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Student Impact Driving Rapid Growth of the First Day Complete Program
In a recent student survey, 83% of participants said First Day® Complete, BNC’s equitable access program, had a positive impact on their classroom success. As of Fall 2023, the program will be offered through 157 campus stores, representing nearly 800,000 college students nationwide.
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Supporting Student and Campus Well-Being: Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College
In response to the growing number of students experiencing stress and anxiety, Barnes & Noble College has launched a new initiative to support the well-being of students and the campus communities it serves. Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College, is a thoughtfully curated collection of products that is designed to calm and recharge the mind and body.
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Independent Study: Higher Course Completion Rates for Students Participating in Equitable Access Programs
Research from the University of New Hampshire found that community college students participating in an equitable access program are much more likely to complete a course than non-participants.
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Barnes & Noble College Retail Portfolio
Our new retail portfolio showcases BNC’s innovative approach, including a highly visual look at merchandise curation, store design, course material delivery and more.
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Campus Well-Being Q&A with Melissa Bernstein: Co-Founder of Melissa & Doug, and Co-Founder of Lifelines
Melissa Bernstein discusses the need for tools to support physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being – for students and the entire campus community. She shares how the Lifelines collection, part of Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College, can provide a roadmap for investing in a lifelong wellness practice.
09 / 14 / 2023
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The First Day® Complete Impact at EKU
Eastern Kentucky University's Chief Auxiliary Services Officer, Steve Caudill, discusses the impact of First Day® Complete on EKU's students.
08 / 22 / 2023
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BNC Offers Innovative Tool: Access to Free Study Coach Through Bookshelf® CoachMe™
AI-generated practice questions and knowledge checks are available right in the margins of students’ e-books to maximize their study time. It helps them prepare, focus, practice, stay on track and show up to class with confidence.
07 / 26 / 2023
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Positive Student Feedback: First Day Complete
Students confirm that First Day Complete helps them be better prepared for class (86%), has a positive impact on their success (83%) and helps them get better grades (75%).
07 / 19 / 2023
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Student Impact Driving Rapid Growth of the First Day Complete Program
In a recent student survey, 83% of participants said First Day® Complete, BNC’s equitable access program, had a positive impact on their classroom success. As of Fall 2023, the program will be offered through 157 campus stores, representing nearly 800,000 college students nationwide.
07 / 13 / 2023
Retail Reimagined
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Supporting Student and Campus Well-Being: Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College
In response to the growing number of students experiencing stress and anxiety, Barnes & Noble College has launched a new initiative to support the well-being of students and the campus communities it serves. Be Well. Be You.™ by Barnes & Noble College, is a thoughtfully curated collection of products that is designed to calm and recharge the mind and body.
06 / 14 / 2023
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From Self-Op to BNC Operated: Pitt-Greensburg’s Campus Store Transformation
The Director of Finance and Risk Management at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg shared insights on transitioning store operations to Barnes & Noble College, securing buy-in for an equitable access program, and three key factors in the university’s successful launch.
05 / 11 / 2023
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First Day Complete: You Asked, We Answered
During BNC’s recent webinar on equitable access, audience members submitted questions on topics such as publisher availability, price, OER and more. Here’s what our panel of faculty and administrators had to say.
04 / 18 / 2023
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First Day® Complete Perspectives: SHSU Talks Long-Term Program Benefits
After seven semesters, First Day Complete is well established at Sam Houston State University. The most recent AVP of Auxiliary Services shares insights on student and faculty communication, the benefits of more access, convenience, and affordability, plus parents’ positive response to the program.
04 / 04 / 2023