Bradford Kinney - Wilkes University

Professor: Bradford Kinney
Department: Communication
College: Wilkes University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kinney saved me during a very rocky freshman year. I was struggling in class and my attendance was poor. Countless times, he went out of his way to phone me before class and express his "hope" that I would be in attendance that day! Seriously, who does that??? He made me realize it mattered and "he" was the sole reason I graduated, on time!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COM301
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I have to say that Dr. Kinney has been a major staple in my college and professional career. He is enthusiastic about what he teaches and always keeps his students interested.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COM398
  • 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:
His lectures are very lively and interesting! Has a really great sense of humor! :)
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSK113
  • 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:
Takes this class way to seriously. Introductory class but grades as if you've been speaking to large groups for years. Tests don't consist of anything he goes over in class just text book. Avoid this class if you can there are better teachers that teach this section
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You'll definitely learn in his class but his grading system is not the best. The way he grades his speeches are a little ridiculous and his tests are difficult. He does try to make the class humorous and entertaining, I'll give him that.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy is the worst teacher i ever had. he takes a 101 speech class like its military camp. i rehearsed by speeches to a tee and i thought i presented them great and i got D's! Avoid this class at all costs, b/c u dont wanna end up getting thrown out of the university for going crazily insane on him!!! i wouldnt recommend this guy tomyworstenemy!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
FAVORITISM is the word. My father had him years ago and said the same thing. I do not understand why any university would accept this -it is a formula for mediocrity.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This man has lost his marbles. Makes a GenEd way harder than it has to be, and is very biased towards favorites. Makes up the most ridiculous BS (like when he said Pavlov electrocuted his dogs) and this takes up 70% of the class. Fortunately, he is funny and entertaining, just don't get on his bad side, he'll never let you live it down.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
the class is easy but he made very hard. he's sucks "not recommended at all"
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COM205
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kinney not only knows what he's talking about but also will do anything to get that across. Although you never know what your grades are throughout the course just talk to him, he'll let you know. And show up for class, if you show and participate your grade will reflect that. As for the comment below me, actually he is not the chair of the depart.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He grades by favorites most definitly. If he doesn't like you he will call you out in class. I did NOT like him as a teacher and I would not recommend taking him. I liked him at first, before favoritism came in. I do not have the time to kiss his ass and I don't think you should have to do that to get a good grade.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
Teaches a general requirement as if everyone is a com major, gives difficult,vague quizzes called "quests" that can kill your grade. Overall a nice guy who tries to make the class interesting even though he knows most of the people don't want to be there. Try to shmooze & win some brownie points, they'll come in handy.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COM301
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Persuasion was a tough course because you never know what your grades are with Dr. Kinney. He is a nice guy to get to know. Be in class otherwise he won't like you and your grade will suffer. Tests are extremely vague and there was one speech and one huge project.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COM204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kinney not only taught me a lot about debate, but about who I am as a person as well. His unique teaching style, with his trademark quotes keeps class interesting. My class was highly interested in debate, therefore; we had an awesome time. Can be disorganized with specific grades, but remind him ans it'll be fine. Tough class, but you learn.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: 2007
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BUSPROFSPEAK
  • 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:
Not the best/most interesting teacher...but just talk to him outside of class and participate in class, and its an easy 4, regardless of your grades...ya just have to become a favorite :)
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PERSUASION
  • 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:
I think he is an excellent advisor and mentor. He is very busy, but is always willing to help when he has time. He does use the same jokes all the time, but its funny. He is very organized and his lesson plans are sufficient. I think Dr. Kinney is one of the best professors ive had at Wilkes!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ENG101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
Hard class to work with, the jokes make you able to stay awake during class. Some favortism, but if you do your work and talk to him outside of class, you can become a favorite
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SMALLGROUP
  • 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:
Kinney's one of the finest professors I've ever had. He's forgotten more than most people will ever know.
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