4.2

Carrie Hutchinson

Communication - Santa Barbara City College

4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

the first 2 presentations are videos and easy

COMM121 - 3.0 rating

Took Comm122 online, teachers expectations are clear from the get go

COM122 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

100%

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Based on 36 grades
Most common grades:
A (21)
A+ (6)
A- (5)
Grade Distribution
A(27)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(9)
Based on 39 reported grades
A: 21
A+: 6
A-: 5
B+: 4
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (17)
Gives good feedback (12)
Accessible outside class (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Caring (8)
Inspirational (7)
Participation matters (5)
Respected (4)
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Ratings by Course

121

5.0

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131H

5.0

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COMM131161

5.0

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

COMM151

3.5

COMM142

3.3

131H

3.0

COMHR131

3.0

COMM131

2.9

Reviews (91)
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4.0
COMM151
Feb 26, 2004

She is incredibly disorganized, she will pick a favorite group at the begining and they are the only ones that she will really pay much attention to. This is an online class where the teacher will show up only to make vague comments about your homework, a

3.0
3.0
COMM121
Mar 17, 2004

She's working on her PhD, she's overfilled her schedule and is incredibly pompous. Don't think you even rank in her top 10 list of priorities. You'll be better of finding a different teacher or different class.

5.0
3.0
COMM121
May 17, 2004

Excellent teacher always willing to help you. She works with you to make sure you get the grade you want.

5.0
2.0
COMM121
Jul 8, 2004

She is by far one of the best teachers I have had. She is interesting, funny, and excited about the subject. Sheintegrates real life experience with the lecture so it is clear and easy to understand.

3.0
3.0
COMM151
Aug 4, 2004

I took this online and Carrie was not very helpful and a lot of problems happened during the semester. The tests were really hard and didn't cover a lot of the reading. I got a B and worked harder than I have in any class.

5.0
3.0
COMM151
Aug 15, 2004

I read the ratings for the online course and I had to write to defend the instructor. For the people who followed the directions she was very helpful and responsive. There were many people who blamed the instructor for their own lack of effort in class.

5.0
4.0
COMM151
Aug 26, 2004

This professor was very helpful and really nice. She treated us like adults and held us accountable, which was hard but rewarding. I loved the content and recommend this class for people who can keep up with an online course, but not for slackers.

5.0
3.0
COMM121
Sep 12, 2004

I was looking for Ms. Cropley in the schedule so I could take another class with her but she must be gone. She was the best teacher I've had at SBCC. I recommend her for students wherever she is now.

4.0
4.0
COMM121
Grade: B+
Oct 6, 2004

Made going to class a pleasant experiance. I tried to take her for 131 as well, but dropped when some cranky lady showed up instead of Cropley to teach

5.0
3.0
COMM131
Sep 22, 2005

Highly recommend this class and definitely take it with Carrie. I've only been in the class for a couple weeks and I have come away with a lot. If you have questions you can always go see her during office hours or plan appointments to see her. The speech assignments are really fun!

4.0
1.0
COMM121
Oct 5, 2005

she is constantly talking about her romantic communication studies! She should get a life or a romantic life herself , so she can stop talking about it!!!

5.0
3.0
COMM131
Oct 6, 2005

She is back at SBCC this Fall ('05). She's a good teacher and will help you with anything anytime. she makes herself very available for her students! shes also very clear about what she wants from you adn she lets you know everything that she test's you on!

5.0
4.0
COMM161
Oct 23, 2005

She is so young, and still knows an s-load about the business world. Very international perspective, great sense of humor. But how am I supposed to concentrate with such a hhh-otty prof!

5.0
3.0
COMM131
Nov 9, 2005

The best teacher I have had in awhile. Very clear,concise, organized. If you put time and effort into it you will do well. But you learn so much from that class more than you needed to know about public speaking. I feel very confident in public speaking now after her!

4.0
2.0
COMM121
Dec 1, 2005

Fun class...group work and some short essays/papers. Easy final project (either paper or in-class discussion) take her, she's cool!

5.0
3.0
COMM131
Dec 15, 2005

best teacher ive had in awhile.. its public speaking so if you dont have a good teacher youre screwed. i never thought i could do this class and the second i finished my last speech it was the best feeling in the world :) she is seriously the best teacher ever!

5.0
3.0
131H
Jan 27, 2006

She's wonderful and hot. Seriously period. Great instructor with a great personality

5.0
2.0
COMM131161
Mar 25, 2006

she's the best, makes class fun, is always into the class, and wants you to succeed. take her class, it will make you want to come to school

5.0
3.0
COMM131
Apr 20, 2006

She makes you feel comfortable in your class which is very helpful for Public Speaking, so you are not affraid to speak. If you don't like public speaking, take her class, you're gonna love it. Besides, she's very hot, so if you don't like the class (which is rather impossible) you can at least look at her during the class time.

5.0
3.0
COMM131
May 23, 2006

great teacher!! when you start out you'd rather jump off a cliff than give a speech, but she definitely helps make the classroom feel more comfortable and you at ease. remember, if you cant look people in the eyes when speaking, look at the tops of their head, it makes it look like youre looking around! helps with grading too!

5.0
2.0
COMM131
Aug 23, 2006

Dr.C totally ROCKS!! She is a great professor bc she explains the subject well, multi-tasks all the time, gets the point across in a very profounding way. You can see her public speaking communication skill at work when she teachs & she's great at it. Fun class if you put the effort into it. Very friendly & pretty professor.

4.0
3.0
COMHR131
Nov 15, 2006

No Comments

4.0
3.0
COMM131
Dec 14, 2006

very good teacher

5.0
3.0
COMM161
Jan 23, 2007

very straight forward and professional, but very fun too. She treats class like a job, an "A" is a promotion, a "B" is maintaining a good job, and a "C" is mediocre, so in the real world she says you'd probably get fired. Attendance is mandatory.

5.0
3.0
COMM161
Apr 25, 2007

Dr. C is awesome. She is very clear and extremely interested in the communication/business world. She is very experienced (worldwide), but is young and remembers being a student. She does a great job teaching, and really makes her class fun. She is there to make you learn, and to guide you along the way; not hold your hand. Awesome teacher.

5.0
3.0
COMM121
Nov 27, 2007

Great teacher! very helpful and loves to teach! exciting subject and she makes a pleasure to be in her class. i am now a comm major thanks to her! overall just fabulous!

5.0
2.0
COMM161
Mar 25, 2008

I took 151 and 161 with professor Cropley and she was a great teacher. She outlines things very clear and expects the best. If you do what is told and show up...you will do amazing. She is very professional, but also very personable. Dont be afraid to go to office hours and ask for help! If you can try and study abroad with her!

5.0
3.0
COMM121
Feb 7, 2009

Take her!! If you participate in class and do the work you'll benefit from the class and most likely get an A. I loved her as a teacher, and as a VERY attractive single woman with a cat.

5.0
1.0
COMM121
May 14, 2009

such a great teacher!!! easy class and she is so funny and adorable!! she made common sence, (Comm) sorry comm majors, actually really fun. you dont learn too much but its a class on awareness more than anything but shes great

5.0
3.0
COMM121
Dec 1, 2009

She is one of the best teachers at SBCC and the class is really good. The class is really straight forward and she makes everything really clear. It is a great class and a great professor! Take it!

5.0
1.0
COMM121
Dec 6, 2010

Amazing Teacher. Wants students to succeed. Loves what she does. I Highly Recommend

4.0
2.0
COMM161
Dec 9, 2010

felt like i was in a cheer leading class. picks her favorites, with the rest on the sidelines. passive aggressive and overall not sbcc standard.

5.0
2.0
COMM121
Aug 10, 2011

Just an all around great relatable person

5.0
1.0
COM120
Sep 10, 2011

She doesn't try to take an easy subject and make it difficult or demanding. She is a really fun and entertaining professor. She clearly has a passion for her subject and for teaching. She is also very willing to help students in any way possible you can tell she really cares about her students. I highly recommend her she's wonderful

5.0
1.0
COMM121
Dec 7, 2011

Solid teacher. Has a very clear syllabus that allows you to easily study. Easiest A I've ever had and she also made a subject I wasn't too interested in fun and worthwhile.

5.0
1.0
COMM161
Dec 11, 2011

Entertaining class. Discussion-based and very straight forward. It's communications, so I wouldn't take it if public speaking terrifies you. Two main projects; one is interviewing someone with a job you want someday and the other is a 20 minutes group presentation. Dr Hutch is very respectful and helpful.

2.0
3.0
COM122
Jul 27, 2012

Didn't monitor the discussions online or give any input. If you follow the syllabus it's an easy A though.

5.0
1.0
COMM121
May 20, 2013

Pretty damn hot. Took it online: Easy quizzes, the book helps to define key terms which are 90% of the material you're tested or quizzed on, easy A.

5.0
2.0
COM121
Jun 17, 2013

I loved Carrie. Super relatable woman and a great professor. She wrote the book, so she knows exactly what is in it and makes the tests from there. Class is very clear, but some concepts do require some sitting with. Participate in class, and it will be one of your favorites that you dont want to miss a day of.

5.0
2.0
COMM161
Nov 13, 2013

This is probably my favorite class I have taken thus far at SBCC. Everything you learn you will use and apply to your life once your begin your career. Professor Hutchinson truly is knowledgable about this course and passionate about it. She is there to help and makes getting you a job her priority. I think everyone should take this course!

5.0
1.0
COMM101
Dec 11, 2013

Everything is straight foreward and easy. You learn a lot in the class and its useful in life. She doesn't give busy work. Her moodle page is very organized and flows well, you never feel lost.

4.0
1.0
COMM121
Dec 14, 2013

The first few sessions were enjoyable but i didn't learn anything. I felt this was ok because it was only the introductory classes. However by the end of the semester I still had not learned anything of importance only stupid labels for things you should already know. Do not take if you want to learn, a hot teacher to look at and an easy class yes.

5.0
2.0
COMM122
Mar 27, 2014

Professor is very clear with all assignments and is fair in her grading. The format of the class is clear and straightforward, and she provides diverse and fun work for us to complete. I'm not very much into communication, but things I'm learning are applicable to my interpersonal relationships as well. (This class is mediated communication).

2.0
1.0
COMM121HYBRID
Apr 28, 2014

I was 100% shocked to find she has such good ratings.. Despite getting an A this far in the class I have been utterly annoyed the whole semester. Complete disorganization - didn't follow through with setting up final project at second meeting. The few times I did email her she did not answer my questions and made things more confusing.

5.0
4.0
COMM122
May 29, 2014

Prof Hutch is the best online teacher I've had. Course is laid out right from the start, super clear assignments and grading sheets. Topics are really interesting and useful in real life. PLus she responds to emails in like 2 min. so I don't know what the other person was talking about. You can tell this is her life not just her job.

3.0
3.0
COMM121
Dec 5, 2014

3 tests. 3 presentations. 3 class meetings. thats it. You have to read the textbook she wrote so everything that are on the tests are in the book. the first and last tests are online (open book) the middle test you have to go to a classroom to take. the first 2 presentations are videos and easy. the final is an in class presentation.

5.0
2.0
121
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

I can honestly say I learned the most daily applicable content in your class and I hope I remember it all for the rest of the time I am communicating with other humans on this planet. She is a bombshell & knows her stuff, go to class and you will get a lot out of this subject. Thought communication was pointless before but it changed relationships

5.0
1.0
COMM121
Dec 23, 2014

She is an amazing teacher. I highly recommend her class. Read the book and you will be fine. Practice your presentations several times and don't wait last minute to study for the multiple choice exams.

5.0
2.0
COMM121
May 9, 2015

She was a great teacher. Very personable and honest. She is very passionate about what she teaches and it shows. Her knowledge is extensive and helpful. Very applicable class to life in general. I would take it again. Also, if you follow syllabus and put effort into the presentations and read the chapters, easy A.

5.0
3.0
121H
May 12, 2015

She is a wonderful professor! her classes are very organized so her expectations are clear from the beginning. She is super nice and her lectures are always fun. Everything is turned in and graded online, so you know your grade during the whole semester. She also gives out extra credit for every exam.

4.0
3.0
COMM121
May 21, 2015

Carrie Hutchinson is a beautiful person inside and out. She knows exactly what she's talking about and you can tell she genuinely cares about what she's teaching. Comm 121 opened my eyes to all aspects of my interpersonal relationships. 3 exams, 3 projects. Take her honors class if you can!! I hope to take another class with her in the future.

2.0
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COM122
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

Took Comm122 online, teachers expectations are clear from the get go. Every 3 weeks there is work so that was nice if you have other class. Expect to read ALOT! By the 3rd week you take 3 quizzes, practice exam and a 60 question exam plus discussion. Need a webcam for speeches for youtube, final is a live 5 minute presentation, dont do it you fail

5.0
2.0
121H
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

I took 121 honors this past semester and it was honestly the best class I have taken thus far at SBCC. I haven't gotten less than an A on any of the assignments and tests. All I do is read the chapters for the week before lecture. 3 midterms. 2 presentations. Pretty solid class. Definitely worth taking for the oral requirement.

4.0
5.0
COM121
Grade: B+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Lots of reading. Public speaking very hard for me, but professor very supportive.

1.0
2.0
COMM162
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Incredibly disorganized class. Professor ignores own grading rubric. Professor did not understand how to use Canvas; some assignments weren't shown. Assignments frequently went ignored and ungraded. E-mails were rarely answered within a week. Professor did not show up to a number of online live final presentations. Will avoid in the future.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
COM122
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

This is the best class . It helped me to improved so much in my communication with people I love and people in my everyday basics. The material is easy to read with great examples. What you learn will actually help you. It doesn't matter if you are shy or extroverted, Dr Hutchinson is really supportive. Tests are easy if you read the material.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
COMM122
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Class consists of exams that have the answers in the textbook. One presentation with google hangouts, if you don't do them, you'll get an F. You choose a time during which you want to video chat with her and two other students and you give a presentation. A few online discussions and a digital story where you record your voice. Pretty easy class!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
COMM122
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

Comm 122 is a pretty easy class. Professor Hutchinson pretty much gives you the classes first 20% of points for just signing up. The remainder of the points are on chapter quizzes, unit quizzes, projects, and discussion postings. I passed all the quizzes without reading the book. Projects are graded very generously. Do the work, you'll get an A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
3.0
COM121
Grade: A-
May 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Communications professor but cant even communicate properly.. I am not really sure who is hiring these professors these days.. She makes you buy her textbook so she can make extra cash from the side. Its an easy class, she just follows the rubric so stick to that and you are good. Other than that, she is just there for the salary.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
COMM142
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

I loved this class. Professor Hutchinson sets you up for success with clear grading criteria and excellent organization. The class is not labor intensive but it will challenge you to consider your world views. If you are into creating a better and more equitable world take this class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
COM122
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2019
Would take again

Great class and a great teacher. Don't be scared of the speeches as she is very fair at grading them. Just try, prepare your speeches and read the book. You will probably get at least a B if you try. Easy A if you're a good student. Presentations are over google hangout or recorded, so it's great intro if you have a fear of public speaking.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
COM122
Grade: A
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Carrie is a great teacher for an online class. She answers really quickly and is really helpful. She is the literal opposite of a tough grader, as the exams and the presentations are so easy to get an A in. Would recommend.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
1.0
COM122
Grade: A
May 8, 2019
Would take again

This class was extremely easy. Do the assignments and you're guaranteed an A. I ended the class with a 96% receiving an A on every assignment and test. There was 2 major projects and 3 exams and then a quiz for every chapter and 4 discussion assignments. That's it. I believe she wrote the textbook, but for once it's a really good read.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
COM121
Grade: A-
May 10, 2019
Would take again

I took her online Comm 121 and we did use a textbook. We had weekly quizzes, 4 online exams and two projects. One we had to show up in class to present the other was online. I totally recommend her class she is amazing and it was an easy A if you read the book.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
COM122
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 26, 2019
Would take again

Much to like about class. Very interesting, fun, informative self-assessment assignments and discussions. Interesting reading from a very well-written textbook that gives real-life examples. Tests tricky, make one think. This class somehow easily brought together classmates in a very supportive, encouraging environment. Great Prof. C. Happy took.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
COM122
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Hands down one of the best classes I've ever taken at SBCC. And one of the best teachers I've ever had. The book is very useful, clear lectures, easy projects, easy tests, she is caring and available outside of class as well. If you do your part, it will be an easy A. Learned about communication more than I expected.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COM122
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2020
Would take again

Carrie is very nice and understanding. Her class is very easy to pass. I was nervous for the presentation that had to be done over a research study in front of a couple peers through a google cam but it was honestly really easy. I enjoyed this class and a lot of the topics discussed are very useful to everyday life.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
1.0
COM122
Jun 30, 2020
Would take again

Took her summer 1 comm 122 class. You have a final presentation on zoom and have the whole semester to prepare. Quizzes and test every week along with a discussion post. Tests were hard, but if you read the textbook, you'll pass. She's awesome and class is very interesting and informative.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
COMM122
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

She seriously knows her stuff and is ALWAYS there to help. Make sure to read her textbook bc the answers are clearly there. You're making a mistake if you chose a different prof. for the same course. She even gave a class wide project extension during the election to try to reduce stress. Loved the class, loved her teaching style, loved the grade.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
COM122
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

She's very nice and very clear about what she expects from you. All the subjects you are tested on are covered in the class. She adjusted her class very well during this tough year and I really enjoyed taking it!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
COMM122
Grade: A
May 8, 2021
Would take again

This was a great class. The Professor was great, if I ever need to take another comm class I will for sure take it with her. The reading is interesting. There is a short online quiz, 5 minutes and its 5 questions. Im the kinda guy where I like to read the question a few times and then go through and read the answers, but with a short quiz you can't

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
COM121
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2021
Would take again

Took COMM 121 online during the summer and the class was very well structured with clear assignment deadlines. The textbook is written by her and reads as if it were a live lecture making it an easy read. Easy quizzes and exams if you read the book. A few major projects; as long as you don't fall behind and complete the work you'll get full marks

Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
COMM121
Grade: B+
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

Dr. H is truly a gem. Wow. The class is organized so well, and she is just a super inspiring person. She's the reason I became a Communications major. Don't miss a chance to take any of her classes. Each one is different and she will have you thinking about things that you take for granted all around.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
121H
Grade: A+
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved this class! Professor Hutchinson is super sweet and very organized. I learned so much from her textbook. You get quizzed on each chapter but quizzes will seem easy as long as you do the reading. You have one public speaking project in front of a few people but she's very understanding of how public speaking can be nerve wrecking.

Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
COMM142
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2022

The class was a bait and switch in that it has nothing to do with the topic I signed up for. It's a DEI class and has nothing to do with leadership. I don't know how much the teacher has to do with the work, but there was no chance to be authentic in the class, you just have to regurgitate the status quo. I did not learn anything new and that's bad

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
COMM142
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Hutchinson wants you to succeed. Try hard, turn in your work, and email her with any questions, comments, or concerns. She will give you the support if you give the effort.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
COMM121
Grade: A
May 20, 2022

She has a great textbook and is really nice in person. Her online format was lengthy. anytime you would email a question she responds with "did you read the instructions" or "did you read the syllabus" and the information would be somewhere in her wall of instructions on one of her assignments or announcements. Read the textbook you'll get an A.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
121
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 17, 2022
Would take again

Honestly, this class is better than therapy. Super easy class and super eye opening. The textbook is written by her and is super insightful and not boring like most other textbooks. She really cares about communication and you can tell. I took the class in the summer, so grading may be different, but she grades quite quickly as well.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
COM121
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2022
Would take again

She is a great professor and it is noticeable that she truly cares about her students and their education. I would recommend!

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
COM122
Grade: A-
Jun 22, 2022

The material mostly felt like a no-brainer. I've never rolled my eyes so hard at a textbook (written by her.) The tests are ridiculous, 1 minute per question and at times felt purposely worded to be confusing. The presentations are not hard but you feel ridiculous doing them. Lots of discussion post replies to create a fake camaraderie.

5.0
2.0
COM121
Grade: A
May 19, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Hutchinson is super nice and so flexible. One discussion and a quiz every week. There are 2 tests through the semester that are easy. At the end of the semester, there is a presentation that goes with another project from earlier in the semester. Textbook is required, she wrote it herself! Overall, Carrie is great and I would recommend her!

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
COMM121
Grade: A+
May 19, 2023
Would take again

I took this class because I needed the credit. I actually learned something and enjoyed it. I think this class helped me become more self-aware, and a well-rounded person. Professor Carrie was very understanding, helpful, and accepting. You do have to do a presentation over Zoom, but it's only a few minutes.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
COM121
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Very flexible and has a clear structure for the class. The final project was very simple and graded leniently which was helpful as I don't like presentations. She made everyone feel confortable while being online.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
COM121
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

Very organized, inclusive and smart, Dr. H creates a positive vibe for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Everyone I have told to take her classes agrees that she is the best. She will have you thinking deeply about the way you show up in the world. I feel like I see things differently and am a better communicator because of her classes.

Caring
Respected
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
COM121
Jan 31, 2024

I would NOT recommend this teacher for her ability to use canvas. She doesn't unlock modules until Thursday, and they are due on Sunday. She also directs you to use required sources that are broken, and refuses to change her ways. She is the worst most difficult professor I have had thus far, even if the class is incredibly easy in itself.

1.0
5.0
COM121
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 28, 2024

I've had very tough courses, like anatomy, etc., and I did WELL, but this extremely easy content class doesn't make me want to continue. this instructor can stereotype you as a procrastinator when you contact her for help. She gives you quizzes with very captious questions to complete in 5 minutes! Ridiculous.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
COM121
Grade: A+
May 31, 2024
Would take again

Amazing class! Based on textbook readings only, so if that's not your thing pick an in-person class. The textbook is written by her and very easy to understand. I highly recommend the class and her as a professor!!

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COM121
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2024
Would take again

I took this class during the Summer B section. It was very fast passed. She wrote the text book and provides a free on line version in the class. She gives helpful tips each week. The tests and quizzes were multiple choice, There is a presentation (3-5 minutes) on a peer reviewed article. She provides a clear rubric to follow. Great professor.

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COM121
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

She was great, and the class was pretty easy. I took her online class, which was very manageable. There is one presentation required, but she was very understanding and helped people be less nervous. She is also easy to reach, replies very quickly.

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COMM142
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2025

Makes you feel bad if you're straight or white. I learned about how privileged I am and how awful I am to others. It's a DEI class that doesn't talk at all about leadership. Makes us fill out a survey called " CISGENDER MALE PRIVILEGE CHECKLIST" and "HETEROSEXUAL PRIVILEGE CHECKLIST." Excuse me, but what does that have to do with Leadership, AWFUL!

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COM121
Jul 19, 2025

She's not a terrible professor. However, I would take her in person rather than online. The only learning material is the textbook, no lectures. She gives no feedback when grading assignments, so you won't really know what you did wrong on an assignment if you didn't get 100%. Be sure to read her exam questions thoroughly!

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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Textbook Required

100%

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