Case Study: Bridge Valley Community and Technical College improves student performance with McGraw Hill Connect Psychology

Bridge Valley Community and Technical College - Customer Case Study

Bridge Valley Community and Technical College, a two-year institution in West Virginia, wanted to create a more active and engaging learning experience for students in its General Psychology course. Working with McGraw Hill and its Connect® Psychology product, instructor Lana Andrean sought a way to better support student learning in a hybrid and online environment while improving performance, retention, and course outcomes.

McGraw Hill’s Connect, including SmartBook, was implemented for chapter homework, exams, and study support, along with integrated media and YouTube activities. The results were strong: passing rates rose from 83% without Connect to 89% with it, one reported section reached a 92% passing rate, and final exam averages increased by 20%. Andrean also reduced grading time dramatically and gained better insight into at-risk students, while attendance and student engagement improved across the course.

Bridge Valley Community and Technical College

Lana Andrean

Bridge Valley Community and Technical College