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Three university leaders sat down to discuss their institution’s First Day® Complete programs, its positive impact on students, and and dispel common misconceptions. Watch the full conversation here and read the highlights below to clear up questions about the value of equitable access programs.

College students are seeking support as they address stress and anxiety and create paths to greater self-care. Institutional partners and well-being experts from the University of Maryland, the University of Tampa, Lifelines and Rae Wellness highlight how campus stores are sparking conversations and connecting students with tools to improve well-being.

AI-generated practice questions and knowledge checks are available right in the margins of students’ e-books to maximize their study time. It helps them prepare, focus, practice, stay on track and show up to class with confidence.

Students confirm that First Day Complete helps them be better prepared for class (86%), has a positive impact on their success (83%) and helps them get better grades (75%).

In a recent student survey, 83% of participants said First Day® Complete, BNC’s equitable access program, had a positive impact on their classroom success. As of Fall 2023, the program will be offered through 157 campus stores, representing nearly 800,000 college students nationwide.

In response to the growing number of students experiencing stress and anxiety, ¹ú²ú̽»¨ has launched a new initiative to support the well-being of students and the campus communities it serves. Be Well. Be You.â„¢ by ¹ú²ú̽»¨, is a thoughtfully curated collection of products that is designed to calm and recharge the mind and body.

The Director of Finance and Risk Management at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg shared insights on transitioning store operations to ¹ú²ú̽»¨, securing buy-in for an equitable access program, and three key factors in the university’s successful launch.

During BNC’s recent webinar on equitable access, audience members submitted questions on topics such as publisher availability, price, OER and more. Here’s what our panel of faculty and administrators had to say.

After seven semesters, First Day Complete is well established at Sam Houston State University. The most recent AVP of Auxiliary Services shares insights on student and faculty communication, the benefits of more access, convenience, and affordability, plus parents’ positive response to the program.