International Collaboration

International partnerships between Educational Institutes are beneficial to all, from the staff and students to the world as a whole. A gamut of opportunities opened out to students because of internationalization. While keeping with the standards of international education, the foreign collaborations help Indian students to access global education at half the price. The healthy exchange of knowledge, insight and information brings a wealth of know-how into the local institute. This creates a breeding ground for new ideas and research. Raises the bar for their internal faculty, and provides them an opportunity to interact with the brightest minds of the world.

Keeping this in mind, SIHM focuses and put efforts for its international collaboration. Following are the details of International Collaboration of SIHM with various institute

SIHM signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with STA

The Seychelles Tourism Academy-STA of the Republic of Seychelles and the State Institute of Hotel Management-SIHM, Siddhpur, Gujarat signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The major aims for the MoU are as follow:

Both (SIHM and STA) will develop close working relations to enhance training and employability in the Tourism and Hospitality Sector and further consolidate private sector participation.
The collaboration will include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Exchange of staff and trainees and provision of specialist guidance;
2. Sharing of documentation and training material conducive to the development of the Tourism and Hospitality in both countries;
3. Organisation of Cultural and Human Resources Development activities and events e.g. competitions;
4. Mutual assistance in the development of Educational Material and organisation of special courses.

SIHM signed Letter of Intent (LoI) with SHU

State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM) Gujarat has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Jack Welch College of Business [JWCOB], Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, USA on 6th January.

Sacred Heart University (SHU) is a private institution that was founded in 1963 and its Jack Welch College of Business (JWCOB) at SHU is an AACSB-accredited institution (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business's). The College offers Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Resort and Tourism Management. The program offers three specializations: hotel, resort and club management; tourism management; and revenue, pricing, and data analytics management. Each involves a business core curriculum.

SIHM and JWCOB intend to collaborate in a mutually beneficial area of academic exchange in the areas of Hospitality, Travel, Tourism and Business that includes:

Exchange of students;
Short-Term student studies;
Exchange of faculty and research scholars;
Joint research and meetings for education and research;
Exchange of materials in education and research, publications, and academic information;
Enhancement of Curriculum.

This LoI is a significant milestone for long lasting collaborative partnership between both the Institutes i.e. SIHM and JWCOB.

SIHM signed Letter of Intent (LoI) with EHL

EHL Experience Program (Education Exchange Program, 15 Days Program)

The EHL Experience Program (Education Exchange Program) is an opportunity for the students of an institution to experience Swiss quality education on either the Lausanne or Passugg campus of EHL. These programs serve as an induction to the world of hospitality for students through which they will experience and benefit from EHL’s unique learning philosophy and environment. Each of the programs are highly customizable; they are tailor-made to conform to the participant’s field of study and the institutions specific needs.

Academic Advisory

With a progressive Swiss Approach to quality hospitality education, we bring the expertise of EHL to new and existing learning centers around the world and enhance their academic quality and operational performance. EHL Advisory Services, with its deep-rooted expertise, history, knowledge, and credibility is well positioned to conduct an Academic Institution Audit for SIHM. The audit philosophy is not only oriented towards identifying and auditing the touch points where interaction between students and the institution takes place, it also looks at the intangible areas of the institution and student experience.
Qualified Learning Facilitator

Facilitation is the core of intellectual stimulation and the learner’s development of competencies. It is therefore required to emphasize the need for a methodology and environment so that the skill of how to learn can be transmitted. The EHL Qualified Learning Facilitator (QLF) Program is a one-of-its-kind high-impact program focusing on adult-learning principles, techniques and mindset, which environments in classrooms.

INLEAD

SIHM has forged a significant partnership with INLEAD, a prominent entrepreneurship development institute based in
Gurgaon. This collaboration aims to empower SIHM students with cutting edge entrepreneurship development training. By
leveraging INLEAD’s expertise in fostering entrepreneurship skills and fostering innovation, SIHM is providing its students
with a unique opportunity to excel in the dynamic hospitality industry. This engagement will equip students with the
knowledge and tools needed to become successful entrepreneurs and innovators, ensuring they are well prepared to tackle
the challenges and opportunities of the modern hospitality landscape.

1000 Island Hotels and Resorts

SIHM have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 1000 Island Hotels and Resorts, opening up new avenues of opportunities for SIHM students in the hospitality industry. A key aspect of this collaboration is the recruitment of SIHM students by 1000 Island Hotels and Resorts. The MOU establishes a structured framework to facilitate seamless placement processes, ensuring that SIHM graduates have access to various career opportunities within the well-known hospitality chain. This is an important step in ensuring that SIHM students receive the best possible exposure to the hospitality industry.