This fall, Barnes & Noble College will open an on-campus retail location at Glenville State College, Glenville, W.Va., the school has announced. The store will sell books, Glenville State-branded merchandise and other supplies.
Glenville State v-p for administration Rita Hedrick-Helmick said, "I believe that having a bookstore on campus will enhance the student experience which will ultimately improve recruitment and retention of students."
The school is also planning to implement B&N College's BNC First Day Complete, a course material delivery model. Before the start of the term, students will receive an e-mail from the bookstore prompting them to select their preferred delivery method. The bookstore will prepare the materials for each student and notify them when the materials are available. Digital materials will be delivered directly through students' learning management system.
Glenville State College President Dr. Mark A. Manchin commented: "The First Day Complete model will be very beneficial to our students, allowing them to have all of their books ready to go on day one of classes. We are equally excited to be welcoming a physical bookstore back to campus this fall."