Thomas Conner - Hillsdale College

Professor: Thomas Conner
Department: History
College: Hillsdale College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST105
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Sad to see him retire. Good to see he might still teach a class once in awhile. Incredible professor with clear criteria and is available to help. Has a booming voice that captures your attention. History is fun with him, and he loves to insult the left when tying the past to the present, it's funny.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HST105HST470
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner has retired following my second semester with him, but I want to write this anyway. He is both an extraordinary professor, and an extraordinary man. His lectures are penetrating and informative, and he is a joy to talk to (about anything) outside of class. It was an honor to take the final course he taught, I learned so much.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HST316
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Conner's lectures are the best I've encountered at Hillsdale. Beyond that, he is just a great guy. Get to know him in office hours; you won't regret it. Paper grading is pretty forgiving, but tests are a little tricky if you didn't read the textbook. (Read the textbook!) Tests will cover things very briefly mentioned in class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HST104
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner is an amazing professor! His lectures are clear and one comes away with a strong grasp of each of the documents in the reader, as well as of the historical time period. He is somewhat challenging, but is straightforward and fair. He is very friendly and accessible outside of class. Take Dr. Conner!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIS104
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner gave amazing lectures every class and made the learning experience very engaging. There is a lot of reading, but it is manageable. He was always readily available even out of office hours. He was a fair grader and if you do the required work you should be able to receive a good grade.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORY104
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner is a great. Very caring and knowledgeable man; you'll enjoy every class. His voice is amazing. Readings are of average length. 3 papers and 3 exams, non of which are particularly challenging. Pay attention to what he emphasizes in class, follow his instructions, do the readings, and don't kiss ass. An A isn't too hard if you try.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HST104
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner is funny, interesting, and most of all, very kind. He is clear about class expectations, and if you do the reading and study then you will do well in his class. Even if you don't do most of the reading (like me) and write your papers the night before (like me), you can land in the B-range.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner is an amazing man, and the best professor I have ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and what he teaches.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HST315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
My favorite professor from Hillsdale. Superb with subject matter and presentation. He has the voice of God, if God has a rich baritone.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Conner is fantastic! He is easily the best professor on campus! His lectures are interesting and fun. He is happy to meet outside of class and takes an interest in his students. You'll likely see him at the basketball games and he loves to talk with students.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HST102
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. Conner is the best professor on Hillsdale College's campus. As a Financial Management major, I continually find myself registering for as many "Doc Conner" classes as I can before I graduate or he retires. I highly recommend taking a course from Dr. Conner while you can.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HST105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Conner is excellent. However, if you are looking for intellectual history, a different prof might be advisable. He is very good with events and the narrative of history, but for American Heritage, I was a little let down by the lack of evaluation of the success or failure of the American experiment.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HST10521
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nicest professor I've ever met. He will keep you long in office hours just chatting. I am no longer in his class and still speak to him in office hours. Delivers informative and engaging lectures with his sonorous, perfect voice. He is clear on his assignments, remains on schedule, and grades fairly and promptly. Highly recommended.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is great in office hours! Always willing to work with you. He expects a lot on exams but he gives a clear study guide. Easy to listen to; does not make you want to fall asleep. Lectures are well structured but offer room for class discussion.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HST300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Standard difficulty for history, which is not easy but you can definitely get a good grade. Great lecturer with about the best baritone professor-voice on earth. Kind, funny, self-deprecating, engaging. Go talk in his office. He's helpful and great to talk with.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIST415
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Connor is the most professional professor at Hillsdale. I liked many professors and respected them all, but Dr. Connor never talks about himself, tweaks students for fun, etc. He is knowledgeable and incredibly interesting without him being eccentric. He teaches history and he teaches it well. I took several of his classes.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIS203
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Conner is amazing. i am a science major and i find every one of his lectures interesting. he is a fair grader and as long as you pay attention in class and use the review sheets he gives for tests you can definitely get decent grades. i wish i could take more classes with him!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
great prof, even better person
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HST104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great prof....really takes time to get to know students out of class and explain everything well during it. Absolutely amazing.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST105
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm terrible at history, but this man made me love it! TAKE THIS CLASS!
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