4.9

Dick Grossenbacher

Criminal Justice - Grand Valley State University

4.9
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4.9
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Has EXCELLENT stories and knowlege of law

379 - 4.0 rating

This professor is EXCELLENT

CJ101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

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100%

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62% confidence
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379
Oct 14, 1999

Is a retired Secret Service Agent...Has EXCELLENT stories and knowlege of law.

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CJ101
Oct 27, 1999

This professor is EXCELLENT...I wish he taught in more areas!!

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CJ101
Nov 8, 1999

An absolutely extraordinary prof. Wish he taught my major!!!

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CJ101
Nov 25, 1999

Great professor! Very easy.

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CJ101
Mar 23, 2000

very resourceful!

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CJ101
Oct 31, 2000

Grossenbacher is the man the best prof here on campus

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CJ101
Nov 18, 2000

Very great prof. He has great stories and is willing to help out all the time.

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CJ101
Dec 8, 2000

had good stories, made learning law fun. overall great prof.

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CJ101
Dec 12, 2000

Excellent prof. Enjoyed going to class. One of the best teachers i've ever had!

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CJ101
Jan 8, 2001

This guy is AWESOME! Everything he says is clear and easy to remember. Best prof

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 8, 2001

Wonderful Prof.!! Always shared life experiences, made lectures fun/interesting

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101
Jan 10, 2001

Awesome! He made me want to minor in law.

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 13, 2001

an overall great guy, he makes cj interesting, i wish there were more profs like

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CJ101
Mar 28, 2001

stories made it so fun, gave us the real side of cj

5.0
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CJ101
Apr 4, 2001

Awesome prof! Very clear on material for tests, easy to understand, interesting

5.0
3.0
CJ400
Apr 26, 2001

This was an awesome prof...definitely recommend him...makes the class fun!

5.0
2.0
CJ101
Apr 28, 2001

funny, nice and willing to help, don't have to study too much

5.0
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CJ100
Grade: C
May 14, 2001

No Comments

5.0
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101
May 30, 2001

Awesome prof! He draws his lectures from real-life experience, which is great!

5.0
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CJ101
Grade: B+
Sep 25, 2001

very informative and knowledgeable professor

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CJ101
Oct 3, 2001

this guy is the most. one of the best teachers i've ever had.

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CJ101
Dec 11, 2001

friendly, dad humor, easy if notes are read/chapters skimmed, tests take 20 mins

5.0
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CJ101
Mar 21, 2002

AWESOME PROF! He made this class so fun!! Knows his stuff!

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CJ400
Grade: A+
Jul 18, 2002

He makes learning Criminal Justice everything it should be.

5.0
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CJ101
Nov 26, 2002

if only every teacher was this exciting, helpful if have any disabilities

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CJ315
Dec 11, 2002

Very easy, lots of good stories, would take class again

5.0
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CJ400
Dec 16, 2002

A Top Ten Professor at Grand Valley hands down. Very Interesting. Nice Guy.

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CJ400
Dec 23, 2002

AWESOME!!! He will bend over backwards for you to get a good grade, love class!!

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CJ101
Jan 8, 2003

No Comments

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CJ101
Apr 23, 2003

Awesome prof. The lectures are very interesting and the test are a piece of care. Very funny and always willing to help. You won't regret taking this class - trust me.

5.0
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CJ101315
Apr 26, 2003

Awesome prof! By far my favorite at GV. Really helpful and fun. Knows and explains material well.

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CJ400
Apr 27, 2003

No Comments

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CJ
Jun 4, 2003

awesome teacher always more than willing to help. Always answers e-mail

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CJ101
Sep 3, 2003

No Comments

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CJ101
Sep 11, 2003

Grossenbacher is hilarious and makes the class so much fun, I highly recommend taking it even if you have no initial interest in criminal justice. GB cracks jokes about everything and still manages to teach a lot in the class time - hes cool as hell!

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CJ
Sep 26, 2003

Absolutly hilarious....loves to crack jokes and is good at doing it. Tests are easy as long as you syudy the review sheet and pay attention in class.

5.0
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CJ101
Sep 30, 2003

This guy rules. Quite possible THE BEST at GVSU. Very very interesting stories, I look forward to going to this class.

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CJ101
Oct 2, 2003

this guy is awesome, one of the best profs ive had.

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CJ101
Oct 8, 2003

No Comments

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CJ101
Nov 4, 2003

This guy is the best! Definitely one of the best profs I've had yet! Loves to make the class enjoyable, and will do anything to help. Just pay attention in class and study the review sheet. GB rocks so take him!!!

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CJ101
Nov 20, 2003

He is incredibly helpful, he repeats stuff twice, then will repeat again if asked. he is very clear with what he wants you to know and gives outlines for each exam

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CJ101
Dec 1, 2003

WOW This Prof is wonderful. He is more than willing to sit down with you to help study. You have to be willing to take alot of notes but he makes it easy to keep up by saying them a few times. His storys from when he was a secret service agent are awsome!

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CJ101
Dec 3, 2003

The best prof ever! He has a story from everything cause he was in the Secret Service! He is rockin' take this class!! you will NOT regret it! :)

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CS150
Dec 4, 2003

Has a lot of great stories, no attendance requirements, yet the seats are full for every class, because he is so interesting.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 4, 2003

He is the best prof ever! He makes every lecture interesting. The movies are interesting, the speakers are too. He is just such a good guy and a great teacher. I am sad for the semester to be over!

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CJ101
Dec 4, 2003

this guy is an amazingly good prof! hes so knowledgable in this field, and has tons of real life experiences to share. tests are fine as long as you study the material. definitely take him.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 9, 2003

Awesome prof. Lectures are always interesting. Tests can be hard but he gives study guides so preparing for them isnt hard. Definitely recommended.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 16, 2003

BEST PROF I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! Hes more than qualified for the position & he has a magnitude of experience that he brings to the class. Movies & speakers are great! He knows how to teach rather than spit info at you. AWESOME!!!

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CJ101
Jan 2, 2004

This guy is amazing. Worked close to 30 years in the Secret Service, so he knows his stuff. Awesome personality. Class flies by because he cracks jokes and makes information fun to learn and at a level where all students can understand. Take this guy!

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CJ101
Jan 4, 2004

It was amazing to see that 9/10 of the class showed up everyday. He doesn't even take attendance... Lots of people just liked the class that much - i have to say that i am not one of them, but he is still an awesome professor!

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CJ101
Mar 17, 2004

Best class I have ever taken! Great prof, made me want to come to class and made the time fly by with his real life stories and jokes. Very easy to do good and he is always willing to help!

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CJ101
Apr 28, 2004

Great Prof. he tells great stories and keeps the class interesting. If you go to class its an easy A.

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CJ400315
Jul 28, 2004

Grossenbacher will make every accomadation you need to be succesfull in his classes. He has great life expirience and is a total straight shooter, he will not **** you, a quality other profs seem to enjoy. Take Dick Grossenbacher, you will enjoy.

5.0
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101
Oct 7, 2004

What a fun guy! He's so energetic and he loves what he teaches. That really helps!

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CJ101
Oct 10, 2004

great professor. I am so glad that I have him. He loves what he does and has lots of examples to explain everything clearly.

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CJ101
Oct 14, 2004

Oh my lord! What a waste of money class! It sucked ass!!

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CJ101
Nov 30, 2004

great teacher, tells it like he sees it. has great stories that help you understand the material. need to go to class and take good notes, but its such a good class that you will want to go anyways. ask questions if you dont understand things, ready to help you. dont really need the book.

5.0
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CJ101
Nov 30, 2004

Best teacher I have ever had. Take his class just for fun even because his stories of the secret service are just fun to listen to. Awesome guy.

5.0
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CRIMINALJUSTICE
Dec 7, 2004

I knew that i loved him on the first day of class when he said "My name is Dick with a capital 'D'." He is one of the best profs I have ever had and I really enjoyed the class. Tests are easy but only if you read the chapters. He has great stories and time spent with him was always great!

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 7, 2004

Very good class, not too difficult, I would recommend it to my friends!

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CJ101
Dec 8, 2004

He honestly is the only teacher that ever left an impression on my life. His teaching and experiances are what make him a wonderful teacher. I hope to have more teachers like him in the future.

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CJ101
Dec 11, 2004

Great professor I got an A in the class and liked it. Beware of the three hour classes you wont be able to stay awake!! Really nice guy and great class!!

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 11, 2004

Great and interesting prof. Great stories and fun class. U should take it. You get at least a B if u study a little.

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 2, 2005

Great prof. He has great stories bc he used to be in the CIA. He makes the class extremely interesting, so it's fun to attend. He is very helpful. He gives study guides for exams & you will do fine as long as you study a couple hours using the study guide.

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CJ101
Jan 10, 2005

He was awesome! He made a three hour class fly by anyone who can do that kicks butt in my book!! As long as you go to class you'll get an A in the class.

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CJ101
Jan 11, 2005

Grossenbacher is an awesome professor with an awesome class. It was pretty much the only class I looked forward to last semester. If you have the chance, take this class!

5.0
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CJ101
Feb 23, 2005

I wish he taught every class at GVSU. He's hilarious and has the respect of every student in his class. He reminds me of Jack Byrnes on Meet the Parents!

5.0
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CJ101
Apr 13, 2005

the coolest teacher you will have....take him just for fun...atleast thats what i did..hah

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CJ101
May 19, 2005

Excellent, funny, clear, entertaining, real-life experience, great stories...just can't say enough! TAKE HIM!

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CJ101
Oct 24, 2005

Very nice teacher. Really enjoy him. Tests are pretty easy. He uses examples from his past job to help us understand. If you don't know which prof. to take for cj, grab him, you won't regret it!!!

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CJ101
Nov 17, 2005

He is such a great prof! I look forward to going to his class every week (And it's a night class so that says a lot!) He really cares about his students and gives hands-on examples, doesn't stop until you understand..I suggest taking him!

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CJ101
Dec 1, 2005

Great guy. That is all that can be said, great guy.

5.0
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CJ101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2005

Great teacher, funny as hell. He tells it how it is. As an ex secret service agent, he knows alot about what he is teaching, and uses alot of real life examples to help make his points. Will go out of his way to help his students.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 11, 2005

He was a great professor and very helpful if you need it. had very interesting stories and personal experiences to share. great teacher highly recommended

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 13, 2005

If your looking for an informative CJ class this is the professor to have. He is very effective on his lectures and does not waste time on busy work. His stories from previous jobs are entertaining and informative. Review sheets are gievn for exams, making the exams a bit easier. Overall great class.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 21, 2005

LOVE him! I hated missing this class, he is very funny and makes class interesting. Take this class!

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 27, 2005

He's the perfect prof for the class. He makes everything very interesting and easy to understand. He doesn't put any surprises on the exams, and if you pay attention in class you can do well.

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 3, 2006

hands down best prof i've ever had. take him if you can... he's the best. made even the most boring topics interesting. actually looked forward to going to class!

5.0
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CJ100
Jan 9, 2006

A MUST TAKE CLASS. HE is such an awesome professor. Very into his sunject, and very interesting lectures. No strict attendance policy, but it's a class you actually like going to. One of my favorites so far!

5.0
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CJ101
Nov 6, 2006

He is my absolute favorite Prof. He made me fall in love with criminal justice. The class is really easy too. No homework except one, two page paper and the occasional studying for exams (which he gives really good study guides on). Even though the class is easy, I still feel like I am learning a lot. This class is definitely worth while.

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CJ101
Dec 6, 2006

He is a great teacher and it is pretty cool to hear some of his experience. He was in the Secret Serves for a long time. He is a cool guy and he wants everyone to do well.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 11, 2006

This guy KNOWS HIS STUFF! 29 years in the Secret Service and it SHOWS! He had a personal anecdote for every topic covered. Really helpful, no homework, helpful study guides, interesting videos, interesting lectures. Perfect "first professor" for freshmen.

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 8, 2007

He is my favorite professor now!! He is awesome!! So nice and incredibly funny. Tells great true life stories about being in the Secret Service. If you get a chance take him and you won't regret it! You probably will end up with an A in the class if you attend and pay attention. Great videos also. You will need the book, and attendance not mandato

5.0
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CJ101
May 30, 2007

He is an AWESOME teacher and definitely knows his stuff. Attendance is not mandatory but extremely helpful! If you go and take good notes you will do fine. The only time I used the book was to clarify a few concepts before the tests, otherwise his lectures are sufficient! I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM!

5.0
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CJ101
Nov 20, 2007

Grossenbacher is the best! Get this prof if you can. Very helpful, he wants you to do good in his class. His stories about the Secret Service are so cool. Only 3 tests, 1 final, and one small paper (2 pages). You will not regret taking this class!

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 20, 2007

Well this was an easy class, but I really liked the class and definitely the professor. He had many Secret Service stories and had a twisted sense of humor that I liked, also he mentioned the Sopranos in class, which is always a good thing. The tests aren't too bad at all and he grades easily on the paper if you follow directions, take himforCJ 101

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CJ101
Jan 3, 2008

Definitely try to get this professor!!! He is great. A retired secret service agent with many interesting and relevant stories to add. His exams are pretty easy just multiple choice and t/f and he gives great review sheets. he is very helpful and understanding. Loved his class.

5.0
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CJ101
Jan 3, 2008

best professor for CJ. He's so intelligent and has such great stories that relate to each topic. Such an enjoyable class. MUST get him if you can. No homework, tests are so easy, and the final wasn't cumulative.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 3, 2008

I'm an international student and this is my first semester at grand valley , my english is still weak, but I got A in this class ,, professor Grossenbacher is the best

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 14, 2008

After this semester, he's one of my favorite profesors, i was sad for the class to end. Good guy, great teacher. Definitely wants everyone to do well. Plus, he has awesome stories. If you have the opportunity take his class.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 15, 2008

Very good teacher, has a lot of background and the best stories. He hopes everyone the best and is very helpful. Take notes and do your study guides, you will be fine if you do that. Great choice for cj classes.

4.0
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CJ101
Aug 6, 2009

I loved this professor! He is very knowledgable in the subject and has great stories as a former member of the Secret Service. I had some family issues during the semester that made me miss class and he was very understanding and gave me plenty of time to make up the work.

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CJ101
Sep 29, 2009

I love this teacher!! He's always so exicited to teach the class, and I have learned soo much! For all you CJ majors, you have to have this teacher because you will learn so much. :)

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 24, 2009

DG is a great instructor! He used to be in the Secret Service and it passionate about Criminal Justice and really wants you to understand what he's teaching. He's funny and tells cool stories about when he was in the Secret Service. Really fun guy, you should get him if you can!

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CJ101
Dec 8, 2010

Awesome professor, made the class so interesting with his stories from the Secret Service. He really wants you to understand the material and explains things really well. Never read the book and got high b's on the exam and aced the paper.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 18, 2010

Great Professor. Wants his students to understand the material, answers questions that the students have. I don't recommend buying the book. I got A's on my tests without reading it. He also tells interesting stories about the Secret Service and responds to emails promptly. Take him if you can.

5.0
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CJ380
Dec 20, 2010

Awesome class. Awesome Prof. Very friendly, educated, great guy. HAs a great teaching personality which makes an already interesting class even better. Must take!

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 28, 2010

Prof Grossenbacher is an awesome prof. He is very good about answering questions and clarity. He's not unfair and what he says will be on the tests is actually there and there are no surprises!! He's an amazing prof! TAKE HIM!!

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CJ101
Dec 10, 2011

This professor was my absolute favorite this semester. He makes this class really interesting and always makes sure that his students get everything he's teaching. A genuinely nice guy and has great stories from his 30 year career in the Secret Service. He's inspired me to pursue a career in criminal justice.

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CJ101
Dec 13, 2011

Professor Grossenbacher was the best! Easy tests, all multiple choice/true false. He makes study guides, and tells great stories about his 30 years experience in the secret service. He's a great professor, take him if you can! He makes me happy I chose this as my major.

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CJ101
Jan 9, 2012

Easy easy easy class! I highly suggest taking it, and with Grossenbacher. He is a great professor and makes the class interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but I always wanted to go to class and learn more. Don't buy the book, I got an A in the class and didn't use it

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CJ101
Apr 10, 2012

Extremely interesting and fun class! Professor Grossenbacher is by far the best professor I have ever had. Keeps class very interesting with stories of his years in the secret service. Gives out study guides for tests which are extremely helpful.

5.0
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CJ101
May 16, 2012

He is not as easy as everyone says he is but he isn't too bad. He is a cool guy, has a lot of stories from being in the Secret Service. He is beyond helpful and as long as you pay attention in class you will do well. If I was a CJ major I would try to get him as much as possible because he is a great guy.

5.0
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CJ101
Dec 19, 2014

Best Prof I have ever had! He is hilarious. Class is super easy, he gives study guides for every exam (It's basically just the lecture outlines). There's no power points, he individually explains everything you need to know, with interesting real life examples. You right own research paper but it only needs to be two pages long. Take this class.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
C (1)
B+ (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 4 reported grades
C: 1
B+: 1
A+: 1
A: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.10 avg change
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Dec
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Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(3)

CJ400

5.0

(5)

CJ100

5.0

(2)

CJ315

5.0

(1)

CJ101315

5.0

(1)
+7 more courses
Difficulty by Course

CJ400315

3.0

CRIMINALJUSTICE

3.0

101

2.3

CJ101315

2.0

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2.0

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