Barnes & Noble Education and Delta State University to Launch First Day Ready, a BNC First Day® Complete Program, to Enhance Student Success
03 May 2022 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Nearly 3,000 DSU Students Will Have Access to
All Required Textbooks, Lab Manuals, Access Codes and Electronic
Book Versions Before the First Day of Class
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a
leading solutions provider for the education industry, today
announced the upcoming launch of First Day® Complete at Delta State
University (DSU). Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which manages
BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school branded e-commerce
sites, will be implementing First Day Ready at Delta State
University for the nearly 3,000 students that attend DSU, beginning
with the Fall 2022 semester.
By delivering all course materials via one highly convenient
concierge service, First Day Complete ensures students have access
to all their required course materials on or before the first day
of class, allowing them to engage with course content from day one,
making them better prepared and facilitating their academic
success. The program offers full academic freedom for faculty,
allowing them to select course materials they think are best for
their curriculum and leverage BNC’s deep relationships with more
than 6,000 publishers, creating a one-stop, simplified
experience.
With the launch of First Day Ready, DSU students will now have
access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes,
digital materials and electronic books in a convenient bundle
before the first day of class at an average student savings of
between 35-50%.
“We are excited about our partnership with Delta State
University as we implement First Day Complete to enhance student
outcomes,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble
College. “First Day Complete will ensure students are prepared to
begin learning on day one, driving greater student success while
also offering a more affordable and convenient way for students to
obtain their course materials. We are seeing incredible demand for
First Day Complete across educational institutions nationwide as
faculty and students realize the significant benefits of an
all-inclusive course material program. We look forward to working
with DSU and our other partner schools to continue delivering tools
that empower academic success for all students.”
“We have been piloting this program for the past two years, and
we’ve witnessed first-hand its benefits, including alleviating
financial burdens associated with purchasing textbooks and
equipping students with the course materials they need to ensure
academic success. We are confident that implementing this program
campus-wide will be beneficial and will help our students to be
academically ready on the first day of class,” said Director of
Financial Reporting Kelvin Davis.
With First Day Complete, instead of purchasing materials a la
carte, the cost is included in each student’s account at the same
time tuition is charged. In August, ahead of the Fall Term,
students will receive an email from the DSU bookstore prompting
them to select their preferred delivery method. The bookstore will
prepare materials for each student and notify them when materials
are available for in-store pickup or have shipped. Digital
materials will be automatically delivered to students within
Canvas, the University’s online course management system.
To learn more about DSU’s First Day Ready program, visit
www.deltastate.edu/firstdayready.
Hear what students, faculty and administrators had to say about
their experiences using First Day Complete and how it has made a
positive impact at their institutions. Watch the video, here.
For more information about First Day Complete, visit,
www.bncollege.com/academic-solutions/first-day-complete/.
Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education
company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide.
For more information about Barnes & Noble College’s services
and locations, visit www.bncollege.com.
ABOUT BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC. Barnes & Noble
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading solutions provider
for the education industry, driving affordability, access and
achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide and
ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the
classroom and beyond. Through its family of brands, BNED offers
campus retail services and academic solutions, a digital
direct-to-student learning ecosystem, wholesale capabilities and
more. BNED is a company serving all who work to elevate their lives
through education, supporting students, faculty and institutions as
they make tomorrow a better, more inclusive and smarter world. For
more information, visit www.bned.com.
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