Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Karen B. Cue, PhD

Karen B. Cue, PhD

Bontoc, Mountain Province

Summary

Experienced with academic administration skills with a proven track record at Mountain Province State University, enhancing curriculum quality and driving student engagement. Skilled in effective communication and team coordination, successfully launched micro-credential programs in the School of International Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism Management and secured strategic partnerships for the University, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean, International Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt

Mountain Province State University
08.2024 - Current


  • Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities effectively, ensuring proper allocation of funds to support essential operations and growth opportunities.
  • Supervised admissions programs, student recruitment and retention.
  • Communicated with university administrators and school officials.
  • Oversaw accreditation processes, maintaining compliance with institutional standards and ensuring continuous improvement of academic offerings.
  • Enhanced department performance by implementing innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development methods.
  • Launched new academic programs that addressed emerging trends and market demands, ensuring continued relevance for graduates entering the workforce.
  • Led the development of interdisciplinary programs, connecting various departments and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Increased faculty engagement by organizing professional development workshops and promoting mentorship opportunities within the department.

Director for Local and International Affairs

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
10.2022 - Current
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive internationalization strategy to enhance the institutions global engagement, partnerships, and mobility programs.
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with international institutions, organizations, and agencies to expand opportunities for collaboration in research, faculty exchange, and student mobility.
  • Lead strategic planning processes that align with the institutions goals and ensure that quality assurance and gender development considerations are integrated across all levels of planning and execution.
  • Ensure effective communication and dissemination of information across the institution, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.
  • Ensure that programs and services meet accreditation and regulatory standards, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance educational quality and learning outcomes.
  • Ensure that all initiatives comply with relevant laws, regulations, and institutional policies.

Faculty Instructor

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
08.2006 - Current
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Department Chairperson for BSHRM and BSTM Programs

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
08.2012 - 12.2023
  • Observed, coached and mentored department faculty members.
  • Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
  • Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
  • Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
  • Facilitated regular meetings with colleagues to discuss best practices in teaching methodologies, research trends, and emerging technologies relevant to the discipline.
  • Evaluated curricula across programs to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Revamped department assessment procedures to better align with institutional goals and accreditation requirements.
  • Collaborated with administration to develop strategic plans for program growth and curriculum enhancement.

Faculty Instructor

Meridian Paramedical and Technical Institute
10.2002 - 12.2003
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
  • Served on various committees within the school district, contributing expertise towards policies and decisions affecting the educational community as a whole.
  • Enhanced classroom dynamics for better learning outcomes by implementing interactive group activities.
  • Assisted in developing school-wide initiatives that fostered a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students alike.

Education

Ph.D. - International Hospitality Management

Lyceum of The Philippines University
Manila
06-2018

MBA - Business Management

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
Bontoc, Mountain Province
03-2010

Diploma in Higher Education Management - Management

Saint Louis University
Baguio City
03-2008

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

University of Baguio
Baguio City
03-2002

Skills

  • Effective English communication
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Team coordination skills

Affiliations

  • Cordillera Administration International Relations Officer- (CAIRO) Business Manager
  • Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines- (COHREP-CAR) Auditor
  • Association of Administrators in Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant Management Educational Institutions (AAHRMEI)
  • Philippine of Institute of 21st Century Educators, Inc. (PICE)
  • Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE Region 1)
  • Philippine Association for Graduate Education (PAGE Region 1)
  • Hotel and Restaurant Association of Baguio

Additional Information

Publications

Guest Satisfaction and Loyalty in Hotels of Mountain Province, Cordillera, Philippines (2023)

Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(10s(2), 1219–1233.

https://jrtdd.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1697


Work Performance, Habits, and Personality of Hospitality and Tourism Management Student Interns of a Philippine State College: An Industry Perspective (2023)

Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(10s(2), 1311–1319. Retrieved from https://jrtdd.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1703


Revitalization of Indigenous Cuisines of Bontoc Mountain Province

  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3659166103
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3659166105

Publication Date: 25 June 2012


Research Papers Presented in International Platform

  • Internationalization Efforts in Higher Education: Challenges of A Philippine-State Funded Higher Education Institution
  • "Innasinan" of Bontoc, Mountain Province
  • Effects of Hotel Rating System on Service Quality and Performance of Lodgings in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
  • Awareness on Household Waste Management in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College (Best Presenter)
  • Understanding Crime Scene Preservation Among Hospitality Management Personnel: A Forensic Approach







Timeline

Dean, International Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt

Mountain Province State University
08.2024 - Current

Director for Local and International Affairs

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
10.2022 - Current

Department Chairperson for BSHRM and BSTM Programs

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
08.2012 - 12.2023

Faculty Instructor

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College
08.2006 - Current

Faculty Instructor

Meridian Paramedical and Technical Institute
10.2002 - 12.2003

Ph.D. - International Hospitality Management

Lyceum of The Philippines University

MBA - Business Management

Mountain Province State Polytechnic College

Diploma in Higher Education Management - Management

Saint Louis University

Bachelor of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Management

University of Baguio

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