Cultural Diversity and Institutional Support on the Academic Performance of Hospitality Management Students

This study had investigated the complex relationship between cultural diversity and institutional support and their collective influence on the academic performance of hospitality management students. The main objective of the research was to determine the levels of these variables and evaluate the extent of their impact on student success, specifically the study aimed to provide insights for educators to develop culturally sensitive teaching techniques and more inclusive learning environments. Therefor the researcher utilized a descriptive quantitative correlational research design to systematically characterize the variables and investigate the extent of their correlation. The study was conducted at the Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) – Tacurong Campus, a significant regional educational hub. The respondents consisted of a random sample of 120 Hospitality Management students of 1st and 2nd year levels. Data collection was carried out using a standardized survey questionnaire that measured Cultural Diversity through components like cross-cultural communication and cultural values, Institutional Support through factors such as faculty competency and campus climate, and Academic Performance via class participation and study habits. The results revealed that positive perceptions were universally high across all examined factors, pearson’s correlation analysis yielded a coefficient of 0.699, indicating a strong, positive, and statistically significant relationship between Cultural Diversity and Academic Performance. Furthermore, the study concluded that a supportive and culturally diverse environment is a critical driver of academic success. Recommendations include strengthening institutional support through mandatory faculty cultural competency training and further integrating cross-cultural communication principles into the hospitality management curriculum to maximize student outcomes.