Follett was selected over other college store managers primarily as a result of over 125 years of successful experience in the campus bookstore management business. In addition, it is the largest manager of campus bookstores throughout the United States and Canada and has access to more used textbooks than any other bookstore management company. Follett will also provide us with a full range of non-book merchandise, such as sportswear, gifts, music, supplies, class rings, academic regalia, etc. A new line of women's and children's apparel has already been added. Follett's web site is up and running.
All products are available on-line through the web site.
In addition, faculty members can send Follett their course textbook requirements through this site. An engineering firm was hired to prepare plans to add sprinklers to all of our student residence buildings which do not have sprinklers. Once completed, we will hire contractors to install the sprinklers in accordance with fire safety codes. The first floor of McDermott Hall which houses the Enrollment Services Center was made handicapped accessible. Design of the Pedestrian Overpass and the connection of it to Dinneen commenced this Summer and the project is expected to go to bid sometime this year with construction possibly starting in the late Fall.