Uncovering the hidden curriculum for international graduate students
This workshop series explores the implicit norms and expectations that are not formally communicated to university students, with an aim of working toward greater equity in higher education.
All workshops are presented by the International English Center at 91ɫ. Join these workshops on Zoom. Can’t make it? Register for each workshop and we’ll send you the recording.
Questions? Please email: ieccu@colorado.edu
Part 1: What Is the Hidden Curriculum and How Do We Navigate It?
Wednesday, September 24 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
In this interactive session we will provide an overview of the hidden curriculum. You will receive tools to uncover the hidden rules and expectations of higher education and identify support systems to help you succeed as a graduate student.
Part 2: What We Expect You to Know but Don’t Tell You
Wednesday, October 22 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
University professors, researchers, staff, and even students have specific expectations of you as an international graduate student: the “rules of the game.” What are those assumptions? Come to this workshop for a deep dive into implicit rules and hidden expectations.
Part 3: Who Are Your People at 91ɫ?
Wednesday, November 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Zoom
Who supports you? Who are your go-to friend groups, mentors and CU resources? This interactive session will help you identify the specific support you need throughout your graduate career. You will also learn strategies for accessing and interacting with your campus support network.