Van-Griner Learning is an affordable problem-solver providing unparalleled customer service

Van-Griner Learning Story

Over a decade ago we founded Van-Griner Learning on three basic principles:

  1. Solving instructor and student problems
  2. Providing affordable course materials
  3. Best-in-industry customer service

The market response has been incredible. We have experienced tremendous growth and over the last ten years have built a large community of users from various institutions and disciplines. What we have witnessed along the way is:

  • Many of our authors have several products with us
  • Adopters have recommended us to colleagues
  • Unsolicited comments of appreciation

While our product mix and services have evolved over time, our emphasis on problem-solving, affordability, and customer service has remained unwavering.

Van-Griner Learning Story

Where We Are Today

Van-Griner E-books

Even prior to COVID-19, we had been playing an active role in the creation of new digital teaching and learning solutions. Five years ago, we began brainstorming with a group of instructors, students, and lab managers how to best use technology in science labs. How could digital tools make the experience better for students and teachers, as well as more efficient both inside and outside of the lab?

That collaborative process led to LabRight, the first all-in-one platform designed to solve problems like:

  • Grading
  • Limited resources
  • Student preparation
  • Cheating
  • Student engagement
  • New delivery issues accelerated by COVID

With LabRight, we deliver the technology colleges and universities told us they want. This is in line with our culture of creating problem-solving products at affordable prices. It has also spawned our Courseware platform: a single source for interactive course content, in any discipline, integrated with assessments, interactivity and all the key elements of student learning and course management.

While digital products and services will undoubtedly play a major role in higher education going forward, we have no intentions of abandoning print; in fact, our print options have grown too. Standalone or combined with digital, our print offerings remain flexible, top-quality, and affordable.

We invite you to explore our print and digital services and learn how we can make teaching easier for you, and more enjoyable and affordable for your students.

Testimonials

I have enjoyed the process and made a much better workbook than I would have had Van-Griner not been part of it. Somehow once it was professionally done, the expectations were higher from the students, the instructors I work with, and myself, and I was glad for the opportunity to make it better.

Anyway, thanks, and thank others at Van Griner too.

Kathrine J, Boise State

It has been a pleasure working with you – the amount of input from Van-Griner has been surprising and much appreciated. Please do forward information about others on campus who have expressed an interest in printing through you – I would be an enthusiastic reference.

Jeff S., Louisiana Tech University

In the past and for many years, I have produced and managed large projects of this sort with large publishers. My experience with Van-Griner greatly exceeded expectations. Your work is exceptionally skillful and professional.

Robert, Owens CC

Just a thank you note. Your people have been so great to work through on our insanely last-minute projects. I love great service and I think your folks exemplify that.

Vernon, Electude

I have a lot of issues working with publishers especially with our overseas locations. I have never had such great service from a publisher. Thank you so much for your help. I wish all publishers were as great as Van-Griner has been.

Keirsten, Trine University

I cannot imagine a publisher being more supportive than Van-Griner. I truly felt like I was the only author with whom they were dealing–responses to questions were answered almost immediately and drafts moved back and forth without delay. The good-looking, well-designed textbooks arrived in the bookstore in a timely fashion and instructor’s copies were sent out quickly.  I highly recommend Van-Griner, and I recommend that any professor who is concerned about the outrageous price of textbooks to contact them. With their help, you can write your own text.

Martha Z., University of Louisville

It has been wonderful working with you, and I’ve enjoyed it very much. Thank you for being so meticulous and competent, I really appreciate that.

Ryan, Kent State University

The workbook has been an invaluable resource for the College Algebra classes. Our project manager made the entire process flow beautiful. Without her encouragement, suggestions, and feedback the workbook would not have been a success. Thank you and everyone on your staff for making the entire process work well.

Sandra, University of Cincinnati

It is even more profound after our recent interaction with other publishers, that Van-Griner and the project managers there are the absolute best. We could not have done this without them.

Lary, Wright State University

I have been in the higher education business for nearly thirty years. During that time, I have had the opportunity to get to know a variety of publishing representatives and publishing companies. My experiences with Van-Griner stand head and shoulders above the others. This is truly a unique collection of individuals with a passion for innovation. Van-Griner is your best bet for 21st century publishing.

William, University of Kentucky

After eight years of publishing our Preparatory Chemistry Book with Van-Griner, we decided to transition to a digital platform. Van-Griner undertook the task thoroughly and efficiently. Thanks to their technical support the change from textbook to digital provided a seamless transition for both instructors and students.

Jerry, Cleveland State University

I am going to have to come up with a new word to describe your work. Amazing just doesn’t cut it anymore. Every day, I get happier that I moved the manual over to you all. The manual looks and works better, and your prompt help has been amazing.

Paul, Bowling Green State University

During these changing and uncertain times, Van-Griner developed my online digital manual to meet the needs of a novel approach to A&P lab instruction. I’m impressed with the quality, ease of navigation and integration with our University’s learning management software Van-Griner’s team supplied for my manual. The support and communication that Van-Griner’s team provided during its creation was exceptional. Any problems were dealt with immediately and greatly reduced my stress levels during this overwhelming time.

Jeff, University of Akron