Ann Byars - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Ann Byars
Department: Communication
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had her for speech online, theres 5 main speeches and you have to complete 20 connect tests by the end of the semester. Shes really helpful when it comes to developing your speeches and gives you the tools you need to pass!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COM275
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Online quizzes throughout the semester with a final paper. Ann was so funny and never made you feel discouraged even if you gave a wrong or obscure answer. She always found a way to build off it and use other's ideas to gain understanding for the overall group. Work in "pods" throughout semester, if you have her as a 6-9, you will get out early.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COM495
  • 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:
One of my favorite profs at GVSU. Class wasn't super mandatory and I still went to class everyday because I just loved hearing her talk! She has the best advice and was so funny! She really does an amazing job teaching things that students actually enjoy learning about and she did it in a fun way! Loved her soo much!! Highly recommend!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COM295
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Ann is awesome! She is hilarious. Our grade was based on 30 online tests through Connect, which you have access to the book and the internet for. I love her real life stories that connects the material to real life. If you're looking for a really easy-going professor, a good grade, and some new knowledge. Definitely take her!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COM295
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You will never be bored in Ann's class. She is energetic, funny, and so entertaining to listen to. However, exams are not always consistent with what's talked about in class. In class discussions are more for fun than to prepare for exam, therefore much of the learning I did for this course was done outside of class from outline.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COM202
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is soooooo funny! (If you take this class you'll understand the reference). I enjoyed her stories and examples of metaphors far more than the textbook content. She's sassy, open-minded, and not afraid to express herself which is great for keeping your attention. This ENTIRE class is based off of metaphors. For an easy A, take this class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Byar's class was a lot of fun. She gives many great examples to go along the text. There's barely any homework and three tests during the semester. Absolutely recommend.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: 95
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's really awesome, laid back, understand and funny. However, she really likes to hear herself talk....I felt like I was at a Stand Up Comedian show, but not in the good way. She often just rambles on and on about simple concepts. Her class is really fun, especially for a COM 101, but just know she talks A LOT.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Her classes were very entertaining, but I feel like I did not learn much at all. If you want something more challenging, don't take her. She's funny and her lectures are interesting, but I feel like they are more suitable for high school students than college students.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is very easy going and made a class like speech, which can be extremely stressful for some people, very fun. I hated speaking in public, now I'm way more confident She gave a very clear instructions and examples of how to write and present a speech.If you have to take speech, take it with her!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Rude, mean, very self-absorbed,obviously doesn't want to be teaching and let's the class know it.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She tells really good stories. She's nice and teaches the material well. No need to read the text. She goes over it every class period. She gives reviews for every test.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
Professor Byars is awesome!! She lectures out of the book and doesn't use powerpoints so be prepared to take notes. She has a great sense of humor and keeps class fun. Tests are easy and she gives a study guide which will have everything on the test. Class isn't challenging but it's a 100 level. Definitely recommend taking her!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is hilarious and knowledgeable about the subject. My only complaint was that it was too easy because there was no real challenge, just a lot of insightful tips for communicating in the professional world. She has a great personality and I suggest taking her.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class is more like the Ann Byars comedy hour, but that's not a bad thing. She keeps the material fresh and funny and has a lot of interesting out of text information. The class went downhill a bit during the semester, but it was still a lot better than my friends COM 101 class with a different professor!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
Awesome prof. Has a plethora of real world knowledge that she incorporates into her lectures. Keeps lectures to the point and offers real world examples.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COMM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
amazing teacher with a great personality. will be looking for her the next time i pick my classes. helps with anything you need. best comm teacher out there.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COM295
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is one of the main reasons I graduated on time. I had her for COM295 & COM495 during my last semester, while also taking 4 production photography courses including my senior thesis. Had she not been clear and helpful I never would have been able to balance my load. You could say I got really lucky!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COM495
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the most useful Prof. I had at GV! I continue to email with Ann on occasion when I have life questions. ie. What should I wear to a breakfast meeting, what should I order, when should I look in to starting an IRA? She was amazing and I would have taken her class multiple times. (I had her for COM295 and COM495)
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