Students who might have graded him low must not have gotten the process yet. It will come and you will see why he was so important to your education. This grading system is pretty stupid though. The teacher is good if s/he is "helpful" and &q

Listen Up! BOB WHITNEY IS THE MAN!! You shouldn't consider yourself college material if you can't hack one of his classes. For true thinkers ONLY.

He is challenging, but worth it.

Although at first I was frustrated in Bob's class, I must admit that he changed the way I write and think about writing. His class has definitely made a difference in the way I teach writing. His class is well worth the time and effort.

He expects you to push yourself. It might be hard but you end up somewhere u wouldnt be without his help. Writing is easier for me now.

Teaching Basic Writing is one of the most exciting courses I ever took. We became a community, did personal writing, and shared our work. We read 'theory' of language and education, and wrote responsively. Made me think!

Bob is a great teacher. He taught me a lot about writing and reading this semester. You just can't be afraid to learn and you need to have an open mind.

Bob pushed me to take my writing to a new level. After his class, my writing was changed-elevated to a higher octave. I cannot thank him enough for challenging me to think differently.

I took Bob's grad. rhetorical theory class and must say it was an epochal moment in my evolution/progression as a thinker, a writer, a seer, and a developing teacher of all of these. It was by no means an EASY class, but what WORTH doing ever is?

Bob made me look at my writing, and myself, in a different way. That shouldn't be easy, and it wasn't. But that doesn't mean it wasn't well worth it. Def a professor to take if you want to expand your horizons.

Without a doubt, one of the most challenging courses of my 18 years in academia, but certainly the most rewarding. I'm definitely not the same person I was coming into this class, and I'll be a better teacher because of it.

Bob made me think, write, and read from a different perspective. It changed the way I think and write and live. I know it sounds extreme, but it's true.

It was hard but well worth it. He taught me alot

One of the most intellectually challenging courses I ever took. Prof. Whitney will inspire you to think radically different from the way you do now - especially about reading and writing. He is an ex-hippy type of guy, and very brilliant.

I LOVE BOB! One of the best courses ever, taught us how to think harder, question ourselves, become more of a critical thinker,guides you to confront societial issues, become a better writer- become a better person- take his courses!!

very openminded and willing to listen to what you have to say, even if it is from left field

I liked professor Bob, he was cool. He took thinking to another level. I recommend him to all those students who are willing to think at the level which he teaches.

Bob changed my life. Take his courses if you can. If you can't, you're missing out...

Don't let him tell you he doesn't have an agenda. He's trying to make you think like him, but that's okay, just make sure to go beyond that though. Mind blowing class, really nuts. Draining though, tiring, you need a vacation after awhile. Not too much work, a lot of reading though, and THINKING!

Bob is a cool teacher, but is extremely hard to impress. All we do in class is talk, and sometimes write. But his homework assignments are "writing from uncertainty". Its a pain in the a**. The key to doing well in his class is ask a lot questions and answer them.

How lame are students who call teachers "communists" when the teacher challenges students' brainwashed, repetitive non-thinking robotism? Whitney's a great teacher. He made me a much better writer and person. If you dont want your thoughts challenged, why go to college? Go back to your TV.

Write back, or silently suffer how others "write" you. This course gave me the courage and place to write back and become intellectually "present" in the world. It has made writing more difficult, because that's what thinking is: difficult. But it's also empowering. Choice: live awake or asleep.

Bob is an amazing teacher because he challenges the way we all view education, learning, society, government, etc. The class was hard as hell, but it has forever changed the way I write and read.

Take him, even if you won't agree with him- learn from him. He wants you to disagree. I have never met a professor who cares so deeply for his student's intellectual development. This class has infected every aspect of my life. Thank you Blackboard Bob!

Oh my God, this guy should only teach grad students. "Go deeper" He wants you to find something in the readings that only his level of literary experience can reach. I withdraw, I got panic attacks. Nothing I did was right. He is out there.Freshman beware!!!

This was the toughest, most beneficial, class of my life. He's not for wimps or students who won't let go of their stale ideas. If you hang in 'til the end you'll never think the same way about literature, government, or society again. Definitely the hardest working professor on campus.

By far, the best teacher at Montclair State. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with what he has to say, he urges you to think of the box and challenges everything you previously thought. This guy is for REAL learners who aren't affraid to THINK.

if you voted 1 for anything on him, then you're just not devoted to english. he takes you to the extreme, it's absolutely mind boggling, it's insane, it's great and painful and amazing. it's the hardest class i've ever taken, and no he doesn't hand out easy As at all you HAVE TO READ AND DO THE WORK, he will kick you out of class. it's well worth it though, he's a great teacher

He's tought but he's willing to work with you. You have to stick with it and not give up or lose motivation because once you do, then youre done. It's a new way of thinking and he encourages you to never stop questioning.. overall an interesting class he treats everyone as equals

Hes a very great professor who tries to get you motivated and thinking. He treats everyones as equals & allows everyone to speak their mind. I wouldn't say he is tough, but he does expect you to participate & do the readings he assigns and get things in on time. He is willing to work with you if you need help or extra time.

If you've half a brain, you would take this course. The man is brilliant, and is, I find, very lenient with papers. All he really asks of you is to think critically about what you say and write. If you're not willing to allow your beliefs to be challenged, then this is not your course.

Yes, he's brilliant and not ego-driven. And, yes, the uncertainty is hard to deal with in many ways, but that's just it - the uncertainty leads to deeper questioning, a moving away from just grade-driven writing into probably the most "real" writing you will ever have to do in college. Don't be afraid - be fearless and challenge yourself! Worth it!

Great professor! Allows you to think for yourself. His class was one of my favorite at MSU. Although very political, it is bareable. He's also a bit unorganized but gets the most important stuff done. Easy A. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

He is a GREAT professor!!! At first, I thought he was tough and I was going to get a bad grade but what I liked about him is that he challenged u to become a better writer....At the end of the semester, I got an A...and although, I felt I did deserve it I was more surprised than anything!! TAKE HIM!!!!

This was a combination class w/Dr. Lewis for Pursuits. He is a great professor who pushes students to think and write beyond the norm. Tough on papers but your not writing normal papers, your writing autoethonographies. Defnitely a challenge but if you are open minded, you will learn alot.

He's not a communist, he's a anorcho-collectivist. Might be good for smart punk rockers. Reminds me of myself when I was in High School, ready to save the world with my big brain. Still, I don't think he's a bad guy, nor do I think he's a violent revolutionary. Don't take this class if you have depressiong or addition problems, trust me on that.

Bob is really great if you are willing to forget about initial tough grades and embrace the challenges he presents you. More than anyone else I've had he makes you think about and evaluate and reevaluate everything you think you know. Thought about his course more than any other this semester. Sometimes tough but worth it.

Bob absolutely changed my life, I cannot say enough good things about him. You have to be willing to expand the way you think, read, and view the world- but the confusion is so worth it. You will be doing reflective journal entries, where you have to question your own ideas- not the author's ideas from a text. The class itself is all discussion.

Before this class I really had no knowledge about the world on a larger scale- but Bob totally opened my eyes to what goes on around us. The texts are mind blowing, & he really made a point about how English is more than just reading a book; it can change the way you view the world. In class discussions, 1 paper revised 3 times, & a provocation.

The start of the semester is going to seem like hell because you'll be exposed to alot of theory. There is 1 paper thats revised 3 times, & as long as you "dig deeper" into your ideas, you'll get an A. All he wants is for you to expand your ideas, & question how you develope your ideas. You could get an F, D, then a C on the papers & still get an A

Bob is the best! He doesn't take any bs and he actually makes you think and question what you think you know. Exactly what a professor is supposed to do. Pretty much an unsung hero at MSU.

He is not a bad professor i failed most of his papers but the last one i did well and still got an A. he challenges you to open your mind and to think! Instead of being mindless sheep that wander through life. He will expose you to new issues current and old to make you more intellectual. If youre alright and ready to realize the truth then take it

He's very kind, and helps you think critically as a writer. I miss him...

I love bob. He is the smartest man I know.

Bob is not conventional and that can be both a good and a bad thing. He's really big on meta-text, to the point were you drive yourself into a temporary abyss. But you do learn with him. You won't realize that until after the class is finished though. Get use to, "whats the big question?" and being challenged from all sides of the scope.

Best professor ever. He will enlarge your life viewing if, and only if you allow and are ready for it. I took two courses with him, thats how much I really wanted to learn from the guy. Extremely wise and knowledgeable. Never had a professor like him.

THE BEST IVE EVER ENCOUNTERED_ HE IS AN ABSOLUTE REAL PERSON THAT WILL TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU VIEW THE WORLD AND EVERYTHING ABOUT SCHOOL IN GENERAL. WISH I STILL COULD DIALOGUE WITH HIM TODAY ASKING IF A PROF IS HOT OR NOT IS NOT RELATED - really?