Kathleen Underwood - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Kathleen Underwood
Department: History
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: WGS365
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pretty unorganized with syllabus, readings, and general daily lectures. We had a small class, so she definitely noticed if you didn't come or submit something on time. Tries to be helpful, but often made it more confusing. Lectures seemed to be catered to those who had more knowledge on the subject already. Very nice lady, but not a great teacher.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HST290
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Without a doubt the worst class I have taken at GV. She changes the syllabus several of times and is never sure of what to do. An absolutely ridiculous grader. More than several of the students did not pass the class. If you are scheduled to take her, GET OUT NOW.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: WGS300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a great professor!! If you take the time to meet with her to discuss projects or other work, she will really do everything she can to help you. Very easy to talk to. A bit disorganized at times, but it really doesn't affect her teaching or the class really. She is very flexible and will change the syllabus to meet the needs of the class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HST290
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very disorganized. Very frustrating. She changed my grade on blackboard multiple times after already giving me points for assignments. Asked for assignments back that she graded so that she could re-enter my grades. She gets off subject a lot. Surprisingly she is getting an award for teaching...God help us.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST01
  • 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:
constantly changing what is mandatory for the assignments and what is good or bad for the assignment. On the same paper took off points for certain thing and later in paper wrote "great".
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: WGS300
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Underwood is really a great professor. She is a little disorganized at times, but will do anything to help you. The class isn't hard but time consuming. She will work with you and is flexible pushing back due dates.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: WGS360
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is so disorganized. Literally modified the syllabus 5-6 times throughout the year.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: WGS491
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
disorganized, kind of mean. Didn't seem to care about individual students, and didn't let students fill out evaluations at the end of class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HST206
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Knowledgable, but rather disorganized. Vague assignments that were graded very hard considering.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HST312
  • 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:
Gave us the option of doing a journal instead of an essay! I loved it and it helped me get a better grade!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HST312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible professor. a feminist who needs to be brought back into the real world. decided to hand out a group presentation due the day before our final exam.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: WGS200
  • 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:
One of the best classes I've ever taken. She knows her stuff and helps guide discussion. Outstanding, highly recommended.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HSTSECT
  • 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:
One of the least biased teachers I have had. Encourages discussion rather than rote page-turning. EXCELLENT.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HST204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Class, she is an easy grader on papers if you follow guidelines. She is unorganized, forgets what she tells the class, but is pretty reasonable.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HST103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Interesting teacher. There was a lot of reading and a lot of notes, but if you came to class and did the homework, it's a fairly simple class. Study guides were very helpful, if you use them to study, there is no reason not to get an A.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HST
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Knows her stuff,and is willing to get together outside of the classroom,for whatever reason,if just to talk.Her lectures were a little...confusing...she jumped around a lot.But i think i might take her again...maybe...
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: WGS200
  • 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:
She knows her stuff and provided ample learning opportunities. While she is a little tough, she makes you think. Only take her if you are willing to open your mind to other ideas than the ones you already have.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: WGS200
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a terrible professor. Doesn't respect others opinions. If your aren't a feminist, your in trouble. I believe in equal rights but I also believe that people have the right to make their own choices. She doesn't.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HST371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's pretty damn unorganized.. but this IS NOT A HARD CLASS. All you do is write a journal, pay attention to readings (skimmable), raise your hand every once in a while, and be nice to her.. you'll do fine. Projects were a laugh.. one with a movie and one about your family background. Damn easy.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HST371
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She doesn't take into consideration your point of view. In her mind, only she can be right in a class that is very much based on opinion. Thinking differently will get a markdown. She's also very unorganized, and adds it into a student's grade if he/she doesn't compensate for that.
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