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3 Tips to Boost Faculty Relations

Posted by Liz Schulte on 9/12/22 6:30 AM

Bookstores know how valuable it is to develop strong relationships with faculty members. Even though both the bookstore and faculty want to do what’s best for students, there are challenges: faculty and bookstore staff are busy, each face their own deadlines and the store’s timeline for faculty adoptions may not always match with faculty’s preferred timeline. That’s why communication is key.

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Remind Faculty How the Bookstore Benefits Students

Posted by Liz Schulte on 8/29/22 9:00 AM

College stores work hard to ensure that all students have easy access to the materials they need to be successful each term. It can be disheartening to hear that a professor recommended students purchase their course materials somewhere else. Get proactive about winning faculty endorsements for the bookstore, so they recommend your store first each term.

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Campus Store Conversations: How College Stores Improve Faculty Adoption Rates

Posted by Liz Schulte on 12/23/20 6:30 AM

Faculty adoptions are one of the most important aspects of textbook management. However, it can be a challenge to consistently get faculty adoptions in on time. That’s why college stores have developed strategies and worked with campus influencers to help streamline this vital process.

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How Utah State University Campus Store Averages a 94% Faculty Adoption Rate

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/14/20 6:30 AM

Every college store knows how important on-time faculty adoptions are. On-time adoptions can help lower costs for the store and the students. Adoptions also ensure the store has adequate time to source the materials it will need for the upcoming term and improve student buyback rates. However, there can be a disconnect between the campus store and faculty when it comes to faculty adoptions. In 2010, Utah State University changed how it handles faculty adoptions and it now averages a 94% on-time faculty adoptions rate.

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Streamline Faculty Adoptions With MBS inSite

Posted by Liz Schulte on 10/7/20 6:30 AM

On-time faculty adoptions can have a significant impact on college stores and students. They help you get more low-cost course materials and offer students better buyback rates. However, in these uncertain times, faculty may once again delay selecting course materials for the next term because they aren’t sure whether their classes will be online, in person or a combination. So, how can MBS inSite help streamline the faculty adoption process and fulfill your wantlist?

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