Media & Press Kit

Author bio:

Michael P. Keaton (no relation to the actor of Batman fame) is a tenured Professor of History at Southern Wesleyan University. He has made appearances on The History Channel (Hillbilly: The Real Story) and on PBS (The Outlaw Lewis Redmond). Mike has earned five college degrees, including a master’s degree in History and a PhD in History and Philosophy. He began his teaching career as a social studies teacher in middle and high school, but he taught his first college course in 2002. He teaches first-year college students every semester in the general education history courses, and he has designed and taught first-year seminar courses for over 20 years.

Book description:

Start College Strong is a combination survival manual and behind-the-scenes tour of the academic world, designed to equip students with the essential tools and knowledge to navigate college life with confidence. It demystifies the academic system, breaking down everything from course structures and grading systems to how to read a syllabus. It explains what students should expect and what will be expected of them.

Concise and to-the-point, this book:

Covers core academic skills, such as time management, critical thinking, test-taking skills, and academic writing
Offers practical advice on maintaining your physical and mental wellbeing
Shares real-life insights and reflections from graduates
Features “Pause and Reflect” exercises and end-of-chapter questions to help students understand exactly how their university operates

Start College Strong gives students the tools they need to survive their first semester and thrive throughout their remaining college years. A strong start is the first step to a strong finish.