Mercy College of Health Sciences, the four-year private institution located in downtown Des Moines, partnered with Akademos to improve the student experience.
(PRUnderground) September 15th, 2022
Mercy College of Health Sciences, a four-year private institution located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, launched a new online bookstore with Akademos to improve the student and faculty bookstore experience. Mercy College offers both online and campus-based healthcare degree options at the master’s, bachelor’s, associate, and certificate levels to a student population of approximately 1,000 students each year.
“We are thrilled to partner with Mercy College of Health Sciences to help support the next generation of healthcare professionals with an online bookstore solution,” said Raj Kaji, CEO, Akademos. “Just as technology has helped advance the healthcare field, a technology-driven approach to course material purchase and delivery helps improve student success and readiness.”
Mercy College students can access materials through the college-branded bookstore website. With a convenient single sign-on option, students can view their enrolled courses and the associated required course materials, as well as choose from multiple purchasing options. The integration of the new bookstore with existing Mercy College systems creates a seamless extension of the student experience.
“E-commerce is ubiquitous in our lives, but purchasing course materials presents both faculty and students with so many options and decisions that it can be intimidating,” said Jennie Ver Steeg, Director of Library and Media Services at Mercy College of Health Sciences. “Akademos offers excellent online help and support, and faculty appreciate the well-designed course materials adoption portal.”
About Mercy College of Health Sciences
Mercy College of Health Sciences is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Located in downtown Des Moines, Mercy College prepares graduates for service and leadership in the healthcare community with a wide range of bachelor’s, associate, and certificate programs. Visit www.mchs.edu or call (515) 635-1133 to learn how you can Chart Your Course.
About Akademos
As the premier higher education platform for course content delivery and analytics, Akademos provides colleges and universities industry-leading technology to help create, implement, and manage their course content strategy, along with a full-service online bookstore and available merchandise shop. More than just an online bookstore, we take care of all of the aspects of course content management and delivery so that you can focus on driving student success. We offer students the most convenient access to affordable course materials, give faculty academic freedom and flexibility, all while providing the highest value, institutional alignment, and an unmatched customer experience that helps schools prioritize textbook affordability and student success. Learn more at akademos.com.
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