Martin Hillard - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Martin Hillard
Department: Criminal Justice
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very organized and to the point, makes things very easy. Weekly assignments are 3 DB posts, 15 Q quiz, and 1 or 2 written assignments, which is just a one page answer to questions from the book. One final at the end. Super simple class, and professor is very responsive and helpful!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I was very nervous to take this class, but it turned out to be my favorite course thus far in college. Everything in the lectures was down to the point, and there were no unnecessary assignments. Usually one quiz and writing assignment per week.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very, very boring lectures. Grades on a curve though. Overall, if you show up and somewhat listen. You'll do just fine. Very easy class overall, tests once a week, along with written assignments that are only 250 words. Do your homework and show up.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PS110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lectures are incredibly boring, he makes no use of power points or even the white board! However, the class is still easy as long as you pay some attention and at least skim the readings. Sometimes there would be interesting discussions but it was rare. Also, textbook is free online, no need to buy one.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Yes, his lectures are long and boring. Although, the study guides are 95% of exactly what will be on the "tests" so you know what the answers will be. It's not that bad, you just have to study. He's a little entertaining and funny. He adds personal experiences to his lectures as well.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PS110
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I haven't really learned anymore, its only a lecture class, no participation
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PS110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
You could skip every other class because listening to his lecture is pointless since you never know what he is saying is even close to relevant. I have to fully study the book to even have a clue what we are talking about for writing assignments and quizzes. I actually wanted to learn about government and that won't be happening with him.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Martin does a great job relating law to everyday life. I have learned so much from our discussion post, and he will even respond back to your thoughts. However, almost every answer on the online tests is from quizlet's website. Lots of hw and stuff to do but it is mostly opinionated and participation points. Required to log on 3 times a week.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Weekly requirements are to submit a 250 word assignment on a chapter, attend class, and a 15 question quiz. I didnt learn anything from his boring lectures, but his study guide gave me everything i needed to know for the quizzes, which were worded to make it difficult. The final exam is EASY so dont fret.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hillard has a clear and concise style, and more importantly uses real life examples often, to explain law. He holds endless amounts of knowledge and respects the students, to the point that by mid semester he knows every students name. One final test, otherwise weekly quizzes and short assignments make up th full grade. Hands down would recommend.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CONSLAW
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's great at explaining material, however, the quizzes that he gives are confusing.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The quizzes and online assignments are easy. The book isn't a necessity unless you want an extra study resource. All he does is lecture though…for the entire class. I've fallen asleep many times in his class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • 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:
I took constitutional law with professor hillard in the fall of 2013. I absolutely loved him as a teacher. He would go over a section of material for the whole class and then at the end of the class you would take a quiz over what you learned the pervious week. He would go into detail about each subject, and answered every question. Best teacher!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: PS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class can be pretty boring but quizzes are fairly easy. I studied my notes a lot but I didn't buy the required texted book and still got a good grade in the class. He is always willing to answer questions and uses real like examples to help you understand things. You have to write a page paper each chapter but its an easy 5 points.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Martin Hillard is a great professor. If you want to learn the beginnings of law than I highly recommend this class. Attendance is a mandatory if you take the 3 hour class because he gives weekly quizzes. No exams other than the final and one written assignment. He uses helpful examples and always willing to answer questions even of the topic
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BA207
  • 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:
Great teacher. Took him for Business Law and he made the class very interesting. Humorous examples. Willing to answer all questions, class related or not. Highly recommend.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
CJ 234: Never used the book, but puts Chap. notes on BB. Dont bother buying it. Weekly quizes which takes place of attendence, pretty easy A. Drags a bit, but interesting and an easy class. Quizes every class, 1 writing assignment and the final. That is it for assignments. Also will drop the 2 lowest quiz grades. Highly recommended.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • 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 willing to work with you. Rewards attendance and interest. Answered my questions. He is fair.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class drags on, but good teacher. Quizes weekly, but are fairly easy if you pay attention; they take the place of an attendance policy. Overall an easy A
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CJ234
  • 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:
Very good at teaching. He usually gives 14 quizzes through out the course. He does not use the book that often.
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