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Carmen Cuevas

Computer Science - University of Houston Downtown

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What Students Say

She either hates students or herself

ADVIS9999 - 1.0 rating

She is perhaps the most unprofessional person I have ever had to deal with

ADVIS - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Reviews (101)
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ADVISOR
Feb 21, 2003

Disrespectful, non-helpful, purposefully ruderejices in student failure

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ADVISOR
Feb 21, 2003

inconsiderate, prejudice, makes you feel worthless

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ADVISOR
Feb 21, 2003

If you know what you want, she's great.

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ADVISOR
Aug 5, 2003

Is locked in her own world and truely could not care about you or your career path. She just wants to get you in and get you out. She is always booked up b/c we can't go to anyone else!

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ADVISOR
Aug 8, 2003

No Comments

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ADVISOR
Aug 18, 2003

I've never had a real problem with her. She once bit my head off becuase I showed up w/out an appt. She is picky that way. Overall I would give her a C+ for her advising abilities.

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ADVISOR
Sep 3, 2003

Quite rude and too certain of herself.Comes off like she doesn't care about thestudents. And to the previous smiley face reviewer;how would one "know what they wanted" if they we're seeing an ADVISOR? She needs to lighten up some or find a n

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ADVISOR
Sep 25, 2003

It is obvious her divorce and lack of use for her law degree has left her bitter. After advising with her and finding out UHD's success rate it is obvious why so many rather drop out than deal with this wiked witch.

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ADVISOR
Nov 4, 2003

inconsiderate, prejudice, makes you feel worthless she made me want to quit school I really dislike this person after one meeting.

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ADVISING
Nov 17, 2003

Very Rude.. made me want to quit school.

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ADVISOR
Dec 11, 2003

She enrolled me personally, nearly every semester. She answered all of my questions, no matter how dumb and we had good conversation. She always made me feel smart and I appreciate her greatly.

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ADVISOR
Dec 11, 2003

I have never had her for a professor only an Advisor. She is most definitely prejudice. But I after I basically told her off, we have been fine. She is extemely moody. One day you walk in she is fine, next 10 minutes she is off in left field.

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ADVISING
Dec 11, 2003

I definitely agree that Cuevas has her preferences and it is usually with Hispanics. She may have a law degree however she is has been known to mis-advise several students. If you are getting her advise I suggest you double check with another source.

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ADVISING
Dec 12, 2003

Dr. Cuevas does NOT favor Hispanics. She is unbiased. The first time I (a Hispanic also) was advised by her I was late, yes she was irritated and with good reason,once she realized that I had everything organized, she was very helpful.

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ADVISOR
Dec 17, 2003

Sorry but you are Hispanic so your views will be different than those that are not. I agree with those that mentioned that she is prejudice, I have heard this lady talk to some people. She's a nut case for sure (nice word for her).

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ADVISOR
Dec 28, 2003

She is very rude and has attitude problem. I do not like her as an advisor. Should be friendly not grumphy.

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BUSLAW
Apr 9, 2004

She advised me and I'm currently enrolled in her Business Law class. I don't have a problem with her at all. I don't think she's rude at all. She's very clear when explaining the course material. I'd take her for other course if possible. :)

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ADVISOR
Apr 9, 2004

Mean/grouchy and moody, but nice when she is having a good day. Just try to be on her good side and she will be very helpful. Teaching wise, have heard diff. stories. Ask around.

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ADVISER
Apr 13, 2004

No Comments

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ADVISING
Apr 22, 2004

Every semester she change her advising standard, she definitly delay my graduation!!!!I was suppose to graduate long time ago if not for her unclear standard!!!

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ADVISING
Jun 7, 2004

Needs to be constantly reminded that her job is to work FOR THE STUDENTS. If she keeps up with the mood swings she might end up unemployed. Lot’s of students are very disappointed that she represents the UHD institution.

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ADVISOR
Jun 9, 2004

To be an advisor she doesn't seem to be very concerned about the students...would much rather avoid her ill advise if possible.

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ADVISOR
Jun 10, 2004

I am so thankful to have someone care about me and realize the struggles of working full time and finishing a degree. She's been very helpful. First advisor I've met with that helped and left me feeling happy instead of in tears.

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ADV
Jun 24, 2004

I think the last entry was made by Dr. C her self, because anyone who meet this woman in real life would aggree she is NOT nice, NOT helpful, Extremely RUDE, self-serving, and must get pleasure from others misfortune and suffering.

5.0
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ADVISOR
Jul 2, 2004

I have met her twice and had my paperwork together before seeing her. She seems to like organized students because she was professional when advising me.

2.0
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ADVISOR
Jul 8, 2004

She should not be an Advisor. She does not have the character. An advisor is a friend to students, she is not like that at all. She is very cold and unfeeling person.

1.0
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ADVISOR
Aug 6, 2004

Again, she gave no clear advising standard!!! Her advise is keeping changing changing &changing!!! so keep looking for other options if she only give you one~She is not that flaxable when comming out advise.

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ADVISOR
Aug 9, 2004

Did not like her at all. Unpleasant to deal with.

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ADVISOR
Aug 16, 2004

good memery and preparation, less professional to be an advisor.

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ADVISOR
Aug 19, 2004

I guess she picks what days she will be nice..one day she's smiles at you the next day she arrogant and unpleasant...I think she's just tired of her job.

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ADVISORING
Aug 23, 2004

Good memory,but only remeber the bad thing~~

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BUSLAW
Aug 27, 2004

One of the most admiable professors I have had. Her class was interesting and she is quite intelligent. The manner in which she carries herself and teaches her classes is very motivational, especially to the female students.

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ADVISING
Aug 30, 2004

she is such a liar, she shouts at students, misbehaves and even hangs up on students and the next day she goes to the Dean to complain that the student did all those things.Worst advisor, doesn't know nothing and helping students is not in her list.

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ADVISING
Sep 14, 2004

Should be fired. I'm a professional, I have never seen such a dis-interest in doing one's duty. Her attitude and lack of assistance has dis-suaded me from even attending UHD. She's rude, short and has no business being an advisor.

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COBADVISE
Oct 3, 2004

Definately should be fired! Horrible person as well as advisor. Extremely rude and unhelpful. Makes you feel stupid for asking certain questions. She enjoys the powertrip of controlling students' schedules, and does what she wants if she feels like it.

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ADVISING
Oct 8, 2004

This person is terrible! Insensitive, uncaring, rude, and heartless are all understatements. Note to UHD administration: You NEED to do something about this advisor, SOON. I'm going to transfer to Sam Houston next semester b/c of this winch.

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ADVISING
Nov 5, 2004

UHD DOES need to do something about this advisor. She was very rude to me in our one and ONLY meeting. I bluntly asked her why she was having an attitude with me and had to stand up for myself, b/c she was being so unprofessional. Afterwards she wouldnt meet with me and scheduled me a meeting with

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ADVISING
Nov 16, 2004

This woman has major issues. She's not at all a "people person", and sure as hell has no business even thinking about advising anyone. Very belligerent, rude, and to bluntly put it, is down right ignorant. I swear a house is going to fall on her wicked a**.

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BUSLAW
Nov 30, 2004

Great Prof. Learn a great deal about Bus. Law - recommedn

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BUSINESSLAW
Dec 5, 2004

Dr. Cuevas was extremely nice and helpful during class and I personally never had problems with her as an advisor. Very enthusiastic about what she teaches, funny and gives you plenty of chance to get extra points. Show up, do your work and you will do good. I would take her again.

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ADVISOR
Dec 9, 2004

Although not an advisor worth complimenting she seems to be less rushed than Tabacco and knows her work a little better than the other road runner that's always rushed.

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ADVISING
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2004

An advisor's role is to ADVISE students by getting to know them and to NOT be judgemental in any way, shape, or form.Dr. Cuevas had NO interest in me or my recent accomplishments.I suggest everyone write to the Dean of the business school to express their concerns.REMEMBER-WE pay her salary.

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ADVISOR
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2004

I hope for her sake she is a better teacher than an advisor my experiences with her as my advisor have been horrible. Unfortunately, if you are a business major at UHD she is basically unavoidable. I would not risk taking her for a class don't trust those other posts from people who like her.

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BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2005

I agree with the other posts if you're not a people person why advise. Her demeanor towards servicing students is very unprofessional. If you have signed up for any of her classes get out now!!! She is crazy and has major issues.

5.0
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COBADVISING
Feb 22, 2005

Dr. Cuevas has always been very helpful and nice to me as an advisor. She is very professional and appreciates good students.I have never had any problems with her. I defenitely prefer her to other advisors at the College of Business.She is very sweet and wishes everyone the best.

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FINANCE
Apr 1, 2005

Poor instructor and advisor to say the least. Not a people person by any stretch! Students hate her as much as she hates them. Avoid this animal!

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ADVISING
May 31, 2005

This woman is unhappy and was rude to me when i was looking to get admitted into the business school, very unprofessional and downright a B I T C H, avoid her at all costs.

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ADV
Jun 3, 2005

This is a very rude and unhappy woman. She has no business advising students. She needs to be advised on how to talk to people. After being advised by her I would not refer her class to anyone. Avoid this tiger as much as possible.

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ADV
Jun 3, 2005

Bulldog

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ADVISING
Jun 10, 2005

Terrible attitude. If you are being advised she makes you feel as though you are bothersome. She does not make you feel welcome and just wants to finish her list of appointments as soon as possible. If you are a Business major, you can not avoid her.

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ADVISING
Jun 13, 2005

Carmen Cuevas is such a rude lady. She always feels like you are bothering her.

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ADVISING
Jun 27, 2005

had a terrible attitde prob which she should go and fix it.

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ADVISING
Jun 29, 2005

This lady is not approchable. As simple the problem might be, she won't help you. Very unhappy with her life. I tried to make her smile but, she almost eat me for lunch. Don't attempt to make jokes with her. if you see her run, run..

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ADVISING
Jun 30, 2005

RUDE RUDE RUDE RUDE

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ADVISING
Jul 31, 2005

I had an appt with her and wound up seeing Ms. Tabacco instead. Based on previous comments, it appears that I was very fortunate. Here's a point: This woman must be really full of herself in that she expects to be addressed as "Dr. Cuevas" when, according to everything I can find, she holds a law degree (JD) and not a PhD. Definitely a head case.

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ADVISING
Aug 22, 2005

She was not helpful at all!!! I had to go to the Dean of the college because this woman was so unwilling to help. Fortunate for me the Dean was helpful and things were taken care of properly, no thanks to her!

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ADVISING
Grade: B
Aug 22, 2005

her attitude was made in hell!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MORON
Sep 29, 2005

This lady is a complete basket case. Full of herself to say the least. Funny, she probably pulls only $25K a year being an advisor. She's bitter because students despise her.

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TOTALBITCH
Oct 6, 2005

She is an ugly monster who needs to retire.

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ADVISOR
Nov 9, 2005

This lady is off the rocker! How rude can you be to the customer in a professional business environment without getting your azz booted out the door??!! What is this THING still doing at UHD after years of tormenting students?? Unwilling to help; fickle standards; lousy lousy attitude. GET RID OF HER!!!

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ADVISING
Nov 19, 2005

No Comments

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ADVISING
Dec 15, 2005

No Comments

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LEGALBUSINESS
Dec 29, 2005

She was actually not that bad for teaching as it sounds that she is for advising. She allowed us to get extra points on our test by allowing us to correct them and turn them back in. Her test were not that hard they were straight from her lectures and the book. I got a B in her class and didn't really read the charpters. She's ok don't be scared.

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BA3301
Apr 11, 2006

She's all right. I came into her class expecting the worst and it wasn't so. She is very good at teaching. Other teachers have you do a jury project, which isn't the case with her. A lot of the questions in her exams come from the book cases, which are easy to remember if you read through them. I hope I can get her for another class.

5.0
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COBADVISOR
May 19, 2006

I have to say I found Dr. Cuevas very kind and helpful and I appreciated that. I'd also heard all the horror stories, but none of it was true in my case.

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ADVISING
Jun 30, 2006

She is just the worst Adv. I have ever talked to.

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ADVISING
Jul 25, 2006

Unhelpful to say the least.. she does not belong in the advising department at COB.. not willing to help students out or guide them.. expects students to figure everything out themselves.. does not take queires about business degree in a good way.. arrogant.. her best answer is that she doesn't have enough time or resources to answer the students!

5.0
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ADVISING
Aug 11, 2006

Cuevas was the nicest person ever. She helped me with my degree plan and ensured I was taking what I needed to graduate in the shortest amount of time. My friend also had a good experience. She teaches BA 3301 and plan to take it with her. Great experience!

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ADVISA
Oct 27, 2006

Everything they say is true! I was shocked and astonished at the attitude Dr. Cuevas had in my first encounter with her. I am the nicest person to everyone I meet at UHD and was astonished that people on the faculty who deal with students act in this manner. I would not register for a class she is teaching even if it was my last.

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BA3301
Dec 4, 2006

Either the people here are extremely sensitive or they just don't TCB....because Dr. Cuevas is OUTSTANDING. And I'm not even Acing her class! She knows what the heck she's talking about, but you have to come to class, cause the text is hard to comprehend alone...that's where I feel off. But yeah she is GREAT!!!

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BA3301
Mar 7, 2007

I took her class FALL06 & really enjoyed it. She knows the material & explains everything very well. She is a great teacher, take her class and you will really learn something. Class is hard bc it requires a lot of reading so keep up w/it & you'll do fine.

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BA3301
Aug 1, 2007

Not only is she one of the best professors @UHD, but she is very intelligent, professional, makes this class interesting. She treats students like College students. What she lectures about is important, especially in the real world. Learn now so you can speak up later

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ACADADVS
Nov 7, 2007

Academic Advising: Sometimes she was helpful, other times she was a b***h. She liked to talk down to you to make you feel stupid. I just feel there are people running around in life with issues. Not my problem, just used Ms. Tabacco instead. With the notoriety she has, why would the school still tolerate this?

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BA3301
May 13, 2008

Dr. Cuevas is awesome. Hands out quizzes that are very similar to the exams. Final exam counts 40% while other three tests are only 10%. Very good teacher, would take again

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BA3301
Jun 2, 2008

Textbook & keeping up with the reading is a must! She is a great professor & makes the class very interesting. Pop quizzes & HW handouts are very helpful for the test. Make sure to keep all handouts, quizzes & test as she will ask for them at the end of the semester. Curves test.

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BA3301
Aug 12, 2008

Worst Advisor, Stay away from her. She never have time for student and She makes you feel stupid. I don't know why Uhd is still keeping such type of Arogant and stupid person as the advisor.

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COMP3301
Dec 8, 2008

ALL NICE COMMENTS ABOUT THIS LADY ARE A LIE!!THEY MUST BE ENTERED BY HER OR SOMETHING!SHE IS MORE THAN RUDE BY PHONE AND IN PERSON!SHE DOES MAKE YOU FEEL STUPID INSTEAD OF BEING HELPFUL!!!IM ALSO WONDERING WHY IS SHE THE ADVISING DIRECTOR?!?!SHE DOESNT KNOW WHAT ADVISING IS!!!IM SO AFRAID TO CONTACT THE ADV. OFFICE NOW!! I HOPE UHD FIRES HER SOON!!

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BA3201
Dec 12, 2008

This whole department of cob is run by worst, low-class, unqualified and stupid hypocrat. They are there not to help students sucess rather make them fail. Worst people you can find in your life. They may refer to time, rules and resources, but that is just an excuse. They know what they doing. They are just acting stupid and low-class.

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BA3301
Dec 23, 2008

Dr Cuevas is an excellent professor. She teaches so that you can understand but you MUST read the book. If you don't read, the class will be difficult. There is a lot of reading assignments but they are necessary to understand the material. I would take her again.

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BA3301
Mar 13, 2009

she is very unhelpful, arogant, and often lies.

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BA3301
Apr 26, 2009

To me, she is a great professor. The way she explains every topic is clear and to the point and it is easy to understand what she is saying. Tests and quizzes are alright, read the book.I learned a lot in her class. She wants you to have a binder ready @ end of the semester.Although I havn't been advised by her I don't know what to say about that.

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BA3302
May 17, 2009

She might be good at her class. But for advising she is rude and un-qualified. She won't listen to you. The world rotates around her. She is the centre of world. Total hipocrat. stay away.

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BUSS3302
May 31, 2009

Rude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Avoid her!!!

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BA3301
Jun 9, 2009

She is a wonderful teacher and advisor. She has many real life experiences to share and really cares about her students! Do not believe what others say about her. She is stern, but Hello! this is college not elementary! You have to really read the book for her tests, and study her handouts! Listen to her advising, she knows her stuff! She's my Fav!

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ADVIS9999
Jan 8, 2010

I've had the unfortunate luck of dealing with Dr. Cuevas for advising & I found her to be unprofessional,short tempered, rude, arrogant and down right vile.I'm sure that what she does is important but she acts like she is God. She either hates students or herself. Either way, she is a danger to the educational process.

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ADVADV
Apr 23, 2010

Outdated. she acts like a comunist dictator. she things that she is a good and students are her servants. UHD needs to make the advising office about advising students. Not for Cuevas to feed her psycho ego on by acting important with students.

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ADVISING
Apr 23, 2010

UHD needs to replace her with a Director that cares for students. Cuevas only knows how to say "you can?t" and discourage students. She thinks she is a high ranked General and has no understanding or consideration for the needs of students. Treats all students as they are retarded, without any respect even if they proved to gave perfect grades.

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ADV3333
Apr 23, 2010

Arrogant. From the first word, sheis rude and attacking. It's like a battle every time. She does everything but advise students. COB is showing to be hypocritical, teaching us importance of ethics, respect, and efficiency while keeping cuevas on position after years of torture she has shown to her students. My friends graduated 5 years ago and say the dame thing. Your life would be much better if you never had to face her.

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STDADV
Apr 27, 2010

somebody in UHD management needs to wake up and review her performance. only thing she does not do, is to help advise students. useless and acts like she owns the school and students.

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ADVIS3300
Jun 7, 2010

I've not taken a class w/her & dont want to either!I needed a BA3350 apprv'd 4 SumI, she said I couldn't bc i had to take them n the order they're n UHD catalouge, I told that I take classes acc'd 2 my sched & tht there has never been a prob, she didn't care & said "sorry" I couldn't take a class in the summer, another advisor has apprv'd my course

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ADV0101
Mar 10, 2011

Useless. Her mission seems to be to try and intimidate students. Remind her that her job is to assist students, to be at their service. That's it!!!

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NONENONE
May 5, 2011

I have had a few unfortunately unpleasant encounters with her as counselor and Associate Dean of the COB. From the manner in which the COB GPA change was handled to the passive aggressive emails she responds with, I feel it fair to say there is/has been little regard given to the needs of current UHD COB students.

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STUDADV
Aug 15, 2011

Well, everybody can change. Dr. Cuevas has been helpful. Actually, she is the most helpful out of the entire staff of COB you (the student) have to be persistent.

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COBADVISING
May 3, 2013

I addressed her as "Ms Cuevas" in an informal email. She promptly responded that she does not appreciate this;she worked very hard for her titles and degrees. Umm...really? She must be miserable with where her degrees haven't taken her. Be sure to address her as Dr. Cuevas, PhD of COB Advising. Maybe she would be less bitter if it were UH/Rice?

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COBADVISING
Aug 24, 2013

Carmen Cuevas is probably the most condescending person that I have ever had to encounter.As an assistant dean, you would think that a person needs more compassion.She has NONE. Instead of wanting to do well in school, she has pretty much shot my confidence level from an 8 to a 4.I hope that she learns to be more patient when dealing with students.

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ASSTDEAN
Nov 13, 2013

One word... HORRIBLE!!!!!!

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ADVIS
Dec 19, 2013

She is perhaps the most unprofessional person I have ever had to deal with. I find it amusing that UHD has closed open enrollment with the hope of appealing to higher level students (academically). This is amusing because it will never happen unless UHD and COB address the unprofessional attitudes of their administrative staff.

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DEANASSISTANT
Aug 20, 2014

DR. Carmen Cuevas has a horrible attitude when answering student's questions.

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ADVISING
Dec 20, 2014

I just read a whole bunch of these comments and find most of them to be what i came here to write! omg! how is she still here after years and still act the same way she does, not only unprofessional but also very rude! I wonder what I've done to make her act that way but after reading this, I'm actually not the only one she is rude toward.

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ADVI3300
Dec 15, 2015

Dr. Cuevas was difficult to work with. She specifically told me one thing and then told me something completely different later on. Get everything in writing. She acted pretty unprofessionally when she told me that a former employee acted outside their authority and threatened not to honor what they did. Beware.

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ADV0101
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I am sure that everyone that has had to come to her was because of serious matters. Please don't think she will care. It's almost like she smiles when she knows you are helpless. I choose to go to UHD because I am paying for my school and it is what I can afford. I am not sure if the title of Dr, has desensitized her. She is rude and condescending.

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