Bethann Talsma - Grand Rapids Community College

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Bethann Talsma - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Bethann Talsma

Department: Business

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: BA145
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Talsma randomly rambles for long periods during class, has absurd rules about using the door (will not let you back in) or your phone (will deduct points), makes attendance mandatory, but doesn't teach much, and requires lots of work to be done outside of class, very little educational value and generally rude.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: BA242
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took BUS 202 and 242 with her at KVCC. She was probably one of the most unorganized professors I have Ever had. She didnt grade anything the entire semester but then made the last exam worth half our grade. She was unclear in her instructions all the time. Shed ask for suggestions on how to do things for those classes but didnt really want it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: BA120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed taking class with Bethann. She is very funny and makes the class a good time. There is a lot of homework to do and she is an easy grader. She encourages class participation

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CIS100
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Talsma was quite a character! Lots of online homework outside of class. The homework is time consuming and kind of annoying but it helps you learn the material. You HAVE to do the homework to pass. She was fun, helpful, funny, and gives you two "free" passes if you miss the homework. Easy grader. Nice. You will do a few presentations.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CLS100
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Where do I begin? "Talkative" Talsma (A self given nickname) is absolutely the worst instructor I have ever had.. She spends half of her time on unfunny jokes (offensive ones too) and the other half on personal stories with no relation to the class. She fills the gap by having a ridiculous amount of homework which she fails to grade on time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: BA133
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:

Bethann is a very nice person. Posts video lectures, which are very helpful and follow the homework. The only thing is production tests are timed and the instructions are confusing. The time given for production testsquizzes doesn't seem adequate, even if you are a fast keyboarder.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: BA133
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:

Very nice person and a very helpful professor. She is always willing to help, but you MUST ask her for help, otherwise she won't know. Assignments are easy enough and she will give you points for stuff you missed if you tell her you can't figure it out.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: BA245
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bethann Talsma is by far the worst professor I have had at GRCC!!! DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! she assigns wayy to much homework and does not give enough time for completion. She doesn't cover material for tests but rather makes you read the chapters because she doesn't know what she's doing herself. Very rude when I would ask valid questions!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: BA247
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is very nice, and she cares about her students,but she isn't clear about her assignments. If you do something wrong, even though she didn't state it in the homework, than its too bad for you, because she will not give you a second chance. Nice person, but I wouldn't want to have her again as a teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: BA145
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is not very clear how she grades thing. There is also no room for error, even on little thing. The quizes in this class are not well explained at all, and are sometimes completely irrelevant to the information you are learning. I would not recommend her

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: BA101
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:

Wonderful person; great sense of humor. Assignments are fairly easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: BA102
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have had her 4 semesters in a row and i love her. Out of all my teachers i have had in 2 years she is the one that i have learned the most with. She is very easy to learn from and is willing to help you in any way as long as you ask for the help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: BA133
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:

Mrs. Talsma is very helpfull, don't be afraid to ask her questions. Class was fast paced and a tough A. SOP standard operating procedure PROOFREAD all documents

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: BA133
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:

very good teacher. Will explain what you need to know. I was sick for very long time during the class and was still able to pass with her help. Very understanding and willing to work with you regarding late work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: BA133
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is very fast paced! But do your work and you'll get through it! PROOFREAD!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: BA133
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have her for a typing class. She takes a long time to get to you if you have a question, she needs someone else in there to help her. i am nuetral about her. but the class is fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: BA145
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. Talsma was a very hard grader. I found I was spending 8 hours a week on homework, and getting no points if there was a typo. She was going to ruin my GPA which is 3.7 guess I do not need her class THAT bad. I would call her a perfectionist. take her class and ruin your GPA (NO THANKS)

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: BA248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher assigns way too much work. Lots of projects that take way too much time.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: BA248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Talsma needs to wake up. All she does is talk about herself and her job during class like anyone cares. She assigns huge meticulous time consuming group projects and expects you to meet outside of class with at least 3 other people. I do not reccomend her at all and if you do see her. Run!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: BA248
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is so hard omg! Sign up if you like weekly project group work which consumes all your time and if you dont have a family, part time job, full time student. if u have nothing but time in your life sign up.

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