Bookstore stats for beginning of semester

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The following is a list of Ozark Campus Bookstore statistics from the week leading up to the beginning of the fall 2012 semester, as well as the first week of classes.

Rentals:

  • The bookstore rented out six titles this semester;
  • It rented out a total of 241 textbooks;
  • Students saved an average of 75% on rental titles versus the regular price;
  • Rentals are due back by Tuesday, Dec.11, at the latest.

Sales:

  • The bookstore processed more than 1,400 transactions;
  • Financial aid and third party made up 79% of the total sales;
  • It sold 3,830 individual items, including textbooks, school supplies and backpacks;
  • Students spent an average of $285 this semester;
  • The Fall Bookstore Buyback will be from Wednesday, Dec. 5, through Dec. 11.

Man-power:

  • The bookstore is manned by one full-time employee, manager Mitzi Reano; one part-time student worker, Brittany Murders; and one part-time extra labor employee, Donna Woolsey. Several other full-time employees from the Office of Fiscal Affairs and Career Pathways Initiative helped out during this time period.
  • The bookstore extended hours during the first 5 days of class for a total of 48 hours open.

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