William Morrison - Grand Valley State University

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William Morrison - Grand Valley State University

Professor: William Morrison

Department: History

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: HST203
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

You are going to have to work for your grade on this one. There is a lot of reading, quizzes, and discussion forums. He is a harsh grader, but he puts out rubrics so you can follow them and get a better grade. He gave us a week off during COVID so that was really nice. He replies to emails quickly and is understanding. But there is a lot of work.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: HST203
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Save the headache & $ by taking at a CC. Super hard grader on the stupid and long paper prompts & discussions. I learned NOTHING as you only learn by reading only and the text was horribly boring. No reminders for weekly work & deadlines, check syllabus and wont take late work. Never ever communicated so I had to look up his name to write this.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: HIS101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice guy, but so boring. Do not take a 6-9 with him, you will not get anything out of it. He is slightly monotone so it is hard to stay awake sometimes. Test are pretty easy as long as you prepare and take notes from his lectures.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: HST101
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor! His lectures are a tad bit long and boring but he REALLY knows what he's talking about! He's an easy grader, and is very passionate about what he's teaching. I would totally take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: HST350
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:

Dr. Morison is an excellent prof! He was extremely helpful and very understandable. Powerpoint lectures, take home exams, book reviews, and in class assignments. Do the work and you'll be fine. Ask for extended deadlines if needed. I would def. recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: HIST350
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:

Great Class, Professor Morrison is always willing to help if you ask. Lecture format, but he keeps it interesting. Very knowledgeable about his subject area. Reasonable assignments, and willing to extended deadlines if asked. All around good experience.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: HST203
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:

Prof. Morison is a great professor. He is a little dry, but his lectures weren't that boring - i've had worse. He's very helpful when it comes to revising papers and is fair in his grading. His summer class isn't really that bad, it would just be interesting to have a full semester because i know he has a lot to say. Wonderful professor!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: HST203
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:

Great prof! Comes across very hard, but is easy with the slightest bit of effort. Notes are main study-buddy for tests. Pay attention in class and take good notes. Memorization of key points for midterm/final exam essay questions is how I did well on each. Helpful outside of class, and an awesome guy after getting to know him. Great Class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: HST350
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:

Morison is a great lecturer. He is very knowledgable and very approachable. Always willing to help with papers outside of class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: HST495
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:

Bill is a great prof. Down-to-Earth and willing to help in any way possible. In this class he brought in guest lecturers and allowed students to pursue their own interests in history. Overall a fabulous prof and I would recommend him. He does make you work for your grade though, so be prepared for every class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: HST350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best history profs @ GV. He has a lecture format, so if you don't like that, don't take him. Very knowledgeable about his subject area and always willing to meet outside of class. Have him look over drafts of papers and you'll do well and learn a lot!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: HST203
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the most boring prof I have had a gvsu. He talks too damn much and I could not stay focus at all!!! He rambles about nothing.. But he is willing to help you on papers in class. NEVER take him in the spring/summer!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: HNR221222
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very boring and tends to ramble, but he is definately a nice guy. Hard grader on papers, but he will help you if you ask him. From what i hear, he is better than the profs from the other section!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: HST300
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:

GREAT professor. class is difficult, but he was always willing to look over drafts of papers. intensive writing (weekly writings, sometimes more than one) and reading, his teaching style made up for it. i would definently take him again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: HNR211212
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is very nice, but i found him to be quite boring. He is a very hard grader on papers, but he prepares you well for the exams. He also knows what he is talking about...very knowledgeable. Overall, he is an ok prof. if you work hard on the papers and don't mind the boring class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: HNR217
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He really cared about teaching and got the information across very well. However, his papers and tests were very challenging. Be prepared to study, but you will learn a lot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: HST350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A good class and a great professor. This is my second time with him because he is knowledgeable and helpful. Exams are not easy, but gives a good study guide. Lectures are fact filled and interesting, and he uses maps, movies and other visual aids to help support his lecture material. Really knows his stuff and is eager to help outside of class

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: HST203
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

A very good class. Rushed through because it was a summer class, but the prof is very knowledgeable and entertaining. He really knows his stuff and presents history using a variety of multimedia (video, internet, photos, etc). Makes history come alive!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: HST203
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i was so bored in this class and i hated going. if you are interested in asian history, then this class will be good for you. he does offer help but its unclear and i found it frustrating.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: HST203SWS
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:

good prof. doesnt use white board, lots of pitures, doesnt teach at 200 level. Papers are HARD. I got 14.5 on both out of 20. I thought they were A papers. On the midterm I got 85% even with the 2 essays. Those essays were crappy, and unorganized yet good grade. Hard on those who dont study or read.

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