Great! Explains the whole picture. He is very helpful and wants to make your college experience a good one. He's a great guy.

Great teacher, makes class very interesting and focuses on current events. His essays are very hard to write to what he wants. Its the reason my grade went down.

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Dave Solie is awesome. He is passionate and engaging! He also does a great job with names, he learns it quickly and makes you feel important! He is great! Favorite teacher!

i love dave solie

I was terrified to take speech, but he made the class so much fun. I was completely comfortable and prepared giving my speeches, thanks to him. He's also a really nice guy.

I really liked the way that Solie taught the class. I was interested in politics before but he helped me to understand what I was reading. Great Teacher.

Solie is a great guy, fun teacher, and knows his stuff, not so hard, and he makes speech fun!

He's very helpful and very encouraging.

Great teacher. Made me want to go to class at 7:45 in the morning. I was able to learn a lot and he teaches in a way that helps you actually remember this stuff, not just forget it after tests.

It was the best spech class I ever had, and I learned a ton.

Great teacher! Makes people want to come to class and you learn a ton from him. And he always tries to help you out.

Excellent teacher. Engaging teacher, really made you want to be there and I had it at 7:45 :(

DAVE IS THE MAN!!!!! I HAD HIM FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SPEECH...YOU COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER PROFESSOR...HE CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP. WONDERFUL AND VERY INTERESTING GUY! TAKE HIM...YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!

Awesome, one of very few teachers who understands students

Very helpful and understanding of students needs. He obviously cares about and enjoys teaching. It is refreashing to have a teacher who so obviously whats to be in class and wants you to succeed.

great teacher, willing to help in any situation. Shouldnt fail this class unless you try to. Cannot see anyone ever not getting allong with Dave.

He's awesome! The class is a little repetitive, but he's just a great guy! It's one of the best classes that I've taken!

Very nice and funny guy. Is very specific about what he wants and grades very fairly. Fun to be around and makes you want to come to class.

I had him for Speech and he was awesome. I never wanted to go to a 7:45 so much. He grades fairly and really cares about his students. Everyone should take him if they can

he's really cool and very helpful. i would suggest anyone taking speech should try to get in his class. he understands the pressure that we're under and is very flexible if you really cannot give a speech on a certain day. he can just really relate to students and that makes him a good teacher.

He is one of the nicest guys in the world. He is so sincere. Also, his class is fun. He gives the most clear instructions, so you know exactly what he grades you on. He is a fair grader and very flexible. He is THE BEST speech teacher in the world!!

solie is very inspiring. he makes you do speeches and improve each time which is hard at first but it totally helps you. the final was a bit rediculous, the questions very hard, but won't affect your final grade too much.

Solie is a very great prof. I would especially recommend him for anyone who knows little or nothing about the national Government. This is probably one of the easiest classes I have ever taken. Don't get me wrong...you still have an opprotunity to get a lot out of the class.

He really understands his students well. I don't know anything about politics, but he has made things really clear. He makes the 2-hour class interesting.

Good prof

dave is the man. always has funny stories about his daughter and home life. if there is any way to keep students awake, dave usually finds a way. is very understanding of student needs, and is willing to talk about anything. good professor for unliked material

Solie is awesome!!! I got an AB in his class and I'm politically illiterate! Very personable, definitley out to help you succeed!

He is a very formal teacher who knows how to reach his students.

Solie basically makes it all easy. I got an AB in the class. It's very tempting to skip his class once and a while so do it! Reading the book alone can get you an AB. Overall, solie is an easy teacher but the class covered like 5 chapters from the book with 3 tests. lol The basis of the class was to support what you believe, quite boring.

He is an awesome teacher! He will do anything to make sure that you are comfortable in his class and that are learning! Take him if you want to get something out of what you are doing!

Dave Solie is arguably the nicest person you will ever meet, although his constant apologizing for trivial things can get a little tiring. Easy class, lectures were straight out of the book and he just asks you to write simple essays explaining key concepts.

great teacher, doesnt grade too tough and he is just happy if you show up.

Solie is a great guy. I had him at 7:45 and i didn't mind going at all. He's funny, and really tries to get people involved. I'd recommend him.

Great teacher who REALLY cares about the students. Take him if you want to learn something and not have to worry about your grade.

I'm not a big pol sci kind of person and this class was definitly taught much differnet compared to any other classes I've had. He really cares about his students and is willing to help whenever. 3 exams and the final, which kind of sucks if you're not a good test taker. But he's a nice guy. Sometimes a little too boring for me at 7:45

Solie is a fun and energetic teacher, overall the class is not difficult.You take notes a few times and there is no tests or a midterm, however there is afinal. Although his teaching style would lead you to believe that it wont be hard it was. If you do not study you will not do well, with 35 multiple ch and 15 short answer some questions are trick

You really just learn how to write confusing unorganized essays. Only 3 tests and final for grade. Not to bad at 7:45.

Solie is somewhat helpful, but way too full of himself. Tries to be inspirational and helpful, but just comes off as sounding rehearsed and fake. A tolerable professor, but there are much better ones in the CST Department.

Dave is a great guy and is always willing to help you. He will meet you whenever you want. If you get sick or are really nervous about giving a speech, he will let you do it later. Also, he makes you feel comfortable when speaking and always encourages you. Somewhat of a tough grader because he expects a lot out of you. Everyone should get a B

Dave is an awesome person! He seems to enjoy teaching. He always greeted us with a cheery smile and "it's great to be here today." He's kind of a tough grader though. I can't say I really learned a whole lot from the class, but I did really enjoy him as a person. He's one of the nicest professors I have yet to meet on campus.

dave solie is a great guy. he really cares about his students and is just happy if you show up to class. you have to give 5 speeches throughout the semester and he expects you to improve each time...he's kind of a tough grader though, but i'd recommend him overall

Awesome teacher!! Makes the class interesting, and is fun to watch on the news on TV.

Do the work and you will get a B for sure. 5 speeches... introductory,informative,persuasive,group persuasive, and final persuasive.

He's a great teacher, enjoys teaching and looks forward to everyday. He's very helpful and is willing to take time to go over things with you. He is a hard grader but he tells you exactly what he wants. He's about the nicest guy you'll ever meet. Plus he's on tv, how cool is that!I highly recommend him, plus its a great class!! Very interesting!!

Super friendly and understanding. He was always excited about class. If you need extra time for a speech, just ask and he will give it.

Really good guy, easy to listen to at 7:45. Very understanding if you have to miss class or miss a speech.

The single best professor I've had thus far. I STRONGLY recommend him. You learn many useful life skills in this class that you may not learn with another instructor. I was horrified of public speaking before this class but he strides for improvement, which has helped me grow incredibly. He is the nicest guy and I always look forward to his class

I've taken Dave twice at 7:45 MWF and he's prob the only prof I would do this for. FAVORITE prof i've had! Makes you actually care about the work you're doing. idk why anyone would say bad things about him. and yes, you can get A's on speeches...i've gotten plenty. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!!!!!! multiple times maybe! haha

Solie is such a nice guy! He really cares about students and understands what they're going through, as he has a kid in college right now. He doesn't always answer questions to the point. I would definitely take him for speech. Only 4 speeches, a midterm, and a final. His grading system is about "how much you improve." (Whatever that means.)

He is still one of my top 3 professors

Professor Solie was a really nice guy and very personable. Compared to the other speech classes, I thought it was a lot of work. If your looking for an easy A I wouldn't take Solie. But if you put forth enough effort and a decent speech you should do fine.

great guy, very warm and friendly, cares a great deal about students and very understanding, a friend and i joked that he was so understanding that you could probably walk into his class drinking a beer and he would react like this: Okay I get that I have been there, its okay. I am convinced everyone gets a B

Solie is a good guy. He loves what he does and you can tell from his teaching.

Very very interesting teacher. Class is very confusing but he explains what he wants from you very clearly. My favorite teacher this semester.

Solie had a great grip on philosophy. He mixed communication with philosophy and maintained an energetic lecture, especially for a 7:45am class. Enjoyable class and good outcomes if you stay interested in class, do the work and ask questions. Notes from power points in class are exam questions. I learned a lot from him.

Mr. Solie is a great guy. He really cares about students and understands that this class is a gen ed and doesn't expect too much. Follow the outlines he gives you for everything..it will be a piece of cake.

Solie was an awesome professor and really wanted us to learn. I took speech in my first semester and he had a lot of advice that I still find useful.

Solie is a really great guy who cares about his student's success. There is no homework hardly ever, and his midterm is a breeze since you can use your text book. You don't have to attend class either. Overall a great guy, and he keeps class intresting. Taking him again next semester.

TAKE HIM!! Such a great guy. He is so inspirational and gives great advice. He definitely wants to see his students succeed. As long as you put the time and effort in and take his comments and critiques into account when writing the speeches, you'll get an A.

He makes it fun!

He says class is mandatory, but I've never once seen him take attendance. Personally, I hate this class and find it extremely boring especially when he tries to make everything he says an inspirational speech. I get really bored, really fast, and I try not to look at the clock every 5 minutes.

He is such a great teacher! I really loved him and I would really love to take him in the future as well! Its easy to get an A or AB if you go to class and try. I really enjoyed this class and I switched my major because of him in a good way! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN

Solie is a great teacher. I've learned so much from him and he's so helpful. Yeah, he talks a lot about making a difference but it really makes you think twice and wants you to be a better person. I would take him if you had the opportunity. Class is easy, only 3 speeches and he grades easy!

Professor Solie is the best professor I've ever had. He's so incredibly sincere, and although he pushes sometimes, he does it to help. He genuinely cares about his students and will gladly meet with them anytime he is available. Overall just a great guy and a great professor.

Only 3 speeches which are easy as long as you stick to the outlines. (you seriously have to say 'in conclusion' or he will dock you points) Tests aren't that difficult if you study from the slides he puts on d2l. Everyday is a pep talk but he does care about students.

Read your book. Go to class. Follow his outlines. Get an A. Yes its that simple. Talks alot about the "value" of the course but ill listen to it any day if I only have to do three speeches.

If you're fine with hearing.. "I know you're stressed, tired, hungry, and you just want to go home" everyday, then you'll be fine. Follow the outlines, go to class, get an A.

Dave Solie is the happiest man I have ever met. Being in his class is a life-changing experience. This is so much more than a speech class. He makes me strive to be my best. Fantastic <3

Dave Solie is the best professor I've had yet! He is very motivational and knows how busy college students are. He is always willing to help those who need it. His exams are fairly easy, make sure to pay attention in class and go over the text. Overall a really great professor!

Professor Solie is a great professor. He really cares about his students and does everything he can to help them out. I know sometimes a speech class sounds intimidating but he is very good at creating a comfortable environment for everyone to learn. I would highly reccommend him for CST 110!

Solie is a great professor and tries his best to make everybody do good on everything. You do three speeches a midterm and a final. I thought it was super easy. Dave genuinely cares for his students! Take him if you can

TAKE HIM!I absolutely love this professor. He is a genuine guy who really cares about his students. He goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable, as well as important. Class isn't mandatory, though I rarely missed because I actually enjoyed hearing what he would share with the class. Seriously my favorite professor here. HIGHLY recommend.

He's very nice and wants to see all of his students succeed. Go to class and show effort and you will do great!

Solie is one of the greatest professors I've ever had and just a great person overall. He's pretty philosophical and assignments can be a little tricky to understand, but he's more than willing to help out. He's a tough grader and expects a lot out of his students but he made class bearable at 7:45 AM. Definitely would recommend!

He is a great professor! You don't have to go to class much, he explains the assignments and gives a lot of feedback on the speeches. The only thing that is kind of hard are the two tests he gives you but I would definetly recommend him!!

He grades speeches very hard. I've heard of other CST 110 teachers being much easier then him.

Dave is a great man. He was very helpful throughout the course and ALWAYS made his students aware of his willingness to help, in class and out. You don't get to completely choose the topic of your speech, but actually, that is helpful. He lays out a clear outline on how to organize your speech. He expects you to PRESENT not read. Great guy.

Solie teaches part-time, he's a full time news anchor, so you'll hear stories about the news studio ALL of the time. I'm one who loves stories, and after taking Solie's class I actually decided to pick up a second major in Communications. Read the book, and know the details for the exams, but they're pretty easy if you have a good memory.

Dave is an anchor at WXOW in La Crosse and,, manages the newsroom there and also teaches part time. He comes to class every day and lets us know how much he enjoys being with us. He is a very positive, helpful, and insightful teacher with a ton of communications experience. Though its a gen ed, take Solie he's definitely one of my favorites.

Professor Solie is a difficult grader and is not very lenient on what he grades. He is also not specific on what he wants you to know for tests. The midterm is difficult and the final is difficult as week because we never go over information in class and we're expected to know it all. Tough grader on presentations as well.

This class is one big motivational speech.

It is more of a psychology class than a speech class. I am not really sure if we have learned any specific vocab words all semester. My first two speeches were terrible and I got high B's. Third was really good and only got a low A. Two tests all year, midterm and final. Really easy, but he doesnt really tell us what to study so you are on your own

The content in the class is not difficult to comprehend, so he compensates by talking about the importance of basic principles. His lectures get repetitive, but he really is there to help your future. You only perform three speeches so it's not a lot time spent on the podium. Definitely one of the most dedicated professors I've had.

Dave is super passionate about what he does and it's very admirable. He does a great job of relating to his students and is very personable. However, I know multiple people who have taken this class with other professors and it seems like he makes things a bit more confusing/ complex than other professors- tends to beat around the bush.

I loved David. He was always peppy and made me feel inspired at least once a class. You have three speeches which are fairly easy, and one of which is a group speech on a organization in La Crosse. As long as he sees you improving, coming to most of his classes, and doing your work you'll do just fine. You HAVE to practice your speeches for an A.

Great guy, decent professor. Crams a ton of work into the last 6 or so weeks of the semester. 3 total speeches, 1 being a group speech. Every lecture is like a life coaching session. I recommend him

Very interesting and fun professor. Genuinely cares about the students One time took over a half hour just to talk and get to know me. Difficult to get A's on presentations, must practice and be a good speaker. But is very helpful to get you to improve and isn't quick to give you less than a C+.

Dave is a very nice man. He sincerely cares about his students and that they do well. In his class there are only three speeches and one with a group. He is sometimes a little vague about what exactly he is looking for within your speech but is a pretty lenient grader. I would definitely recommend him if you are someone who hates speeches.

Honeslty the best professor I have had so far. if you follow the outlines for the speeches you will do great on them and pass the test. There is a midterm and a final that are based off the book so read it. But overall he is very caring and helpful if you just ask questions to understand.

PROVIDE VALUE. That's pretty much all I've learned this semester. He often talks in circles, and every class you'll get a motivational speech. He is extremely nice and cares about his students, but sometimes he cares so much about our wellbeing that you feel the need to say, &quot;Dave, I'm okay. Really. You don't need to worry.&quot; Easy class, nice guy.

Dave is a great help. He makes you feel comfortable to ask questions. There are three speeches, a mid term, and a final. The exams are simple if you listen in class.

Dave is a very caring professor and is always in a great mood no matter what. If you don't work hard and provide value in this class you may not do well. Literally all you need to know is hard work creates value and value is what you need in communicating effectively. Follow the outline and you'll do great on the 3 speeches. Easy midterm and final

Dave is really nice and caring, but very particular on criteria. If you follow his exact rubric you'll be fine, but you cannot go off and be creative or he will dock lots of points off. Only 3 speeches though so that's nice.

Cares about you

He really helps if you go into office hours. You write 3 papers through the semester and 2 exams. He often repeats himself on his slides, but it really helps drill it into my brain.

There's 3 speeches (informative, group, and persuasive). He repeats himself a lot in lecture so they can get long but the repetition helps the information stick. He truly cares about students and wants them to succeed in the class and in life. Go to his office hours they're super helpful!

Know what to expect. easy test with three speeches.

Dave is such a great man. The only thing he cares about is his student's success. He often shares personal stories about his own life and he really makes his class into a positive, comfortable environment. I hate speaking in front of people, but he does a really great job of making his students comfortable and confident. Great professor.

Dave was super nice and really showed he cares for his students. His lectures are repetitive and long but he has 2 exams that are very easy and only 3 speeches. Exams are based off of lectures so you have to go to class. Would take again!

Super nice and cares about students, lecture gets super repetitive, easy class, would recommend

hes awesome

I thoroughly enjoyed having him as a professor. He is very detail-oriented and you have to follow his specific organization when it comes to the speeches, but otherwise his class was very easy. He's more focused on learning and growth instead of assignments and grades.

By far the most caring, kind, and inspirational professor I've had. However, sort of unclear when it comes to grading and telling you what exactly he wants from you. Not only that, but he did not put a single thing in the grade book until the last day of finals, so I found out what my final grade was the first time it was put in.

Mr. Solie is a great CST professor! Although his instructions on paper can be vague, he is willing to answer any questions you have! He is also very understanding of people's circumstances and will work with anyone to ensure they succeed. He is kind of a tough grader, but it is not impossible to do well in his class.

Dave is super understanding about the pandemic. We only had three speeches: an informative, persuasive, and group presentation. We only had to read one or two chapters (a few pages, mostly pictures) for the first few weeks of class. He works two jobs and still finds time for his students. Don't forget to actually look at the speech requirements.

Dave Solie is he sweetest man ever and he really seems like he cares about the well being of his students. He is super understanding if you need extra time for something and he isn't a super hard grader. Overall, his class is super easy and he wants everyone to get an A while also learning the content. Sometimes he isn't super clear about due dates

Dave is a really great teacher, and even better person. He was one of the few instructors I've had for a gen-ed course who actually seemed to care about what he was teaching us. He uses real world examples and helps connect the topics in class to everyday experiences. Only negative is it takes him a really long time to get grades back which sucks

Sweetest man ever! Pretty easy assignments, would definently take again

nice and fairly easy grader

Professor Solie is a very kind man. He is there to truly help you succeed. If something is going on in your life, he will work things out with you, especially in these weird times. Class is mainly based on presentations, but they are not bad at all. He gives great feedback as well to help you grow as a public speaker.

He cares a lot about you and really values the person- not just the student. Honestly I show up because it makes him happy and he's super nice. Our midterm was open book and open note. He's super supportive. For speeches- DON'T PROCRASTINATE, ASK LOTS OF QUESTIONS. Generally, he's my fav professor and it's an easy class. Take it.

David is one of the most caring professors I have ever had. He is a tough grader but gives good feedback and is willing to help you outside of class. He also allows you to make corrections on assignments. He truly just cares that we learn something from the class rather than just pass it. I hope I have him again in the future.

Dave is a great guy and professor! He cares so much about his students and is always lending a helping hand and wants you to succeed. You get out of this class whatever you put in so just enjoy the ride and show up.

He is a very nice guy and an amazing professor. You can really tell that he loves what he does and that he is excited to teach you. He is a very fair grader. He really wants to get to know his students and he wants them to feel comfortable in his classroom.

Dave is a very caring guy. He wants you to succeed and is always willing to help. He really cares about what he does, but this can tend to lead to repetitive lectures. Participate and prepare for class and you will be one of his favorites. He takes attendance when the class gets going. Have more sources than the amount required.

Dave is a very caring guy, but he is very repetitive and he can go on and on about an answer to your question while not clearly answering it. He is a good clear grader and there's not a lot of work to do for his class.

Professor Solie is super caring, and it is clear as he stresses it in every class. The class can get boring and repetitive as you review content that was covered a lot. There are not a ton of grades in this class so make sure you take the presentations seriously and put in the work. Doesn't give A's very often, but would not be hard to get an AB/B.

I can't say enough good things about this professor. Ditto to all the other 5 star ratings. He wants to provide value to the world and wants you to do the same. Get to know him if you can (i.e. get him to start talking about something he's interested in). It will be well worth your time.

Very open with students, it's clear he cares, took this class 1st semester freshman year and a year later he still says hi to me in hallway and we chat a bit.

Dave is so understanding about everything going on outside of college and he takes it into account while grading assignments. He truly cares about you and you well being. There is rarely homework but you are expected to read a little bit from the textbook. Only Three speeches and the exams are easy if you follow along in class.

Solie was a wonderful professor. He truly cares about all his students and he makes it well known. Some may find it cheesy how much he tells us he cares but he does. It means a lot he's super understanding as someone who was going through a lot of external stuff during the semester. He does not make you memorize speeches either. V inspirational

Dave was an overall good professor. He mentions he cares about you in class, and it is true. He remembers his students & loves to hear about things going out outside of class. If you're having a hard time with life, he gives you leeway. I would take his CST class over others just because he doesn't test. Only thing is his grading is not the best.

Dave is super caring and wants you to learn life skills from his class. You will have 3 speeches with about 3 weeks to work on and a midterm/final test. The criteria were all clear and he was more than willing to answer any questions. He does care a lot about the delivery aspects of public speaking, so make sure to practice if you want a good grade

I did not enjoy his class at the start, but I learned to appreciate his teaching style and ended up enjoying his class a lot. He has a lot of passion and cares a lot about his students.

Dave was one of my favorite professors. There are a lot of people that don't show up or appreciate his class and truthfully, they are missing out. Like most, I was very skeptical at first about his teaching style, But I soon learned that he does "think the world of us". Graded off of 3 speeches and midterm/final. Would 100% take again. TAKE HIM!!!!

Professor Solie is caring and passionate. He may have a unique teaching style, but if you engage with it, you'll learn a lot. Unstuck study was a great supplement for preparing for the exams.

He cares very much for his students, but it can be hard to follow his lectures. He grades fairly on your speeches and gives lots of feedback to work. No homework but lots of textbook reading.

Great guy and he really cares about his students. Says the same things over and over like "smile through all of this" but he does really care. His ideology of doing a little bit each day with a friend changed my view on college. 3 speeches, 2 exams that are in person but gives you points back.

He's a very repetitive professor and a tough grader. You really have to follow the outlines he gives you to do well on the speeches, he's super passionate about what he does and he truly does care about his students. Only complain is that it is in the tougher side for CST-110

Dave is a super nice teacher and understanding. Loves when you participate & talk in class. His class does get boring at times and hard to pay attention to especially at 7:45. Strict on outlines for paper. He's one of the only professors that gives a midterm and final which was a little annoying.

The first speech is rough but once you understand the grading its much easier. Connect with him on any level and i promise you will do better if you try to have genuine conversations with him outside of class. Take good notes and the mid term and final exam should be easy.

Very passionate and cares about his students. There are three speeches throughout the whole semester, a midterm and a final. The midterm and final are both open note so it's easy to get a good grade. Lectures can feel a bit long because you learn a few new things but usually it is just a repeat of previous learned content.

We had 3 speeches, one being a group speech, and a midterm and final. Which are both open note. The class itself is easy, the rubrics are easy to follow but he is a hard grader, even when you follow all of the directions there is still something that you "didn't do right". Attendance isn't really mandatory barely anyone ever showed up. Easy overall