Tagged - UR Essentials
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UR Essentials: student aid or money grab?
From a business perspective, UR Essentials is a gold mine: funnel every student through the bookstore, guarantee revenue, and drive foot traffic for additional sales. But from a student’s perspective, it’s forced consumption with no added value. Read More
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Opinions split on UR Essentials, UR’s new textbook program
So far, the pilot semester has produced clear benefits for many: students who would otherwise struggle to afford materials instead received them without added cost, and the program reduced guesswork about editions and access codes. But the rollout also exposed operational weaknesses. Read More
