Case Study: University of Minnesota simplifies general chemistry lab management with LabArchives

University of Minnesota - Customer Case Study

The University of Minnesota's General Chemistry program, with over 4000 annual enrollments, faced the challenge of efficiently organizing and distributing lab materials for its massive courses while managing a large team of TAs. Professor Michelle Driessen sought a solution to replace a traditional printed lab manual and streamline the grading process for her team. She implemented the LabArchives platform to serve as a centralized digital hub for all course content.

LabArchives provided a solution by hosting the entire lab manual, grading rubrics, and supplementary materials as a single, easily updatable living document. This eliminated the need for advance printing and proofing. The platform's features, including easy course copying and LTI integration with the university's LMS, saved instructors significant time and provided oversight into TA grading practices. The result was a highly efficient and organized digital course environment that seamlessly supports 1500 students each semester.

University of Minnesota

Michelle Driessen

Professor and Director of General Chemistry