3.5

Donna Belt

History - Tyler Junior College

3.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
55%
Would Retake
129
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

55%

Would Retake

129

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What Students Say

She is a wonderful teacher and her class is enjoyable whether you love history or not

HIST1302 - 5.0 rating

I have always struggled with this subject, but she was the most helpful professor I've had so far for an online class

HIST1302 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

60%

Textbook Required

20%

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Based on 83 grades
Most common grades:
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Based on 91 reported grades
A: 26
A+: 19
B: 13
B+: 8
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Participation matters (24)
Tough grader (24)
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Get ready to read (19)
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HIST015

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4.5

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Reviews (129)
3.0
4.0
HIST1302
Sep 1, 2009

No Comments

4.0
3.0
HIST026
May 30, 2010

Very nice person and really cares about students.

5.0
3.0
HIST015
Jun 16, 2010

Good class discussions, she is helpful and willing to give one on one attention, gave great tips/steps on essay writing

4.0
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HIST1302
Jul 6, 2010

Professor Belt will make you use your brain. Her class is not to be blowed over. Daily attendance and reading before she discusses it helps a lot, and is what she expects. She knows what she's talking about and will help you when you ask. She was slightly deaf before, but anything you don't understand she will repeat.

3.0
4.0
HIST1302
Jul 22, 2010

This is a good class if you have interest in History. If you simply need a credit, there are easier professors. If you find yourself in her class, sit in the front and participate. She will work with people who ask for help.

4.0
5.0
HIST1301
Aug 27, 2010

Very nice, hard class if you are not that into history, be sure to be in class and on time every day she hates when someone is late so be there early if possible, read everything before class, lots of writing for a history class, do NOT take during summer, a lot of info to memorize but very helpful, she is great but tough!

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Sep 17, 2011

Dr. Belt is awesome. Very helpful, gives a good study guide outline that follows test. Have to attend class and read the text. Not easy but fair.

3.0
3.0
HIST1301
Oct 20, 2011

She is a nice lady and will go over what is on the test. she is sometimes disorganized and will talk to you for hours after class if you get to know her! overall an excellent teacher. her tests arent to bad you just have to study for them!

5.0
3.0
HIST1302
May 30, 2012

Ms. Belt is an amazing teacher. You will have to study a little, but come on, it's college. She is more than willing to meet with you outside of class if you need extra help! She also gives you all her her own notes to help you study! Which, as you could expect, highlights the important information for the test! I highly recommend taking this class

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Jul 13, 2012

Professor Belt is an extremely good teacher. She prepares you very well for the tests, and makes her class interesting and engaging. She is willing to help you all you need, if you put in the work to get an A. Definitely take her class.

5.0
5.0
HIST1302
Aug 6, 2012

Mrs. Belt is an awesome teacher. Yes it can be hard but you will learn and it is college :) I took her for summer session and you will be reading and studying every day to keep up. I did get an A and would take her all over again. If you take her show up everyday...

4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Nov 26, 2012

absolutely loved her! lectures are very entertaining and she gives you notes ahead of time about what you will be covering. YOU MUST STUDY TO PASS HER TESTS. write down what she says in lectures and you will be fine. she does cuss more than the average teacher, but she will keep you laughing the entire class. i recommend her! :)

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Nov 29, 2012

Great teacher!Easy handouts as well all the stuff in the handouts are on the test. Attendance is a must! Hard to understand sometimes and she doesn't hear very well but her lectures are so enjoyable and she is very helpful. I took her for both 1301 and 1302 and passed her classes with high grades. I highly reccomend her!

5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Dec 2, 2012

If you show up to class and are willing to learn you will be fine. I study lightly and have made good grades on every test. Great Teacher! She is very nice and very helpful.

5.0
2.0
HIST1302
Dec 13, 2012

Miss Belt was another awesome teacher. I never cared about history until I took her class. She has printouts of what she is going to go over in class which is awesome. And when I was in her class she had us write on one note card front and back about what is important and what might be on the test. then we can use that on the test.

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Jan 13, 2013

Took the Wintermester course it was 18 days on the internet with 16 weeks worth of work. It was easy, her points system to make an "A" is awesome. I would recommend her for History. I took her for short and long semesters. Great Teacher!

4.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Apr 4, 2013

She is a very nice teacher, but her exams are quite hard if you don't pay attention or go to class. Her exams are a mix of multiple choice and three essays. She does let you have a cheat sheet, but it has to be specific. She does give you her one personal notes over the chapter, but you have to read them because she goes over then the next class.

5.0
3.0
1302023
Apr 15, 2013

Professor Belt is hard, however, she gives plenty of chances to recieve help. She is willing to look over your answers for the essay questions before the test and guide you to what is missing. IF you do this getting an A on a test is easy. Utilize all her help and the class will be a breeze. Keep in mind she is deaf so her speech is different.

5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Apr 22, 2013

Mrs. Belt is great! she loved History and makes it fun. You have to pay attention and make sure that you go over your work but she is very to the point and makes it fun! I have taken her for both History 1 and 2 she makes you want to learn this. Take her if you have to take Us History. You do need to be prepared in her class.

4.0
3.0
HISTORY1301
Jul 21, 2013

Mrs. Belt is a great professor. Ive learned so much information that I didn't think I would ever know. Her class is really changeling, but its worth it. If you go to every class, and show her that your really trying then you should be fine in the class.

4.0
5.0
1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2014

She responds to you within a day. Lots of reading and several essays for posting and responding on. The tests are very hard - have essay question that are 15 your grade. Offers extra credit on listed movies. If you don't have lots of time to spend reading and studying then don't do this class on-line. Very little guide.

4.0
4.0
1301
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2014

She definitely makes you work for your grade. I have an A in there and do very well on the tests, only because I studied very hard and looked over the booknotes.

4.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2014

Almost NO assignments all semester (online). 4 extra credit opportunities from the start (movie write ups). MUST READ TEXT! lectures are somewhat absent so must read study guides and text book. Fair grader and will give extra points when they are deserved (unannounced) only 4 discussions and 4 tests+final. good teacher, prompt response.

3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2014

Lots of reading and the test are somewhat hard. Each test has essays but she supplies a list of essay questions to allow you to collect your thoughts. Will help if you ask. Replies quickly and give insight.

3.0
4.0
1301
Jan 10, 2015

She is pretty easy for a 3 week semester, she allows you to study your quizzes for your final exam. She is a tough grader when it comes to the essay part! I would recommend her though! I still passed with a "A"

5.0
3.0
1302
Apr 18, 2015

great teacher just be ready to read

5.0
3.0
1302
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2015

I took Prof. Belt for HIST 1301 and 1302. She is a really good teacher and is really educated about what she lectures on. Her tests are multiple choice, and there are essay questions. If you study really good and really know your material, you will be fine. I would definitely take her again.

5.0
3.0
1302
Grade: A+
May 6, 2015

Professor Bell provides outlines for every chapter, although they are very long they are more engaging than reading out of the textbook. In addition she has discussion questions which are similar to test questions. Overall she provides all of the materials that will allow you to obtain an A. You'll just have to put in time, and effort.

5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
May 12, 2015

This class has definitely restored my love for history that another professor almost destroyed. She is very smart and gives you so many chances to make an A. She is kind hearted and lovely to be around . She is a wonderful teacher and her class is enjoyable whether you love history or not .(Especially theatre majors who entertain her just as much)

4.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: B
Aug 9, 2015

Average history class.

5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2015

I have always struggled with this subject, but she was the most helpful professor I've had so far for an online class.

3.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2015

Be prepared to read and study! All of her test questions are from her reviews. There are discussion and essays. Which are not graded to hard

5.0
1.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2016

Mrs. Belt is by far the best professor @ TJC. I'm not a history buff but she almost converted me with her teaching style. She is extremely nice and gives as much as she can to her students. She offers as much help as possible and gives you all of the tools you need to pass the class. She is absolutely amazing!! I highly recommend her to everyone!

4.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

Ms. Belt is one of the best History teachers i've had! She gives extra credit for looking at her lecture outlines before class. As long as you give feedback during class you will get extra credit. She's a tough grader BUT she will work with you. Really as long as you attend class you will pass the tests. She doesn't put random stuff on the tests.

3.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
May 6, 2016

Very difficult class for such a basic History class she assigns a LOAD of work. Countless Essays done with very specific formatting . Tests have reviews but you will have to memorize essays for the Final and Mid Term. Would have been easier in a face-to-face classroom.

3.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: C
Aug 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Read the text book! If you don't you will not make an A . I struggled in this class mainly because history is my weakest subject.

3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B-
Aug 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You will have to read a LOT, also she is pretty specific and a tough grader.

2.0
4.0
HIST1301
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Mrs belt is a good teacher if you know anything about history if you don't then you shouldn't take her she is a very tough grader and talks a lot during her lectures her class was by far my hardest class but she gives you extra credit and make sure you do your study questions and read the book or you won't pass.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Just an over all great class.. when you walk into her class it almost feels like story time :) She does ask that you participate in class but she will not call you out if you don't. You should pass the tests if you study the material she gives out and lectures on.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

I enjoyed her class. If you study the reviews she assigns, you will make an easy A. That simple.

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

History is my weakest subject! I took this course previously & didn't do well so I took it again with Prof Belt. She gives you all the tools you need to be successful in her class. She goes beyond for her students. Fill out the study ques, bring in your essays ahead of time and participate, you will do very well in her class. She knows her stuff!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
HIST1302
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Difficult teacher. Didn't enjoy the class, dropped it!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Professor belt is such a sweet and very clumsy woman. Her study packets were SO much so I never really had time to do them. She was tough when grading BUT she give SO much extra credit and she is so understanding. If you make a mistake go talk to her just own up to it and she will gladly be happy to let you make up for that mistake.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

This is one of the best professors at TJC. She is caring and really interactive with the students. If you participate and actually go to class, you will pass it. She gives many ways to do extra credit, and she also has very good study guides to help you get to know what you need to study, really do them. I would defiantly recommend her!

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

I recommend Prof. Belt! She puts her chapter outlines and questions online. Be prepared to print out the chapter questions, but most of the answers come from her outline. DISCUSS DISCUSS DISCUSS! She gives out extra credit if you bring your questions to class completed and discuss with her in lecture. Tests are multiple choice w/ pre-given essay

Participation matters
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

I took her online and it was easy to keep up. She does require writing but it isn't a lot. Really a great teacher.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Belt was wonderful. I took her 8-week online class and had no trouble. There were 2 essays, several quizzes, a midterm and final. The midterm and final each have one essay question, but you get to choose from 5 and practice ahead of time. I had the textbook but never read it. I just used her notes. She was kind and welcomed all questions.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! I would definitely take another class taught by her. She was willing to answer questions and was prompt getting back to you. I took her class online, so I don't know how she is in a traditional classroom.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
HISTORY1301
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Belt was terrific! I took her 8-week course and there were 2 essays, several quizzes, a midterm with a short essay and a final with an essay but she lets you pick a topic ahead of time. She gave great notes and if you study the quizzes you will easily pass the midterm/final. She also responded very quickly to all of my emails!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

I took History 1302 online and honestly had no problems at all. We had several quizzes, a paper, and 2 major exams. On the exams you have to write an essay, but it isn't too tough and as long as you put in a little time and effort will be fine. She's very understanding and willing to work with students. Definitely recommend her!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

Do your study packets (her questions on them come straight from her powerpoints!) Come to class. Participate. Show up on time.. AND BOOM you have an A! She gets annoyed when people show up late and don't particiapte.. I suggets you do you will be doing yourself a favor. Shes super sweet. Always open to questions and willing to help! Shes Great!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST1302
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

I think Prof. Belt is an amazing professor. She really cares about her students' success. She responds quick to emails too! I would definitely take any class she offers. Very nice and understanding. Make sure you do things by the deadline, but that's for any class. 10/10!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Talks very fast (have notes ready). Really wants students to participate in class, gives extra credit points. Posts lecture notes and study questions online. Answers are from notes but some are in book. 5 tests are the only grades besides extra credit project (REQUIRES A LOT OF WORK). Tests: MC with essay portion you prepare and write during test

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
HIST1301
Jan 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I wouldnt recommend taking her for winter misters , the hardest part about the class is you have to memorize 850 word count essay for midterm and final and write it in exam without any notes which is ridiculous. Also just 3-5 extra credit points.

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Her tests are challenging she makes you write a 700-900 word essay on the test, she gives you essay topics in advance but you're not allowed to bring an outline or anything. she is rude to many people and is VERY strict on phones. No HW assignments just study questions for extra credit. I do not recommend I made an A and it was difficult.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

Mrs Belt is a solid teacher. She gives copies of lecture notes and all quizzes come from there. Her tests are based on the quizzes so if you keep up with the work and know all the quiz answers, you'll do great on the tests. she's very fair, prepared and fun in the classroom. An "A" is not too hard to achieve, you just have to do the work

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
HIST13011302
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Mrs Belt gave great feedback on essays and is very fair. I enjoyed her lectures and power points very much. There are no surprises in this class, and I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this class and teacher.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Belt helped me become a better essay writer.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
May 7, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely love this woman! She is a fantastic professor and is so into her students success. She gives great extra credit if you have your study guide filled out and you participate. Everything you need she gives to you. She is always available and gives great feedback on essay drafts. She is strict about her classroom rules and enforces them.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
2.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Get ready to read, read, read in this class. Study guide questions are easy enough but VERY time consuming. Shes a tough grader on essays and expects class participation every single day. Her expectations are clear, but I dont recommend taking her if you have any other time consuming courses.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: D+
May 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Okay prof, NO EXTRA CREDIT

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2018
Would take again

Took her in a 3-week wintermester. Hardest thing ever and I LOVED it! Thought I didn't like pre-Civil War history, and I was wrong. This class gave me a great understanding of Framer's intent and I excelled in my UT Govt classes. This class was hard but very rewarding!

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
HIST13011302
Grade: A+
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Professor Belt is truly an amazing professor. She brings history to life in an manner that is comprehensible for anyone. Her study guides are so very well put together that it makes her exams a piece of cake. Simply put, do the study guides, show up to class, participate in class (it's extra credit), and seek her help if needed. Easy "A".

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
HIST1301
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is undoubtly a good teacher. However, she is way to particular on her essays in a since to where it is kind of unfair. If you need help on essays do not take her class because she is the kind of teacher who expects you to know how to write an essay and take notes

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: C
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed her, In order to pass her class all you had to do was show up all she does was lecture and sometimes we did Kahoot to help prepare for the test and exams. She also gave us a study guide to fill out and most of the questions that was on the study guide was on the tests. We would also go over it in class. It was an easy class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: B-
Nov 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She might be better in classroom, but for an online class it wasn't great. She's very picky on essays and makes you write a discussion post that's more like another essay and replies with basically essay replies. Her midterm and final is based off of old quiz questions and she gives you the essay prompts. Just a lot of unnecessary work was my issue

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Nov 11, 2018
Would take again

As long as you do her study questions, you will definitely pass! She is very nice and funny. She'll even help you outside of class at her office hours! Highly recommend!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

This is my favorite class. Her power points keep you awake and the study guides are incredibly helpful. She is very nice but do not be late to class. Take this class if you actually care about learning!

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2019
Would take again

Professor Belt was a fantastic teacher! I took this course online in a 3 week wintermester and it was very challenging. Her study guides really make history enjoyable. I actually learned so much in this class. You do have to read quite a bit and she is a bit harsh on the essays. Put in the time and you can get an "A" no problem.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
HIST1302
Mar 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Belt is really enthusiastic about teaching history and at times I found this to be troublesome. If you are not particularly gifted in this area then this class may not be for you. She is extremely particular and grades very heavily. The study guides, for me, were extensive and hard to use. Shes not specific on what areas to study.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2019
Would take again

Professor Belts lectures and power points are the answers to her tests, along with her study notes and questions. Ive taken her for 1301 and returned for 1302. She gives extra credit for class participation and at the end of the semester. She loves & cares for her students. Im an English major and bc of her Im able to write grade A essays!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. For me there was never a dull day in her class. As long as you come to class, pay attention, and study you should do fairly well in it. history is not really my best subject nor my worst but her class is by far the best history class I've taken in years. Definitely take her class if you actually want to learn history.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: C
Oct 1, 2019
Would take again

She's chill.

Respected
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2019
Would take again

Professor Belt was an amazing Professor! She will helped you when your struggling on essays questions. Gives extra credit

Respected
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: C+
Jan 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Belt has a speech impediment which makes it extremely difficult to understand what she's talking about. She does offer extra credit options which myself and very few others did and she failed to give me ANY credit. I really applied myself in this class and hardly missed but I wasn't pleased with my grade in her class. Would not recommend.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

I had the pleasure of taking HIST 1301 & 1302 with Ms. Belt. I was never a fan of history until I met Ms. Belt. I completely disagree with the statement below about her speech impediment. I never had a problem understanding Ms. Belt. She offers SO MANY tools for her students to succeed online and in class. We ALL received our extra credit!!!!!

4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

I took History 1301 with Professor Belt and it taught me many things I didnt already know. She is very kind and respectful. She answered all of my questions quickly, and was very helpful. She gives a lot of notes and study questions which are time consuming, but theyre helpful in the long run. She is strict on her essay grading also.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: C+
Feb 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She teaches well. But she treats her students like children. If you get up to go to the restroom she will stop the class to call you out. She says it is a distraction to walk out in the middle of class when in reality it is more of a distraction when she calls out people. Her policy is if you get up to the restroom to stay out. I dropped her class.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
HIST13011302
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2020
Would take again

I loved my courses with Professor Belt and recommend her to every student I know will need to take HIST1301/2. I took her online class in an 8 week course while taking 4 other courses, working full time, and taking care of my daughter. She did not overload on homework and provided excellent tools for learning. She made it easy to be successful.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
HIST1301
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2020
Would take again

Mrs. Belt is nice and is willing to answer questions. She provides study guides that u MUST fill out b/c same (or very similar) questions are on both the quizzes and exams. Don't really need the textbook until after midterm as most study guides provide the exact answer choices for certain questions (although a couple rely a lot on the textbook).

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
HIST1301
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Belt is a tough teacher, however she is so kind. She offered an extra credit essay worth 10 points which helps any grade tremendously. She is also VERY willing to help you just have to reach out... I took this class online and I would take her again. Her quizzes are a bit hard but if you complete the study guides you should be good. :)

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I take her online class and she seems nice and shes responsive but her class and quizzes are difficult and so are her students guides. I would not recommend taking this class online

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: B-
Apr 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Donna Belt grades very strict and makes things more difficult than it has to be. Sometimes I feel like she is trying to teach me English, and I'm not graded over history, rather I'm graded over my grammer. Her grading for essays seems to be very opinionated on the people themselves, and it is very difficult to please her. Dont take online.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIST13011302
Grade: B
Apr 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Using the words of our professor, Professor Belt showed an inaccurate representation of U.S. History. There were some aspects of her curriculum that she explain well, however, her instructions were very vague and confusing making it difficult to do the assignments as she wanted them. Her class was very difficult to learn and excel in.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Belts class was a great experience. This has honestly been the best history class ever. I loved her style of online teaching and really felt like I learned a lot.

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2021
Would take again

Professor Belt really knows her History!! You can tell she's passionate about her work. I strongly recommend her class if you're ready to learn and will come to class prepared. She gives you everything you need to be successful in the class, as well as offers her time to meet if you're struggling. She is funny and enthusiastic! love her!

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Grade: B+
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Belt is a terrible about being consistent and factual. She is not true to her rubrics when grading, and deducts points for things that aren't even wrong with your essays. My classes average on our final essay was a 20/50 because she incorrectly graded the information. I would never take a class associated with Belt or any other prof. like her.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST1302
May 4, 2021
Would take again

Great professor! Very helpful and love the her PowerPoints.

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
May 15, 2021
Would take again

This has honestly been the best history class ever! Professor Belt is very kind and helpful. Do the work and you will be fine. Highly recommend this professor.

3.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: A+
May 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She was a good professor and very sweet lady. However showing up to class wasn't really necessary because she jumped all over the place, her quizzes were a little difficult but as long as you study and read you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I took Belts online class in the fall of 2020. I submitted my exam for a midterm essay to the wrong class and 30 minutes after realizing what Id done I reached out to her. She told me I was pretty much a liar asked the class I told her, asked the time, I told her. She failed me anyhow and wouldnt let me submit my assignment. I dropped the class.

Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Took Professor Belt for 1301 and 1302. She was very helpful!!! Loved her PowerPoints which were very helpful. She really cares about her students success. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

there will be a new quiz every few weeks and the questions are very specific. if you havent thoroughly read the chapter and know who each historical figure is inside and out, it will be very hard. she gives good extra credit opportunities. leaves the quizzes open to study before the exams! thats the only reason i passed.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
HIST13011302
Nov 20, 2021
Would take again

Donna Belt is one of the best teachers I have ever had! She really tries to make sure you understand the material as well as loves for you to meet with her outside of class. She is also really understanding and helpful to dual credit students. If you work hard she will make sure you get a good grade! She offers a lot of easy extra credit!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

History is not my subject so that could be why I was not fond of her class. There is no assignments, only quizzes of the reading and lecture notes, and she gave us a few assignments that could be used for extra credit.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
HIST1301
Grade: C-
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is the toughest grader Ive ever had and takes long to grade tests and the essay portion of the test. With the quizzes only making your grade go up by like 1 or 2 points she grades the tests super hard to where its hard to past them. Beware of a lot of reading for just 25 questions. Its going to be the same way wether its in person or online

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: D
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I never had so much reading until this class. Prof Belt expected us to read 3-4 chapters AND her lecture notes (which were usually 10+ pages) every week before the quiz. And then on top of that we had essays, discussions, and exams due every other week or so. Thankfully she did offer extra credit.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
1302
Grade: B-
Apr 20, 2022

She is very political and one day she could be nice and then the next day very mean. Also, will assign something and then forget/ change her mind without telling anyone. She gets mad if you go to the bathroom. Will only grade on tests

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2022

I'm gonna be honest, it took a lot of time to warm up to Belt. She always gave rude and snarky remarks which was annoying. She also doesn't give much opportunity for grades, as all of our grades come from exams only. Further into the semester she was a little more tolerable. Overall she's a pretty "ok" professor that knows her stuff.

Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
1301
Grade: B
May 14, 2022

Online, all that we did was quizzes and tests and all we learned from was reading the textbook. Quiz questions are kind of difficult but the tests are straight from quizzes.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
1302
Grade: A
May 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Belt is awesome. Knows her stuff and is always willing to help. Loved her power points, let's you use notes for tests. Gives extra credit assignments.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
1301
Grade: B+
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Professor Belt makes her lectures interesting and she is very funny. You will have to do the work, but she is always willing to help you! She gives you copies of her lecture notes and the study questions help you study for the tests! I highly recommend taking this class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 25, 2022

I would like to say she isn't the best teacher to take for a summer class. In my opinion she grades very difficult, she's not understanding with people needing more time to understand the materials, and she doesn't give out the best notes to study for the test.

2.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2022

When reading her syllabus I figured this class could go one of two ways: super easy or super difficult. It was super difficult. Her bogged down notes made it difficult to retain information. I think that her tests could have had more historical questions and focused on more important things. I would not take another course provided by her

Tough grader
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Aug 12, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Professor belt is a tough grader!!!! She will give out study guides but if they dont meet her standards she wont let you use them. Exams are very difficult. You have a 700 word essay every unit test which also is not easy. Over all you are better off taking her online class or do not take her class at all unless you want a challenge.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Belt is awesome. Very nice person and really cares about students. gives a good study guide outline that follows test. Need to do the work, but she is fair.

5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2022
Would take again

This is the nicest professor! She is funny and her lectures are very interesting. She also lets you use your study notes for tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2022
Would take again

This has honestly been the best history class ever. Professor Belt taught me how to write a proper essay. I loved her style of online teaching and really felt like I learned a lot.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
1302
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

She is a great teacher who helps her students succeed! Do the study questions she lets you use for tests and you will be fine. She is nice and funny and will help you outside of class. Highly recommend!

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
May 9, 2023
Would take again

Professor Belt was one of my favorite teachers. Her lectures are interesting because she tells lots of stories, and she lets you use your study questions for test.

1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: C+
Oct 10, 2023

Professor Belt is my least favorite teacher. She gets upset when you use the bathroom, and she is rude. She gives us study guides that we have to fill out for tests, but she gives us about 1 day to do the entire thing. If you're absent, you have to use a "free pass". You only get 2 free passes for her class. She isn't very clear about assignments.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
1301
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

Professor Belt was amazing. Will definitely be taking her for 1302!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Respected
2.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2024

I wont say that she was the worst! But Professor Kyser is infinitely better! Belt made things harder than it had to be, also gave me grief about not coming to campus for my test instead of doing honorlock like majority of online classes do. Take Kyser instead and you will not regret it!!!!

1.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2024

The tests and assignments are especially difficult, and I have to write a handwritten essay for each test. It cannot be created on a computer. The use of any electronic devices is prohibited during class. Mobile phones, laptops, and tablets are not allowed.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1301
Oct 8, 2024

She will only give a packet to read and quiz based off of information that is not even in the packets. If you want to actually learn choose someone else.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: B+
Dec 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Belt's class is demanding, with challenging exams and essays. However, her detailed study guides and fair grading make it manageable if you stay on top of the work. I found Unstuck study helpful for efficient test prep.

1.0
5.0
HIST1302
Grade: D
Jan 7, 2025

AWFUL, rude, and very unprofessional. I asked for help and was ghosted until given a bad grade on the assignment I asked for help with. then was told no to any help. She does not teach anything and only does proctored exams for everything. there is no actual course work only quizzes and I will not fail to mention again how rude and unprofessional.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 8, 2025

This professor was absolutely the worst. She was rude every time I ran into a problem. When she graded my assignments, she pointed out things that were not even mistakes. My opinion- i would never recommend her to anyone and I will definitely not ever take another class from her.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1302
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2025

Took this class for a winter course. This class had 8 online quizzes which all were proctored. There is an essay in every exam and you have 2 hours to answer the essay +45 questions. The questions are exactly from the quizzes. I would NOT take this class again because of the amount of time the quizzes took. She is very obsessed with cheating.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
1301
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2025
Would take again

You will not do well in her class if you do not put in effort. Her lectures are very informative and can significantly help you prepare for tests. She offers study questions for each chapter—do them all!!! You can use them on the test, and every question is from the study questions. They make the tests way easier.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
1302
Grade: Rather not say
May 7, 2025
Would take again

I took online, & all tests are proctored. Professor Belt is fair & out of 8 quizzes she will drop your 2 lowest grades from your overall score. There is an essay worth 40% of your grade on mid & final. The quizzes are open book but your final & midterm are not. She provides great study questions to follow along. And wants to help strict but fair.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
1302
Grade: C+
Jun 18, 2025

An assignment worth 20% of grade needed to be submitted to "TurnItIn" to detect for AI and could revise and resubmit to lower the percentage. I emailed for help, she replied 3 days after the assignment deadline and basically said "too bad so sad" and gave me a 0 due to 20% AI detect, mind you we had to analyze a published article. She doesn't Help.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIST1302
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2025
Would take again

I loved that she was straight forward. The study questions were perfectly aligned with the quizzes, and the test were directly from the quizzes. There is an essay on the mid and final so prep for the topic you choose ahead of time! DONT THINK YOU CAN CHEAT IN THIS CLASS. she is obsessed with cheating. Oh and she is a slow grader, i hated that part.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
1301
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 11, 2025

Tests are 64% of your grade, so if you're not a strong test taker and have test anxiety, avoid this class. I broke my foot midyear and missed classes due to pain, but she refused to accept my study notes or show any understanding. She's often contradictory and unhelpful. Overall, I would not take her again. Save yourself!

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
HIST1301
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2025

tests are basically the only thing you do. No other assignments so if you bomb one test its hard to come back from that. She never responds to emails. One time i answered a text in class and she told me to come after class and basically said i suck the energy out of the room and I will probably fail her class.

1.0
5.0
HIST1301
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2025

She told me that 2 of my essays were AI generated. One of them was the final exam 700 word essay. The final brought my grade down one letter because of this. She is not understanding and is not willing to listen during a conference even when i said I was going through issues with family and she will give you a 0. Don't recommend taking her class

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIST1301
Grade: D+
Dec 13, 2025

This is a test heavy course, all except mid term and the final are open book and she provides great study questions. I am not a great test taker, and history is my worst subject so this was not my finest work in this class. I did have an essay pop up as AI, she met with me and changed my grade on the spot when I showed her proof that I wrote it!

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
1302
Dec 27, 2025

She didnt teach the course at all. Ypu are teaching yourself.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
1302
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2026

She is not lenient and will give you zeros and not be willing to work with you. She changed due dates for assignments multiple times, so much so, that it was confusing and then when you miss an assignment due to her she will not show you grace and reopen the quizzes or assignments.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
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