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- Dec 14, 202126 min
Reflecting on a Season of Change in the Campus Store Industry
Join Heather Dean, Assistant Director at the Iowa State University Book Store as we talk about the impact of change in this episode. Listen in as we discuss how change is evolving the campus store industry. The course materials business has transformed the relationship with those that it connects moving beyond just retail transactions. Learn how the team at Iowa State continues to adapt and thrive as they take on change, head first, to create a superior student experience.
- Nov 30, 202133 min
Changing the Future of Course Materials with Equitable Access
In this episode, we are joined by John Eckman, Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Services at Appalachian State, and Aaron Ochoa, Director at UC Davis Stores to talk about Equitable Access. Listen in as we discuss the benefits of the model, how to create a pricing structure that works for your institution, and ideas for getting stakeholder buy-in. Learn how Equitable Access is changing the course materials business while driving access and affordability for all students.
- Nov 3, 202137 min
Beyond the Oven-Fresh Data: Student Purchase Trends from Fall 2021
In this episode, your favorite data-nerds, Jared Pearlman and Ryan Petersen sit down to reflect on the most recent oven-fresh data from the fall 2021 term. Listen in as they discuss comparative trends in student purchasing behavior as well as market share developments between new, used, rental and digital. Discover how day-one access models are performing and transforming course materials delivery.
- Oct 14, 202126 min
Breaking Down Barriers to Scale Inclusive Access Programs
Join us for this episode as we sit down with our own Kellie Ranum and Mike Clear, Director of Business Development at Watchman Payment Services to talk about breaking down barriers when scaling inclusive access programs. Listen in as we share critical insight into understanding the silos at an institution, how to help student dollars go further, and the impact technology has in streamlining campus store workflows. Hear success stories of campus stores that have transformed their programs and broken down the barriers at their institutions.
- Sep 23, 202123 min
Campus Stores Making an Impact with CARES Act Funding
In this episode, our own Kathleen Hayes sits down with Meredith Schreiber, Director of Auxiliary Services at Chemeketa Community College to talk about how the campus store team at Chemeketa is providing free digital course materials to students using CARES Act funding. Listen in as Meredith shares how her team plans to execute the program and make a big impact on all students.
- Aug 31, 202131 min
Accelerated Change in Educational Technology Creates Opportunity in Higher Education
In this episode, we sit down with Phil Hill, Publisher of PhilOnEdTech blog and Partner at MindWires, and our own, Kent Freeman, CEO of VitalSource. Listen in, as we talk about the acceleration of change in higher education and the impact that change has on students, faculty, and stakeholders inside the higher ed space.
- Aug 3, 202128 min
Survey Says, Digital Course Materials are Here to Stay
Join us as we break down the results of the most recent Student Watch Survey conducted by the National Association of College Stores. We sit down with Brittany Conley, Research Analyst at NACS, to digest the key data points. Listen in as we talk about the shift in course materials spending, how digital course materials expanded their reach, and what students are saying about the value of inclusive access programs.
- Apr 12, 202123 min
Dynamic Changes in Faculty Perceptions of Course Materials and New Technology
In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Conley, Research Analyst at the National Association of College Stores to digest the key data points from the most recent Faculty Watch Survey produced by NACS. Listen in to learn how course material costs are declining, how the LMS is taking the lead role with faculty, and how faculty preferences are shifting from print to digital. This episode is packed full of fun data points that will have you looking at your course material strategy in new ways!
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