Students continue to struggle to afford the materials that are so critical to their success. The data from recent studies is confirming that there is a clear connection between access to course materials and student success.

On this month’s live webinar, Every Textbook on Day One: An Untapped Student Success Tool, a panel packed with industry experts discussed the transformative power of cost-saving textbooks and course material delivery programs, including Inclusive and Equitable Access. 

A variety of barriers to success can exist for college students today, including access to technology and equipment. With so many courses requiring online access and student outcomes relying so heavily on their ability to navigate technology, it's important that students have access to tools that meet their needs. 

Helping students succeed is a priority for us at Akademos, which is why our focus is on continually tracking industry trends on products and features to support student success in higher education. Pam Mueller, Senior Director of Account Development, along with two senior members of our Product team, Clay Salit and Brett Horton, led a 20-minute discussion in July that highlighted the up-and-coming products and features being developed to support student success.

Simplifying the Course Materials Ecosystem with Centralized Syllabus Management

An often-overlooked stage in the course materials ecosystem is the creation and management of the syllabus. One of the things we have learned over our 20 years in the industry is that the syllabus is the cornerstone of student success. It is the first place where class expectations are set and students identify what course materials are needed to have a successful semester. It is also where they learn what policies, regulations, and assistance services are available to them. With an accurate and consistent syllabus in hand, students are empowered to make decisions about their educational experience.

Interactive session featured two live case studies from institutions that have successfully transitioned to a new future-proof model

Yesterday's Key Lessons & Best Practices for Transitioning to a Hybrid Bookstore Model Webinar provided attendees with a road map and key insights on how to successfully transition course materials to an online bookstore and enhance the campus store.

Free webinar session will feature expert panelists from two institutions and Akademos 

Register for our new webinar on October 17th, 2017 from 12:30 PM-1:30 PM EST. This live interactive session will provide powerful insights, key lessons learned and best practices for successfully transitioning to a new hybrid college bookstore model.