Donna Kidner-Smith - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Donna Kidner-Smith
Department: Communication
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COM21502
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Lots of writing assignments and reading. Isn't a challenging course, but understanding expectations was harder. Deadlines varied from email, to sylabus, to in class conversation. A generally friendly prof, but also inconsistent.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COM215
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Donna gave at least twenty essays throughout the semester, some of which were only one page though. There was an intensely heavy amount of homework. Despite it being a story making class, we were forced to present the stories we made. It was more of a speech class than anything else.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The class was fairly easy, and the speeches got good feedback. It was boring to show up and listen to lectures that she rambled on topics ranging all over the place. She is very nice, and the class isn't very difficult. Take the class, she even brings in random food sometimes.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not bad, boring boring boring and lot of stuff she does in class doesn't help you or pertain to anything in the class. no textbook at all and only 3 speeches, so not too bad, just prepare for boring class.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
She was a great teacher overall and was fair with her grading
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Good prof overall. She gives you good feedback on each speech and grades fairly. The exam covers exactly what she lectures on, so take notes.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Nice woman, good teacher. She tells you what she wants you to focus on for each speech and grades easily but fairly. You actually do have to take the notes for the final, take-home exam (or just work with someone who took notes). Recommend.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a nice person, very sweet and kind, but, can see her as a fabulous kindergarten or preschool teacher. Class was easy, but thats the nature of the class. Watch your abscenses. And prepare to feel like a preschooler again
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
very helpful, very knowledgeable. i loved speech going in, and i still do. great professor, very friendly! no rushing in her class at all. very laid back, only 3 absenses allowed. ENJOY!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
I loved her! She is a very approachable teacher with knowledge of the subject. She makes the topics interesting and exciting. I always looked forward to class!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
She annoyed me. Her grades seemed somewhat arbitrary and she definitely has favorites. Seems better suited for kindergarten.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy class. Nice teacher. My first A at Grand Valley!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: COM101
  • 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:
Easy to understand, and incredibly understanding.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's freakishly nice. Easy 4-point. Take this class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Very nice woman. She encourages people afraid of speaking to an audience to get over their fear, and helps them do that. Take her
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: COM210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Good class. She is so nice. Very undserstanding.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
VERY good prof., very nice, good information, easy going, friendly, fun class
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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:
Great teacher, really gives you a lot of info on how to become a better speaker
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: COM201
  • 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 Prof. She makes class fun and it's not too tough. Take her for speech!
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