Dan Smith - Bradley University

Professor: Dan Smith
Department: Communication
College: Bradley University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Definitely take COM103 with him!!! He really wants you to do well and works with your class to plan a course that interests you. He is very accessible outside of class. Exercises were creative and you can tell he cares about the class. Do not get the book.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COM315
  • 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:
Dan is SUPER friendly and makes the class enjoyable. BEWARE: Not an easy, blow-off gen ed. It is a tagged Writing Intensive course... and you DO have a big paper at the end of the semester. But I learned SO much, and it was super valuable. Lots of small assignments to pad your grade. Uses Sakai and extremely accessible.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COM315
  • 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:
Dan Smith is one of the best professors in the com department. His lectures are fantastic. The course is super interesting and applicable to all areas of life, and you get to do a super great project. Take a class with Dan Smith if you get the chance.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COM315
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I know people got away without the textbook, but I would recommend it. He covers almost everything in his lectures, but take good notes! The exams are essay questions so you want to be specific and remember as much as you can. There are weekly writing prompts, but he gives you time to complete them in class. He is very helpful and knows his stuff!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dan is super sweet! No one likes to take a speaking class, but he makes it a lot easier if you're afraid of public speaking. He is very helpful when it comes to topic picking and gives really good feedback with speeches! He's very approachable and a genuine human being.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I loved this class
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dan is AWESOME! Some people don't like him, but he really is amazing. He made an awful class enjoyable. My biggest advice: visit in office hours. Watch your last speeches and go over exams with him. It made all the difference for me. He will put work into you if he sees you trying your best. Seriously, take him.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Smith is an incredibly nice guy and a great professor. Cancels class fairly frequently. Definitely recommend.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Loved this course. Would definately take it again by Professor Smith. Highly suggested. Cancels class often. Tests aren't bad if you study. Easy speech grader.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dan is by far the best professor I have had at Bradley! He really cares about the students. The tests are hard, but they are standardized across all sections, so not his fault. He only makes you give 3 speeches and is VERY helpful if you ask him for input or advice on speech. Would highly recommend taking him, especially if you don't like speaking.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COM315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dan Smith is an amazing and inspirational teacher. He truly cares about students' learning and bettering himself as a professor. He's really knowledgeable about his subject, but doesn't ramble on and on like some professors do. Very straightforward about what he expects from you, and easy grader if you do what he asks. I take him any chance i get!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I challenge you to find a teacher more passionate about his job and area of study. I wasn't thrilled to be taking this required course, but Dan's attitude generated a new-found interest in the subject for me. Take this class with Dan and you will not be disappointed.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • 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's an awesome teacher and really cares about his students. Always encouraged his students and made us well prepared for exams. Grades fair
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • 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:
Overall, I thought he was a good professor. Tests were hard but hes very helpful. Highly recommend taking him.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • 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:
He cancelled class a few times. However, when Prof. Smith does lecture, he covers the material effectively. He's fair and gives you clear directions for your speeches. Be a good audience member and get to class on time.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class is easy..he grades fair.. quizzes are out of the textbook...cancels class A LOT.. nice guy..tries not to waste your time
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really good guy, grades fairly and helps a tons when writing speeches. Although he did cancel class quite a few times, so that was kind of annoying. Overall, really great teacher!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COM103
  • 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 spends most of the time talking about how to do well on the speeches and will answer any question. The tests are easy, they're easy terms, multiple choice and true false. class gets out early. very opinionated. don't need to take notes, just listen and study a half hour from the book
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COM417
  • 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:
Dan is a great teacher for COM417...he really cares about this class. COM 417 is fun, I really enjoyed it because the subject matter was great! Attendance not required, but you want to make a good impression. Does require some effort for an A, but if you are a COM major, it should be no problem. Now he is giving me a recommendation for a job!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COM315
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love Dan. I have taken every single class that he teaches...he is the only teacher I know that can take an overly detailed chapter and condense the information into a 45 minute lecture that is completely understandable...I will miss him
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