Roger Ellis - Grand Valley State University

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Roger Ellis - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Roger Ellis

Department: Theater

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: THEATER101
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:

Professor makes tests very difficult, he picks small details for tests about things that you wont remember even if you do the reading. Lectures are also horrible, very long and wordy. Things that could be explained in under a minute minutes take ten minutes to say, also gives unclear directions and assignments. Made an easy class very difficult.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: THEATER101
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

"This is so sexy - I love it!" direct quote

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: THEATER101
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally would not recommend taking this professor for theater of you can help it. The class itself isn't hard, but he grades pretty tough and he is lecture heavy. I personally didn't like the personality of this professor at all, but that's just me.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CTH151
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you take a class with Ellis you need to prepare for the worst. He has a tendency to act condescending & very rude most the time. The way he conducts a classroom is an insult to anyone who teaches. Be prepared for a heavy workload of assignments. He treats this & other 100 lvl classes as if they are 3/400 lvl. Changes HW constantly-Not courteous.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CTH151
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Roger may have experience as an actor, but it's no substitute for teaching. He has been incredibly hypercritical since the start and very few criticisms have been constructive. I feel as if nothing I do is right in the class and it doesn't help that he acts condescending. He also forgets to post assignments and expects you to make up lost time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: COM201
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear of what he wants. Says one thing but really means something else. Gives you examples and then you follow the examples, and you did it wrong.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: COM201
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pretty rough teacher to be honest but he does teach a good lesson about speech. The lectures are long and he is a tough grader but I am a much better student thanks to him

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: COM201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ugh! Prof Ellis is just not very good. Very tough grader and has yet to get with the times; no PowerPoint or any other technology can be used in your speech. He'll say a speech is expected to be 3-5 minutes, but if your go 4 minutes, he'll say it should have been longer. Sometimes not careful with his word choice either. Take someone else.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: COM201
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor did not foster a safe learning environment for students new to public speaking. He gave very harsh, negative critiques of student's speeches in front of other students. This professor cut off students mid-thought and did not seem interested in critical thinking that varies from his own. This made participation difficult.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: COM201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Exams were almost all open book, but speeches were graded under intense scrutiny. All my classmates said I deserved an A but Ellis thought I deserved a C. His material is outdated, and so are his methods. Would recommend to not take.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: CTH101
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: Mandatory

Comment:

Awful. Worst prof I've ever had at GV. Very unwilling to work with people

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CTH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't take if you want an easy art credit. It's a gen ed course that he treats like it's a 300 level course. Don't take if you don't like Theatre or have no interest being involved with it. Take another professor who isn't boring and grades unfairly in all respects.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CTH10104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was so much harder than it needed to be. He grades very harshly for a 100 level course. He goes on rants in lectures. His online quizzes are on random, unimportant things in the book. He is very into theatre and if you are just taking this as a gen ed I would choose a different professor!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CTH101
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:

Roger is a great prof who cares about his students. The book makes a lot of reference to videos and you get to watch them. It's an easy class if you pay attention. He has fun with the class and brings in speakers. For a gen ed class I highly recommend!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CTH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was a waste of my time and money. For being a 101 course, there was too much work involved. This guy never stays on topic during lectures, quizzes over random material, and he grades his papers/assignments too harshly. There are two mandatory plays of the semester, neither of which are free for CTH students ($6 per ticket).

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CTH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can get a decent grade if you speak up a lot in class and do the extra credit. Other than that he is a HORRIBLE grader. And the pre-tests and final are ridiculous. I would go with another theatre teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: CTH101
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, he's not that hard. Just do your work and show up to class. Throw a comment in here and there and you'll get your participation points. He's funny sometimes but it can be boring if you're not interested.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: CTH101
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:

HORRIBLE!. Do not take him. Unless you want to commit your life to get an A in a 100 level class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CTH101
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:

You will find yourself wondering why you didn't decide to take a different Gen Ed within two classes. In order to get full participation, you must raise your hand and comment every class period, or you will get a C. Treats his class like a level 300 course. Avoid at all costs. Do not take this professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: CTH101
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:

Lectures are so boring and he takes attendance at end so you cant leave early. Quizzes are now online and VERY difficult. I would not recommend unless you LOVE theater. SO much work for a 101 class!

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