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Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning at St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology provides a roadmap for sustainable institutional growth through continuous quality improvement, academic excellence, innovation, infrastructure development and stakeholder participation.
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee is constituted to formulate, monitor and review the institutional strategic plans in line with the vision, mission and quality objectives of the institution.
| Sl. No | Name & Designation | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Msgr. Dr. Joseph Maleparambil
Chairman
Diocesan Technical Education Trust, Palai |
Chairman |
| 2 |
Fr. Joseph Vattappillil
Director
SJIHMCT, Palai |
Member |
| 3 |
Dr. Sheri Kurian
Principal
SJIHMCT, Palai |
Member / Convener |
| 4 |
Prof. Dr. Peter A. Jones
Project Director, Edge Hotel School
Visiting Professor, University of Derby, UK |
Member |
| 5 |
Mr. Ravi Nischal
General Manager
Green Cove Resort & Spa, Kovalam |
Member |
| 6 |
Dr. Babu Michael
Professor & Syndicate Member
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam |
Member |
| 7 |
Mr. Varghese Johnson
Head of the Department
SJIHMCT, Palai |
Member |
| 8 |
Mr. Jobit Siby
F & B Manager
The Lalit Golf & Spa Resort, Goa |
Member |
Perspective Plan – Goals
Short Term Goals (5 Years)
The institution focuses on strengthening academic excellence, research, innovation and student development through the following strategic objectives.
- ✔ To improve the academic results of the students from 75% to 85%.
- ✔ To publish an ISSN numbered research journal under SJIHMCT Publications.
- ✔ To secure a minimum of 2 patents.
- ✔ To enhance placement opportunities to the next level.
- ✔ To commence the Post Graduate Programme in Tourism & Aviation Management.
Long Term Goals (10 Years)
The long-term vision is to establish SJIHMCT as a nationally and internationally recognised centre for hospitality and tourism education.
- ✔ To attain accreditation by WACS.
- ✔ To become an Autonomous College.
- ✔ To become a Multi-disciplinary College.
- ✔ To establish more academic collaborations with institutions abroad.
- ✔ To become a Centre of Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Education.
Deployment of Strategic Plan
The Governing Body and IQAC have prepared and implemented strategic plans to strengthen academic excellence, infrastructure, student support and institutional development. The following initiatives were successfully implemented during the period 2018–2024.
| No. | Plan of Action | Achievements / Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | To attain UGC recognition | IIQA submitted and approved in June 2024. |
| 2 | To compose an anthem for the college | College anthem was composed and officially released in 2024. |
| 3 | To construct an open canteen for staff and students | A new open canteen was constructed and commissioned in 2024. |
| 4 | To augment the number of ICT enabled classrooms | ICT-enabled classrooms increased from 3 to 8 with modern teaching facilities. |
| 5 | To implement Outcome Based Education (OBE) | Outcome Based Education (OBE) successfully implemented in 2022. |
| 6 | To enhance the number of Value Added / Certificate Courses | Introduced 27 Value Added Programmes to improve students' employability and professional skills. |
| 7 | To sign more MoUs with industries and institutions | Signed 6 MoUs with hotels, 2 international academic MoUs and 1 research & consultancy MoU. |
| 8 | To renovate the Advanced Training Restaurant | Advanced Training Restaurant renovated with modern facilities in 2022. |
| 9 | To provide separate parking space for students' vehicles | Dedicated parking area established for students in 2023. |
| 10 | To provide personalised support to students | Established various student support centres including the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC), Placement Cell and mentoring initiatives. |
| 11 | To enhance the security system | Entire campus covered with CCTV surveillance systems to ensure a safe and secure environment. |
| 12 | To apply for NSS Unit | NSS Unit 272 was sanctioned and started functioning in 2022. |
| 13 | To provide health and sports facilities | Modern gymnasium and sports facilities were provided for students in 2023. |
Strategic Planning
Strategic Planning serves as the roadmap for the sustainable growth and continuous quality enhancement of St. Joseph's Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology. Through effective planning, implementation and periodic review, the institution remains committed to achieving academic excellence, innovation, global collaborations and holistic student development.
IQAC Coordinator
Ms. Regy Joseph
IQAC Associate Coordinator
