Books

Why do some people seem to effortlessly succeed in college, graduate school, or as faculty - and why do many others struggle? The answer to this can be found in a phenomenon called the “hidden curriculum” - the unwritten set of rules of the game in academia that can determine who finds and climbs the ladders, and who falls through the chutes. The “hidden curriculum” is part of the academic safety net that increases resilience, persistence to matriculation, and success in academia at all levels. If academia is a game, the “hidden curriculum” is the secret map showing where the pitfalls are, how to avoid them, and how to advance through to the next level.