Cool teacher, nice guy, helpful. Would highly recommend!

Good instructor. He is a little cocky, but knows his stuff. The class is pretty easy, but he is willing to help if needed. Grades could be reported earlier and he has a tendency of showing up late.

This class has been great mostly because of Prof. Shipley's teaching style. He thoroughly understands the material and communicates it in a way that makes learning painless. Cocky but don't confuse the quick wit with arrogance. He is always ready to help and is flexible in accommodating students. Never without a great smile.

Clarks class rocks!

Like most GCC MST instructors... don't expect much help completing the labs, because most labs don't/won't work the way the lab manual says they should and the instructors would rather teach than trouble-shoot computer/network problems that take up entire class time to fix. Also.. the computer hardware isn't even setup right to do the labs.

Clark's CIS 105 was a lot of fun - I wasn't too sure about taking it before (it was my first class!) but he's really funny and that helped me to relax. Thanks!

Clark makes classes fun and easy for the students. He is helpful and very accomodating.

This was my second class with Clark. Class was always fun and I learned a lot. I wish he taught another one I could use. He was clear in what he expected and I always knew where I stood. This prof obviously loves his work and knows the stuff inside and out. Highly recommended!

This guy knows his stuff and is pretty funny. I think he really likes his job. He seems to like to wear crazy shoes.

I really liked this teacher. His explanations were clear and he was always there to help students including coming in on Saturdays toward the end of the term to provide extra lab time for students who needed it.

Great Teacher! Great Guy! I wish he taught more courses I need for my degree.

Very easy to get along with. I learned a bunch. Highly recommended.

Awesome class.

Great teacher - pretty much flows with things - funny - do what you are supposed to do and you will get an A.

Good guy. Wish he taught more classes I need.

Hey, Clark. Just in case you read this, thanks for the great class. You rock!

mr. clark was the man! look if theres people that rated him low and talk some suff behind his back.. you people are stupid. he made learning fun and enjoyable. not only am i excited about the next semester but i wish i had him for my next class. the other people that rated him low are retarded.

This prof is like a walking encyclopedia of HTML – a web wizard. Great class! Learned a lot.

Good teacher. Relaxed environment. I liked him.

Lectures are easy to listen to, he doesn't bore the class and he's pretty funny. He's also a very knowledgable guy that genuinely cares. The tests are take home, which is cool because they help you retain the information rather than cramming and forgetting everything afterwards. He's probably one of the most memorable teachers I have ever had.

Great teacher - devoted to his students. I didn't have a computer and couldn't afford one. He gave me one. I know he's helped others.

Hilarious! Clark is a really funny guy who is really lax and his tests are open book, but that doesn't stop you from learning. He and my friend have an ongoing sarcasm war and it keeps class interesting.Take his class.

Mr. Shipley was a very good porfessor. He helped whenever needed, and is verry funny. I would take another one of his classes. He makes class worth coming to.

Simply put, the best teacher I have ever had!

Very knowledgeable in web development and great to work with. My Shipley is a fantastic teacher. Take his class you won't regret it.

I really enjoyed this teacher. Don't expect a babysitter - he won't manage your time for you but will give you a lot of freedom including the freedom to not get your work done or get it done ahead of time. He knows the material well. I wish he taught more classes I need.

Great teacher. Lectures are interesting and funny; I expected the class to be boring, but it was my most enjoyable class of the semester.

Fun, interesting teacher.We had test study guides available so there were no surprises. I highly recommend taking his class.

This teacher is really good. He understands the material and the students. He was always there to help me when I needed it.

Clark is the BEST!!!!!!!!! Everything about the class is great! The way he teaches, lectures ( throws in some stories sometimes ) If there's anybody looking to take a CIS Class, take Clark. He'll sit down and help you understand the material better if assistance is needed. If it fits into my schedule, I will take Clark for CIS 105 next term.

Clark is the best! My second class from him and hoping for a third. Hey Clark, if you read this, Thanks for another great one.

I actually had to withdraw from this class but this is no reflection on the teacher. Mr. Shipley was great and I hope to retake this class with him next term.

Good teacher who made an otherwise boring class fun. This is one of those classes everyone has to take. Do yourself a favor, take it with this teacher. They don't get any better.

Clark's is chill, and has a real down to earth teaching style. If you put forth some effort he'll help you out. He wants you to succeed. Highly recommend!

The coolest, nicest dude ever. You can be yourself in class, pop a joke, call him out on BS (he wants you to). Best learning experience at GCC. I would have loved college if more professors were like him. Most are dull elites. He rules.

Awesome teacher

Clark is the best!

Downright edible.

Best teacher I've had so far. Fun class & I learned a lot. If you have to take a computer class, take it from Clark.

Good guy. Knows the subject matter cold. I worked hard in this class but learned a lot and had a good time. Take him.

Great teacher! Very positive, optimistic and encouraging. Helps those that are shy feel more comfortable to speak up. Class was always interesting. A+

Pretty cool. He knows what he's talking about, and is friendly. It's not too hard to pass either, he understands there are different levels of people's abilities.

Happy Birthday, Clark!

Knowledgable about subject matter, Tells great stories

if u have to take cis for degree, take mr shipley cuz he is nice + he answers questions + i liked him from day1 cuz he looks just like my grandfather + treats people nice like him. take him!

* Having had the experience of meeting him, there are two things that I know about Clark Shipley: 1) he successfully raised a son by himself and 2) every year, he provides scores of people from diverse backgrounds an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge through the wealth of information he possesses and the strength of his skills as an educator.

One of the best teachers I've had. Knows the material and cares about students. I never fell asleep in this class unlike some others.

well the class is easy and the work is straight forward in his class but ive noticed that when you have to do work outside the book, its get VERY frustrating he doesnt clearly explain the lab or assesments like the book does and my grades dropped cause of it

Awesome prof. If you need cis105 GET SHIPLEY. very lax, down to earth, and speaks japanese. why not.

Awesome dude plays in a band helps if you need it funny class was a blast Clark is an awesome dude indeed

You know exactly what is expected from day 1. The schedule is clear and followed almost exact. Lots of lab time to get work done in class. Not boring. Doesn't lecture all period like some others. I really liked this prof. Very helpful.

I love this class, he was a great teacher. I would take him again if I needed anymore computer classes.

I'm glad I took cis105 with this teacher - best of the bunch. I had fun and learned a lot in this class.

I'm not really a computer person (english major) and took this class because it was required but have to say that this professor made it as good as it could get - at least for me. Pretty nice guy too. He seems to actually like students. Thanks Clark!

I am half way through this class. So far it has been great and this professor knows the subject material cold. It is apparent he has a passion for web design and coding. Highly recommended!

Clearly enjoys being around students. Good sense of humor, fun to be around, doesn't blab all day leaving you to do the course work outside of class like some of the other professors (Check their ratings before enrolling in a class.)

Great guy! Lab time given in class and lectures are tight and to-the-point with little wasted time that could be used for labs. This class is a tough one but trust me, take it from Shipley cause you are not going to find any better. He makes it as easy as it can get. Some of the other teachers are horrible.

Super laid back good guy. Understanding. Helped me out when I was in a jam and thought I wouldn't be able to finish the class. I finished with a respectable grade. Thanks Clark.

This is actually a difficult class but Clark makes it seem easy cause he's well organized and good at explaining stuff. Pretty funny sometimes too. World's best teacher! If you have to take CIS105, take it from Clark.

CLARK IS AWESOME!!! he is SO funny and a great teacher, extremely helpful. This class is pretty tough, but he is very flexible and understands the work load we have. Really fun enviroment to learn in =)

AWESOME TEACHER!

There's a lot to do for the class but Clark is awesome and gives you somewhat of a "grace period". He's hilarious and always has a funny story about his weekend or a friend. Taking his class was just like hanging out with a buddy while doing things on the computer. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking any of his classes he's amazing and not bad to look at.

I took CIS105 from Clark in the previous semester and really liked him so took CIS133 from him this term. Same great guy but more lecture in this class than before due to the course setup. This teacher knows a lot about the Internet and web design - a wealth of information! He is also good at getting the point across and clearly loves his job.

One of the best professors I have ever had.

I took CIS105 over the five week summer term with this professor. He was excellent! The entire course and each day of it were so well planned out. He was knowledgeable and helpful and treated students with respect not demeaning anyone in answering questions. The course was a lot of work but since it was so well organized, we just sailed through.

Super laid back easy going, well organized, seems to like his job, knowledgeable, not bad looking for an "old guy" as he calls himself. Gets along well with students. If ur taking 105, Clark is the man. Settle for nothing less.

Best in the West! This prof is great. He seems to really care about students.

I just finished cis 105 with Clark and sure am glad I took the class with him cause he is probably the best cis teacher. Going to his class actually fun.

This guy is awesome, I had a lot of fun and learned a lot. He's one of the best teachers I ever had. This was the only class where I didn't fall sleep. He makes you feel interested on the class and makes you want to learn.

Clark is simply awesome. Thoroughly enjoyed his class, and "Highlight Lectures" over each chapter. Blackboard is used to submit labs, check grades, and quizzes. He has his own website for the class, extremely helpful. Enjoyed it! Textbook is a must!! Go to class to get your stuff done!

These ratings pretty much say it all. Clark is the best CIS105 professor ever. Just in case you ever read this stuff Clark, thanks for the great class! ;)

This class is pretty straight forward and very well organized. There are 10 labs and a bunch of quizzes/tests. If you go to class everyday and use the time to do the work, you will get a good grade. Clark is more than fair - actually is very forgiving and easy to get along with. You will immediately connect with him. From the first day you will

This is probably my favorite instructor of all time. He's freaking hilarious, extremely intelligent and very very helpful. He replies to Emails pretty fast and he will work with you!

Clark is an awesome teacher. He makes what you'd assume to be a boring class pretty fun. He does a lot to make sure students are always aware about due dates and exams. His grading policy is very fair and he will work with your or your schedule if needed. I got the feeling that he really cared about students and their educational futures.

Clark is amazing. He's hot, too. He has hilarious stories and is seriously brilliant. He really cares about whether or not we pass or fail. I'm sad class is over!

If you are taking a CIS 105 class at GCC do not settle for anyone else but Clark. He knows his stuff, is very fair with grading, and is very helpful.

The best instructor ever!! I received an A in his class but i worked really hard for it.. He's the funniest guy ever and really helpful!

While this field is of great interest to me, Clark was very helpful when needed by myself or anyone in the class. His approach of creating a business environment based on mutual trust and respect goes along way to students comfort and self-respect and being self-confident int he abilities and capabilities. I would highly suggest this instructor.

best teacher ever!

The class work is tedious and takes a long time(it's mandatory what he teaches us). However, Mr. Shipley tries his best to make it more laid back and fun. He gives you more than enough time to complete assignments and will help you out if needed. Quizzes/ test are open book and you can ask your neighbor for help. Highly recommended!!!

The best ever!

Just finished the 5 week summer term with Clark. He was the best teacher I have ever had. He makes class fun. You'll love him!

Can't go wrong with Clark. Very helpful, great lecturer, obviously really cares about students, makes it easy to learn, and the list goes on. The best way to succeed in this class is to attend all sessions and use the class time wisely. This prof is a great guy!

Good guy. CIS105 is a tough and mandatory class. Most of us don't think the course material is very interesting so it is good that someone like Shipley is willing to teach it cause he makes it as interesting as it can get.

Clark is awesome! Very helpful and understanding. He's got a good sense of humor too. You can tell he cares about the students.

Simply the best. nuff said.

Pretty laid back prof but very well scheduled. It was always clear what needed to be done. I really liked this prof. Funny too. Also responds quickly to emails. Very helpful.

Very funny guy. He makes the class easy because he allows you to work with the person next to you. That helped me out alot. He will help you when you ask. Keep up on your work and it'll be all good.

The labs in this class are tedious alone (though helpful) so don't take it with some other professor who is high and mighty about learning Microsoft Office. Clark knows this class has it's practical value, but shouldn't be taken in the serious environment of most academic classes.

Clark is one of the best teachers I have ever had! He listens and helps his students in every way he can. He responds to Email quicker than I can say Shipley. I definitely recommend him for computer classes.

TAKE HIM. He is the best in the CIS dept. Fun class, smart, he cares. He's awesome.

This is one of those profs that was just born to teach! He clearly loves his job and fosters an open community like environment. By the end of the term you feel like you are part of a family and you will know the others in class. Smart and funny too.

OK, if you need to take CIS105 and you WANT to pass, look no further, Clark is the guy for you. Hes sarcastic, blunt, and down right brilliant when it comes to computers. Hes like a comedian that also teaches CIS. I always enjoy his class, just KEEP UP WITH YOUR LABS, it requires hours of work but you can work ahead if you want, over-all, AWESOME.

Very funny and nice

He is a very laid back guy that shares his personal life with his students a lot. He is very interesting, but gets sidetracked a lot. He lets you work with other students on the test! It's AWESOME! Lecture isnt the main learning experience. That comes along mostly with the homework, which there is a LOT of!

Good guy and very funny. pretty easy to talk to and I would recommend him for anyone looking to take CIS 105 at Glendale community college

Clark is an awesome teacher!! very helpful. super easy class

Clark is the best ever! Seriously though, he really is the 105 prof u want because he keeps everything in perspective instead of thinking his class is the only one in the world. Pretty funny too. I liked going to his class. Too bad he isn't teaching more classes - other classes because I would take them all.

I took the 5 week summer class with Clark. This 5 week version was very intense but he did a great job of keep the class on schedule and was always there with extra help if needed. Great teacher!

Great Professor. One of the best I've had anywhere. You can tell he likes his job and really enjoys helping students learn. He know the material cold - seems to have been around it for a long time. Taking 105? This is the prof you want. Do your work on time and you will do well.

This is the one class I always looked forward to. Clark is awesome! He's smart, funny, blunt, sarcastic, and very clear with his instructions. He gets sidetracked a bit but his stories are interesting and the class is always focused because of his stories and humor. I've learned so much about computers from the guy. Absolutely loved his course.

He is a great professor. Highly recommend!!!!

He is really easy! At first he may come off as this scary guy but he is really not.

Yup! Thumbs up

Amazing teacher!

Fantastic teacher! Probably the best I had in my two years at GCC. Lots of energy, sharp wit, know the material, lots of experience, and really empathizes with students. You can tell he loves his job. If you are taking CIS105, this is as good as it gets.

This is one more fantastic rating for a fantastic prof. Just finished up with CIS105. A tough class but this prof has the magic. You can't do better but you could do a lot worse.

Shipley was a God-send for me! He is a very generous and caring professor. I hated computers at first but now I really understand a lot more than before the course and I can get along quite well in the computing world. Pay attention, do the work and know what is going on during class and lab and you should do very well.

He is hilarious which makes taking this class a lot more fun than it could be. The work was boring but I did enjoy going to class. His sarcastic humor is what makes him good. He lets you work with other students on tests. Great teacher so far.

He is an amazing teacher. Really knows how to teach this class and makes it entertaining. The class is ALOT of work but is a fun class to take. Would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs this class and who loves to enjoy classes :) A+ teacher

This class requires a lot of your time off class. Since most of the teaching of this class is in through the textbook. But he is very helpful and will go out of his way to clarify stuff on the textbook and is willing to help. He is also very helpful if you are asking for advise in the business world.

I heard he was good. He was fantastic! This is a famously difficult class taught by several professors. I heard horror stories from my friends in other classes but Shipley was great! Shipley: As good as it gets.

Average class, not hard and it is boring. Clark is uninspired. He hates the class as much as the students and runs through the material. Many students enjoy this. He doesn't seem happy in life but it doesn't get in the way of learning in the class.

Excellent teacher. You can get as much as you want from this class based on the work you put into it. Shipley is very knowledgeable. He is also very responsive to questions and emails. The schedule is laid out clearly so you can always know what is going on at any time.

This class was pretty straight-forward. Just follow the schedule and make sure your work is done by the due dates. Also, I wanted to go into programming but didn't know the way to a degree. Clark took time on several occasions to help me lay it out and introduced me to the programming instructors. He cares about students. Just ask for help.

Clark is a awesome professor and a great guy. One of the only professors worth saying 'hello' to if seen outside of class. You will learn the material well and have a memorable time doing it. He really is a cool dude.

Clark is amazing! He truly cares about his students, and he is always willing to help outside of class. He answers email very frequently. He is a cool, funny guy. I've heard this class was difficult, but Clark makes it easy. Just follow the schedule and get everything turned it on time! If you have to take this course, take his class!

The Best teacher EVER. Test are open Book Internet friend just don't touch their computer. homework takes time but easy to do. Just turn things n on time and an easy A

Great Prof. Knows his stuff. Makes it easy to learn. Always there to help. Answers emails super fast. Well organized.

I was expecting this class to be a drag, because it was one of the required classes I waited until the last minute to take. However, Clark made this class so much fun. I took the hybrid class, but I still came to every open lab. He was always available for feedback, had great stories, and was able to really joke with the students. AMAZING!

Really a great professor! He makes it very apparent that if you plan to learn in his class, than you have to read the assignments and do the work. His lectures are long and would be hard to sit through if he didn't have such a funny sense of humor. Id recommend to anyone

suuuuppper easy, If you're on top of the assignments his class is nothing but easy. pretty much get to cheat on every test, the labs suck, but that's not his fault. He's a pretty funny guy, I get out of class extremely early all the time.

This class has a lot of homework and is time consuming, but it's essential to basically all degrees. Clark talks a lot about himself and is sarcastic, but it's just his personality.. Overall, he tries to make the tests and homework as painless as possible.

I loved this prof! The best ever! He makes a dry subject as interesting as it can get. He has a deep understanding of the material and can relate it to everyday life. I guess that is why his classes fill so early. He will give you a schedule then he really sticks to the schedule. I found the class easy to follow as long as I was on schedule.

He was super helpful! Very approachable, the assignments take a lot of time so you have to have good time management. Highly recommend this professor, He's a hottie too (;

IF YOU WANT TO PASS TAKE PROFESSOR C. SHIPLY, He is Awesome. Shiplys classes are all hands on and his teaching methods are great no matter what your age is. The way he instructs really sticks and he allows everyone to work together on a class group basis, every class. Asking your neighbor for help is OK and it's not about outdated memorization.

In a nutshell, Shipley is tops! He really knows the material and you can tell he really likes his job, and likes to help students. He actually cares about students on a human level and wants them to succeed not just in class but in life. He helped me a lot in finding a pathway through school that I think will lead to a good career.

In addition to an Information Technology background, this guy also has a MBA and a Law Degree so you can expect some real-world examples of business and legal aspects of computing. In other words, this guy sees a bigger picture and can really make sense out of a lot of things. He's also very helpful and obviously likes students.

Easy class, lots of work. The lectures are boring and but he tries to make them exciting. Textbook is a must! It tells you all the steps for homework/capstones. As easy as this class is if you don't do the work you won't pass. But it's not his fault its just what is required... Class was fine for a necessary course if I had to I would take again.

Fair, knows the curriculum inside and out, readily helpful. Relates class to real life, not just textbook.

We had Dr. Shipley for multiple Business Law lectures last term. He has an ability to really help students see things clearly by explaining the rules of law and showing how they are applied. He also has a real life business background and can shed light on real world business issues and how to keep yourself out of legal trouble. Fantastic teacher!

Hilarious and helpful teacher. Really clear on what he wants, and as long as you do the work you'll pass no problem.

Easy class, Shipley comes off as imitating but is a really nice professor. Workload is somewhat heavy & long but simple if u commit urself & finish on the deadlines. Tests are in class but u can work with other ppl. Final exam is a big portion of ur grade but its easy & just like the other tests, open book & u can work with other ppl.

If you're someone who enjoys sarcasm he's your guy. Always was willing to help and responded to emails almost immediately. DO NOT wait to the last couple hours to do the homework despite it being fairly simple it does take time. Mac users watch out, by the time you start the Excel program and further you'll have to find a Windows computers to use.

From the first day of class it is obvious Dr. Shipley is a highly experienced teacher and it doesn't take long to see that he is all about the student and student success both in class and in life overall. He is certainly one of the greatest I have had so far.

Great Class!

"The Best" professor I've ever had. He makes CIS105 a breeze. Yes! You have to do the work and the work is time consuming. He has mapped out everything no guessing here, grades in on time. I have never rated a professor before but Shipley deserves A+++++++. Not boring, helpful and cares you can see it in his work! AWESOME!!

Freakin awesome teacher. Very clear on grading and actively helps you to succeed. CIS105 itself requires some time consuming work, but this guy is your best chance at success. The only way to not get an A in this class is if you don't have time to do the work.

He is an amazing professor. Not only is he good at explaining what needs to be done but he is also amazing at giving advice to college students. He is always telling his students how smart they are, how much there is ahead and to never give up. He is definitely inspirational and am very thankful I got him as a teacher. Thanks professor Shipley !!!!

Just do your work and don't complain, he tells you at the beginning of the semester "MANAGE YOUR TIME WELL". Easy A, and he's hilarious.

Really great, covered a lot of legal ethics and laws, but made it relate-able and understandable. Don't miss class as the lectures bring the material into perspective. So glad I took this class with him! Lot of reading but it's what is required for the class. Took this class for GBS205 not CIS 105

This class is demanding but not hard. Prof. Shipley was a blast in this class. The tests in class are easy since he lets you work with classmates. Take this class from him just for the stories he tells to distract himself.

He loves teaching law and it comes through in class. The class goes over topics that most aren't interested in but he makes them interesting. The class was interesting and I learned more than I thought I would. Would recommend this class to ANY business major.

Great professor. Very clear, talented and expressive lecturer, uses real life examples to bring the course material to life. Very clear about what is expected for exams and assignments. 10/10. Would take again.

My boy Ship! One funny and cool professor, definitely one you will remember and can tell your future kids about LOL the class was a lot of effort required, but your best chance at getting an A in CIS. This class is very challenging but better than having it with any one else

Mr. Shipley is an awesome and funny teacher. You will not be bored in this class at all. The readings are not difficult, but you do have to follow instructions to a T when working on the assignments. He is accessible for any questions and tutoring is always available for this class in the HTC building.

Clark is funny and likes to talk to students. he doesn't really teach Microsoft all he does is gives us instructions on how to use Sam and Cis105 website and we have to teach ourselves with the training and modules. It got difficult and frustrating at times but he is willing to help out. Going to class was pointless because he never taught.

Great Professor. Highly recommend if you want a nice looking transcript.

Best professor ever! I loved Dr. Shipley. He knows the material cold and really pulls it together with real life examples. Plus he can be super funny. You can tell he really loves his job and genuinely cares for students. I wish he taught all of my classes.

Thompson has been one of my favorite professors in college so far, he cares about all of his students individually and wants everyone to get an A. You don't even need to study for exams because he lets everyone help each other with them. Please take him for CIS because he has the easiest class at GCC. PLZ take paul Thompson for cis105

Clark is awesome. Lectures aren't relatable to material, but he's funny and very knowledgeable. Take the practice tests 30-50 times and you'll get an A on the midterm and final. It seems hard at first but any competent person will get the hang of the class.

Mr. Shipley gives thorough lectures and highlights the main points that will probably be on tests. He gives many opportunities to learn and practice before the mid term and final. His lectures are interesting and keep you engaged. If you attend class and complete the work, you will get out what you put into this class.

Very easy class, almost exact to CIS114DE. It is a lot and compressed for Summer, but overall not bad. He lets you work as far ahead as you want, which is helpful. If you wanna finish it in 2 weeks you can, or drag it out. Always helpful and a quick responder to emails. He organized things well and has a clear criteria and syllabus, so I recommend!

Do not, I repeat, DO NOT take this course as a 5 week course if you have a full-time job. I would have enjoyed the class more but I work 40+ hours a week and it is no joke sitting in front of a computer 5 hours for homework. You WILL have 19 assignments due a week. The material was interesting though, I will use what I learned :)

I took two classes with him over the summer. The classes were flex-start courses so there was plenty of homework to be done but Mr. Shipley was a good teacher. The course was completely online and he provides plenty of helping materials to get the assignments done. If you do the work you should pass with an A.

I was online so all of my work I submitted was graded by the program used, which was difficult at times. If it is a fast track course like I did, be ready todo your work during the span of a few days. I spent a whole day doing assignments and still stayed up all night doing them. It is nit-picky and cannot be inches off in your assignments.