co-operating schools (for PEI)
*Please provide an analysis of the feedback in the Annexure
1.4 Whether there is any revision/update of regulation or syllabi, if yes, mention their salient aspects.
1.5 Any new Department/Centre introduced during the year. If yes, give details.
Criterion – II
2. Teaching, Learning and Evaluation
2.1 Total No. of
permanent faculty
2.2 No. of permanent faculty with Ph.D.
2.3 No. of Faculty Positions
Recruited (R) and Vacant (V)
during the year
2.4 No. of Guest and Visiting faculty and Temporary faculty
2.5 Faculty participation in conferences and symposia:
No. of Faculty International level National level State level
Attended
Seminars/
Workshops
-- 1 --
Presented papers -- 1 --
Resource Persons -- -- --
Pattern Number of programmes
Semester 1
Trimester --
Annual --
Total Asst. Professors Associate Professors Professors Others
7 4 -- -- 3
Asst.
Professors
Associate
Professors
Professors Others Total
R V R V R V R V R V
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2.6 Innovative processes adopted by the institution in Teaching and Learning:
2.7 Total No. of actual teaching days
during this academic year
2.8 Examination/ Evaluation Reforms initiated by
the Institution (for example: Open Book Examination, Bar Coding,
Double Valuation, Photocopy, Online Multiple Choice Questions)
2.9 No. of faculty members involved in curriculum
restructuring/revision/syllabus development
as member of Board of Study/Faculty/Curriculum Development workshop
2.10 Average percentage of attendance of students
2.11 Course/Programme wise
distribution of pass percentage :
Title of the
Programme
Total no. of
students
appeared
Division
Distinction % I % II % III % Pass %
BHM 46 5 13 09
2.12 How does IQAC Contribute/Monitor/Evaluate the Teaching & Learning processes :
1. IQAC initiated formation of Academic Committee, Examination Committee, Teacher Guardian 2. System. 3. The IQAC interacts with the Training and Placement Committee.
4. The Alumni committee informs the IQAC regarding suggestions put forward by visiting alumni and works out actions regarding the teaching-learning, based on this feedback.
5. The IQAC steering committee has experts from Academics and Industry, who are familiar with the trends in the industry and hence can relate and provide guidance in the teaching-learning process.
6. Workshops on teaching methods for teachers. 7. Student feedback is taken at the end of the academic year which helped to guide the teachers
in correcting/modifying their teaching methods.
Counselling and assisting students who have learning
Difficulties.
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2.13 Initiatives undertaken towards faculty development
Faculty / Staff Development Programmes Number of faculty
benefitted
Refresher courses --
UGC – Faculty Improvement Programme --
HRD programmes 1
Orientation programmes --
Faculty exchange programme --
Staff training conducted by the university --
Staff training conducted by other institutions --
Summer / Winter schools, Workshops, etc. --
Others --
2.14 Details of Administrative and Technical staff
Category Number of
Permanent
Employees
Number of
Vacant
Positions
Number of
permanent
positions filled
during the Year
Number of
positions filled
temporarily
Administrative Staff 04 -- -- --
Technical Staff 03 -- -- --
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Criterion – III
3. Research, Consultancy and Extension
3.1 Initiatives of the IQAC in Sensitizing/Promoting Research Climate in the institution
3.2 Details regarding major projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number -- -- -- --
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- -- --
3.3 Details regarding minor projects
Completed Ongoing Sanctioned Submitted
Number -- -- -- --
Outlay in Rs. Lakhs -- -- -- --
3.4 Details on research publications
International National Others
Peer Review Journals -- -- --
Non-Peer Review Journals -- -- --
e-Journals -- -- --
Conference proceedings -- -- --
3.5 Details on Impact factor of publications:
Range Average h-index Nos. in SCOPUS
3.6 Research funds sanctioned and received from various funding agencies, industry and other organisations
Nature of the Project Duration
Year
Name of the
funding Agency
Total grant
sanctioned
Received
Major projects -- -- -- --
Minor Projects -- -- -- --
Interdisciplinary Projects -- -- -- --
Industry sponsored -- -- -- --
Projects sponsored by the
University/ College -- -- -- --
Students research projects (other than compulsory by the University)
-- -- -- --
Any other(Specify) -- -- -- --
Total -- -- -- --
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Research Committee with Principal as the Chairperson
Inviting Resource persons specialized in Research
Motivating students to identify areas of research in Food and beverage preparation
Staff were encouraged to apply for Minor/Major Research Projects under UGC
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3.7 No. of books published i) With ISBN No. Chapters in Edited Books
ii) Without ISBN No.
3.8 No. of University Departments receiving funds from
UGC-SAP CAS DST-FIST
DPE DBT Scheme/funds
3.9 For colleges Autonomy CPE DBT Star Scheme
INSPIRE CE Any Other (specify)
3.10 Revenue generated through consultancy
3.11 No. of conferences
organized by the Institution
3.12 No. of faculty served as experts, chairpersons or resource persons
3.13 No. of collaborations International National Any other
3.14 No. of linkages created during this year
3.15 Total budget for research for current year in lakhs : s
From Funding agency From Management of University/College
Total
3.16 No. of patents received this year
Level International National State University College
Number -- -- -- -- --
Sponsoring
agencies
-- -- -- -- --
Type of Patent Number
National Applied -- Granted --
International Applied -- Granted --
Commercialised Applied -- Granted --
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3.17 No. of research awards/ recognitions received by faculty and research fellows
Of the institute in the year
3.18 No. of faculty from the Institution
who are Ph. D. Guides
and students registered under them
3.19 No. of Ph.D. awarded by faculty from the Institution
3.20 No. of Research scholars receiving the Fellowships (Newly enrolled + existing ones)
JRF SRF Project Fellows Any other
3.21 No. of students Participated in NSS events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.22 No. of students participated in NCC events:
University level State level
National level International level
3.23 No. of Awards won in NSS:
University level State level
National level International level
3.24 No. of Awards won in NCC:
University level State level
National level International level
Total International National State University Dist College
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3.25 No. of Extension activities organized
University forum College forum
NCC NSS Any other
3.26 Major Activities during the year in the sphere of extension activities and Institutional Social
Responsibility
- Visit to Home for HIV affected children
- Blood donation drive
Criterion – IV
4. Infrastructure and Learning Resources
4.1 Details of increase in infrastructure facilities:
Facilities Existing Newly
created
Source of
Fund
Total
Campus area 5.13
acres
-- -- 5.13 acres
Class rooms 08 -- -- 08
Laboratories 06 -- -- 06
Seminar Halls 02 -- -- 02
No. of important equipments purchased
(≥ 1-0 lakh) during the current year.
-- -- -- --
Value of the equipment purchased during
the year (Rs. in Lakhs)
-- -- -- --
Others -- -- -- --
4.2 Computerization of administration and library
Internal examination results, Daily Attendance and Accounts use software developed for this purpose
Computerized administration has resulted in efficiency and speed of work.
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4.3 Library services:
Existing Newly added Total
No. Value No. Value No. Value
Text Books 1503 4,95,990/- 10 1,350/- 1513 4,97,340/-
Reference Books 2599 8,57,026/- -- -- 2599 8,57,026/-
e-Books -- -- -- -- -- --
Journals 8 70,000/- -- -- 8 70,000/-
e-Journals -- -- -- -- -- --
Digital Database -- -- -- -- -- --
CD & Video 70 -- -- -- -- --
Others (specify) -- -- -- -- -- --
4.4 Technology up gradation (overall)
Total
Computers
Computer
Labs Internet
Browsing
Centres
Computer
Centres Office
Depart
-ments
Other
s
Existing 59 40 11 -- -- 5 3
Added -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Total -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
4.5 Computer, Internet access, training to teachers and students and any other programme for technology
upgradation (Networking, e-Governance etc.)
4.6 Amount spent on maintenance in lakhs :
i) ICT
ii) Campus Infrastructure and facilities
iii) Equipments
iv) Others
Total :
Wifi installed in the Library, Office, Computer Lab for
Curriculum related activities
0.77
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Criterion – V
5. Student Support and Progression
5.1 Contribution of IQAC in enhancing awareness about Student Support Services
5.2 Efforts made by the institution for tracking the progression
5.3 (a) Total Number of students
(b) No. of students outside the state
(c) No. of international students
Men Women
Demand ratio 1:0.83 Dropout % 6.66
UG PG Ph. D. Others
No %
194 96
No %
7 4
Last Year This Year
General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total General SC ST OBC Physically
Challenged
Total
31 1 -- 29 -- 61 37 -- 1 33 -- 71
The IQAC plays a role in the preparation of the Admission
brochures, E- Handbook which informs the student about
support services.
Student orientation programme in the beginning of the year
on Examination system, Library usage etc.
Soft skills training programme.
The College tracks the progression of the student by conducting
regular:-
Two Internal Tests in a Semester
Mentoring schedule included in the timetable
Identifying and helping slow learners
Regular attendance of students monitored – those with attendance shortage were informed well in advance.
Class guide/Mentoring /Tracking the progress of students
Counselling
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5.4 Details of student support mechanism for coaching for competitive examinations (If any)
No. of students beneficiaries
5.5 No. of students qualified in these examinations
NET SET/SLET GATE CAT IAS/IPS etc State PSC UPSC Others
5.6 Details of student counselling and career guidance
No. of students benefitted
5.7 Details of campus placement
On campus Off Campus
Number of
Organizations
Visited
Number of Students
Participated
Number of
Students Placed
Number of Students Placed
5 30 20 10
5.8 Details of gender sensitization programmes
Workshops / Career guidance classes / Personal counselling are conducted to give information about the PG courses and other competitive exams. Skill Development Classes
Guest lectures conducted
The placement officer of the college organized
Career guidance programmes to the final year
students in collaboration with the placement cell of
the college
Gender equity is a topic in the curriculum for the BHM Course
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5.9 Students Activities
5.9.1 No. of students participated in Sports, Games and other events
State/ University level National level International level
No. of students participated in cultural events
State/ University level National level International level
5.9.2 No. of medals /awards won by students in Sports, Games and other events
Sports : State/ University level National level International level
Cultural: State/ University level National level International level
5.10 Scholarships and Financial Support
Number of
students Amount
Financial support from institution 90 657750
Financial support from government -- --
Financial support from other sources 02 15000
Number of students who received
International/ National recognitions
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5.11 Student organised / initiatives
Fairs : State/ University level National level International level
Exhibition: State/ University level National level International level
5.12 No. of social initiatives undertaken by the students
5.13 Major grievances of students (if any) redressed: nil
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Criterion – VI
6. Governance, Leadership and Management
6.1 State the Vision and Mission of the institution
6.2 Does the Institution has a management Information System
6.3 Quality improvement strategies adopted by the institution for each of the following:
6.3.1 Curriculum Development
6.3.2 Teaching and Learning
Vision To build a humane society through excellence in education and health care.
Mission To develop competency in students by providing Hospitality Education in
an environment that inculcates professionalism with humane values.
The College is affiliated to the Mangalore University and does not have the flexibility in curriculum development, but the
Institution has included certain skill development programmes such as
Soft Skills Training, Language Lab etc, for the students to prepare them
for a career in Hospitality
Interactive teaching methods Routine Industrial visits
Assignments and minor projects given to students to create practical awareness
Students are also sent for Out Door Catering functions (ODC), to gain practical knowledge.
Fast, average and slow learners are identified by
Appropriate activities and measures are identified by the Teachers
and implemented for each group.
ICT based teaching, group discussion, assignments, seminars, and
workshops are the innovative methods adopted in the teaching and
learning apart from chalk & talk method
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6.3.3 Examination and Evaluation
6.3.4 Research and Development
6.3.5 Library, ICT and physical infrastructure / instrumentation
6.3.6 Human Resource Management
6.3.7 Faculty and Staff recruitment
6.3.8 Industry Interaction / Collaboration
The University Pattern for setting the question paper is followed for Internal Tests, whereby students get a practice of attempting short answers as well as essay questions.
Marks of the Internal Tests and assignments submitted are
considered for evaluation of performance of the student for
the semester
Students are assigned Teachers who guide them in studies on topics of their area of interest related to Food, Beverages and Hospitality operations as a part of the research project in the VIII Semester.
Teachers are also encouraged to conduct minor research.
The following developments are noted:
ICT learning resources
Current journals are displayed on the racks in the library.
A well structured Salary.
Personality Development Programs
Human Resource development programs
Staff are given leave facilities, medical facilities,
Provident fund and TA/DA allowance for attending seminars/workshops.
The staffs are provided all the support required to develop
professionally.
Recruitment of teaching, non-teaching and technical staff is done as per
the applicable regulatory norms.
The College invites experts from the Hotel Industry to share their views and experiences with the staff & students which helps to update and collect knowledge about current trends of Hotel Operations.
The Industry cooperates and collaborates with the College for their
requirement of Manpower. (for eg: ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, ITC
Grand Maratha, Mumbai)
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6.3.9 Admission of Students
6.4 Welfare schemes for
6.5 Total corpus fund generated
6.6 Whether annual financial audit has been done Yes No
6.7 Whether Academic and Administrative Audit (AAA) has been done?
Audit Type External Internal
Yes/No Agency Yes/No Authority
Academic No -- --- --
Administrative No -- --- --
6.8 Does the University/ Autonomous College declares results within 30 days?
For UG Programmes Yes No
For PG Programmes Yes No
6.9 What efforts are made by the University/ Autonomous College for Examination Reforms?
Teaching Medical Insurance,
EPF
Non teaching ESI/Medical
Insurance/EPF
Students Medical Insurance
210,19,004.00
The University has introduced marking on OMR Sheets.
Tabulation of marks is done by means of Computers, resulting in declaration of results without delay.
Teachers visit Higher Secondary Schools/PUC Colleges in Karnataka &
Kerala to conduct career guidance programmes for the students to
create an awareness about the career opportunities in Hotel
Management and thus helping to obtain students who seek admission in
the College.
The College conducts Literary and other competitions in its premises for
students of Pre University Colleges in order to familiarise them with the
Hotel Management Course.
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6.10 What efforts are made by the University to promote autonomy in the affiliated/constituent colleges?
6.11 Activities and support from the Alumni Association
6.12 Activities and support from the Parent – Teacher Association
6.13 Development programmes for support staff
6.14 Initiatives taken by the institution to make the campus eco-friendly
The University grants autonomy to Affiliated Colleges as per stipulated guidelines
of regulatory bodies.
The Alumni interacts with the students on their visit to the Institute
They also contribute financially for prizes in Academic Excellence
The PTA offers its support and suggestions during the Meetings in the Institute which are forwarded to the IQAC for consideration.
PTA Meeting are called once in year
Parent feedback is obtained for further improvement
In some special cases parents were invited to discuss the matter related to their ward
Personality development programmes are conducted to motivate the staff.
Control on use of Plastics Use of LED Bulbs/Solar energy for cooking in the Quantity Training Kitchen
(QTK).
Notices put up for judicial use of all forms of energy
Rotaract club of the college has organized Green Campus Drive - Vanamahothsava Program on 1st august 2015. In Association with Forest Department
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Criterion – VII
7. Innovations and Best Practices
7.1 Innovations introduced during this academic year which have created a positive impact on the
functioning of the institution. Give details.
7.2 Provide the Action Taken Report (ATR) based on the plan of action decided upon at the
beginning of the year
7.3 Give two Best Practices of the institution (please see the format in the NAAC Self-study Manuals)
*Provide the details in annexure (annexure need to be numbered as i, ii,iii)
7.4 Contribution to environmental awareness / protection
Extension activities – importance of social awareness by means of visits to orphanages, home for destitute etc
Environment Consciousness
Society oriented activities for students Industry familiarisation
As a part of personality development programme Soft skill classes are made compulsory for final year students.
Grooming standards of the students are constantly monitored in order to promote an atmosphere of Professionalism.
There was an increased effort made to have an interaction with the Alumni association in order to learn and draw from their experience and expertise And to make the present students to be aware of how Important it is to be focused and work hard while in the College.
Guest lectures and workshops for faculties and students were Conducted.
Soft Skills/Communication classes were held to improve the communication skills of our students and it was made compulsory to communicate only in English in the Campus.
Solar panels have been installed to provide hot water for cooking purposes. Provided opportunities for the students to improve their supervisory and
managerial skills by conducting events. The College with the help of the Placement Cell made efforts To liaise
with more Hotels/Hotel Groups to increase Interaction.
Getting students to be involved in curricular and co-curricular in order that
they develop an all round capability.
Regular events in the Institute enable the students to develop their practical
skills.
Planting of saplings, judicial use of natural resources such as water.
Proper disposal of waste, composting etc.,
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Annexure I
Abbreviations:
CAS - Career Advanced Scheme
CAT - Common Admission Test
CBCS - Choice Based Credit System
CE - Centre for Excellence
COP - Career Oriented Programme
CPE - College with Potential for Excellence
DPE - Department with Potential for Excellence
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test
NET - National Eligibility Test
PEI - Physical Education Institution
SAP - Special Assistance Programme
SF - Self Financing
SLET - State Level Eligibility Test
TEI - Teacher Education Institution
UPE - University with Potential Excellence
UPSC - Union Public Service Commission
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Annexure – i
Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration
ACADEMIC CALENDAR – Odd Semester – 2015-16
Date Teacher In-Charge Event
15th June Classes commence for I.III,V
& VII Semester BHM 23rd June Mr.Atul Vijay Students Council Elections
4th July Mr.Prashun Neil /Ms. Dhanya
C Menon/
Mr.Atul Vijay
Swearing-in Ceremony of
Students Council &Freshers
Day &
Inauguration of NSS 13th – 17th July
& 20th July
Dean Academics I Internal Test
24th, 25thJuly Mr.Prashun Neil Cultural Activities
4th August Mr. Atul Vijay/Mr.Prashun
Neil
Inter College Competitions
for PUC & Degree Colleges
5th August Mr. Atul Vijay/Mr.Prashun
Neil
National Level Seminar /
Paper presentation
15th August Mr. Varghese Johnson Flag Hoisting – Independence
Day
13th,14th,17th – 20th ,
August
Dean Academics II Internal Test
21st August Onam Celebrations
28thAugust Teachers Appraisal by
Student
29th August Mr. Varghese Johnson Theme Dinner
31st August –
5th September
Dean Academics Model Theory Exams
9th October Last working day for all
classes for I,III,V & VII
Semester BHM 16th October Commencement of
University Exams
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Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration
ACADEMIC CALENDAR Even Semester – 2014-15
Date Teacher In-Charge Event
1st Dec, 2014 Classes commence for II,IV,VIII
SEMESTERS
18th Dec, 2014 Mr. Terence R Photograph session
24th – 31st Dec, 2014 Vacation
1st Jan, 2015 College reopens
10th Jan, 2015 Mr. Terence R Sports Day
12th – 17th Jan, 2015 Dean Academics I Internal Test
7th Feb, 2015 Ms.Dhanya Menon Aroma 2015
9th – 14th Feb, 2015 Dean Academics II Internal Test
21st Feb, 2015 Ms. Sonia T/
Ms.Dhanya College Day
23rd – 28th Feb, 2015 Dean Academics Model Practical Examinations
(during regular Practical Classes)
Celebrations/PTA Meet 26th Feb, 2015 Office Teachers Appraisal by Students
2nd – 7th March, 2015 Dean Academics Model Theory Exams
14th Mar, 2015 Ms. Dhanya C
Menon/Ms.Sonia T Farewell for Final Years
4th April,2015 Last working day for all classes for
II,IV,VIII Semester BHM
9th April,2015 Commencement of University Exams
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Annexure - ii
1. The Students’ Council was sworn – in on the 4th of July 2015 by Prof.NiranjanN.Chiplunkar,
Principal, NMAM Institute of Technology.
2. Eid celebrations Sihaites celebrated Eid on 20th of July 2015 at the college premises. As a part of the celebration, students and the faculty assembled at Manthan at 12 P.M.Theimportance and purpose of Eid-al-Fitr was explained by Mohammed Sadik of II semester. Students came in traditional dress to mark this joyous occasion.
3. Rise-up-Cultural competitions
Cocktail &Mocktail making, Napkin folding, Flower arrangement, Art from waste, Mock Press, Best Manager, Extempore, Debate, Solo Singing, Group Song, Dessert Platter, Mystery box etc.were few of the inter-house cultural competitions that were organised on 24th & 25th of July 2015 respectively.The events were co-ordinated by Mr.PrashunNeil.D, Faculty, Cultural-In-Charge and Jithin Antony Sam, VII semester, Cultural Secretary.
4. Homage to Late Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam Sihaites paid homage to India’s Missile Man, Late Dr.A.P.J Abdul Kalam on 28th of July 2015 at Manthan.Jarad Dsouza talked about the major milestones of People’s President which was followed by a PPT and video presentation.
5. Rendezvous 2015– The National Inter-collegiate cultural event, Rendezvous 2015 was
conducted on 11th of August 2015 under the able guidance of staff coordinator Ms. Sonia
Thomas. Mr. ZeeshanShaikhwas the student coordinator for the event. The event was hosted by
the students of III semester BHM for PUC and Undergraduate students from various colleges in
and around Mangalore.Literary/General events held were : Best Manager,Flower Arrangement,
Mystery Box were some of the events that were conducted.In the PUC category, students of
St.Agnes College (Mangalore) were adjudged as the Overall winners whereas participants from
Padua College of Commerce won the Overall first place in the Degree level category.
6. The students of the College celebrated India’s the 69th Independence Day at the college
premises on 15th of August 2015. The Principal hoisted the National flag and delivered the
Independence Day message.
7. Onam celebrated with enthusiasm On 21st of August 2015 the SIHAites celebrated Onam in the college campus with all its splendour. Onasadhya featuring 17 different delicacies were prepared and served by the students. The processions depicting the visit of King Mahabali and an atmosphere that soaked itself in the beats of the traditional drums, left the students revelling in the spirit of Kerala’s harvest festival.
8. SIHA KIDS FEST
As part of the 67th Republic day Celebrations, the II semester students of SIHA with the guidance
of Ms.Sonia Thomas, organized Literary and Cultural Fest-‘SIHA KIDS’ FEST’16 on 22nd of January
2016 for students of Class I to V.95 students from 8 schools in and around Mangaluru
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participated in the event. The competitions conducted were Elocution, Fancy Dress, Group
Song, Poster Designing and Treasure Hunt
9. Republic Day Celebration The 67th Republic Day Celebration was held in SIHA Boys Hostel on 26th of January 2016 at 8 am.Prof.AmarZ.Cherian hoisted the flag and spoke about the importance of Republic Day. Sweets were distributed to the hostelites.
10. Aroma 2K16
The Annual food festival, Aroma 2016 was successfully organised by the VIII Semester students
of the College with the cooperation of the II & IV Semester students of the College on the 19th of
March 2016.The event was attended by people of all walks from in and around Mangalore city.
There was a demonstration of Flairing skills by professional Barmen and a live telecast of the
WT20 Match on that evening.Food counters were set by the students of the II,IV& VIII
Semesters, with a wide array of dishes.
11. CLUBS
The Clubs of the College with the help of student members and Faculty help in developing the
right values, attitudes and behaviour among our students.
12. The Rotaract Club:
Swearing in ceremony of the newly elected office bearers of Rotaract Club Swearing in Ceremony of the newly elected Office Bearers of the club for the academic year 2015-16 was held on 01-08-2015 at 11.00 am. The oath was delivered to the newly appointed Office Bearers by Mr.RajmohanBhandary, President of Rotaract Club, Midtown and Mr.LaxmipatNatas, Director of Rotary Club Midtown accompanied by Mr. Amitabh Bargav. Seventy nine new members were also welcomed into the club.
13. Vanamahotsava Importance of Greenery was marked with the celebration of Vanamahothsava in the college campus on 1st of August 2015. Principal and the guests Mr.RajmohanBhandary, President of Rotaract Club, Midtown and Mr.LaxmipatNatas, Director of Rotary Club Midtown along with Mr. Amitabh Bargav planted the saplings in the presence of the Office bearers and Sihaites.
14. Samvedana - Home for HIV-affected children visit to SIHA
Following the motto of Rotaract Club “Fellowship through Service”, the club members organized the event where the children from Samvedana visited the campus. There were 52 children in total and every child was provided with lunch and muffins prepared by the student members of Rotaract Club. Various games & cultural activities were organized for the children. Prizes were distributed to the winners and every child was given a gift, which was contributed by the students of SIHA.
15. Blood Donation Drive
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A blood donation camp was organized by the NSS unit in association with KSHEMA on 24th July
2014. Dr. Anuja, PG Student of KSHEMA spoke about the benefits of Blood donation during the
programme. 34 students participated in the camp and donated blood.
The Elixir Club
16. Weekly F&B Quiz competition The Elixir Club has initiated a weekly F&B Quiz competition comprising of 10 questions related to food and beverages.
17. ‘Can you spot the logo?’ competition A competition on identifying logos of different product brands titled ‘Can you spot the logo?’ was conducted on 26th of June 2015 at 1.30 P.M.9 teams participated for the event.
18. Movie Show on Scotch Whisky making On 30th of June 2015, a movie show on Scotch Whisky making titled ‘How Scotch Whisky is made?’ was organized by The Elixir Club in Room no.308.
19. ‘Swachh Bharat’-Photography Competition The Elixir Club organised a photography competition for the Sihaites on 30th of June 2014.Participants submitted photographs related to the theme, ‘Swachh Bharat’.AdishD’souza of VII semester won the first prize.
20. Anniversary logo designing competition
Team Elixir organized a logo designing competition for the Sihaites as a part of its fifth anniversary celebrations.Jestin Joseph, VII semester was declared as the winner.
21. ‘Learn & Win’ Competition The Elixir Club organized ‘Learn & Win’ Competition for the second time on 10th of July 2015.The participants were told to learn the names of any 20 red grape varietals that belonged to the VitisVinifera (vine species) family.
22. Identify the alcoholic beverage
On 23rd of July 2015, The Elixir Club organized an event titled ‘Identify the alcoholic beverage’ in Room no.308.The participants were shown different slides that featured various alcoholic beverages around the world which they had to identify.15 teams participated for the event. JaradDsouza and Gavin D’mello of V semester emerged as the winners.
23. Barista 2015
The inter house F&B Service Quiz competition, ‘Barista’ was hosted by ‘The Elixir Club’ on 24th of July 2015 at Manthan.The quiz comprised of 5 rounds namely The Basics, Wines of the world, Spirits of the world, Cocktails of the world and the Visuals.
24. It’s Scotch The Elixir Club in association with the VII semester students of SIHA organized an event called ‘It’s Scotch’ on 6th of August 2015.As part of the event, information pertaining to 20 Scotch whisky brands were displayed.
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25. I Love Beer
To mark the ‘International Beer Day’, The Elixir Club hosted a competition titled ‘I Love Beer’ on 6th of August 2015.10 questions related to beer were asked to the participants. Fabian Jackson D’souza and Fidel Rebello were the winners.
26. Azaadi-Tricolour mocktails on display Azaadi, the spirit of freedom was organised by the ‘Elixir Club’ on 15th of August 2015 at the Time out cafeteria, SIHA.The event featured an array of fruit syrups that were poured one on top of the other to resemble the colours of Indian flag.Kiwi syrup, Green apple syrup, Mint syrup, Coconut milk, Lassi, Mirinda, Tang etc.were few of the ingredients that were used.Each drink also had vegetable and fruit garnishes that had all the colours of Indian flag.The audience also witnessed 6 Indian state flags in different glasswares created by layering various syrups.3 innovative mocktails made by Sagar Stanly, Jarad D’souza and Fabian J.Dsouza were also displayed.
27. Run for Rum On 20th of August 2015, as part of the World Rum Day The Elixir Club organized an event titled ‘Run for Rum’.4 teams participated for the event and were given 7 objective type questions to answer. The team of Fidel Rebello& Hadley Dsouza won the first place.
28. The Elixir Club of our college observed the following days-
Day Date
U.S National Ice cream Soda Day 22nd of June 2015
U.S National Strawberry Parfait Day 25th of June 2015
U.S National Piña Colada Day 10th of July 2015
U.S National Mojito Day 14th of July 2015
U.S National Daiquiri Day 22nd of July 2015
U.S National Tequila Day 28th of July 2015
U.S National Scotch Whisky Day 31st of July 2015
International Hangover Day 7th of August 2015
World Rum Day 20th of August 2015
29. On all the above mentioned days, a counter was set next to the Training Restaurant and
information pertaining to the drinks was displayed.
30. Tavern and Cartoon Time @ The Elixir Notice board Tavern (Information pertaining to F&B Service) and Cartoon Time (Desi cartoons) were updated every week in ‘The Elixir’ Notice board at Time out Cafeteria.
31. Logo competition
15 logos of different brands were displayed on the screen and were told to identify by the participants as a part of ‘Can you spot the logo’ competition organized by ‘The Elixir Club’ on 8th of January 2016.
32. Release of the club newsletter, ‘The Decanter’ & VCD of ‘Mocktails’
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‘The Elixir Club’ released the January 2016 issue of ‘The Decanter’ along with a VCD titled ‘Mocktails’ on 9th of January 2016.
33. Scramblez A competition on jumbled words of liquors titled ‘Scramblez’ was conducted on 12th of January 2016 for the Sihaites in Room no.308.10 teams participated for the same and the team of Fidel Rebello and Alwyn Pinto won the first prize.
34. Movie show on ‘Robot bartenders’
On 18th of January 2016, a movie show on ‘Robot bartenders’ (Quantum of Seas, Royal Caribbean) was organized by The Elixir Club in Room no.308.
35. ‘Identify the alcoholic beverage’
The Elixir Club organized ‘Identify the alcoholic beverage’ on 19th of January 2016 at 1.30 P.M.The participants were shown different slides that featured various alcoholic beverages which they had to identify.6 teams participated in the event.
36. Movie show on ‘History of Irish Coffee’
On account of ‘Irish Coffee Day’, a movie show related to the history of Irish Coffee was organized by The Elixir Club in Room no.308 on 25th of January 2016.
37. Quiz on ‘Irish Coffee’ On 28th of January 2016 at 1.20 pm a quiz on ‘Irish Coffee’ was organized by the ‘Elixir Club’ for the Sihaites.9 teams participated for the same.
38. Movie show on ‘Jägermeister’
On 1st of February 2016, a movie show on the famous German digestif, Jägermeister was organized by ‘The Elixir Club’ in Room no.308.
39. Movie show on ‘Cointreau’
On 8th of February 2016, a movie show on the famous French orange liqueur, Cointreau was organized by ‘The Elixir Club’ in Room no.308.
40. ‘Match It!! Win It!!!’
A competition titled ‘Match It!! Win It!!!’ was organized by ‘The Elixir Club’ in Room no.308 on 9th of February 2016.11 students from IV semester participated for the same.
41. Movie show on ‘Alcohol & Body’
On 29th of February 2016, a movie show on ‘Alcohol & Body’ was organized by ‘The Elixir Club’ in Room no.301.
42. ‘Complete the brand name contest’
A competition titled ‘Complete the brand name contest’ was conducted for the elixirites on 1st of March 2016 in Room no.301.5 teams participated for the same and the team of FabianDsouza and Hadley.D won the first prize.
43. Session on ‘Ararat Brandy’ On 4th of March 2016, an active elixirite of VIII semester, SagarStanly took a session on the topic ‘Ararat Brandy’ for the elixirites. (Photo attached)
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44. ‘Savour the Cocktail’ competition ‘Savour the Cocktail’ competition was conducted on 8th of March 2016.The participants had to identify the pictures of cocktails which was displayed on the screen.
45. The Elixir Club of our college observed the following days-
Day Date
U.S National Hot Buttered Rum Day 18th of January 2016 (Photo attached)
U.S National Irish Coffee Day 22nd of January 2016
46. On the above mentioned days, a counter was set next to the Training Restaurant and
information pertaining to the drinks was displayed.
47. Tavern and Cartoon Time @ The Elixir Notice board Tavern (Information pertaining to F&B Service) and Cartoon Time (Desi cartoons) were updated every week in ‘The Elixir’ Notice board at Time out Cafeteria.
48. The Eco Club
49. Poster designing competition
The Eco Club conducted a Poster Designing Competition with the theme ‘Save our Planet’ on 23rd of July 2015 for the first semester students. There were a total of 18 participants and the team of Anush and Shreyas as well as Shravya and Harsha bagged the first prize.
50. Talk on ‘Waste not, Want not’
Ms.Sonia Thomas, The Eco Club co-ordinator spoke on the topic ‘Waste not, Want not’ on the occasion of ‘SadbhavnaDiwas’ in order to create awareness among Sihaites.She also emphasised on the need of proper garbage disposal.
51. Self Watering Planters The Eco club members made self watering pots out of used plastic bottles. Seeds of Dill, a herb
used in Continental and Indian cooking was sown in the plastic pots. The plants need not be
watered daily as the planters have reservoir for the same.SPORTS
52. The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”– Pele
53. Annual Sports Meet The Annual Sports Meet of SIHA was held on 23rd of January 2016 at the Police Grounds,
Pandeshwar. Mr.AmarZ.Cherian, Principal inaugurated the Sports Meet and took the salute
during the march past. Students participated (according to house-wise) in different events
namely Athletics, Long Jump, Javelin Throw, Shot Put etc.to improve their point status and to
win the Championship trophy. Various House matches were also conducted in Volleyball,
Cricket.
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Annexure - iii
Best Practices - I
1. Title of the practice : Regular Events in the College encourage the student to participate
and cultivate leadership qualities and an urge for learning & development.
2. Goal : To encourage own initiative among the students.
3. Context : The students under the guidance of the Faculty were assigned to conduct
events. Every Semester was given charge of an event, such as,
a. First Year- SIHA Kids - A Programme related to Christmas, where underprivileged
children are invited.
b. Second Year - Rendezvous, an Intercollegiate Cultural Competition
c. Third Year - Theme Dinner
d. Fourth Year - Food Festival
4. The Practice : The events are organized by individual classes and assisted by all the
students. These events enable the students to handle events and know every aspect of
conducting events of all types.
5. Evidence of success : Students were motivated when they were able to conduct/organize
an event successfully. It evoked entrepreneurial skills and condfidence in being able
to
handle responsibilities singlehandedly.
6. Problems encountered and resources required : Getting 100 % participation was not
always possible.
Best Practices - II
1. Title of the practice :Sofskill Classes/Mock Interviews
2. Goal : To improve the communication skills of the students.
3. Context : This is done in order to make them suitable for the Hospitality Industry.
4. The Practice : During the soft skills classes the teacher incharge scheduled Group
discussions, interviews
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5. Evidence of success : Communications skills of the students improved over the duration of
the course.
6. Problems encountered and resources required : Some of the students have an introverted
nature and it was difficult for them to participate actively.