Barnes & Noble Education and Mississippi State University to Launch Bulldog Bundle, a BNC First Day® Complete Program to Enhance Student Success
April 29 2022 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Nearly 19,000 Undergraduate 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 Mississippi
State University. Barnes & Noble College (BNC), which manages
BNED’s campus bookstores and associated school branded e-commerce
sites, will be implementing Bulldog Bundle for the nearly 19,000
undergraduate students across MSU’s two campuses, as well as online
students, beginning August 2022 for the Fall Term.
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 Bulldog Bundle, Mississippi State University
undergraduates 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 average student
savings of between 35-50%. Bulldog Bundle is available to all
undergraduates attending Mississippi State’s Starkville and
Meridian campuses, as well as online students.
“We are excited about our partnership with Mississippi State
University as we implement Bulldog Bundle to enhance student
outcomes,” said Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble
College. “Bulldog Bundle 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 MSU and our other partner schools to continue delivering
solutions that empower academic success for all students.”
“Our students spoke about the challenges of textbook
affordability, and we listened,” said Regina Hyatt, MSU Vice
President for Student Affairs. “Introducing Bulldog Bundle will
ensure that students are better prepared for the academic term
while providing significant cost savings on required course
materials. Ultimately, it’s a solution that will lead to improved
academic outcomes and greater student success.”
In a 2021 Student Pulse survey at Mississippi State, conducted
by Barnes & Noble College Insights™, 90% of respondents
indicated that they would like to access course materials bundled
with tuition.
With Bulldog Bundle, instead of purchasing materials a la carte,
the cost is “bundled” in each student’s account at the same time
tuition is charged. In July, ahead of the Fall Term, students will
receive an email from the MSU 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.
Learn more about MSU’s Bulldog Bundle program at
www.msstate.edu/bulldogbundle.
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 http://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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