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What is the College of DuPage mascot?
Chaparral
What are the College of DuPage school colors?
Which corporation runs the bookstore?
Follett
How many years has Follett been COD's bookstore?
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How many years has the College of DuPage operated?
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Who is the current President of the College of DuPage?
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Who was the first President of the College of DuPage?
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When was the College of DuPage opened?
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Who was the second President of the College of DuPage?
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What year was Follett founded?
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What rank in the U.S. Navy did the current College of DuPage president previously hold?
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What town in Illinois was Follett founded?
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Who was the 2016-2017 Outstanding Faculty Award Winner?
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Who ran the bookstore prior to Follett?
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What is the College of DuPage in-district tuition rate per credit hour?
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Who is the nation's #1 operator of college bookstores?
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Who is one of the competitors of Follett in the field?
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You can save a ton of money when you rent your textbooks.
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The College employees receive a 10% discount at the bookstore.
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In which year did the first Red Grange Bowl event take place?
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When students rent textbooks, they save up to 80% compared to new books.
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Which month does Follett celebrate Faculty Staff Appreciation?
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With which company does Follett price match?
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Follett is based in Illinois.
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How many off-site campuses does COD have?
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Rental books can be turned in at off-site locations of COD.
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Which company has the largest textbook inventory in the industry?
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What academic tool do faculty use to request book adoptions?
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How often can students sell books at the bookstore?
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What is a good time period for students to sell books at the bookstore?
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Follett offers a Price Match program.
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Students can receive up to 50% back on buyback based on need and market value of books.
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How long has Follett partnered with COD as their bookstore?
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Follett's COD bookstore is located at the Naperville Center.
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When is the Spring rush period at the bookstore?
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How many rushes does the bookstore have in a year?
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Which year did COD switch from quarters to semesters?
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How long has COD been a semester school?
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Each semester around 28,000 students attend COD.
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How many degree programs does COD currently have?
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Under which President did COD become America's largest single campus community college?
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Who was named as COD's overall outstanding part-time faculty member for 2016-2017?
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Who received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award?
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When is the rental due date for Fall books in December?
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Study Notes
College of DuPage Overview
- College of DuPage is known for its mascot, the Chaparral.
- School colors are Green, Black, and Silver.
- The college partnered with Follett for bookstore operations for 17 years.
Key Personnel
- Current President: Dr. Ann E. Rondeau, previously held the rank of Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
- First President: Rodney K. Berg.
- Second President: Harold D. McAninch.
- Outstanding Faculty Award Winner (2016-2017): Karan Oliver-Tucci.
- Part-time Faculty Member of the Year (2016-2017): Peter Kanetis.
- Recipient of NISOD Excellence Award: Danica Hubbard.
College History and Operations
- College of DuPage opened in 1967 and has been serving students for 50 years.
- Transitioned from quarters to semesters in 2005.
- Currently a semester school for 12 years, with an enrollment of approximately 28,000 students each semester.
- The college offers 82 degree programs.
Follett's Role
- Follett, founded in 1873, operates more than 1,000 college bookstores across the U.S. and Canada.
- Competitors include Barnes & Noble.
- Follett maintains the largest textbook inventory in the industry, with a substantial rental library.
- Provides tools for faculty through Follett Discover for book adoptions.
Financial Insights
- In-district tuition rate per credit hour: $135.
- Students can save up to 80% on rented textbooks compared to new copies.
- Employees receive a 10% discount at the bookstore (some exclusions apply).
- Students may receive up to 50% back on book buybacks based on market value.
Important Dates and Events
- First Red Grange Bowl Event occurred in 2016.
- Follett celebrates Faculty Staff Appreciation in December.
- Spring rush period at the bookstore begins in January; the bookstore experiences three rush periods annually.
- Rental books are due in December, and the rental return policy does not include off-site locations.
Additional Information
- Students can sell books at the bookstore daily and find good opportunities during finals weeks.
- Follett offers a Price Match program and prices match with companies like Amazon.
- Misconception: Follett’s bookstore is not located at the Naperville Center.
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Test your knowledge about the College of DuPage with this quiz focusing on its mascot, school colors, and bookstore information. See how well you know the school's history and key facts! Perfect for COD students and enthusiasts.
