Barnes & Noble Education and Sonoma State University Launch Seawolf Bundle, a First Day® Complete Program, to Enhance Student Outcomes
August 29 2023 - 7:04AM
Business Wire
All Undergraduate Students Will Have Access to
All Required Textbooks, Lab Manuals, Access Codes and Digital
Materials Via a Highly Convenient Concierge-like Service on or
Before the First Day of Class
Barnes and Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble
Education Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading
solutions provider for the education industry, announced today the
launch of First Day® Complete at Sonoma State University. Barnes
& Noble College (BNC), which manages BNED’s campus bookstores
and associated school-branded e-commerce sites, will implement the
Seawolf Bundle book program for the nearly 5,600 undergraduate
students who will attend Sonoma State University in fall 2023.
With the launch of the Seawolf Bundle, all Sonoma State
University undergraduate students will have access to all required
textbooks, lab manuals, access codes and digital course materials
by the first day of class, providing Sonoma State students with
accessible, convenient and affordable learning materials.
By delivering all course materials via a highly convenient
concierge service, Seawolf Bundle ensures students have access to
all their required learning 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 faculty full academic freedom, allowing
them to select course materials they think are best for their
curriculum. Leveraging deep relationships with more than 6,000
publishers, BNC provides faculty with a one-stop, simplified course
material adoption experience.
“We’re excited to partner with Sonoma State University,” said
Jonathan Shar, President, Barnes & Noble College. “The Seawolf
Bundle ensures 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 support Sonoma State University’s commitment to
educational access and excellence, and through this partnership, we
will provide a wide range of academic solutions and a seamless
retail experience to help drive success for Sonoma State students
in the classroom and beyond.”
“Sonoma State University is thrilled to launch the Seawolf
Bundle for our students. This transformational product will
simplify course material purchasing and create a predictable,
lower-cost option for our students,” said Neil Markley, Associate
Vice President for Administration and Finance.
First Day Complete Equitable Access Model
BNC’s First Day Complete is a turnkey, customizable equitable
access program that provides institutions with the capability to
significantly improve student outcomes. First Day Complete
seamlessly delivers a highly differentiated experience by providing
greater access to physical and digital course materials — powered
by advanced proprietary technology and systems designed to support
equitable access.
Customization and Dedicated Implementation Teams
As the leader in equitable access, BNC has implemented First Day
Complete on more campuses nationwide than any other bookstore
provider. As a result, BNC has developed the most robust blueprint
and the most experienced implementation teams to ensure a seamless
and successful launch for each campus.
See what students think of the improved access, affordability,
and convenience of using First Day Complete. Watch the video,
here.
Discover how colleges and universities are finding success with
BNC’s First Day Complete by visiting our collection of equitable
access case studies.
For more information about BNC’s First Day Complete, visit
www.bncollege.com/academic-solutions/first-day-complete/.
Barnes & Noble College operates more than 770 campus stores
nationwide and will offer its First Day® Complete equitable access
model through nearly 160 campus bookstores in fall 2023, impacting
over 800,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 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, academic
solutions, 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.
ABOUT [SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY]
Sonoma State University (SSU) is a public university that is
part of The California State University system. Its home in
California's premier wine country, one hour north of San Francisco,
is on a small campus with big ideas. SSU offers its students a
friendly, safe and informal atmosphere in a beautiful campus
setting.
View source
version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829132978/en/
Investors & Media:
Hunter Blankenbaker Vice President, Corporate Communications &
Investor Relations Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. 908-991-2776
hblankenbaker@bned.com
Barnes and Noble Education (NYSE:BNED)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2024 to Jun 2024
Barnes and Noble Education (NYSE:BNED)
Historical Stock Chart
From Jun 2023 to Jun 2024