BNED Course Material Delivery Program Has Positive Impact on Student Success, Finds New Survey
March 30 2021 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
BNC First
Day® Complete Helps Better Prepare Students for Learning by
Providing All Course Materials on Day One
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a
leading solutions provider for the education industry, today
announced results from a new Barnes & Noble College Insights™
student survey that sought to better understand the impact of the
Company’s course material delivery model, BNC First Day®
Complete.
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BNC First Day Complete is an innovative model of course material
delivery that addresses equitable access across an entire
institution by ensuring all students are prepared for learning by
the first day of class. For campuses utilizing the First Day
Complete model, the cost of course materials are bundled into
tuition and/or fees, and the campus bookstore oversees the
distribution of physical and digital course materials to all
students on or before the first day of class. Through a
concierge-style service, students can choose to pick up all their
physical materials at the bookstore or have them shipped, while
digital materials are accessible through an institution’s learning
management system. Additionally, the program plays an important
role in driving affordability on campus, providing an average
35-50% reduction in course material cost to students.
When students have access to their learning materials at the
start of class, they can engage with the course content from day
one, ensuring there are no gaps in learning. In a survey conducted
with more than 600 students utilizing First Day Complete in the
Spring 2021 term:
- 74% of students said the program helped them to be better
prepared for the academic term.
- 66% of students said it had a positive impact on their success
in the classroom.
- 50% of students felt the program helped them achieve better
grades.
Amongst the additional top benefits of the program cited by
students were the convenience and time-savings it offers. Of those
surveyed, 86% said they found it convenient to have their course
materials bundled and delivered to them through this program. In
addition, 85% stated the program saved them time. “I like that I
didn't have to think about doing everything to get my course
materials,” one survey respondent explained. “Everything was
already ready for me.”
“Our mission as a community college and an open access
institution is to provide students with the opportunities and the
tools they need to succeed. We were fortunate to have a partner in
Barnes & Noble College who shared our vision. That’s why two
years ago we became the first public college in the nation to
collaborate with them on the Box of Books program,” said Dr. Casey
Crabill, President, Onondaga Community College. “We worked together
to provide students with the access to textbooks and technology
they needed at flat-rate, predictable prices. Two years later we
can see the positive impact this program has had on both student
retention and student performance. We’re proud to say Box of Books
has made a difference in the lives of our students.”
“BNED has long been dedicated to driving student success, and
First Day Complete is offering an even greater opportunity for us
to help our partners increase student outcomes across their
campuses,” said Jonathan Shar, Executive Vice President, Retail
& Client Solutions, BNED. “We strive to offer students programs
and services that will help them succeed. As the survey confirms,
First Day Complete not only offers a simpler, more convenient way
for students to get their course materials, but it is also having a
positive impact on their academic journeys.”
BNC First Day Programs are currently offered at more than 250
campuses nationwide, with a rapidly growing number of campuses
implementing the First Day Complete solution. For more information
on the program, 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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