Diane Kimoto - Grand Valley State University

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Diane Kimoto - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Diane Kimoto

Department: Communication

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PA335
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Pretty solid professor! You will be working on an entire grant for the whole sem. with a group of 4. It makes it easier if you choose an organization that she knows about because she can help you with missing information. She offers meaningful and helpful suggestions throughout the process. She always pushes deadline whenever needed. Super sweet!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her exams are really not that bad, but she just reads off the slides in class. On the bright side, she cancels class a lot and brings cinnamon rolls for you! She is very knowledgeable when you ask her questions and really does know what she is talking about

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

WOW. What a fantastic Professor. Ignoring the massive quantities of free food she fed me in and out of class, I learned a lot from this woman. You get out what you put in, keep that in mind. If this is your field of interest, you should take PA 270, and PA 335 with Dr. Kimoto. She's the best. I wish I had more classes to take with her! - Big Bird

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her lectures were not helpful for the exams. She gets really frustrated when the class doesn't participate in discussions. There's a pretty extensive presentation and paper due at the end of the semester. Would not recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She is overall a good professor but is very confusing. When she gives out assignments you have ask a million questions to know how to actually to do it. She is a very knowledgable professor. When it comes to grading you won't know your grade until final grades are due she's terrible at posting grades.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The class is comprised of a couple assignments, a final paper, a presentation, and a few exams which are on blackboard and timed (but you have plenty of time). You don't have class on exam days since the exams are online and she usually posts the exam early, which is nice. She is super nice& always brings treats. Don't stress about the presentation

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There is no way you can fail this class. She WANTS everyone to get an A, and I wouldn't be surprised if everyone in my class did get an A. All exams are online, even the final. Sometimes it is confusing on when things are due but everything is pretty easy. Very nice lady, but talks about her son a little too much. Brought us candy all the time!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing prof. She's always available to help and clearly loves the job. Super passionate which makes the class really interesting. If you're taking a PA class try to get her.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She's SO CONFUSING. Very difficult to follow. Be ready to teach yourself EVERYTHING.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best profs you will ever have! Class can be confusing so take extra notes. No textbook so pay attention. She is willing to work with you on anything and will let you make up missing assignments. Take her class for sure!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Diane is awesome. Really created a family culture in the class and was very passionate about the material. You have to put A LOT of time, work, and reading in to get a good grade, but she is willing to work with you whenever you need it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She wants us find out what AC means in her classes, from a student how has had her before. Does anyone know what it is?

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Diane is AMAZING!! She is so willing to help and know so much about public administration. She is constantly changing the structure of the class and test formats which makes things interesting but also frustrating. She is the best prof I have ever had and would recommend her for every PA class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PA335
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is VERY good and VERY time consuming. You will have to put a lot into it but you will recieve a lot out of it. Try and pair this class with other easy classes in your schedule. Kimoto will help whenever you ask- make sure to ask questions. She is energetic and at times hard to follow, but she wants her students to do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kimoto is a very nice lady who is always willing to help you. Her Public and nonprofit class is extremely difficult because you have to look for examples to use on the essays in exams. Pay attention in class!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

High energy but very confusing, the tests are awful no matter how much you study and the grading scale is super harsh. Be prepared to teach yourself everything and you need to be well informed about public and nonprofit organizations before taking the class. You'll need to use them as examples.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PA270
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. Kimoto is a great professor and very helpful faculty member of GVSU. She is always willing to answer questions and keeps you alert with her high energy levels. I couldn't of asked for a better instructor for this moderately boring class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PA335
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was one of the hardest classes I have taken. Your grade is based almost entirely on the cooperation of an outside agency that you will partner with. We were perpetually behind in class, which meant a real struggle at the end. Her advice regarding problems was vague at best. Get another prof if you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kimoto is an awesome person. That said, the grading scale haunts you the entire semester (97%=A) and the tests are downright scary (between 4-10 essay questions, timed and online) so it is difficult to focus on material rather than fear for your grade. You will probably learn the same amount taking another prof, and with a lot less stress.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PA270
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kimoto was cool. She is very energetic and likes to talk about her son but it's cool. Tests are online and open note/book. But timed so do the study guides. They help. If u have her early in the morning she'll keep you awake. Just get to class and take notes. and use a lot of detail on tests and assignments

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