Mentoring At-Risk Students through the Hidden Curriculum of Higher Education

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Focusing on the influence of institutional culture and social networks, this book explores how mentoring programs can enhance the academic success of underrepresented students in higher education. Through a qualitative study, it integrates sociological and higher education theories to analyze how these programs help students gain essential cultural and social capital during their college journey. The insights aim to illuminate the hidden curriculum that affects at-risk students and their educational outcomes.