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Mr. Clem is an amazing person and awesome teacher, a true sasafras if you will. I loved his class & will take another soon! Ooochie! (sometimes I just slap myself for fun, woops!) Hard grader but draws excellent work out of his students! I'm now a true believer! And the below comments are too true, he's a sexy lil thang! TAKE THIS CLASS!
OH MY GOD! I TOTTALLY LIKE AGREE WITH ALL YOU GUYS. We should make a Clem rocks club. And all the teachers that don't like him and don't respect him can...stop? Ha ha. clem would laugh at this comment. What I mean is any teacher that is disrespectful to him needs to seriously learn to open their ears and stop being idiots just because he's awesome.
With his red pants he'll rule the world and women shall join him in a huge fun "tea" time. lol. Just kidding. Anyways, I doubt anyone is getting an A+ in the class. Also, he is a well educated teacher. (Wow more comments have been going on here for the past few weeks huh?) Anyways, Take him. He is so much fun to have! Yes, red pants are included.
Billy Clem is super cool, super easy to get an A, basically if you are not an idiot you will get an A in his class. he is funny and smart, his classes are always fun.
I would not say his class is an easy A. You have to work for your papers. And if you get a C or B in his class that does not necessarly mean your an idiot. There are common errors many struggle or overlook and that's when the points go down at. Simple as that. He is very reasonable and a sweet person. Although he may not seem like it.
Billy is an awesome teacher! Hands down my favorite. I am taking his womens studies class next semister. His English class are full of eye opening discussions. I agree with a previous post if you have been sheltered his class may be to much for you. Truely an amazing man and teacher. Shame on staff not respecting him at least. Take his classes!
Mr. Clem is so ruggedly handsome its hard to concentrate in class, those hot sweatsuit combos just make me crazy. very intelligent, super easy grader.
Mr.Clem is awesome. If you already have trouble writing you might struggle in his class. But overall it's worth it. And we make jokes about his red pants he'll wear at times. He does think he knows all. And is not for Marriage at all. But he has interesting points about it and all. Also. Don't wear hooters shirts!
Mr.Clem is one of the most feminist people I know but he makes great points. If your closed minded about things you'll probably get irritated in this class. Because he's one for opening your mind. WHICH IS GREAT. But for the closed minded who don't want any other points in their head might not a be a good idea.
Why were a ton of recent & positive comments deleted?! Ridiculous! Anyways, Billy is a great teacher. U don't use book except for writing consultation. Interesting conversations and writing topics. His critiques really helped refine my writing skills. A must have class for any "thinking" student. He's also an original sasspot with sexy red pants!
billy clem is an off the charts genius. he may be also be queen **** of the world, but thats ok too. he is an exceptional teacher, i learned a lot about crohn's disease and angry lesbian writers. soooo much fun. take his class for english.
I know! Some of the comments got deleted. Like the "Mr.Clem will rule the world with his red pants" one was hilarous. :P Anyways, like everyone said he is a great teacher. Very thoughtful and hilarous. A great start of the morning! Be open minded. But it'll be funny if more then on person walks in with a hooters shirt in one class.lol.
Billy is an exceptional teacher. Always willing to help and support, but be prepared to actually work for your papers. While he is very lenient as far as due dates and minor mistakes, he makes it clear on what he wants in papers, so make sure you do it! Very discussion based and never a dull moment in the class! HIGHLY recommended.
He is a very well educated teacher. He is very open about his personal life and will make jokes about it. Which I believe people need to learn more to do instead of linger in the past make fun of it. :P ha ha. Anyways, he's a great teacher. well recommanded. Hard working.
Mr.clem is one of the best teachers our silly small community college has to offer. He is well educated and knows what he is talking about. He will tell you as it is and will not give you a heart clogging sugar coating. He'll give you the real deal. the real thing about society today. This is an interesting class to take. Take any of his classes!
Mr. Clem does not like white people, and seems to have something against the British. other than that, his classes are interesting. little homework is assigned, most work is done in class. he will teach you to think outside the box. overall he is a good, but not great teacher. too moody to be a great teacher.
Pretty much it's mostly papers. Papers are important in his classes. Women studies is amazing and his one o one and one o two class as well. Mr.Clem is one of those people you respect their opinion. He's not anti-white people. He just states the truth that white people are assumed to be "normal" and "better" then everyone else. Which is not true.
He misses a lot of days in class but he's sick so he has an excuse. (yet we can only miss two. but whatever) He's a great teacher who has great tastes. Including lemon bars. If that makes since. haha. ANyways, He's a great teacher.His opinion and thoughts are amazing!
Billy is a brutally honest, in your face, I don't give a rats ass person. His classes are fun, and are very liberating for students who may have previously suffocated in an English class. Your mind will always be refreshed and you'll walk away learning something new. Weather it be about the class or life, your guaranteed a lesson.
"Weather it be about the class or life, your guaranteed a lesson" - are you sure you pay attention in english class? The proper word is whether, not weather. weather is the state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc. Billy Clem would be ashamed of you.
what a waste of money. i dont pay my hard earned money to listen some weirdo talk about all this personal problems instead of teach. teach this man does not. complain and complain is all he does.
He is the worst teacher ever. His class is a waste of money. He likes to talk about himself, and his problems. I can't remember the last time we did English in that class. His grading is ridiculous. Make sure your first two sentences are good or else he won't read the rest of your paper. He is ignorant and i would suggest not taking his class!!!!!
smart man. way too smart to be stuck at waubonsee.
very easy but also learned a lot
100 comments! whoooooo! whoever says that billy clem complains, you have no idea what you are talking about. billy clem is most likely smarter than you, and better looking.
he was my favorite professor by far. his class is extremely easy if you like the type of class where you are on your own for half of it. overall I loved this class.
He is absolutly amazing. As long as you do your work you will be fine. He does have a strict grading scale but it could be worse. ALSO he is amazing! I hope I get to talk to him outside of class sometime. He is super nice and hilarous. He'll tell you the honest truth ya'll
lol we stray from the course work, but we still have assignments due. I haven't met a person who hasn't loved him. great teacher very knowledgeable. Highly recommended him for ANY course a. english class to a gym class, i'd take him!
If you take Billy, do your work. Don't just do your work, but do it well. If you put forth ANY effort in his class you have nothing to be afraid of. As long as your work is somewhat intelligent he won't bite. Seriously, one of the smartest people at Waubonsee, who isn't afraid to tell it how it is. Also, one of the funnest profs at Waubonsee.
crazy and fun... do your work first
Do your work or he'll hug you! kidding of coarse. But really, do your work and you'll pass the class. Do it well, he does not take crap from people. 5 Lemon Bars for Mr.Clem (Five stars!) he does get sick a lot but he is still a good teacher. so there!
Do your work or he'll hug you! kidding of coarse. But really, do your work and you'll pass the class. Do it well! 5 Lemon Bars for Mr.Clem (Five stars!) he does get sick a lot but he is still a good teacher. so there!
He is an awesome teacher! If you put forth any effort you will do good in his class. He answers your questions ASAP and he is very clear on the first day of what he is expecting of you. Yes, he does get sick a lot but he makes up for the days that he missed. I learned more from him in 102 than I did from my other teacher in 101!
He is a great guy. He is funny, but strict. Do your work. He swears alot, but that is what makes him funny and unique. You WILL do work, and you will learn from him, but have fun at the same time.
I have heard many great things about him. He seems kind of bland now compared to the comments I've seen. I thought he would be fun. He seems so mellow and emo. Maybe that's just me. Anyways, teaching styles great. Not fun. Nice guy. Hates bigots. there ya go.
He was a jerk. I ended up dropping the class because he only would grade and return half the classes rough drafts before the final paper was due. Strict and it is his way or the highway, even if he is wrong. (If he says the sky is green, then the sky is green) His humor is horrible, if you can even call it humor.
Love this guy. He's awesome. He missed alot because he was sick alot, but he's great when it comes to being fair on papers. He's funny too. Take this teacher, you won't regret it!
Wonderful teacher, REALLY nice guy. If you're intelligent and you apply yourself then you'll get along with him and do well in the class. His biggest downfall as a professor is the fact that he's rarely in class and he doesn't e-mail you to say class is cancelled.
I took Clem for 102 last summer-- best class I had except for 101 also with Clem. He's easy, kinda political, and funny. I recommend him because he teaches you many things about a lot of stuff--not just the boring English and writing stuff but stuff about the world. This guy is great.
Mr. Clem is a ver nice guy. His class is so easy and the papers are almost fun because they are topics and not just grammar and stuff. I recommend him for taking 101. And he's not bad looking for an older man.
His class is awesome. He's sick alot so class is canceled. But if you have to take it, take Clem. He's pretty easy and he's funny, so class isn't so bad to sit through. Plus he's hot! I'm taking him again.
I took Women's Studies because I wanted to know more about my life. I learned that feminism is necessary to figh discrimination. Mr. Clem, a man, is excellent for this course because he knows the material and understands feminism in its many forms. Feminism really is for everybody. My best class ever.
He has his own teaching style and has great personality. If you do not learn anything from him you should probably be in a lower level English class. He is absolutely great
Clem is the best! He is fair and goes out of his way to help you learn writing Some say he's strict about attendance, but he's not. If you come to class, you'll learn; if you don't, you won't and fail. He grades easily and is understanding if you have personal problems. Best teacher I ever had.
By far the best teacher that i have ever had!
Brilliant teacher! He is not exactly clear about his assignments though. He mostly looks at grammar and essay format when grading. He is ill often but he does make up for it! Just check your e-mail before class so you don't waste the gas. As long as you have a good head on your shoulders you will do well in his class!
Clem is excellent. Best teacher I ever had. He is easy-going, funny, and friendly. And very understanding. I will take him again.
This was a great class. We read great stuff and the teacher was awesome. I would take it again if I could.
a great guy just don't be stupid
Don't be scared away on the first day, he gets WAY better. A little too much small talk for my taste, but great guy and good grader.
Billy Clem is the best teacher I've ever had. I wish you the best Billy, you are awesome! He taught me a lot...and not just what was needed to know for the class.
he's very very cool and funny, and have a good personality with his students, also he's teaching in a good way. but he always get sick so check your email to see if the class cancelled or no, so u don't have to spend gas for nothing. if u take a class with him, u wont regret
Fantastic professor! He may be absent often, but he more than makes up for it. He responds quickly and clearly via email. Super supportive and well informed.
Mr.Clem was the single greatest teacher I have ever had. I took his class as my final try at college. Pass, and continue on in school, fail, and I work full time. I am transferring to a 4year institution next semester, Mr.Clem is the man! Keep doin' what you do.
Billy is awesome. He's easy, friendly and very understanding when it comes to absences and extra time. TAKE HIM!
Best teacher ever! Im going to actually miss him and going to his class!
Let me start by saying I absolutely love Billy Clem. He is a brilliant man, and extremely wise. Second off, if you do not know how to write prior to entering his class, do not take it. This is a college level class, he is not here to teach you the basics you should have known in high school. He also likes to socialize which is refreshing.
He comes off as hard at the beginning of class, but if you stick it through, he is an awesome guy!
All I have to say is that Billy is one of the best English teachers I have ever had. He was absent a lot but he made it up by telling his students what needed to be done on the assignments. If you are going to take his class, you have to have prior writing experience. It is a college course after all. I learned SO MUCH from him and I recommend him
Great teacher, very funny.
It is going to be tuff from the start so do not let him get to you. It is a very easy class as long as your grammer is perfect. So edit your papers at the writing lab at waubonsee it will make your life a hundred times easier.
Billy is such an amazing teacher! He is such a funny guy with all of his stories. Just make sure you do your readings and know your grammar! You need to take Clem's class! It's never boring, you will learn a lot from him, and not just about English but life lessions as well.
He is super chill and a great professor. He's not your typical teacher he cusses a lot and always voices his opinions on things but he's hilarious! He's pretty straightforward as long as you do what is expected of you you can easily get an A. He gets off topic quite often but it keeps the class interesting.
I liked him as a person but harsh with grading papers
I took billy's ENG 101 class and am taking women's lit JUST to have him again. It is the one class that i look forward to going to. A lot of great discussion. If you are going to enter this class, make sure you are a decent writer. If you did not do well in high school writing or was not taught the right way, you will not do well in this class
Seems tough at first but between the times he cancels class (which is very often) and the actual work that we do, he is a fairly easy grader if you have the basic knowledge of writing papers/grammar.
B Clem is amazing! He is very blunt with his opinions and statements. He is very knowledgeable, so if you have a question he has an answer. Know your basic grammar and writing skills and you will have no issues in Clem's class. The experience I had in Eng101 was fun and intellectual.
Super duper easy class
Best teacher ever!
Amazing teacher. Warning-If you cannot write a paper at a High School level or above, do not take his class, and he will tell you that. Loves to tell stories and is very helpful. Wish he taught Eng 102.
Yes, he is excellent and I'm taking him for 102. He is great.
HE IS THE BEST. As some of the prior comments have said, do NOT expect an easy A if you are illiterate :] He is always willing to work with you and runs very helpful workshops. Definitely an all-around great class if you are willing to do the work.
Really good class. Born teacher. Easy if you can write.
easy class easy teacher easy A
Before I started this class, I was not confident in my writing skills. However after taking English 101, I can say that he prepared me very well for future English classes. I've expanded my knowledge through the books we've read, and I became a better analytic thinker. I definitely recommend his class :)
Mr. Clem is an excellent teacher! I am glad that I have him.
Very good class.This class will teach you the essentials of writing and you will definitely feel confident about writing after this class. Value for money class. You surely should take his class if you are attending Waubonsee Community College
I took Clem for a three week English 101 class Monday-Friday from 8:00-11:10. I usually dread going to 8:00 morning classes, but Clem is very humorous and is good at getting student's attention. In addition to his humor, he is a wonderful teacher. He is helpful, nice, and makes class fun. If you do the assignments and edit your papers you will pass
Bill was amazing. He is one of the best teachers at waubonsee hands down. I took him for a 3 week course; it was a lot of work, but he helped me through it. Excellent professor.
Bill(y) Clem was easily one of the best professors I've ever had the luxury to be instructed by. He is incredibly down to Earth, treats students as his equals, and gets the students involved and questioning things. As long as you show up to class and do the assignments, you'll be golden. Could not recommend enough.
Great Professor, awesome class, definitely recommend taking any English courses that you can with him. Helps make a three hour class fly by, the dude is hilarious.
One of my favorite professors. He will challenge you, but in a good way. Absolutely hilarious and easy to talk to. Super helpful, if you can handle learning don't take him. If you can then absolutely take his class!
Clem is an amazing teacher that will make you understand how to write and format papers well. He has a lot of funny stories that pertain to the subject and keep you involved. I took him twice because he was such a great teacher. He makes one think about controversial topics and give constructive feedback. Great teacher and highly recommended.
This is the best English teacher waubonsee has to offer and I highly recommend taking him to improve your writing and format skills. He is not hard and is very helpful when it comes to format. Take him and you wont regret it.
He is just an outstanding teacher. There are not enough words to describe him and his teaching methods. In his class you do not only learn English you learn about life and its value. If you are ready to learn take him, you would not regret it.
Billy Clem is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is absolutely hilarious and so sweet. One of the most craziest, yet amazing teacher ever! Super smart and excellent at teaching. One will learn from him, but have fun at the same time. Do not be intimidated by him, he gets way easier as long as one is not an idiot. HIGHLY recommend him!
Mr. Clem is by far the best teacher I have ever had. He is an amazing teacher who has found a way to somehow make English a fun subject. I have learned more about English with him then I have learned in the past. There is no doubt he will take your writing to the next level. Billy Clem is the teacher every other teacher should strive to be like.
HE IS THE MAN!
Awesome !
Great teacher !
I've already posted on here but I wanted to again. BILLY you are amazing, I hope you know that! You are intelligent,hilarious, and always keep the class interested. I wish you taught english102 this fall! I miss having you as a teacher. I recommend you to anyone. Enjoyed this class more than any english class I've ever had!
Funny, Informative, Helpful, Easy if you do the small amount of work assigned
I just had him. He will seem like an ass on the first day but believe me when I say when you go back the next time he will seem like a different person. He is supper funny, tells you exactly what he thinks and he is super helpful. He has tons of information and you will always end up talking about the most unexpected of subjects. Best teacher ever!
Billy Clem is one of the most intelligent, influential people I have met since attending Waubonsee. He can definitely come off rude due to his liberal views, but there is no way you can leave his classroom without learning something valuable and becoming a better person for it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
He's awesome. He's open minded and he makes you think for yourself. He's easy to get along with and funny. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE.
He will try to scare you on the first day! DO NOT DROP! He is an awesome teacher who is passionate about what he does. Absolutely hilarious. Papers are NOT easy, it is something you have to work hard at. Not an easy A class, but I HIGHLY recomend him because you learn so much!
One of my favorite professors. He is super funny, and I learned a lot!
He is the best teacher ever! Clem is one of those either you hate or love. The first couple of days he tries to scare you but really he just doesn't want you bullsh*tting around in his class. He is sarcastic and snarky and liberal in the extreme, but will always encourage you to voice your opinion.
I don't recommend this teacher. The point of the class was to read women's lit. He mostly just bashed men and white people and how horrible they are.I learned nothing.I am a women and I was offended by the comments he made about men. If your opinion did not match with his he would fail you on the paper or mock your answers and belittle you.
I had him last semester and am having withdrawals. He's super funny and makes you want to come to class. He expects error free papers and those are the only assignments you'll ever have. For the people that have negative comments obviously you probably sucked at writing because he does not care about what you say, just that it is written right.
Clem is an amazing teacher! I would not want to take anyone else! He doesn't put up with people's bull crap and he holds his students to a high standard. If you aren't already very good with English, he may not be the best teacher for you, otherwise he is great! Very funny, understanding, and kind. I love his classes!
Mr. Clem is great at teaching us about women writing. He does not bash men and white people. He uses the books and teaches us the truths about women's lives. I'm a woman and I think the class is great. Take it if you can.
billy is a very good teacher and very helpful! come to class and keep your mouth shut and you WILL PASS. do all the homework and assignments correct and you will have no problem passing this class! billy is a lot of fun and loves to talk.
Billy Clem is one of the best teachers here. He really knows what he's talking about and conveys it well. Billy is also willing to spend time on paper with you if you need help. He may scare you a bit on the first couple days or so, but after that you see how funny he is and how class can be really enjoyable. I highly recommend him!
Oh my gosh. I had him last semester for a class, and even tho I didn't always agree with what he said, he made me see a different side of things and things from others perspectives. I think that is absolutely what a teacher should be. Doesn't hurt that hes HILARIOUS! I love the back and forth banter in class. Definitely take any class of his!
Amazing teacher! You must know how to write, if not, do not bother taking his class. He loves to make jokes! DO NOT TAKE HIS WHITE JOKES SERIOUSLY PEOPLE! He is white himself.. people these days. They do not know what humor is. Anyways, I highly recommend him! :)
The first day Billy comes of as a scary dude.If you're not a strong writer the first couple of papers might make you feel like a dumby, as he WILL tell you what you did wrong.However he really is trying to help you improve.Lets you revise and answers any questions you have.Super funny guy;has endless stories and I always looked forward to class
great teacher,nice, funny, laid back, and very smart. his class touches on interesting topics and encourages different perspective thinking. i enjoyed going to his class and took a lot more interest in my papers because of his opinions. its very easy to do well in this class because he is so involved with students and clear with question answering
Billy comes off as super intimidating the first day of class; however, he is a very relaxed and understanding guy. It is an easy A as long as you know how to write a mediocre paper. He keeps class interesting and tell a ton of hilarious stories. Take him!
Great teacher!
He is very particular and has a habit of scaring his students for the first week or two, but if you do the work, are willing to learn, and follow directions you will be fine. As long as you work hard during the course you will learn a lot and be grateful you had him as a teacher.
Amazing teacher. Holds great discussions. I feel like I learned a lot in this class. He is also hilarious and by hilarious I mean he will make you laugh out loud on a daily basis.
We all have to take English 101, like it or not. Our choice in the matter is limited to when and with whom. (See what I've learned?) Prof. Clem expects students to be willing to improve their skills, and he avails himself and all the resources at his disposal to all his students. Come with an open mind and be prepared to laugh. The hours fly by.
He is very good about letting you know your mistakes and grades fairly
His class is super easy! WE only have to write 5 papers. He gives good feedback and has that great student-teacher connection. His personality makes class fun!
Oh God, I really enjoyed his teaching style it was truly a breathe of fresh air! He is absolutely hilarious and isn't afraid to cross some boundaries during discussions. He is really good at what he does and it shows by his passion for the art of literature. Must show up to class, complete all papers (especially the final paper!), and participate.
Billy Clem is the greatest teacher at Waubonsee. He is funny. He knows what he is doing. He isn't boring. At the end of the semester you learn. If you don't get this teacher, buckle up. It's going to be a bumpy ride.
I was never interested in English, but I loved this class. Clem is absolutely hilarious, understanding, and brilliant. His grading expectations are super clear; he goes over everything with the class over and over again. I don't want any other English teacher. No one can match this man.
DO NOT take online. I had taken his class online and had to do 5 papers, and got bad grades on them and I did what he asked, and even went to tutoring, and he still have me an bad grade. I had gotten an F in his class, I was upset because I did the work even the tutor's was confused. I retaken the same class on campus and I got an A.
He was a very interesting teacher. He will tell you like it is whether you like it or not. follow the syllabus and you will pass the class. Ask for help and he will be there to answer you questions. Great teacher.
Billy Clem is awesome. I actually look forward to waking up and getting to his class on time. I have learned a lot about my writing and the improvements I need to make. I have not been more excited to write a paper for a class before.
Billy Clem is a significant professor. Everywhere I go on campus I hear everyone talking about how wonderful Clem is. He may be a hard grader, but it is all worth it in the end considering how he makes you work for it.
Great class!
I love this class so much. Billy is extremely passionate about Women's Literature and it does not hurt that he is hilarious. He's always there for us when we need him and he makes me want to strive for perfection. Definitely a good choice!!
Mr. Clem is one of the best teachers at Waubonsee. He is very harsh is grading papers, yet will give you the help you need to pass. To say he expects perfection is an understatement, you need to know how to write well before enrolling in his class. Read the sections in the books before class for additional help. Great teacher; great class.
Great teacher. Be ready to write and show up to every class. Ask for help if needed.. comes off as a tuff guy first 2 classes. he's one of the best teacher I've ever had. His writing workshops help.. took him for 101 & 102 great guy. you'll learn how to write properly and not be an illiterate.
He is sarcastic as can be, but super awesome. He's hilarious and super fun to have in class. If you are literate, you will do well in the class.
If you need to take an English course and need a great teacher, Mr. Clem here is the man to learn from. Absolutely great teacher.
This was the last English class I needed to take before I got my Associates degree and I was so disappointed I didn't know of him sooner! The first week, I wrote a really average paper and unlike lazy professors who would've passed me, he failed me and it made me work harder in my writing than I ever had. He doesn't accept last minute BS. Beware!
While there are a lot of papers (which is expected from a composition class), I feel like this is a very fun class that I look forward to every M/W. Clem is an incredibly understanding teacher who is very aware of current issues. I would recommend him for anyone who is struggling with mental illness or any other disability.
Billy Clem was a fantastic teacher. If it's clear that you've worked hard, he is a merciful grader. If it's clear you haven't, however, he isn't afraid to give out F's. He was very helpful and extremely friendly. He kept lectures interesting and encouraged students to share their thoughts. Overall, Clem may be one of the best teachers on campus.
Billy Clem was definitely one of my favorite teachers at Waubonsee my first semester! He helped me become a great writer and let me make revisions when needed. Be prepared for him to make you feel stupid although and also be prepared for an 8-10 page paper on water.
Best teacher ever. First time i actually looked forward to going to class. He never fails to make you laugh. Some people cannot handle his sense of humor but if you do you will surely enjoy it and want to take all of your English classes with him.
Billy is the best English professor to have. Taking 102 with him because I couldn't stand another teacher
First few days of class, the Prof will try to create an atmosphere where one might feel uncomfortable. But he does it to get your full undivided attention. It is required to read in this class as class discussions are about the books as well on the all the papers you write. This is essential to getting an A. BTW yamauchi is his favorite writer
The first day of class he was hilarious and I thought I would love the class. From my experience, one day he'll be fun and the next day he'll go off on the class. I will not be taking another one of his classes. If you love English and do not take this class. He believes that if you write something good you must be plagiarizing.
Young Metro trusts him.
If you are looking for an easy A, don't take his class. If you do not have basic writing skills, he will recommend you to drop the class. Make sure you know how to do proper MLA format because that's a big one. You only have papers to write but the more you write, the longer they have to be. Be prepared to have random class discussions as well.
By far, Billy Clem is the best teacher I've ever had. 10/10. He is extremely educated, helpful, and hilarious. You will not only laugh in this class, but you will learn skills that will strengthen your writing. If you put a good amount of effort in, an A is definitely attainable. If you want to bs and hope to pass, go to any other ENG101 teacher
Billy is this best teacher I have ever had, by far. If you put in the work and go to class, you'll be good. My writing has improved more in this semester than in any other class. He is extremely helpful, intelligent, honest, open-minded, kind, and genuinely cares about his students. I had a great experience and can't wait to take him again!
He is a great professor with amazing humor ! He made me realize that I am a better writer than what I expected of myself. He cares about his students and is willing to help you if you ask. I'm looking forward to taking ENG102 with him this summer
Billy Clem is a SAVAGE!! Totally recommend taking any class he offers. He genuinely cares about students and is very REAL! He is funny and kind. The work is manageable, as long as you read and have knowledge of the content discussed in class. Very flexible and replies to e-mails fast. MUST TAKE PROF!
I just finished taking Billy's 3 week summer class and LOVED IT. He is such an awesome teacher. Very funny and easy to talk to but still gets work done and is a structured teacher. Do the work and you will succeed. Talk in class and you will do better and take in more info. Would totally take him again and suggest him to anyone for any class.
Billy Clem: Resident Stud Muffin. Great sense of humor, very structured. Show up, listen, and participate in group discussions. Do the work well and you will succeed. Do the work poorly and he will try to help you if you put forth effort. I will never forget Billy. #LoveClem
Billy is an amazing person and teacher. He is incredible smart and it is obvious that he genuinely cares about the material he is covering. Billy is definitely the friendliest professor I have had yet. As long as you turn in complete work on time, and try your hardest, you should be okay.
BClem rocks! I've taken three classes with Billy, and he's the best teacher I've ever had. He's friendly and his interesting/random class discussions made coming to class worth it. His writing workshops were very beneficial. He taught me more about grammar than any teacher had before. I'm a better writer now because of him.
Billy Clem is the type of professor that you really love, or really hate. He is sometimes very rude and will be very straight forward with you. If your paper was not written well, he will tell you and will recommend that you go to the Writing Center. Also, make sure you know your basic writing skills and know how to use MLA correctly.
If you are a bigot in any sense of the word then Billy's class is not for you. He does not tolerate racism, ableism, sexism and any form of discrimination. He is always more than happy to help you if you present your questions well. He tests one's writing abilities and you will leave his class as a better educated writer.
Clem is a great teacher and is a very easy grader, he seems mean at times but hes really not. show up to class write your papers and you will pass 102 and 101 if you still need both. take all his classes to be honest best class you will take every time.
He is the best English Professor at Waubonsee.
Billy is hands down the best professor at Waubonsee. On the first day i thought he was going to be awful and he seemed mean but he was the exact opposite. He is very nice and down to earth. He has a great sense of humor and is overall just a great instructor. He is also a very easy grader. Definitely recommend taking his class!
Clem is, hands down, the greatest professor I have ever had and will ever have. He is sweet and understanding and open to EVERY person (unless you're a racist or a bigot!) He will tell you how it is but also help you with any problem you may have. He gives GREAT advice and cares about you as a person, not just as a student. He's amazing! MUST TAKE!
Billy Clem's Multicultural Literature class was a breath of fresh air. The books were fun to read and the discussions were insightful and entertaining. He has strong opinions, but he's careful not to force them on students, and he respects different opinions when they come up. As long as you put some effort in, you're sure to do well.
Clem is the best. Hes so intelligent and literate. By far, this was my favorite class. Hes very helpful and assignments are clear. Gives great feedback and wants his students to succeed. Hands down, funniest person I have ever met. Love him! Highly recommend! The only thing you will regret is not taking him! So infuriated he doesnt teach eng 102
Billy Clem has been one of the best professors I have had. Multicultural Literature in the United States has been a wonderful class to take. In this course we were to read excellent books as well as write analysis papers on them. One of my favorite things from this course was having Nate Marshall come to WCC to read his poems!
wonderful teacher.
Enjoyed this teacher very much. His class is very organized and expectations to earn good grades are clearly explained and followed. He was my ENG101 teacher and I learned a lot. Class discussions are fun and interesting. He does use colorful language and states his opinions on many subjects while encouraging students to do the same.
Billy Clem is the best teacher I have had at Waubonsee. I've taken 3 classes with him and I wish I could take every class with him. He is very passionate about what he teaches and cares a lot about his students. 10/10 would recommend Billy to every student.
Billy Clem is the best teacher I have ever had. He makes learning fun and tries to relate to his students. If you take this class you will learn more than just writing, but also valuable life lessons. He is a hilarious teacher and you will not want to miss a day of class because every day is something new. TAKE BILLY CLEM! You will not regret it.
I absolutely Loved Billy Clem.I had him for English 101.032. He is straight forward and tells it like it is. If you can't deal with sarcasm or realness then you probably shouldn't take this class. I will definitely be taking another class with him! Show up to class, read what you are suppose to, and do your papers, and all should be good.
Clem is an amazing person and teacher, he cancels class a lot, which i do not mind and is so funny to talk to, you need to read when he tells you because he will kick you out, he does not mean any harm to anyone when he talks about things, please be open minded and have a good sense of humor, it is all in good fun. I love Clem, he is amazing!
I love Billy Clem!! He's so funny, and he's a super easy grader.
Clem is by far my favorite teacher at Waubonsee. I wish I could have taken him for English 102. No other teacher comparse to him! He's so funny and he makes class exciting. Although, his humor can be "insulting" to those who have no sense of humor themselves.
Billy Clem is quite possibly the most woke professor on campus. His "lectures" are hilarious and I gained knowledge on more than just the ins and outs of writing papers. Would HIGHLY recommend him.
If you don't like sarcasm, don't take the class. If you do, you'll enjoy him.
Very sarcastic, make sure you know proper MLA before going into his class. Very though grader but gives great feed back. May be insulting most of the time but don't sweat it. His lectures are super eye opening. You will learn A LOT!
Billy Clem is hands down the best english teacher. He may come off as strong and hard, but once you start warming up to him he's an amazing guy. He will make you laugh and at times get off topic. You must know the basic stuff like MLA. If you do all the stuff in his class, take his advice on going to the writing center you will get an easy A.
Billy Clem is hands down the best professor I have ever taken a class with-- not only at WCC... ANYWHERE. Since taking his class, I have not been able to look at the world around me the same. I learned more about racial issues in this class than I learned in my Racial and Ethnic Relations class. This guy's the real deal, TAKE HIS WOMEN'S LIT CLASS.
Awesome! He seems tough at first but if you do your work you're good.
I took Billy for Eng101 and I loved him! In the beginning of the semester he seems strict and scary but he's super fair with grading/assignments and will admit it himself. He does expect you to come in his class with a good understanding of English/grammar but will re teach topics he feels the class needs help on. Wish I could've taken him for 102!
I took an 8 week class with him. I thought the class was alright. I wish we talked more about the actual writing of papers though. Instead we mostly just had casual conversation about sex, racism and other stuff. Whenever we would ask a question he would say to read the book or look in the book. Idk
Awful. Worst class I have ever taken. His grading criteria was unclear, he frequently cancelled class, and belittled his students.
Billy Clem is the best professor in the world. He is a young intellectual god. With his good looks and uncanny wit he makes one hell of a professor. I would recommend him to everyone. He is truely the man.
Was really looking forward to this class but was let down. The amount of reading we had to do for Women's Lit was insane imo. I have a job/ bills as well as other classes and responsibilities. I couldn't keep up with it. My main problem though was his teaching style. He constantly shamed his students & talked about irrelevant things to the course
Mr. Clem is my favorite professor . He cares for his student . He makes a lot of jokes & messes around & WANTS TO HELP YOU PASS . For those who dont know him well, you may not like him at first . I took 3 classes with him already ( Eng101, 102, 220) . You may feel intimidated by him, but hell become your favorite if you stick around long enough
Best professor If you cant handle sarcasm & the truth then dont take him . Hes honest & will tell you what you need to hear but at the end of the day hes does it cause he cares about you & your grade . For the ones who says hes awful, its cause you didnt like the honest grade he gave you .
English 101 with Billy Clem has been my greatest experience at Waubonsee thus far. With all of the classes I was taking this semester, I was able to also keep up with the assignments in this course. As a hard-working student, I am easily discouraged, but he gave credit and recognition where it was due. Just work hard & be willing to do so.
From the first day, he informs you what you need to do to get a good grade: use correct grammar, have a strong argument, and use correct MLA. He gives good feedback on your papers, so you know how you can improve for the next one. The lectures are phenomenal; you discuss writing techniques and how assignments topics are important to your own life.
Clear expectations, interesting conversations, loved this class. Billy clearly wants to help us be better students and people.
Professor Clems class was one of my favorite college experiences mostly due to his ability to talk about any topic and to get the class involved. We had clear assignments and Professor Clem gave back very clear and helpful feedback. Hes not only a great professor, he is a great friend. Wise beyond his years.
Billy is a good man and a great teacher. I was lucky enough to have him as a teacher and I learned a lot and had a lot of interesting discussions and conversations in his class.
Professor Clem is excellent, entertaining, and made sure to make everyone feel welcome in this classroom. He was more than willing to meet out of class to help with assignments and provide feedback. He is the reason why I went into education.
Billy Clem was one of the best professors I had the pleasure of having. His teaching and grading were very clear and he was always willing to help if needed. There were also many of interesting class discussions. He is also very intelligent and a genuine person. I took many of his classes and learning a lot of great things! Highly recommend!
Billy is my favorite professor of all time, not just at Waubonsee, but anywhere. He is very accommodating and a genuinely great, generous person who cares about his students. I took several classes with him and what he taught me has stayed with me from these classes and beyond. I really learned to critically think in his classes.
Billy Clem is the best professor at Waubonsee! I took 3 of his classes and loved every one of them. He really cares about his students, and he's hilarious! I learned a lot in his classes. He really wants to help his students succeed!
The first week he comes off as really strict, but by the second week he's super chill. He's very personable and understanding. As long as you go to the tutoring center like he asks, and take full advantage of his in-class workshops, you can easily get an A in his class without even using the book. I loved him so much, I took him again for 102.
Billy is one of those teachers that can really open up your mind and teach you a lot of new things. He gave me a different perspective on a lot of topics which made it easier to write my papers. Class discussions were very inspirational, and I took a lot away from this class.
Clem is one of the best professors at Waubonsee. With his intelligence, he has a lot to offer to his students. His knowledge is seeing throughout his lectures and respects his students. During discussions, he lets his students explore different ideas. Overall an amazing class. If he taught every subject, hell be my option.
Mr. Clem is the best English teacher in Waubonsee. I have taken him for 4 classes, He is very understanding and takes the time any student needs to understand the material. Mr. Clem makes English class fun, if you have the opportunity to take him for class, do it. His classes are worth the work.
The lessons learned from Billys classes remains with me far beyond within the classroom. He truly cares about the happenings of the world and wants you to reflect on bigger issues than yourself. The readings can be numerous, but they are all interestinggive them a chance, and then add to the discussions! His classes will improve your writing.
Mr. Clem is the best English Professor at Waubonsee. One can learn a lot about researching and writing college level papers. After his classes, I was prepared for my junior and senior years at college. If I had the opportunity to take Mr. Clem again I would jump at the chance. I cannot say enough good things about Mr. Clem.
If you wana play games and not take your writing skills serious, then he is not your teacher. This dude knows his material and wants you to learn it as well. Not an easy A but it you'll get it easily IF you show up and take notes. Ask him questions.
I took English 101 with billy Clem and it was by far the best class Ive ever taken. It was my first class where I learned about system racism - yes in an English class. I also took multicultural elective with him and again learned so much. He knows what hes teaching and does it well. Just follow directions and READ and you should be good
This man is without a doubt, the best instructor &friend I have ever had. He is the realest and most upfront man & will show you what can be improved &truly cares about your writing. He strives to fix what high school didnt teach you & teach you more than writing; he will inspire you, just as he did me &I truly miss his class &him since graduating
I truly loved every class I took with Clem and I wish he was able to teach more! I am a science major and it broke my heart when I left waubonsee to leave such an amazing friend and inspiration. I wish I could just put him in my backpack with me to university
Billy Clem is an amazing teacher who truly cares about his students! I took Billy for ENG 101 and I do not regret it AT ALL. I learned so much about writing an essay that I did not learn in high school. This class is not hard at ALL, turn in your assignments on time, attend class, and pay attention.
If you really want an easy A, dont take him. Clem will be honest and straight forward with you. He will teach you. He will show you what to improve on and how to better yourself, as a writer and as a person. He is fighting ailments and still fighting to teach you about the world. I learned so much about life because of him. I miss his classes!!
He is very clear on what he expects during the semester the first day of class. If you can't follow simple rules then do not take a college English class. I wish there were more teachers like Clem because he makes sure that you walk out of class learning something new! Highly recommend taking him for English 101 and 102
Professor Clem helped me become a better writer by helping me find my own voice through his lectures. He is very knowledgeable in the material and was available to assist if I had any questions on how to make my papers better. He made class fun through his personality, authenticity, and honesty. I thoroughly enjoyed the class.
Billy Clem Was by far the best teacher and professor I have ever had at any university I attended. I graduated with a double major at NIU and I still talk about Billy to this day to my friends and family. His knowledge is profound and is teaching skills are superior with respect to engaging students and incorporating humor and fun into learning!
Billy Clem is an amazing teacher. Yes he is a tough grader, but that is to make one work harder. He gives plenty of feedback on your papers, and is willing to provide guidance if asked for assistance. I took three classes with him, and very much enjoyed all three of them. He DOES stray off topic from time to time so fair warning.
Clem is a great professor! I really enjoyed taking his classes. He is serious, helps when you need it, and is caring. Bonus: he's hilarious! You never have to worry about a dull moment in his class. He's great!
Billy Clem is a phenomenal professor. He truly cares about his students. He grades pretty hard but he is only looking to make you grow as a writer. You can tell by the feedback he gives and the time he takes to individually review your grade. To be honest, I had a wonderful experience in his classes. I am usually a C student btw. Highly recommend.
Mr. Clem is a perfect example for a college professor. He is straight-forward&respects your time. He can be a little intimidating at first, but his class is worth it. If writing is not your cup of tea (like me) the writing center will be your guardian angel in passing his class. As long as you follow instructions, you can definitely pass with an A.
Billy Clem is a great teacher! I took two of his classes. He opened my eyes, so to say, and removed my rose colored glasses. He is tough, but fair.
He is a caring teacher that guides his students on passing the class. His guidelines for the class are pretty straight forward. Don't procrastinate on writing papers start right away and go to the writing center. If you work hard you'll get an A What I liked about him is that he actually teaches on how to write argumentative/persuasive essays.
I took his three weeks English 102 class and it was all really fast paced with an essay due every week. We had a total of four papers. He is a hard grader but he is fair. He is so funny and lets us express our ideas in class.
This is a lit class so if you dont know what that is, its lots of reading and then analyzing text. Prof is sassy and fun, but will rightfully make you work for your grade. This isnt a blow off class, most college isnt. This is not HS. Work for your good grades. Participate. Do the readings and youll do well. Fantastic prof, would take again.
Billy Clem was truly an amazing professor. Initially he came off as intimidating, however, was completely straightforward with what the requirements were to be throughout the class. Utilize the writing center and online tutoring during his courses. He is a fair grader and gives helpful, constructive feedback to help you, the student, succeed.
Incredible man. I really feel comfortable being a LGBT student around him. He is incredibly relatable and I love for his humor.
He was not very helpful and his grading criteria were unclear. Also not very friendly.
Would never take a class with the professor again. Professors shouldnt use discrete constructive criticism not shaming in the classroom.
Gave great feedback on all of my work. Absolutely would take him again.
I just finished and 8 week class with Clem. He was caring and and I learned a lot about grammar and essay writing. His stories were hilarious. I'm gonna take the next class with him because he's awesome. You should too.
Clem is such an amazing teacher ! He is super funny and very caring ! He may come off as intimidating at first but he is definelty a teacher I would recommend. Since he does not do English 102 during the year, I will be taking it in the summer and his womans lit this next semester ! You will not regret taking his course
Very fun to be in his class. Most of the time we just talked about our day if everyone understood the material well enough. Though it is a fun class, he will hold you to high standards. Come to class prepared. He's really understanding so if things are getting difficult in your personal life he will be sympathetic. Be fun. Get on his good side.
Awesome class! Awesome Guy! Will take again!
Mr. Clem is very nice and you learn a lot about different cultures and books. He is an easy grader.
He is a wonderful professor & you will greatly succeed! He is a truly wholesome human being & I look forward to seeing him every week. I have taken every one of his classes & I am upset that I can no longer take any of his classes. I truly value his friendship & I will even be inviting him to my wedding. Despite his illness, he truly gives his all!
Billy Clem is one of the best teachers that I have ever had! Billy, really wants you to learn. I cant wait to take him again text semester.
I never knew I would learn so so much abt the world in an ENG class at a community college
I dropped his class because he mocked me and other students and had angry outbursts. It seems like he thinks he can degrade others because of his unfortunate health situation. Its really not okay to take your anger out on your students no matter what. It seriously hindered my learning in his class.
I was not a fan of his teaching style. I wont be taking this professor again.
I was going thru a lot this semester and he was soooo understanding and I was able to turn stuff in late for full credit and I got an A! He is very very kind
Just another pretentious English teacher.
Awesome English Teacher!!
I have learned so much from Billy Clem when writing papers. Its been a great pleasure learning so much from him.
I barely survived this class. His attitude towards teaching makes it unbearable. He takes his frustrations out on students and blames them when its acrually his flawed teaching methods that are causing his students to do poorly.
I learned alot from Mr. Clem. He is funny and he expects you to do your work well. He is not what other people say he is. Highly recommend.
Billy Clem is one of the best professors I have had to this date. Great teacher, and all around great person. Would recommend to take Billys class if given the chance.
He's a hilarious teacher; commenting on life's current events and discussing his and the students' opinions. however other than that, his gives fantastic feedback and helps you understand how you can improve.
Billy Clem is by far, the most incredible person I have met. Of course, he is a fantastic teacher; however, he is also the most caring, genuine and respectful mentor in my life. Without Billy, I don't think I could have gone on to complete my BA and prosper in my career. Soak up every word he says; it's rare to find a person with such talent.
Clem is an amazing teacher! He is straight forward which may throw some people off, but thats how his class works. He incorporates a balance of class discussion along with his hilarious comedy. Take the feedback he gives on papers and you should have no prombem passing his class!
Clem is honest and to the point. He is fair and you learn. Highly recommend.
TBH, he kinda scares me, but he's a pretty good professor and for all that he grades tough he also explains what you did wrong. He tells you at the very beginning what you'll be doing for essays and he'll also tell you what he assigns for his 102 class, if you want to take it.
Billy Clem is a great English teacher. He is hilarious with his real life stories and always ties them into English some how. It makes the class enjoyable instead of your traditional boring English class. He grades fairly, answers any questions you have, and even gives you chances to improve your paper w/feedback. I highly recommend his class.
One of the best college courses I have ever taken. Because he takes it seriously and is emotionally invested in the well being of his students I felt valued and I wanted to ensure I did my best. I plan to take many more classes with this professor to ensure I get a quality education.
Billy Clem is simply one of the best instructors I have ever gotten the chance to learn from. Not only does he give good feedback, but he is very kind and helpful. I will be taking Professor Clem again in the summer! He is a fantastic instructor and if you have the chance to take one of his classes DO IT! He is hilarious and fantastic.
I love Clem because he is sarcastic af but cares about his students. Would take him for 102 if my work was flexible.
Billy is a professor who you actually learn from. After taking Billys class I have learned more than I thought I could. He has inspired me to continue writing and to fall in love with the subject. Unfortunately I have to put a pause obtaining my degree because life is hectic but when I come back Im going to make sure Billy is my professor!
The WORST professor at Waubonsee.
The BEST Professor at Waubonsee!
I feel like he was a hard grader at first, but I got better at writing as the semester went on. He gave excellent feedback and the chance to revise, which was fair and helpful. I learned a lot.
I just finished English 102.002 with Mr. Clem, and I think he is great professor. He is a hard grader but if you work hard and come to class you will get an A. He is also funny if you have a sense of humor.
What you put into the class, you get back. If you show up to class and pay attention, you should not have a problem because he is very clear about what he teaches and expects. 10/10 would recommend.
Having Billy Clem as a professor is so great! Every time I go to class I learn new things not only about what we learn in class but also about current events. Billy Clem is also so woke and that is honestly so refreshing to experience from a professor. This is my third class with him and I plan on taking more!
10/10 would recommend and take it again! Clem is so funny and sarcastic it makes me look forward to the next class every day. His grading is fair. If you suck at writing a paper or cannot do the basic MLA citation you will get graded harshly. Billy sympathizes with people's situations as long as you TALK to him about it!
Clem is an outstanding teacher and person. He gives you the space to think deeper and learn about real life issues. He wants all his students to succeed. If you take this class you will not regret it! It will be one of the best things you do. We should have more teachers and people like him in our world today. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
At first, I wasn't very fond of Billy; however, as the semester continued, I started to enjoy his class. He has expectations for his students in which he is strong in. Be respectful, do what is asked of you, participate in class, always bring what is needed in class, and overall come to class, and you'll be fine in this course!
I have taken Billy for three classes now. I have already signed up for the 4th for next semester. He has great lectures & he is passionate about his work. He makes learning fun and easy- but challenges students with his papers. It is the best of both worlds in his class, easy yet has some challenges. I recommend taking him for every class you can.
Clem was a great teacher! Seems to have this recurring problem of being terrifying first day that he acknowledges and apologizes for. Funny and friendly, if a little heavy SJW at times. Even when sick and bombarded with doctor's appointments still found the time to look over my papers and answer all my questions!
Overall is a very funny guy. If you put in the effort you will get an A. If you are disrespectful and dont follow his rules then you might not like him. Overall would take him again.
Prepare for his classes, follow directions given, take notes he knows his craft. Organizes workshops during class times and reviews your papers before turning them in. Wants to make sure at the end of his class you are left with the information necessary to further your education. At times he might sounds strict but he doesn't like slakers.
Billy is undoubtedly the most interesting teacher Ive ever had for English. He may come off as crazily intimidating, but only at first. As you progress through the semester you will take notice of his kindness and leniency, not to mention hes one of the funniest teachers Ive ever had. Hes a super easy grader and makes the class enjoyable.
This professor, through curriculum and constant personal anecdotes, made sitting in his class so uncomfortable. Extremely personal comments were made towards students and other staff members as well as past students. I dont understand the positive ratings on this professor. Left his class feeling annoyed that I was paying tuition for it
Professor Clem can come off as mean, blunt, and intimidating; he is actually very nice and pretty hilarious. Clem is fair with grading and if you put in the time and effort you will receive an A in his class. Attendance and rule following is a must but it guarantees you a good grade.
Waubonsee just wants to push students through the classes and get their money. That's what one of their faculty told me. Waubonsee doesn't care about you. You're just a cash cow.
Mr. Clem is serious but fair and funny. He assigns serious papers; and you have to work but it's easy to get a good grade. 5.0
I loved Dr. Clem's class last summer. He was always there for me when I needed him to help me with my papers. He sent funny messages and made the class fun.
Dr. Clem is one of the best professors I've ever had! He really cares about you and will make sure that you do not fall behind. His knowledge of literature is astounding and you will exit the class feeling inspired to read and learn as much as possible. He also has no tolerance for bigotry at all. 10/10.
Dr. Clem was one of the best teachers i have had during my time at Waubonsee. He is very helpful and straightforward with the lectures and makes sure you understand what he is looking for. 10/10 would recommend.
Billy is nice and easy going. I enjoyed learning about all the women writers he taught us. The class was online, this wasn't easy but I learned alot. He gives you the answers through lecture and the papers are easy and he is understanding about work and schedule problems.
Bro this teacher a straight up Menace. Hes very rude and gets mad easily when you ask him to repeat himself or when you forget to read bro he gets soooo mad he goes off on you and everything. He has a lot of attitude and comes off very rude. When hes mad and you ask a dumb question he literally goes off on you. Never take his class
This was my third class with Mr. Clem and it has been great. Lots to read and tough grader but you learn lots and he is funny sometimes.
Professor Clem is a good person but not a good teacher. The environment was always really hostile and the backlash when answering questions is unreal. The staff here don't care at ALL when it comes to learning environments. The class itself was easy but I didn't enjoy going to class because of his tone of voice and anger.
Easy class. Easy teacher. Easy A.
Clem is serious about MLA and turning in your papers on time. He comes across as strict but he is friendly one on one. I will defiantly take his class again.
Dr. Clem is a phenomenal English professor. He grades fairly and is passionate about what he teaches. I have taken two of his classes so far, and each time I have grown in my writing skills. Take his criticism to heart- it will help you if you need it. Highly recommend him if you have the capacity to be willing to learn.
I'm pretty good at writing, but Billy makes this class SUPER easy for everyone. He goes over the tiniest basics over and over again to make sure everyone's on track. He's very good at teaching MLA and responds to all questions. He's a VERY nice guy unless you mess with him. We did a resume, 2 three-page papers, and 1 big research paper. Fair grader
Funny but blunt. Do the work, and you get the A.
He failed me for an assignment he wanted us to speak out opinions and failed me for mine
I had Mr. Clem for ENG 101 and 102 this year and I learned a lot in both classes. He is serious about class but he is fair, and he helped me improve. He can be funny if you're mature enough to be in college, not stuck in high school. I will take more English classes because of Mr. Clem.
good professor and very helpful for students. The only issue is that he is a harsh grader and attendance-heavy type of professor (if you miss more than 1 lecture 50 points would be taken away). all the harshness definitely caused me a few headaches but asides that he is an excellent caring teacher
Mr. Clem is great! I was in the short English 101.600 class and it was an easy A. Clem is an easy grader, and funny when he's not canceling class or giving us time to work together. I was going to take the next class with him but he isn't teaching it, so wait I'll until he does to be in English 102 with him. We had a food a day! 5 stars!
Dr. Clem is my favorite professor ever, hands down. I choose him for every English class. He's hilarious, very intelligent, and he makes class fun. I've learned so much from him over the years and his instruction has caused my writing to improve exponentially. Take his class seriously and participate and you will get a good grade.
I took this class in FLEX setting, and for a higher level of English, Bill Clem is AWESOME. He wants every student to succeed in his classroom, very nice to get used to especially if you have a core strength in reading and analyzing. If you really want to succeed in both English, and Humanities, this is the person you should really go to!
Im not the best at english.I misspelled something and he went OFF.I think that professors forget that people of all backgrounds are going to college, not everyone has the same educational background. Not everyone went to good schools prior to college, and not everyone grew up in english speaking households.
The man is hilarious and the class is easy A. Will take more.
From looking at the dates, the most recent reviews are the worst. I agree, his teaching style is HORRIBLE. He has an attitude and is hostile. We were also only graded by 3 ASSIGNMENTS the entire semester?!!! His grading is unclear, cannot tell what he wants. He canceled class 9 TIMES in one semester and from what I read from others this is normal.
Billy Clem is a funny guy who is very inclusive of people with many different backgrounds I have never done well in an English class but Clem is a very good teacher who helped me to improve my writing skills greatly.
I loved Billy Clem. He was stern, yet understanding and sympathetic. He makes what is required very clear for students, and works well with us 1 on 1. The man has endless experience and knows what he is saying. I would take a course of his again.
Took English 101 was an easy A as long as you do your work. Have to ask straight forward questions no room for confusion. As long as he has not already answered the question he will be pretty nice about it. Very understanding.
The English GOAT. Loved him.
Incredibly caring teacher. Wants all of his students to succeed. As long as you do the work, and show at least some amount of effort you will pass easily. He is also very funny, and classes with him are always entertaining.
Clem is a super strict grader for no room for errors. I am withdrawing because of very rude comments made about an analysis I worked so hard on. He had no consideration that not everyone is an english major.
Dr. Billy Clem is a highly educated, knowledgeable professor with a lot to offer his students. He is very opinionated, but I have seen him on many occasions listen patiently and with due respect to the opinions of others. Before you form an opinion of your own, have a one-on-one conversation. He is brilliant.
Dr. Clem cares for all his students and lets them revise their work if it's bad. He is strict but lets you revise so you can get a A. 5 stars.
Billy Clem is a great teacher. He is super funny and blunt. Show up on time, participate, do the work, submit on time, and listen and you will do great. I can see why people say he is mean and has a short temper, but he will forget by next class. Most of the people who dont like him dont even show up or do their work. His stories are hilarious
Clem is a funny and caring professor who wants students to succeed. As long as you put in the effort, he'll help you improve your writing. Unstuckstudy AI was a great study tool alongside the free textbook.
PARTICIPATION IS KEY! If you don't like taking do not join this course. However, if you are okay with getting mandatory direct feed back you have nothing to fear. He's awesome otherwise. Super funny and cool to talk to.
This professor is alright :\. Does have a mood swings. Sometimes he is not clear what he states. I felt eh.
If you are looking to take the basic english 101 and 102 DO NOT take this class with him. He was very hostile, had an attitude for some reason. He cancelled class so many times but yet if we missed to our grade would go down by half. We also were only graded on 3 items the entire semester.
he does grades heavy but all you got to do is speak to him and reach out for help. You do get only 3 assignments so be prepare. The one that can affect you a lot is the research paper that is worth almost all your grade.
Mr Clem is really chill. You usually only get 3/4 papers to write for the semester which is truly not difficult to accomplish if you just try. he is a tough grader, but he gives great feedback and does workshops every lecture. Theres absolutely no reason to fail this class. overall cool. very caring, by far best teacher I've taken.
he's great! you HAVE to participate in this class. it ends up being very helpful. hes very sarcastic and some people might say mean but honestly not really. if youre a shy person (like i was) this feels like exposure therapy. and it works lol. i had a great time & learned a lot.
Dr. Clem is a great person and teacher. Took two semesters so far and I am pleased. I don't understand how people have anything bad to say about him. I guess if you can not handle constructive criticism. But over all highly recommend. Thank you Dr. Clem!
I really enjoyed taking ENG 102 Online with Dr. Clem. We only had several assignments for the whole semester, which made it important to bring your A Game while doing your work. Dr. Clem is very particular about how he grades, but makes it clear from the beginning what he expects of you. He is a great professor and offers extra credit opportunities
Gives sufficient time to finish work! If you have any questions, send and email and he will reply fast. His instructions and grading system are pretty straightforward. Few assignments but they are time consuming but again, he gives more than enough time to finish them.
I would like to request that the student body at Waubonsee gaslight the professors of Waubonsee as punishment for wrongdoing. I am disabled! I do not keep my sheep! "I've had other students who were disabled and they did okay."-----Professor Jeanne McDonald
I took his online English 101 course. Although he did give helpful criticism, he was at times very overly critical and could sometimes be pretty hostile in his canvas announcements to the class. Even though I got a good grade overall, I was consistently pretty anxious for feedback on assignments because of how he spoke about and to students.
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