Margaret Gilkison - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Professor: Margaret Gilkison
Department: Political Science
College: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The worst professor I have had at UWEC. She send instructions through confusing emails, then proceeds to get angry when students are confused. She posts videos days after they are supposed to be, and when important dates/assignments are coming up, she emails you less than a week in advance. DO NOT take her if you value your GPA and mental health.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class in incredibly unorganized and Margaret is very unprofessional. She is very unclear in instruction and has lately only given instruction through nearly incoherent emails. When students ask for clarification, she is rude and insensitive towards peoples confusion. Your grade is almost entirely tests. Definitely would stay away if you can.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gilkison is by far the worst professor I have had at UWEC. She is rude to the students, and is extremely unclear about what is to be done. Classes are supposed to be Tuesdays and Thursdays, yet she posts lecture videos not near those time and expects them done by the next day. She doesn't answer emails much, and is just all around a bad prof.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This is the worst professor in UWEC. She is very unclear on when things are due and when you are supposed to take exams. High recommend you stay away from this old lady.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: POLS351
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Exams are unclear she expects details that she does not go over. Readings are a must. Participation matters. no communication outside of class. Did not get the syllabus until after 1-2 months of the semester. Doesn't use canvas everything is thru email. I passed the class but only because I hounded her about my assignments, exams, & ALOT of effort.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Gilkison is very unorganized. She has no mercy for her students and if you want help, don't even bother to ask. Unfortunately, I had to withdraw from this class because I did not have many other options. She lectures about things totally irrelevant to the class and doesn't explain what is on the exams. I do not recommend this professor.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: POLS351
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I have no idea how I ended with a B in this class, I failed the midterm. The Professor has no clue how to use canvas which made this class nearly impossible. I learned very little from this course and spent hours doing article reviews that she graded harsh. Thankfully she did offer extra credit at the end. If this course is not needed DON'T TAKE!!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awful professor. I averaged a 3.95 in high school. Took this class my first semester of college and she is absolutely taking my GPA. She also has 0 idea how to use email, so virtual learning is very difficult; especially if you want feedback.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Terrible professor please never take this class. By FAR the worst professor I have ever had. We had 3 exams that were not at all related to her lectures. Gives Zero homework so its impossible to learn. Please NEVER TAKE THIS CLASS
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: WGSS351
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She is the worst professor by FAR I have taken at UWEC. You submit everything via email, so you don't ever get a response. She doesn't like technology so nothing is in canvas, NOTHING. You have to be in class regardless of covid. Very unorganized, with little direction on homework. I am a straight A student, and I believe I will fail this course.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The tests are based on her lectures and textbook readings. In order to pass the class you have to read the textbook and it is a lot. Each chapter is around 30 pages and we have to read at least 5 chapters for each test. Essentially, no one in the class understands what is going on in the class and I would strongly recommend going to the SI sessions
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! She doesn't know how to use canvas so everything is emailed to you and sometimes you get 10+ emails a day. It is so hard to know what you are supposed to be doing and she doesn't respond to emails. She also just rants about things unrelated to the class instead of lecturing. She makes it very hard to get up for an 8am.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely terrible college experience. Difficult for no reason and does not work with students whatsoever. Run.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: WMNS351
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Gilkison makes you question how she has a job at the university, she comes late almost every day and comes unprepared. Lecture consists primarily of her rambling nonsense that isnt related to the course. She makes several inappropriate comments throughout the semester and will often make you feel uncomfortable. Avoid her at all costs.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: POLS351
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Do not take classes by Gilkison! She is unorganized and forgetful. She assigns many readings throughout the semester which are all found in Canvas but are only given a one word title so you have to look through all of them to find the one you need to do. She expects her students to think the exact same way as she does.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
in her lectures, in which she rambles, she uses a projector which is really frustrating in the year 2020. Graded on only 3 exams the whole semester with a 10 point oral report. She is funny but you can tell she doesn't put a ton of effort in any more. The tests are easy if you show up to study sessions with the student teacher, which I reccomend.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gilkison is a very entertaining character at UWEC, but I would not choose her as a first choice. Nothing against her, but her class was not for me. I took her POLS110 to get credit for general eds and it wasn't great for me. I received an A, but her class had very few points. If you bomb one test in that class, you have to WORK to get it back.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: POLS110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Gilkison is very knowledgeable about American Politics and provides a lot of great examples. She lectures off of PDFs with few words and projects them, so you also have to write down what she is saying. Her lectures can be boring. Your grade is based on 200 points: 3 exams, 1 oral report (easy), and an essay. She gives extra credit options too.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: POLS290
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor does not communicate well with students and fails to respond to questions in favor of answering her own. Disrespectful of students who disagree with her and refuses to accept differing opinions. Bull-headed in a bad way. Lectures boring AND uninformative.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: POLS290
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Its safe to assume that if this professor wasnt tenured that she would be let go from the university immediately. Terrible tangent filled lectures that rarely serve any purpose for the assignments or tests. The most disorganized professor Ive had. She lost multiple students assignments and rarely has enough hands outs to give out to students.
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