Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-172) and index.
Contents:
127. Overcoming Mentoring Barriers: Do Not Give Up 1 -- 2 Learning at the Margins 17 -- 3 Decoding the Hidden Curriculum 55 -- 4 Transforming Mentoring Programs 89 -- 5 Play to Win: Learn the Rules 111 -- 6 Overcoming Mentoring Barriers: Do Not Give Up 127.
Summary:
"Mentoring At-Risk Students through the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education reveals how the institutional culture and social networks of universities influence the academic success of underrepresented students. This book is based on a qualitative study that integrates a sociological and higher education theoretical framework to examine the impact of mentoring programs on students? acquisition of institutional cultural capital and social capital during their college experience. This book offers an innovative mentoring model that illuminates how students can navigate the hidden curriculum of higher education. In addition, the book provides practical strategies on how to avoid academic mine fields in order to thrive in college. This book is written for administrators, faculty, student affairs professionals and students to promote retention, academic success, and create a more transparent, inclusive, and equitable higher education system" -- Amazon book description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.