Contribute to the academic excellence of the university by efficiently providing for the retail sales of books and other educational materials to students.

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Transcript Contribute to the academic excellence of the university by efficiently providing for the retail sales of books and other educational materials to students.

Contribute to the academic excellence of
the university by efficiently providing
for the retail sales of books and other
educational materials to students and
members of the university community
on a timely and cost effective basis with
quality customer service.
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Pat Coile
 Merchandise Buyer
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John Smart
 Textbook Coordinator
The Campus Bookstore and UC Bookstore are managed
and owned by the University as a self-support activity.
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The Stores are operated as cost-recovery operations
and do not receive any general fund appropriations
or student fees.
100% of our operations are supported through the
revenue we generate.
The Bookstore is a Non-Profit organization.
Sundries (Snacks & Drinks)
Backpacks/Unique bags
Children's Clothing & Books
Art supplies
Calendars
Trade Books
Games & Puzzles
Alumni Items
Graduation Items
Office supplies
Fan Gear
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Authorized Apple Store
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iPods, iPads, iPad Mini, Nanos
Electronic accessories
Academic Pricing
 Computers
 As well as on Software
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Lectures
Author Events
Panel Discussions
Faculty and Student
Presentations
Our events are organized
to encourage free
expression and the
exchange of ideas.
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Procard or JV Purchases
 Electronics
 Textbooks
 Supplies
 Clothing
 Desk
Copies
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Puck Mondays:
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Save your Ticket Bonus:
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Receive a 25% in-store discount on Seawolf apparel when
you show your weekend sports ticket from the Wells
Fargo Sports complex.
Wolfcard Discount:
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Receive a 10% discount for each Seawolf goal scored at
the Saturday game, up to 3 goals.
When making a purchase with Wolfbucks on your UAA
Wolfcard you can receive 20% off *(excludes textbooks,
electronics, sundries and other sale or store promotions).
Faculty and Staff Appreciation Event:
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Annually in December
UC-STORE
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Coffee Shop
Sandwiches
Sundry Items
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Clothing
Textbooks
Office Supplies
USB Drives
Calculators
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30 Student workers
Rush adds 30 more
School comes first
20 hours per week
maximum
Many of our student
workers are international
students who cannot work
off campus.
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HEOA
Requisitions (Adoptions)
Digital
New/Used
Buyback
Rentals
SFA
Website
Contact Info
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Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
 Connected to Financial Aid Funding
 Transparency of Cost for Students
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Textbook Costs
 “At time of registrations”
 To the greatest extent ‘practicable.’
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Requisitions (Adoptions)
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Communicate textbook requirements to the
bookstore staff
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Due into the bookstore by specific dates
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Per UAA Policy
Late adoptions require Dean of College approval
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Digital
E-book
 Lower cost
 Limited Duration
 Various Formats
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 Download
 Access online
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New
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Pristine condition
Publisher/Distributor
Desk Copies
Used
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Condition
Access Cards
Loose-Leaf
No profit for Publisher
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Buyback
Chance for students $
 No excessive highlights
 No water damage
 No writing
 No tears
 We may buy a text that has been purchased
elsewhere
 Usually at the end of the term during finals week
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Rentals
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New program
Used or New
Secured with credit card
 Card cannot expire before end of rental term
Rent at beginning of term, return at the end
 25% of titles at UAA Bookstore were available for
rent Fall ‘12.
 More than 3,200 textbooks rented Fall ‘12
 More than $140,000 saved by students
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Student Financial Aid
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Access to student account
Case by case
Expanding the program
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Website
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Submit text adoptions online
Order texts for classes
Keep up-to-date on bookstore events/sales
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/bookstore/
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Operations
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Merchandise Buyers
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Anna Gage – Lead Accountant
Pamela Mason – Fiscal Tech
Event Coordinator
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Galina Houston – Lead Textbook Buyer
John Smart – Textbook Coordinator
Carolyn Gordon – Assistant Textbook Buyer
Virginia (Gigi) Olson – Textbook Floor Manager
Accounting Staff
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Pat Coile – General Merchandise
June Ebert – Electronic Supplies
Penny Kimball – Tradebooks/Cashiering Manager
Textbook Team
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Alessandra Vanover - Director
Marie Williams – Admin Assistant
Rachel Epstein
University Center Store
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Kristi Michels – Manager
JoyceLyn Williams-Cashier
Hillary Haslip-Lead Barista
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