Cerritos College
Cerritos College, Pearson Partnership to Save Students up to 40 Percent on Textbooks
Customized Textbook Program for the Humanities and Social Sciences Division
Los Angeles (PRWEB) January 20, 2011
Cerritos College and Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today announced a customized textbook program for the college's humanities and social sciences division, which is projected to save students an average of 40 percent over standard textbooks. The Cerritos College-Pearson partnership is the first of its kind for a community college in California.
The new custom textbook program is providing students and faculty with course materials that are tailor-made for their specific classes. In addition, students and faculty will have access to Pearson's MyLabs online homework, tutorial and assessment programs, which are being incorporated into the college's current learning platform--making Cerritos the first to integrate Pearson MyLabs into an open source solution.
Cerritos College faculty participated in the decision-making process to choose Pearson for the new program, with many opting into the program because of the benefits that customized books and the MyLabs provide to both students and faculty.
"Cerritos College is dedicated to providing our students and faculty with the most cost-efficient and comprehensive learning tools available," said Bryan Reece, Dean of Academic Success and Institutional Effectiveness at Cerritos College. "We partnered with Pearson on this unique program for several reasons: they offer the most sophisticated technology in regards to textbooks in the industry; they will seamlessly integrate with our learning management system; and they provide unparalleled service and support."
"We are committed to providing innovative learning solutions capable of growing alongside our customers' unique needs and goals," said Don Kilburn, CEO of Pearson Learning Solutions. "The addition of customized course materials and the MyLabs are providing Cerritos College's students and instructors with the learning tools they need to make each course a success."
About Pearson
Pearson has global-reach and market leading businesses in education, business and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO).
About Pearson Learning Solutions
Pearson Learning Solutions is a business unit within Pearson, the world's leading learning company. As an education partner and consultant to higher education institutions, Pearson Learning Solutions is committed to designing total, client-driven education solutions. We are a team of world-class education experts, instructional designers, curriculum development experts, education course writers, development editors and experienced textbook publishers. We tailor solutions to each institution's individual needs, including off-the-shelf online, in-classroom or blended courses, or fully customized curriculum development. We also provide a range of technology tools and learning platforms to help students, faculty and institutions succeed.
About Cerritos College
Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college's district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 180 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 23,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at http://www.cerritos.edu/.
Media Contact: Susan Aspey, susan.aspey(at)pearson(dot)com or (800) 745-8489
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