Academic Chutes & Ladders

The Hidden Curriculum That Makes or Breaks Academic Careers
A deft exploration of the hidden curriculumthe unwritten set of rules of the game in academia that can determine who finds and climbs the ladders, and who falls through the chutes.

Why do some people seem to effortlessly succeed in college, graduate school, or as facultyand 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. Familiarity with the hidden curriculum and how to navigate it is part of the academic safety net that increases resilience, persistence to matriculation, and success in academiaand afterwardat all levels. If academia is a game, the hidden curriculum is the secret map showing where the pitfalls are and how to avoid them. It shows where the opportunities are and how t