Clover Park Technical College Partners with BibliU to Align Course Materials with Student-Centered Mission
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC), a leader in technical education since 1942, has partnered with BibliU to expand affordable access to course materials and modernize campus store operations for more than 9,000 students.
CPTC saw an opportunity to better meet the needs of their students and support its mission of student success, access, and affordability. A dedicated task force spent months evaluating campus store models, gathering feedback from students and faculty, and exploring the future of course materials access.
Dr. Joyce Loveday, President of CPTC, explains how that work resulted in a clear guiding philosophy: “The CPTC bookstore is a student-centered, service-oriented resource that supports academic and financial success through accessible, inclusive and sustainable practices, offering competitively priced, timely materials and services that reflect the needs of our diverse college community.”
BibliU’s integrated approach aligned closely with that vision, bringing course materials access, billing, faculty adoptions and campus store operations together in one streamlined experience designed around the needs of students and the institution.
“At Clover Park Technical College, student success means making sure students have the resources they need to reach their educational and career goals,” Dr. Loveday said. “Our partnership with BibliU represents an opportunity to make accessing course materials more convenient and affordable, helping students focus on what matters most: learning the skills and gaining the knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers.”
Through the partnership, CPTC students will have access to required course materials on the first day of class, with costs billed directly to their student accounts and the flexibility to opt out. Faculty will use a single adoption workflow for both digital and print materials, simplifying a process that previously required separate systems. Digital course materials will also be delivered directly through the learning management system, helping ensure students are ready to begin learning from the first day of class.
The partnership will also give CPTC greater visibility into how students engage with assigned digital course materials. Faculty will be able to see engagement patterns such as whether students are accessing content and how much time they are spending with it, helping identify students who may need additional support earlier in the term.
“Clover Park Technical College has been preparing people for the workforce for more than 80 years,” said Dave Sherwood, CEO of BibliU. “From training aircraft mechanics and welders during World War II to preparing today’s students for careers in aviation, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology and the skilled trades. There’s something special about a college where learning is so closely connected to what students will actually go out and do. We’re proud to partner with Clover Park and help make sure the materials students need to build those skills are affordable and ready when they are.”
CPTC joins a growing community of colleges and universities partnering with BibliU to make course materials more affordable and accessible while simplifying campus store and course materials operations.
About Clover Park Technical College
Clover Park Technical College has been a leader in technical workforce education since 1942, preparing students for careers in fields ranging from aviation and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, technology and the skilled trades. CPTC serves more than 9,000 students annually across three Pierce County campuses and is known for its strong industry partnerships, commitment to equity and focus on workforce-ready education.
For more information, visit www.cptc.edu
About BibliU
BibliU is an integrated campus store and course materials partner, delivering affordable, accessible course materials on Day 1. With BibliU, your digital catalog, access programs, billing, and full retail operations live together on one platform, making it easier to manage, simpler to navigate, and quicker for your campus community to get what they need. Serving nearly 170 colleges and universities globally and over 2.5 million students, BibliU simplifies operations, increases transparency, and supports true student success.
Learn more at bibliu.com
Media Contacts
Clover Park Technical College
Whitney Chiang
Director of Marketing and Communications
whitney.chiang@cptc.edu
BibliU
Erin Cannon
Director, Marketing and Communications
erin.cannon@bibliu.com