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# Episode 222: Designing the Hidden Curriculum Out of Higher Education

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Institutions often underestimate how much communication and process design shape the student experience outside the classroom. By removing ambiguity, fostering transparency, and thoughtfully supporting every stage of the journey, colleges and universities can strengthen persistence and belonging just as much as they do through academic instruction.

On this episode, Greg Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-Webb University, discusses how clear, consistent communication and intentionally designed processes remove hidden barriers and strengthen student trust and belonging.

 

**Full Episode**

* Access the raw transcript [here. ](https://illuminationbymoderncampus.buzzsprout.com/)*

[Listen on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/3hXu2ictlccsgY9XIYGchi)  [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illumination-by-modern-campus/id1575912479)

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[Episode 256: Personalized Engagement That Matters](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-256) 

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[Episode 255: The Liberal Arts Advantage in a Changing World](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-255) 

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[Episode 254: Why Higher Education Needs More On-Ramps and Off-Ramps](https://moderncampus.com/podcast/episode-254) 

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