Joan Borst - Grand Valley State University

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Joan Borst - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Joan Borst

Department: Social Work

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Joan is amazing. SO SO caring about her students and really does care about their mental well being amongst their academic career. Very clear grading criteria and projects. Nothing was ever hard just took some time. Very interesting class and a nice breather from my hard sciences. Would highly recommend and would take again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: INC
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor is not understanding. I mistakenly did an assignment wrong and did more work than I should have. She stated that since I was the only one confused on the assignment, that she would not give me any credit. Do not recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borst is amazing. The material is solid, homework is engaging but not overloaded, one group project, one solo project, shes super nice, quick to answer questions, helpful, offers great feedback. Seriously impressed with her.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: SW630
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Borst for the Study abroad trip to Ireland. The trip was a great experience, skip class you wont pass, would take her again in the future

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Borst is so sweet. The class can be boring at times, but she tries to make it fun and interactive. This class is definitely an easy A. Highly recommend!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Joan is such an amazing woman! She truly cares about her students and is very understanding. You do not have to be a SW major to love her classes. Highly recomended!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borst is easily the best professor I have ever had. She is very caring and funny and makes class really enjoyable. She really cares about her students and helps you in any way possible. Great class to take!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borst in a ray of sunshine and a professor who makes class actually enjoyable and engaging. She's hilarious, insightful and just a real joy! Her class assignments are easy and you're guaranteed an A if you come to class and do the work assigned

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful woman! So funny and caring. She knows a lot on the subject and wrote the textbook you learn from. Assignments are easy and it is an easy course to toss in if you need more credits. high suggest.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The assignments are easy and reasonable. The lectures involve many stories and experiences, as she has worked in many different places. She is not very organized and kind of goes with the flow, and changes dates on you quite a bit. It was an easy class though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: SW354
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Borst for the study abroad trip to Ireland. Highly recommend you take the Ireland trip with her if at all possible!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I would definitely recommend this class for any health care major. It looks good and is fairly easy. There's a couple of opinion based reflection papers, and a super easy group project. She's quite the character, is funny but gets distracted easily. Would recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This instructor is passionate about the areas in which she has practiced, including HIV/AIDS and oncology. Her use of medical terminology is often not correct. The textbook is riddled with errors. While she tries to make presentations relaxed, her repeated interruptions make it difficult for those presenting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good class to take if you need an issues credit. It was incredibly easy. A few 3 page "reflection papers" which are mostly about your opinion on something. A pretty easy midterm test. The final is one 8ish page paper about a chronic illness, and a group presentation. I doubt she's ever failed anyone, the class is a breeze.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: SW354
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Borst is my favorite in the entire Social Work department at GVSU. Having the chance to study abroad with her was the most wonderful experience I could have asked for. She is friendly and genuine. I wish I could have her as a travel companion on all of my trips! She's super engaged and makes sure you love Ireland while you're there!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She rants a lot about her family and field experience. I don't feel like I got much to take away from her course except 3 credits... I would not recommend her and would not retake her.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: SW322
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Borst was awesome! One of the best professors I've ever had. She has great knowledge from the field and you can tell she knows and loves Social Work. The grading scale is a little scary for non-Social Work majors because the class is only out of 100 points and a 97 is a 4.0. But no complaints otherwise!

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: SW322
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:

Hands down best professor I have ever taken. She loves to tell great stories from her career that are relevant to class. Generally they are funny or heartfelt. Kindest woman ever! And very easy, just skim the book and look over her power points. Take her class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: SW322
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:

Amazing. Very caring, very helpful, and very flexible. Makes social work interesting even if you aren't a social work major! Assignments very easy and very straightforward. Tests are simple, she tells you EXACTLY what she wants you to know and there are never tricky answers. Take her!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: SWS322
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:

Dr. Borst is a wonderful professor. She truely cares about her students and I loved this class. She doesn't try to trick you on tests and all the assignments are manageable. Probably one of the most caring profs at GVSU.

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