Jeff Spoelman - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Jeff Spoelman
Department: Business
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BA145
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was A LOT OF WORK and its hard and a pain if you have a macbook because everything is based off of Windows in the walk throughs. I had to figure out a lot of things on my own. He's kind and approachable if you don't understand things.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This class was done before thanksgiving break, which I appreciated. The only assignments he gives are biweekly discussion boards and quizzes, then a test every few units. You don't have to read the book, just reference for quizzes and tests, since they're open book.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: ACCT257
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Spoelman is so funny and tries to keep the students engaged with jokes and endless examples to understand the material. Accounting 2 is a tough class with hard topics, but he does really well at trying to get students to succeed. We did not use connect for homework and did everything by hand, which I didn't mind.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: BA145
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The entire class is on MindTap. Prof really doesn't do much interaction. Class was more difficult that I thought and I've been working in offices for 20 years. MUST follow online or paper textbook or you'll fail. He will answer your emails but very short. I learned to google stuff rather than ask him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BA145
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As long as you complete each assignment, this class is pretty easy to pass. The professor gives his students 2 weeks to complete each module, which is very convenient! The only downfall to this class was the lack of communication from the professor.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BA145
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Horrible teacher for an online course. No matter how many e-mails you send asking him questions about the course, he will NOT respond. Very frustrating, first horrible experience of an online class at GRCC. The only thing I can give him is that he has clear due dates for each unit. Don't take this particular class with him.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is so funny, Spoelman does a fantastic job with stories, examples, and humor. I would definitely take his class again. Attendance isn't mandatory but it does well to be in class. He uses Mcgraw hill for all the homework so it's not pen and paper.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BA103
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very clear expectations from Day 1! Read the assigned chapters and post on the discussion boards, and you are all but guaranteed to pass.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
At first I didn't like Prof. Spoelman and his teaching style, but the more I was in class the more I understood it. Accounting 2 is tough but Spoelman makes it easy. He is hilarious and uses great examples to help you learn and retain the content.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ACCOUBA25
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There is a lot of homework and he doesnt collect it until the test. Before the test he tells you to highlight certain questions from the hw and you dont know what ones he wants till the test. Test are difficult just make sure you go to lecture and keep up with homework.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Spoelman is awesome. He loves to tell jokes in class and brighten everyone's mood. He is a good teacher to have because he goes over things in depth. If you have questions he is always willing to help. Great prof to have!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: BA256
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Accounting 2 is hard but Professor Spoelman made it fun (as it can be)! You will do fine if you show up to class and try. Of course there is homework to do, but it honestly isn't that bad. He tells you exactly what to study for the test, so if you study that over and over again you'll do fine. I highly recommend this professor.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He tries to keep the class intresting by telling jokes every once in a while when he knows people are drifting off. Forgot to do the homework once cause he has it for every chapter I think. Easier then my 256 profesor tho.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BA256
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nice guy, some of his jokes are over the top. He talks really fast and jumps around a lot. Not very helpful when you are lost. Assumes everyone understands the material the first time around. Lots of homework, do not take this class if you have a full load.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ACC257
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I really enjoyed Mr. Spoelmans class. He is funny, and makes sure you understand the concepts before moving on to the next topic. He explains everything in terms you can understand, lets you know what are on exams.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He's very funny, but his humor can be taken too far sometimes. He uses stories to explain concepts, which was somewhat helpful. You have to buy the text book but everything was online(homework, book)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A great Accounting professor. He will explain it until you understand and provides more than enough examples.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: BA150
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was an online-only class and he was on autopilot. It seems the only thing he did was grade the midterm and final. Questions sent via email took days to answer, and always referred back to his rare comments on blackboard that were vague to begin with.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Good teacher. He gives a lot of homework for practice. He's a very funny guy. If you are willing to put in the work, you can expect a good grade.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: BA257
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very helpful, encourages questions, explains material very well.
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