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Digital-First Access

By delivering course materials through digital-first platforms like Day1Ready and Immediate Access, students gain timely and affordable access to educational resources, because digital distribution reduces production and distribution costs while accelerating availability. This strategy prioritizes digital delivery of educational materials as the default, ensuring students receive essential resources on or before the first day of class at lower costs. It distinguishes itself by integrating directly with institutional systems (e.g., learning management platforms) and maintaining equity through print alternatives when needed, focusing on scalability and inclusion in academic support services.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Manage real estate portfolio supporting SDSU Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Manages a real estate portfolio of ten commercial and residential properties that support the SDSU campus strategic plan.
  • Offer Menú Azteca through campus catering Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Made Menú Azteca available for ordering through SDSU Catering and Catering and Suites at Snapdragon Stadium.
  • Operate campus bookstore Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Operates a 25,000-square-foot campus bookstore, one of the largest in the nation, carrying required and optional course materials for all university classes.
  • Operate campus dining locations Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Operates over 35 dining locations on the SDSU campus, offering diverse menu options including vegan and gluten-friendly choices to serve the campus community.
  • Organize culinary delegations to Oaxaca Aztec Shops Ltd
    capacity building
    Organizes recurring culinary delegations for chefs to Oaxaca, Mexico, to support cultural and professional exchange.
  • Produce custom course materials Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Produces custom course readers for San Diego State University and other institutions, with over 35 years of operation.
  • Provide event food and beverage services Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Provides food-and-beverage services for live events at seven major SDSU athletic and performance venues, serving over 350,000 guests annually at concerts, athletic events, and other campus gatherings, and supporting more than 3,000 campus events each year.
  • Provide financial support to SDSU and affiliated organizations Aztec Shops Ltd
    direct service
    Directed $17.2 million to San Diego State University through rent, cost recoveries, commissions, and overhead in fiscal year 2025, and $14.7 million in fiscal year 2024, in addition to providing $370,000 in unrestricted allocations in both fiscal years to SDSU and SDSU Associated Students.