Case Study: How UNT Chemistry Department Saved $150,000 a Year Using Labflow

Tim Stephens, a seasoned lab coordinator at UNT, had been a LabFlow user throughout the 2023-2024 academic year. As a lab coordinator, Tim was well-versed in managing lab sections for both General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry courses at the university. With his extensive teaching and supervisory experience spanning over fourteen years, Tim was keenly aware of the challenges faced by TAs, particularly concerning grading workload discrepancies between different lab sections.

Noticing that TAs were spending significantly varied amounts of time grading for different lab sections, Tim sought a solution to streamline the grading process and ensure equitable workload distribution. He reached out to the LabFlow team, inquiring about potential solutions to address this issue. Coincidentally, LabFlow was already developing a feature to track grading time data, which would provide valuable insights into TA workload distribution.

Upon receiving access to the grading time data, Tim discovered notable discrepancies in grading time across different lab sections. Armed with this data, he approached his department chair to advocate for a more equitable workload distribution among TAs. Consequently, UNT restructured TA work assignments to ensure fairness and efficiency, resulting in significant cost savings by eliminating the need to hire adjuncts to cover workload imbalances.

With the savings generated from restructuring TA assignments, UNT redirected funds to provide students with access to LabFlow, ensuring a seamless transition for instructors, TAs, and students alike. This initiative not only optimized TA workload distribution but also facilitated student access to a robust educational platform without additional costs.

Tim's experience exemplifies LabFlow's commitment to addressing real-world challenges faced by educators, TAs, and students. By leveraging data-driven insights and collaborative efforts, LabFlow enables institutions like UNT to enhance efficiency, equity, and student learning experiences.

For inquiries about LabFlow's grading time data feature or to explore early adoption opportunities, please reach out to the LabFlow team for further discussion and assistance.