Case Study: Liberty University achieves focused teaching and seamless transitions with McGraw Hill Connect

Liberty University - Customer Case Study

Liberty University psychology instructor Sundi Donovan faced large classes (125–300 students) and pandemic-driven learning gaps—students returning unaccustomed to note-taking, strict deadlines, or textbook study. She needed a course management and adaptive learning solution with strong support to customize lectures and manage both in‑person and online delivery. McGraw Hill’s Connect, including SmartBook 2.0 and Tegrity Campus, was selected to meet those needs.

Using McGraw Hill Connect, Donovan assigned adaptive SmartBook chapters, used Tegrity for lecture capture, and employed Connect’s course-build and exam-pooling tools to focus classroom time, reuse materials across sections, and streamline assessments. The result was seamless transitions between modalities, significant time savings in course prep, and measurable student impact—students arrive better prepared, have improved study habits, and Donovan can more effectively teach over 1,200 students annually.

Liberty University

Sundi Donovan

Psychology Instructor