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Marymount University has partnered with Barnes & Noble College<\/a> to implement the company\u2019s BNC First Day\u00ae Complete program<\/a> with the unique institutional brand name \u2018Bernie\u2019s Books for Less,\u2019 a course material delivery model<\/a> that will drive student success by ensuring all students are prepared to begin learning on the first day of class.<\/p>\n Bernie\u2019s Books for Less will address equitable access, convenience and affordability across all courses at Marymount by bundling the cost of course materials into tuition and ensuring students have all of their materials for the semester available on or before the first day of class. In addition, the program fully supports academic freedom and faculty choice. Faculty members can choose the materials that are best suited for their teaching, regardless of publisher or format.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know that rising textbook and course material prices have proven to be a financial barrier for college students across the country over recent years,\u201d said Dr. Irma Becerra, President of Marymount University. \u201cBut with Bernie\u2019s Books for Less, students at Marymount will have access to lower prices and incredible discounts as they can save up to 50 percent on the cost of course materials each term. Plus, they\u2019ll know they can hit the ground running on their first day of classes \u2013 and research shows that students who have their materials on the first day perform better in their classes. It\u2019s a game-changer for how our students can prepare for their courses.\u201d<\/p>\n