3.5
Quality2.6
Difficulty67%
Would Retake88
Reviews67%
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What Students Say
“Also, she is not a nice person and I just avoided her as much as possible which I think was a good strategy”
BUS32 - 2.0 rating“She is terrible at inter-personal communications”
BUS32 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
54%
Textbook Required
0%
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1052
5.0
(2)BUS32BUS65
5.0
(1)BUS20
5.0
(6)BUS65
4.5
(8)BUS1
4.3
(18)Difficulty by Course
BUIS1
4.0
BUSI1
4.0
BUS65
3.1
BUSCOMM
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3.0
Reviews (88)
Very good teacher.
go to class and read the book, easy A. One of the best teachers ever!
I took this BUS COMM class in the summer and the class was so easy. She is such a good teacher and explains things so well. Expects alot from you. Watch out for your grammar and READ THE CHAPTERS for exams. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
i looooooooove this teacher mrs.rocwell has to one of the best teachers in this school, evertime i went to her class i felt soo welcomed, i had tons of fun when i was there i took her bus 32 in the summer, dont forget to read the chapters and partcipate
She's very nice and clear. Take her, but be ready to study alot...
This is by far the worst teacher SMC has to offer. I have no idea why these people are commenting so positivly about her. She is probably posting the comments. This class is an easy A, but you will have to deal with her attitude and major mood swings. You will have to work for you A, be careful.
She is a little strange,sometimes really rude then suddenly she will call you HONEY!!!I didnt get it...confusing test based on memorizing not understanding the material.I guess she was ok as a whole but not the greatest!
PSY-CHO. She is crazy. CONSTANTLY changes her mind and changes the schedule. Her tests are stupid and she admits it! The tests have questions worth 0.05 points but on the papers she will take off half the points for tiny details! Stay away!
She is very rude and crazy. She has very easy grading scale, but she will make you crazy. Overall she is very SPESIFIC..........
Overall easy class. I think attendance and other assignments are worth a lot more than the tests, because I got all A's on every test and sometimes the highest grade (she grades on a curve), but I don't know how I ended up with a C in the class. If work is too good, she'll say that you got it off the internet. Unfair and one of the worst teacher
Half the semester this teacher was in a bad mood. She would release anger and frustrations to the class and treat us bad. So don't get on her bad side, because I don't think her yoga classes are helping her.
why is she teaching she does not explain anything and just sabatoges you with - points. You will still be able to get a B or a C but she is just a very bad teacher.
class was kinda boring. she can be moody. just make sure you pay attention in class and participate here and there, and she won't be a **** to you. assignments are tedious. make sure you read the chapters for the test.
she is unclear about what she is going to put on the test. she requires mandatory attendance, but you would just do better by staying in the library and reading the book. also very picky about typing things.
Rockwell is one of the must have teachers for those majoring in Business. She has a keen sense for who the serious students are and encourages them every step of the way. The assignments, tests, and group project are simple and straightforward. Definitely take Bus 32 with her!
She is a cool teacher, Just do the homework and u will be fine. Just go to class.
Professor Rockwell is probably the best professor for business communications at SMC!! She is patient, explains everything, and grades fairly. If you ever decide to take bus32, take it with her!!
Great professor! She is sooo cool and very nice person. She makes you feel good about what you do! I highly recommend her!
She was an okay teacher, a rookie as a Bus 1 teacher. She taught the wrong things a few times. I got an A in the class. I recommend her I guess.
Professor Rockwell is ok. I participated alot and got an A in the class. I didn't really study that much. It's all about participation with her. She can have crazy mood swings so watch out.
ms rockwell is an amazing teacher. me and my girlfriend both got an A in her winter session class. she was very helpful and always very nice. when u talk to her she is very understanding just cant assume she knows whats going on with you!! everyone must take her im looking for another class of hers
AMAZING teacher! i really love her and will take any class she teaches. shes very enthusiastic and into what she teaches.
International student beware of your grammar, but she will return your paper and make correction of it and return it back to her => AND GET YOUR FULL MARK. Great teacher, GENEROUS GRADER, SHE IS GOOD EVEN YOU'RE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. SHOW EFFORT !!!
She is really helpful teacher, I learn a lot from her. Just study the textbook and you'll be fine. All test are multiplechoices. A lot of extra credit that bump up your grade.
worse teacger i have ever tooken in my life...studied test but got bad grades because she makes her test to difficult to understand. dont take her ....you will not enjoy her class and the way she teaches im going to drop
Worst teacher I have ever had in my life. Not only are her classes boring and long, she's also very annoying and for some reason thinks she's slightly liked by her students. I would never take this teacher again, even if the world depended on it. She does not explain projects throughly and is then surprised that students did not do it right.
SUCH AN EASY TEACHER!!!!!, just read the small textbook chapter before tests and u have a guaranteed A. Also, the 40 extra credit points (out of a total 200 per quarter) for coming to class will get u over 100 easy
oh my god the last name is fully explains everything rock, she is the worst teacher ever, tests are not bad all from the book, but the large portion of the class is research paper, and she grades people in business 32 in the level of PH. she is not trying to help, but trying to show you that how stupid is student and how much she knows.not take her
Worst teacher EVER! If you are not a fave of hers and write amazing papers you will pass with a C. I had many people proof read my work including my boss @ work who is an english major and I got no higher than a C!! She has been my one and only worst experience @ SMC!
this teacher thinks that she knows everything and students are the most stupid people and she thinks that she teaches students a lot of stuff, but no thing at all, if you are her favorite you will survive if not even if you work hard and deserve an A you won't get it, i do not understand how she became a teacher in one of the best community college
In my opinion, she gives out easy B, but not A. You just have to spend about an hour or more after each class. She is nice and she will help you as long as you try.
She is really nice... She wants her students to suceed. Easy B
Difficult tests and stickler for grammar. If you write reasonably well, participate in class, and study regularly, I think there's a lot you can take from her class. If you're in school for easy grades and socializing more than learning, then it's probably not the class for you.
I Don't know where these last rates are coming from, but I can't imagine that actually someone likes her!!! unless you are her favorite, she discriminates among students. Me and other student had papers with grammar problems at the same level, I got C she got A. even she marked all the grammar problems for both of us. Do Not Take her Never
THE BEST TEACHER I EVER HAD. taking another class with her next semester. So sweet, helpful and she wants your best. Gives you alot of opportunities to get credits. Easy to learn and easy to study for tests. She is amazing!
Professor Rockwell is a great teacher, but you have to put in effort. For slackers or those hoping for an easy class, this is not for you. She could have been more clear with instructions the first time around, but otherwise, I enjoyed the class and learned a lot.
She is the best and most helpful teacher in business. You might found her not interesting at the beginning but she make every thing Crystal clear to make sure you are on a right path. Lots of extra credit. Easy but helpful class
One of the best teachers I ever had! I took her in the summer and there was a lot of work to do, but she was FABULOUS! Really cares about her students. Not a free ride, be prepared to work.
The Most Amazing Professor ever. She always make it crystal clear, and she mae sure you get the idea, lots of homework which is good. You get a chance to revise everything and ou get full point for that. easy A. dont miss this professor
Excellent Professor!
One of my favorite teachers at SMC!!
Exceptional teacher, expect to learn and challenged. Couse requirements are clearly defined, expect lots of work and make sure you select a good group for the class presentation. Be prepared for lots of written assignments and remember- In class if you perform poorly you get a "D", in business your "Fired".
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. She reads everything off powerpoint. She discriminates a lot on grading, giving better grades to students she likes. Is completely unclear with what she wants out of research papers. My grade for her is an F.
She gives a lot of work. If you are taking a lot of classes, I don't recommend taking this class. Unless, you can handle it! In that case, it's extremely rewarding. She gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit also.
Pros: Professor Rockwell gives many extra credit opportunities. She is also very responsive when you ask her questions. She tries to involve everybody in discussions, and she does not put down anybody for their comments. Cons: She can be a little unclear about her expectations for certain assignments, so always take notes.
She is easy. Will get an A if you read chapter and go to class every day. HOWEVER: I don't understand how this lady is teaching a communications class. She is terrible at inter-personal communications. I hated her.
Second time taking this professor, bc I enjoyed first class. She is enthusiastic, and expects you to be engaged in the class while in session. In part, your grade will be determined this factor. Don't take her class if you're not willing to put in the effort. You can get an A if you simply pay attention.
She is the worst smc professor. She is giving lots of extra credit but don't give any grade because she don't like it even if you put all your effort on it. Almost everyweek you need to take a test and lots of writing stuff. Have to bring book everyday. She never explain anything and also expect to see everything perfect.Escape!!!!
Attendance is mandatory. Professor Rockwell has a pretty intimidating personality and can come off as mean sometimes.However, she really wants to see her class do well and cares about her students. There is a lot of classwork and homework. The tests are based off the book and slightly hard. I managed a C.
6 week winter session. She is funny, tests are multiple choice (50-75 questions) + extra credit (easy) but READ the book because she doesnt have time to explain EVERYTHING. Will tell u whats on the test. Very clear, doesnt put students down. Likes for you to participate in class. I actually like her. Take!
I have really enjoyed Professor Rockwells classes, she a tough teacher, she will expect you to do the work she has assigned and she will help you through it if you ask for help. I have learned a lot taking her classes (BUS1 and BUS32) and even though it was difficult from time to time it was worth it.
You will learn so much in this class! Stuff that you can use in real life like how to write a resume, cover letter different strategies on how to write letters. She gives out a lot of extra credit so everyone has a fair chance! 5 Quizzes 1 research paper and 5-7 short letterspapers. Love this class and Cassie is a great teacher!
She is a nice lady overall, but sometimes she can come across a bit offhanded and arrogant.
I would not take her class again. Anytime someone would ask a question she would respond in an almost condescending way. She just acted like she was better than everyone else in the class. She could be very sarcastic when asking for simple clarification. I learned nothing from her class. I'd urge you to find a different professor.
Very good Professor. Challenging class but very interesting with this professor.
in one word- don't even think to take her class.
Class isnt terribly hard, but she's not a pleasant person. Lots of condescending tones and will not answer questions if you ask for clarification.
do not take her stay away you cant even ask a question she is extremely rude and if you ask a question regarding any project or homework she will say go do extra credit she miss grade so many times most of the time of the class is going for group project and she sits and play with her computer never ask a question
Professor Rockwell was worth waking up in the morning with her honest lectures that were very sincere. Make sure you study on your own time for about an hour or so everyday and you'll be more than fine. She also offers plenty of extra credit that ensures you at least get a B.
The only reason i got a C in this class was because Professor Rockwell is a generous person. I kinda screwed up the class by not showing to class for the first 2 weeks , so i didn't really know what learn smarts were and how to do them, i missed out on some of them and screwed on the quizzes as well. I should have gotten a F.
We covered 25 plus chapters in 6 weeks. Professor Rockwell kept us on task and on track. She brought outside resources also that was very helpful and inspirational
Really good and a great sense of humour, had an 8am class but did not feel like a drag since professor made it so fun and lively! Just pay attention to what she says and follow strict instructions and you will be fine!
Professor Rockwell is an intelligent woman, BUT does not prepare you well for the exams. Mediocre lectures that have no translation to the exam. 5 exams (open book & note), one short and one final Stock Report Assignment, then a final group presentation. honestly, if you can learn a semester by reading just the book, be my guest, but not for me...
Rockwell is extremely supportive of her students and wants to see everyone succeed. She pushes you to try. She might be a little confusing or unorganized but if you ask her questions she'll answer you as best as she can. I passed with a B. I probably could've gotten an A if I didn't bomb one test. And open note for 15min at the end of test.
I got an A but it was a really absurd and useless class to be honest. Also, she is not a nice person and I just avoided her as much as possible which I think was a good strategy. She was very rude to students who would ask questions. Her grading on papers was bizarre as was a lot of the material she taught us. Bad teacher, easy A.
Prof. R is great! She is both well-informed and charismatic; NOT boring. Lectures are mix of text & real-life examples. Group projects were EXTREMELY helpful to applying the material + simple assignments for credit. REQUIRED text with online code to complete McGraw-Hill homework. 4 tests, 4 projects, 1 final many chances to get a good grade.
My experience with Professor Rockwell was tricky. Rockwell is very creditable and well-informed. However, her attitude is questionable. Rockwell is one of the MOST passive aggressive people i have ever met. She's rude, and insensitive to others in terms of correcting them, or when answering questions. She makes you feel like you cant ask for help.
BUS 20. I would definetely choose her again if I could
She's my favorite professor on campus. I took Principles of Marketing and she included the students in the class and we often had open discussions. She made sure everybody knew what we were doing and she made the classes fun! Very kind and warm person that offered me help with choosing my major. I would definitely choose her as a professor again!
Rockwell is a very nice person and a very easy teacher. The only criticism I have of the course is that there was way too much work - tons of reading, LearnSmart, videos to watch and answer questions on, discussions, quizzes, etc. No papers though, which was a plus. Nothing is dropped though; you have to do it ALL or lose points. Still, an easy A.
She is an amazing teacher and has a lot of great stories to share with the class. Shes also such a nice person, really caring and helpful. Do your work - easy A.
Amazing teacher! She really cares about her students and wanted us to do well. Really good lectures with great examples. I learned a lot and I am very happy I took the course. She also gives you a lot of opportunities to do extra credit.
Professor Rockwell is an amazing and inspirational Professor with a lot of interesting stories. She seem to really enjoy teaching, and she saw and tried to get to know every student instead of just looking at the class as a group, which I found great.
She is really clear of what she is expecting from you and if you do your homework and turn your assignments in on time you'll get an A. Would definitely take her again!
Professor Rockwell's energy is so great. She really makes the class fun and lighthearted. Fair amount of reading and homework but it was a joy to be in this class.
when you receive such a comment from a professor, I think she is not only a grader she is a human" Remember ... the company you are working for is lucky to have your intelligence and insight. You see market opportunities; you proved that with "Leilo." Your career will build itself. Just show up .. trust . and know "the angels are with you!"
Professor Rockwell is an amazing professor! I love that she interacts with her students through discussion board discussions, she even posts her response as well! She reads and replies to all her students. She is very encouraging and believes in her students' capabilities.
There's a discussion, homework assignment, and a quiz (with 2 attempts) each week. The final was an essay. An easy grader and kind, but her class was not easily navigable and there are no lectures, just reading (quizzed on reading). Easy class, but I did not learn a thing.
I learned nothing of value in this class. There were various dubious "teaching" moments by Rockwell. When students would point out the falsities in what she was saying she wasn't reasonable and got very annoyed. Almost every time a student would ask a question she would be rude. Personally insulted students several times.
Professor Rockwell was amazing - very kindhearted and understanding of students' situations. HR Ethics was one of my favorite courses this quarter. Just follow along with the modules and engage with the extra credit opportunities (there are many) if you need to, and you're guaranteed an A.
Professor Rockwell responded to every discussion with feedback on what we'd written. Majority of the non-textbook related assignments were about our own experiences in the workplace, as well as how they tied in to what we were learning in class.
Really great professor. Nothing assigned was too difficult, all easy to understand. She also provides really valuable feedback.
Very encouraging teacher and wants you to learn from the class. Assignments were very easy and simple. As long as you do the assignments and follow the rubric you'll get a good grade.
I learned Cabot 102-3370, but there was no such option to choose. I learned it at Glendale Community College. The materials were interesting and useful. I have got enough knowledge. The professor is good, she gives good feedback. I enjoyed learning this subject.
Rockwell made a fun course! She's nice. I'd get rid of those awful LearnSmart and training videos though, those were a waste of time. There were too many tests and were all multiple choice auto-graded and some of the questions were dumb. Easy class but I didn't really learn very much. The message board discussions were the best part of the class.
I did not have a good experience in this class. The teaching style was unorganized, and important material was not clearly explained. I struggled to get the support and guidance needed to succeed.
Not my type of teacher
Arguing all the time
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
54%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.23 avg changeRatings by Course
1052
5.0
(2)BUS32BUS65
5.0
(1)BUS20
5.0
(6)BUS65
4.5
(8)BUS1
4.3
(18)Difficulty by Course
BUIS1
4.0
BUSI1
4.0
BUS65
3.1
BUSCOMM
3.0
BUSBCBB
3.0