Knows his subject. Lots of experiences and funny stories.

Unfair to make fun of the way he looks. He's very experianced, knows alot about his subject, has a sense of humor thats hard to get used to. I find him effective, Compared to other profs i've had... hes one of the better ones.

I liked him. Taught me how to take effective notes from a lecture. I got an A for the semester. I think he is very experienced and has the right to brag about the places he's worked for! I'm taking him next semster for Canadian.

If your a government major he is pretty easy. Enjoyed greatly!

Easy notes, notes are test questions, a good B level teacher

He is OK. Very likable person, knows his stuff very well. I would reccommend him to anybody.

Gives you the test and Final Questions. Puntual? don't count on it after day 1. His bias shows through every thing he rants about. better Learn to love arrows, circles, and checkmarks cuz they'll be all over the chalkboard. Why?

Everyone bashes the guy but he's real smart. He is late everyday but it's no skin off my back. His tests are pretty easy and he's real helpful whenever he is around.

Very smart, and considerate man; who is passionate about the material he teaches. He works very hard to make sure that everyone in his class does well. Yes, he is always late; but, it is understandable since he lives an hour away, and has a packed schedul

He's awesome, and incredibly smart! I learned so much in his class, give him a chance

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Just take notes, no need to read....easy A if u take good notes. I took at least 4 of his classes and he uses the same notes in most of them. Tells bad jokes that seem prerehearsed. Usually late, attendance really doesn't matter. definition of biased. Don't voice liberal opinions and u will be ok

I don't think you can fully appreciate Dr. Greenawalt unless you're a govt major. His class is actually REALLY easy. Don't even bother with text books-YOU'LL NEVER USE THEM. He uses notes from WAY back in the day-just write it all down. Essay exams - NOT as dificult as he makes them seem. SOLID A

Boring class! He doesn't follow the syllabus and the textbooks he assigns are not necessary. No need to buy them. All you need to do is take good notes (write down everything he says) and regurgitate it for the test. Did I say his class was boring?

class can be so boring at times. take a lot of notes it will help on tests which are mainly all essays, and all you have to do is memorize your notes. hes a good guy, tells funny stories. you will hate the class, do what he says and you'll get an A.

I love Dr. G! Although the classes are not that demanding - I learned a lot. He has years and years of knowledge and experience. He also could quite possibly be the nicest person I know. He may not be a regurgitation of an encyclopedia - but he has just as much to offer as anybody else. An asset to the department (in his OWN way).

Charlie is a wonderful man with a wealth of knowledge to share with students. Although he gets off topic sometimes, he would be willing to bend over backwards for a student if they needed help. He's a good, decent guy with experience in his field.

Adults will know the value and real-world applications of this course. Prof. has a wealth of experiance and is a die-hard giver/humanitarian. Write clear notes and re-read them after each class, even just 10 minutes at night 3 times a week, you will get an A. He is a diplomatic type so B.S doesn't get passed him. Boring, but real subject-matter.

semi-interesting. i'm not sure what to think about him. he seems willing to help, nice, and all that jazz, but at the same time can seem rude and belittling. i've got mixed feelings about this guy.

Greenawalt is a great prof! You need to take him more than once to really appreciate him. His classes are a breeze even though lectures can be boring. Make sure you write down everything he says and do the occasional reading. He uses similar notes for all his classes and tells the same stories over and over.

Charlie Greenawalt is crazy and out there but he is such a nice guy. Very helpful. To quote a friend, "Charlie isn't stupid he's just confused." He is really smart but sometimes out there. Easy grader. Always get a laugh out of his class. One ten-page paper, a midterm, a final that's it. That's how it was for all 4 classes I've taken with him.

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Very difficult, writing-intensive tests.. even for intro level courses.

This class is pretty easy, but very boring. He lectures every class. There is one essay test. A take home test and a multiple choice final. Besides the test you are graded on participation and portfolio assignments. Greenwalt is very helpful if you do not understand something.

Dr. G is the man!

This guy is a wonderful professor, and really cares about what he is teaching, and going on in the world. I took him because if you do the work, you will get an A... He has his moments of going off on tangents, but what professor doesnt?! Good guy, highly recommend him!

A accurate assesment: Dr. Greenawalt is not entertaining, but he is knowledgable, concerned, and stays up on current events. Memorize the information and you will be fine on tests. Papers - use correct format! He's really too busy to be an outstanding Professor- slow to correct work, etc. Bottom line, he's a good guy and an above average professor.

Dr. Greenawalt is such a good guy that you can't stay mad at him for taking 3 weeks to return an exam. Or for constantly being 5 minutes late. Or deviating from the syllabus. Goes off on multiple tangents on any given day, so I recommend being a very adaptable person before ever taking his classes. Extremely knowledgeable and animated.

Probably the best prof in the government department. His personal experiences and stories really give you good insight into the material. One of the few Republican profs at MU. Downsides are that he can be a difficult grader, and he takes a very long time to hand back graded material.

Where to begin with Dr.Greenawalt. First off the comment about him being 5 minutes late everyday is very true.The guy knows ALOT about Public Admin. He may not be very interesting but just try to listen to about 75% of the things that come out of his mouth and you'll get at least a B. Still waiting for some of my work back...

Greenawalt is a really smart guy, and his main concern is that you actually learn the material. Take good notes and you should be fine. He will scare you into thinking the class is a lot harder than it really is, it is not that bad. He gets off topic really easily but he knows what he is talking about. Overall this class wasn't bad

Greenawalt is a really smart guy, and his main concern is that you actually learn the material. Take good notes and you should be fine. He will scare you into thinking the class is a lot harder than it really is, it is not that bad. He gets off topic really easily but he knows what he is talking about. Overall this class was relatively easy.

good professor bad memory and is always behind schedule

I liked him. he's always late, but has funny excuses. I kind of always felt lost in class, but I worked hard and ended up with an A. He gives test questions out before the test, has a right wing bias but so do I so I enjoyed it, since it's so rare on this campus. He LOVES the philly's, talks about them all the time which was kind of boring to me.

He is super conservative. Very unorganized and spends the majority of class on some off-topic subject. He does know his material, but I feel as if he's teaching us only the material that supports his opinions. His tests are essays, there's usually alot to memorize but he's an easy grader.

Don't believe any negative comments about Greenawalt. Yes, he is 5-10 minutes late to class and he goes off and tells stories that might not be relevent, but he is a great professor. Give the guy a break. He enjoys his job and wants to provide personal stories other than what the textbook says, big deal. He is intelligent and very helpful.

Greenawalt is a good prof. The more I've had him the more I get used to how he runs his class. Does go off on irrelevant tangents frequently but other than that the class runs smooth.

Good professor. He goes off in tangents a lot but he is willing to help you and did give us the opportunity to do something to boost our grade. He had an essay test, a paper, and 2 multiple choice test (one was the final). He'll add points to your score if the class does poorly. Cancels classes. Would recommend.. taking him again now!

Even though he is 5 minutes or so late. I have learned so much for him. He is a very smart guy and knows what he is talking about. The class is challenging but this is college guys. Nobody said it was gonna be easy!

Very inconsistent/unreliable. Late to every class. Easily offended. Despite all these things it was a useful class and he has a vast knowledge of PubAdmin based on experience. Very conservative but variety is the spice of life.

I took his 112 class as a senior so I found it extremely easy. Freshmen don't like his tests because they are essay and I guess they don't know how to study yet. He is definitely scatter-brained but he cares very deeply for his students.

Great prof! Loved his teaching methods. PowerPoints everyday but he e-mails you them all before the test. Study them for the 4 open essay tests and you'll do well. He's very fair with giving extra credit. Go to class and you'll get an A.

Great Professor!! Knew his material very well and could convey it to the students. Sure he would get sidetracked but it was usually had something to do with the subject he was teaching!!

You'll like him more if you're into politics, but he's a good teacher. He's very enthusiastic about his job and knows a lot.

I don't know why Greenawalt has so many poor reviews, he's amazing and I hate politics. He's very knowledgable! Yes he drifts off into other stories but some are to help remember material and others for fun ! He's a very pleasant man in my class. He gave us the questions before hand and had study sessions and answered all questions. I'd take again

I read all the horror stories about Professor Greenawalt and almost dropped his class. He really isn't as bad as everyone puts. He knows his stuff. He doesn't like cell phones and I agree. His tests aren't terribly horrible, he doesn't yell at people, I just haven't seen what others post on him. He truly cares about his students...

Great Professor! Lectures are easy to follow (even if you do end up with a hand cramp by the end of class), and assignmentstests are explained in detailed. Pay attention in class, study the notes he gives (really just memorize the PPT slides), do the paper and you can easily do well in this class. He knows this subject and you can tell it!

Taken him for 5 different courses. Easy test, even gives you a question or two ahead of time to study. Copy a lot of notes but his study guides are clear cut. Great professor straight forward and kind individual. He really loves his job.

If you go to class and pay attention you will not only do well, but also learn a good deal about our amazing country. He gives crazy interesting lectures full of odd facts and historical references. He is passionate about what he does and it shows in the way he prepares for class. Do not be late, he really hates that.

This is my second class taking Dr. Greenawalt, and all I can say is this man loves to teach. He is a great professor, and truly cares for his students. Sometimes his lectures become vague, but he is very vibrant in what he talks about. Do not get on his bad side, or he will hold it against you. Defintely would take again if given the choice.

He's a great professor! You'll be reading a lot! On the paper, he gives very good feedback. You only have a midterm, paper, and final.

My second time taking him. I love the guy; he really cares about his students and his job. Speaks the truth and has a lot of connections in the govt. So if you're a govt major get to know this guy and be on his good side.

Easy. Just study. Although he does like to call on people even if they don't know the answer and he'll just awkwardly wait until you get the answer.

Dr. Greenawalt's lectures are well-organized and informative. He has a lot of experience in his field which can provide valuable insight on a topic. Review the notes from his powerpoints and the textbook. He's available outside of class and does care about his students. If you show up regularly to class and study for his exams, you'll do well.

Dr. Greenawalt is a really great guy. His lectures are some of the best and most organized I've ever had. He's very knowledgable in government and politics. He really cares about his students. Take some time to learn about what's happening in local/state news though! He'll ask about it frequently, and he expects you to know at least a bit.

Greenawalt is one of the best professors that I have had. I highly recommend taking his class.

Originally, I didn't think I would like this class. But, at the end, I learned a lot of valuable material and I enjoyed the class. The issues are that he gets off topic when it comes to lectures and you only have three test grades, a portfolio, and a final, so make sure you're putting you best foot first there.

All of the people on here complaining about this professor simply were unwilling to put in the work towards undertanding the history of American Government. This man is an encyclopedia of History. Every lecture is full of useful information that helps students undertsand the beauty and faults of American Government. He is a gift to students by MU.