A College Primer An Introduction to Academic Life for the Entering College Student

Surpassing books that describe dorm life and fraternities, Kirkpatrick introduces students to the rich textures of the academic world at today's colleges and universities. A College Primer unravels the mysteries of professors, academic culture, degree programs, who's who on campus, and expectations in the college classroom. Passionate about the magic that happens inside the college gates, Kirkpatrick is a seasoned voyager in the modern academy. Students, parents, guidance counselors, and academic advisors will find the book useful in focusing student attention on the academic demands that await them. Book jacket.

John T. Kirkpatrick is associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts, research associate professor of sociology, and director of Justiceworks at the University of New Hampshire