Fall 2021

A Decade of Progress and Success; Speech Language Pathology Program; COVID-19 Long-Hauler Study; Peer Mentors Initiative; Faculty Update; Expert Engagement: Three CSH initiatives further education and scholarship while supporting communities in need; Strategic Command: Business consultant and med tech expert Stephen Sichak helps others face pandemic challenges; Taking Care: A School of Nursing research team plumbs the pandemic experiences of nurses nationwid

Acculturative Stress and Depression in Latinx Youth: Exploring the Roles of Emotion Reactivity and Maternal Attachment

Acculturative stress (AS) is a type of stress that emerges from acculturation challenges and is commonly experienced by families of immigrant backgrounds affecting their mental health and well-being. AS is strongly associated with negative emotion and psychological outcomes, including increased depressive symptoms. While previous research has primarily focused on the direct relation between AS and mental health, fewer studies have examined the mechanisms explaining this association or the factors that may buffer its effects. This study utilizes data from 281 Latinx youth (Mage = 11.4; SD = 0.94) to explore the roles of Emotion Reactivity (ER) and Maternal Attachment in the relation between AS and depressive symptoms. ER was tested as a mediator, and maternal attachment dimensions (trust, communication, and alienation) were examined as moderators of the AS and ER link. Mediation analyses showed that ER partially mediated the association between AS and depressive symptoms, with higher AS predicting greater ER, which in turn predicted increased depressive symptoms. Moderation analyses revealed that the strength of the association between AS and ER differed for two of the three maternal attachment dimensions. The AS–ER association was strongest among youth with higher maternal trust and higher maternal communication. Moderated mediation analyses further indicated that the indirect effect of AS on depressive symptoms through ER was significantly moderated by maternal trust, maternal alienation, but not by maternal communication. These findings show how emotion reactivity and specific dimensions of maternal attachment interact to shape the effects of acculturative stress on depressive symptoms among Latinx youth

Embedding Lifelong Learning in Hospitality TVET: The Boma International Hospitality College(Kenya) Model for Sustainable Careers in Africa

The hospitality and tourism sector in Africa drives significant employment and growth, yet many workers enter the industry through informal pathways that limit career mobility. Embedding lifelong learning within Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is therefore essential for reskilling, upskilling, and formally recognizing experiential learning. This study uses Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) in Kenya as a case study to examine institutional models that support lifelong learning in hospitality TVET. A review of global, regional, and national literature was combined with an institutional analysis of BIHC’s training ecosystem, including international qualifications, micro-credentials, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and the integration of research and innovation through PATHRI. Findings show that BIHC provides flexible, modular, and industry-aligned pathways that validate informal skills and support targeted professional development. The study concludes that BIHC offers a scalable model for Africa and recommends mainstreaming RPL, accrediting micro-credentials, and strengthening industry partnerships and innovation-driven curricula

Class Notes

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DePaul University President Robert L. Manuel shares how the Mission: Forward campaign redefines the role of higher education in society

AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FLEXIBLE PRACTICUM TRAINING PROGRAM (FPTP) ON THE FOURTH STUDENTS OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SY: 2021-2022: BASIS FOR INDUSTRY PREPAREDNESS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Evaluation of the Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) is necessary for its future as a viable alternative to classroom training. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiencies of Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) compared to current classroom training, Learning, motivation, and attitudes were measured for instructional effectiveness. Instructional time and cost/benefit calculations were used as measures of efficiency. Results indicated, as predicted, that the Flexible Practicum Training Program is a more effective instructional method than classroom training and more efficient than classroom training. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) the 4th year student of Bachelor of Science International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms of subject consisting of skills, environment, theory on decision making including lack of skill, confidence, and personal interaction. This Quantitative research used a Quasi-Experimental design to gather data using a Likert Scale table rating from 1 to 5 which is the highest verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree. Giving a survey questionnaire by the help of Google form were distributed to 65 participants who are 4th-year students taking Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela with a specialization whether Cruise line operation and Culinary Arts, raging 20-24 years old whether if it is a female or male. Results showed how the Flexible Practicum Training Program affect 4th-year students of Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms of preparedness and employability by a rating based on verbal interpretation from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Doing this, makes them aware of the thoughts and opinions of the effectiveness of Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) to the 4th year students taking Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms as basis of Industry Preparedness and Employability