Jim Press - Northwestern Michigan College

Professor: Jim Press
Department: History
College: Northwestern Michigan College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This instructor provides very clear grading criteria; if you don't believe him, ah, well. He is always there for students who care enough to try; he'll meet with you, work with you. You must do your part -- you must be there, as prepared as you can be ( it's ok if you are wrong, the participation still counts -- so try!)
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Although he does assign a lot of homework a lot of it is in group work. And almost every single test (there are weekly tests) you do in groups. He is a great teacher and I have never had a class where I learned as much as I did in his class. I highly recommend. He actually makes class interesting
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
(My GPA in my other classes were 4.0s and much higher level classes. I barely received a 4.0 in his HST 111 class as well, so keep that in mind while reading this.) Mr. Press assigns an undoable amount of homework. He does not present any sort of criteria for assignments. All his expectations are short and verbal.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HST112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr Press knows just about everything there is to know and he's willing to share his knowledge with you in a manner that is interesting and very humorous at times! You will cover a lot in this class so expect high work loads and 100% attention during class. In the end, you leave the class feeling like you actually learned something. Great teacher!
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor but he gives ALOT of homework.He uses a variety of methods with tests and homework. Some with a partner, some on your own. All the homework assignments are very interesting and set up to make you think in different ways. I really reccommend his class, just be prepared to work hard. You will learn alot.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HST235
  • 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:
Great teacher. Lots of homework, covers all the material in depth. If you are willing to put the time in you will learn a lot.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HST102
  • 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:
Expect to read the textbook, perform huge group projects, (un)reasonable amounts of homework in a short time, but you'll walk away knowing A LOT MORE. Hilarious teacher, easy to go up to and ask for clarification and examples. Allows for homework to be redone and resubmitted for regrading.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HST102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Gives an Unreasonable amount of homework. Impossible to take notes in class Do not take this class with him YOUR WELCOME
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tough on students but an overall good professor
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST225
  • 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:
Took Press for US Hist and absolutely loved the class. Take-home tests, group assignments, and the use of notes in class?! How could anyone fail? The best part- he knows his stuff and makes the subject fun. As a history major, I thought it would be hard to think differently about history, but he changed that for me! I'm taking all of his classes!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HST102
  • 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:
A drill sergeant. If you are easily intimidated, I suggest not taking him. However, if you don't mind that, he is *hilarious* and one of the best history professors you will ever have. Not easy but definitely interesting.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HST102
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Everything in the class in done in groupwork, meaning your grade depends on others. Tons of homework for what you actually learn, Tests almost every day. His class has been a nightmare, I would never take one of his classes again
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIST101
  • 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:
Good teacher, multimedia approach, lots of group work, though, and group members sometimes do the grading. Oral exams on visuals, not my preferred method of test taking.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HST112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love him. He's very knowledgable and interesting. He demands alot from his students but gives you the tools to do well in his class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Awsome teacher! Knows his stuff and knows how to bring it to your level.It is a lot of busy work and you do need to read, but lets you use notes on the test.Go to class everyday! He always has a quiz, no matter what.Easy points for the quizes.Explains and gets you interested!I thought it would be a "napping" class but it is one of my favorites!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HST225
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is probably one of the best instructors I have had here.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HST111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
When I took Press's class in 2004, I found him to be a little intimidating at first but when I got to know him he was great. His class was fun, even though there may have been a lot of work. He likes when students take action in getting a good education and he is there to help.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HST228VIETNAM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
EXCELLENT instructor; gives you many ways to learn. I learned tons in this course a couple years ago. In my experience, he was considerate of alternate views, unlike other rater said. You don't 'get' a grade, you earn it, but he is very fair.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HISTROY112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You either love or hate him..that is the way it goes but he is a good teacher who knows his material
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HST
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Press is the best teacher that i have had in my entire educational career. I hated history in high school and after taking his class have thought of majoring in it. He has very interesting lectures, and although his class is hard he defiently knows what he is talking about.
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