Seems like an alright guy, for a professor. So far I have an A in the class. I haven't taken one of his tests yet, but I hear that he takes his questions straight from the book and lectures.

He is a really nice guy, however the subject matter is just really boring. It is straight lecture-don't think you're going to be doing anything fun.

Really nice guy who teaches a pretty decent class. It's obvious that he knows his stuff. His tests are a bit challenging but nothing that studying won't solve.

Decent professor- although if you're an easily offended conservative, you may want to take another course as this guy is really liberal. (Southern Black Ebonics is just as good as the Queen's English, Wal Mart is the devil, capitalism is the source of the world's problems, etc.)I didn't mind.

He knows his stuff, but expected us to all be on the same level he is. There was entirely too much info for a 100 level course...a bit overwhelming come test time. I think he said he was working on getting his PhD...the way he teaches shows it.

Easy prof who teaches decent. Come to class, pay attention, and study and you can walk out with three aced exams and a 4.0 grade. I did and I didn't even want to take the class to begin with ;)

very easy if you take good notes. the problem is that sometimes he isn't particularly clear on what exactly will be on the tests. BUT he's really nice and easy to talk to. FUNNY!

this teacher gave extra credit and a study guide for the final test. he tolerated a lot of crap that a professor shouldn't have to deal with.

Well, He's a pretty cut and dry kinda prof. He makes a powerpoint...he talks... u write notes until smoke comes out, you write essay and you take exams. He tells you exactly what he wants you to do SO FOLLOW EVERYTHING HE SAYS!!!! Oh yeah turn off your cell and so not talk in class or he will bite your head off and kick you out of class!

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although he wasnt the most engaging prof. he was a good one. he always told you what he was looking for, and when i needed help in his class he was EXTREMELY helpful. I would recommend him to anyone who WANTS to learn something. Oh and please turn off you cell phone and shut your mouth.

He makes powerpoints, reads his notes, makes a few jokes, and you listen and write notes; pretty basic. We had 4 exams and 4 essays. The exams were open note and open book and one dropped and the essays were only a page long, so it was an incredibly easy class. For the love of god people just shut up and turn off your cell phones, he hates that.

Prof Means is Awesome. He is very friendly and helpful, and he does everything to try and give people A's. He doesn't require attendance and puts his notes online. I did basically nothing except go to class and do my mini-papers, and I had a great time, because the material was so interesing, and I am exempt from my 4th exam! (no final)

He is ok...test are open note and he gives you a study guide with 30 out of 40 questions. lol he hates cell phones and people talking but other than that it's an easy class.

If you bring your cell phone to class, you will die.

really easy class, all lectures are on blackboard, dont buy the book. Tests are open note and open book!

oh man this class was so easy, the professor is great, sometimes he sorta starts to rant on in his lectures, but he gives you plenty of oppurtunities to get an A in his class...open book open note tests, plus extra credit, and to top it off if you get an A in the course you don't have to take the final :]

SUCH AN EASY CLASS, HE POSTS ALL THE NOTES ONLINE. just make sure you print out and read all the notes, his class can be kinda boring, but he is kinda nice and just so easy. plus he gives extra credit.

Prof. Means was incredibly nice and helpful whenever I talked to him after class. 4 tests that are open book/notes and 4 papers that are insanely easy.

Insanely Easy

Class is kind of boring but really easy. All tests are open notes and open book. He puts up his notes online- like the ones he uses to give the lecture not the power point slides. Doesn't take attendance, very easy class.

Professor Means makes theory as interesting as the subject possibly can be...it's a confusing topic, but he makes it come together so that it actually makes sense.

I'm planning to double major with Masc and Anthropology now because of this class. Means is very cut and dry, tests easy (I was exempt from the final), and all he asks is that you shut up and put your cell phones on silent. that was really hard for a lot of ppl. in my class. It can get a little boring sometimes, but if you love anth, youre fine

He's a great professor, this class is SO easy! I was exempt from his final and never got higher than a B on his tests, yet aced the class. It's definitely an easy A.

summer class. 2 tests, 2 quizes, 2 papers (1-2pgs), 2 other assignments. easy. tests and quizes open notes/book but can be a bit hard. lectures posted on blackboard. attend. not taken. can get a bit tiring but that could be due to class lighting. extra credit cartoon for 5 points on final grade. overall fun, easy, and a nice teacher. got an A.

Definitely a power point and lecture class. For your sake don't sign up for an early class because you will want to skip/skip a lot. Even when I missed class for pretty much a month I aced every test and paper. Cut and dry. Do the work and the readings, you'll be fine.

average lecture class, he seems quite qualified and says indiana jones inspired him to become an archeologist.

He's heavy with the powerpoint. There's a lot of reading that's extremely necessary. Few homework assignments, with a few major assignments scattered throughout the semester. Nice guy, and willing to help to an extent. He makes corny jokes, but it lightens the mood (it was a death and burial class). He's alright. Not spectacular, but decent.

A really boring class if your not into this stuff. Uses a ton of powerpoints and the book is not everything. He included stuff that he only said in lecture on the exams so if you don't go to class (he never took attendance in the larger classes) then make sure to get notes from somebody else before an exam.

If this is an elective you will probably be bored to tears. However, you should go to class because it will help a great deal for the test. It is possible to get an A without reading the books, but it's definitely not easy.

I had a little interest in anthropology before taking this course, which helped for an 8am class. Overall, i thought he was a great teacher, he knows what he is talking about. He uses a lot of powerpoints, but as long as you listen and take good notes you do not have to read the book at all. I actually really liked this class considering it was at

lectures are slides with all pics,he talks alot about his own case studies&goes fairly fast.I have never fallen asleep in any of my classes,&his was my first to do so.He doesn't take attendance but reading the book alone will not give you better than a B/C on a test. I dont reccommend unless this class is needed.

I'm not an anthropology major and archaeology isn't all that interesting to me (it fit my schedule and was in the CHS electives list). Dr. Means did his best to make the course interesting. The exam questions were vague and his slide-shows were mostly pictures of his past excavations. That being said, if you read the book you will get an A.

Professor Means is a great teacher, yes he tends to ramble sometimes but i had him at 8am and i was still interested in the material. i didnt want to take this class at first, but i was glad i did with Means. i could have gotten an easy A if i studied a bit more, but seriously. good professor. good class. take it.

I really don't recommend this class. It's extremely boring. Means really tries to make the material interesting, but it never really is. I currently have an A, but it's not without a fight. If you don't go to class, you will probably get a B or lower. You have to pay close attention to the notes. Other than that, nice guy and very fair w/ grading!

Prof. Means is great. I didn't even know what Anthropology was before I took this class and now it's my major. He is very well educated on the subject and will actually teach you interesting things you've never heard before. He loves the subject and it is clear through his teaching. I would absolutely recommend Means for both ANTH 103 and 105.

Best Anthropology professor that VCU has on the roster. Very helpful and involved with students, unlike most at VCU.

I really enjoyed this class. I was a little bit wary of going into anthropology (as my minor) but Prof. Means made this class fun. So long as you listen and take notes you should ace this class. The quizzes are clearly marked and easy, the test are the same. I really recommend him!

Professor Means is a very good teacher who keep you entertained. He's very knowledgeable, an is willing to help out when needed. I would recommend him for all of his classes

I've had Means for three different courses now, and I can definitely say that he is the best Anthropology prof VCU has to offer. He's passionate about his field and really goes out of his way to help students and make sure that they're succeeding. He has a super super corny sense of humor which makes his classes that much more fun. Def recommend!

I took Intro to Anthro my freshman year because Anthropology is my major. I can see how this class could be really dull if you have no prior interest, but to me, Means's teaching style is awesome. It is clear that he is very knowledgeable and he loves his field. If you attend every class, you will get an A. Keep up with the readings, too

Means is Awesome.

I love Means! This was a great intro class, and it really sparked my interest in archaeology. Doing well in this class is easy-- provided you actually show up, as he goes over everything in lecture. He likes pop quizzes, especially on days half the class doesn't come. He's so goofy, I don't know how anyone could dislike him. Take this class!

Despite his narcissism and incessant self-promotion, I actually really liked Means. He's hilarious (in an awkward kind of way). His classes are entertaining and his tests are easy. Go to class, take notes, actually listen to him talk and you'll get an A, no problem.

Hands down the greatest anthropology professor at VCU. I enjoyed his classes so much, he's the reason I made antho my major. I've had four so far, and he has never let me down. Definitely take his classes. (Death and Burial is amazing)

EASY A... go to class, take notes, skim the book. Easy to follow lectures, he is very animated. Not too reading intensive. Just be sure to go to class, on days where attendance appears low he gives pop quizzes (and sometimes gives you all the answers)... Ample extra credit opportunities as well. Overall GREAT class.

Class was ok - lectures tended to have too many sidebars and ramblings for me. Not the worst class but definitely not the best. Attendance was not mandatory - but quizzes are random and cannot be made up.

Easy. Go to class, take notes, skim the book, etc. The only thing you need know is that this class is points based, not percentage. He drops your lowest quiz grade, which isn't good. My grade was a 95. He dropped my lowest quiz grade (4/5) and my grade went to a 91. I would have done better with a 0. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind.

Interesting course. Knows his stuff. DO THE READINGS. They will make a difference on exams. Do the extra credit. Reccommend with Survey level anthropology.

Awesome dude. Funny guy, helpful, likes to get to know his students. For higher level classes, he rules. You need to show up to class, he grades attendance and it's important. The readings are supplemental to the lectures. You will need the books to pass the tests he gives, which are essays.

Personable guy, but I was bored to tears in class. Not very demanding as far as course work, just short journal entries for each class and a final project. Exams are take-home.

Eh. An exhorbitant amount of work for a 302 level class, but then, I'm not much of a theory person.

Great Professor! Liked him better in this class than in 105. Extremely smart man, who is more than willing to help. You have to remember that in 105 there are a lot of people who aren't interested in archaeology, which makes it hard for a teacher to teach the material. But this class was a lot better and more focused.

Personally, I found his humor and personality fantastic. Though he is a stickler about attendance, especially with random quizzes, he's a great professor and truly passionate about the subject. Pay attention to little things he highlights and you'll excel! Know the material--especially with the intense T/F short quizzes. Archaeology is awesome!

Dr. Means is the best! I have taken almost all of his classes and he is always clear on what needs to be done. If you put in work, he will gladly help you.

Great teacher! He shows his personality more in the upper- level classes, which is awesome. He really just wants to see his students succeed, and makes that possible with his courses.

Means is an excellent educator. He cares a lot about what he's teaching and is very helpful. He can be a little snarky, but is a very nice person when it comes down to it. He is funny and engaging in class and if you make an good effort you should do well. Archaeological Theory is not an easy class- you have to manage your time well.

He WILL give you the stink eye for being a minute late to an 8am class, so be on time before anything else. His intonation makes it easy to fall asleep but class can be interesting. LOTS. OF. QUIZZES. He says 12 in the syllabus, but expect one at the beginning of every class. Tests are straightforward. I imagine he's better in upper-level classes,

I LOVE Dr. Means. He is a great professor and a great person. His class is overall easy, except for his quizzes. He gives quizzes at the start of most classes, and they are insanely difficult and will impact your grade. He does offer extra credit to make up for that though. Dr. Means cares about his students, and encourages them to get involved.

Prof. Means is a lot of fun and has a dry sense of humor which I totally love and get, if you don't you won't enjoy him. He knows a ton about archaeology wish I had taken him more. Take detailed notes he tells you whats on exams and you'll do well. Quizzes almost every class so reread your notes. Super fun wish I could've done archaeology with him

Dr. Means is an amazing professor and lecturer. I would take all his classes if I could. This class isn't too hard. I just made Quizlets before every class for the daily pop quizzes then I used those quizlets to study for the tests and I did really well.

Dr. Means is my favorite professor at VCU. He clearly outlines expectations and grades fairly. You have a lot of creative freedom on projects if you can figure out how to relate them to the class. He can definitely seem like a stickler at first, but as long as you are respectful he's really cool. Dad jokes abound.

I took this class to fill up my schedule and hopefully improve my GPA. Overall, the class was interesting but very lecture heavy. Quizzes almost everyday so attendance is mandatory. Get the books if you want supplemental reading but this class is 100% doable without the textbooks. I rented them and opened them maybe once the entire semester.

Dr. Means is great! I took his ANTH 370 class Spring 2020 (not listed on this site). Because of the pandemic, we had to move everything online but he was always readily available and super helpful with any concerns or questions. He cares about his students. He's also super chill and has a good sense of humor. It's interesting to hear about his work

I had him during COVID so it was a hybrid class, but I loved him. He seemed so genuinely passionate about what he was teaching, which I feel helped make the class feel interesting. I will say that all the test questions came directly from lectures, so pay attention and take notes but the stuff was interesting so it shouldn't be too bad.

I took this class asynchronously (online + in-person) for my freshman spring semester, and I LOVED Means. He is a fantastic professor, very lecture heavy but he's good at talking. Make sure to take notes and you'll pass with flying colors! Means doesn't do too many assignments, mainly lecture summaries and unit tests. Very patient with due dates!

So funny and really cares about Anthropology. Inspired me to continue on with it as my major and I loved every minute of his class. We had open-note quizzes and tests, so I recommend taking good notes. Overall, very excited to take another class of his.

This class is very leture heavy which can be boring but all of the tests are open note so as long as you take notes youll get an A. Theres plenty of assignments that are completion grades and extra credit lectures to attend so youll have no problem getting an A. Dr. Means has actual field experience and is a funny guy so I highly recommend him.

If you need an easy class to take, this is the one. I'm not an anthropology major but I learned a decent amount of things from his class. You don't have to be interested in anthropology to pass this class. Just take notes as he only lectures with slides but he doesn't give a textbook. As long as you take notes you should pass the tests and class.