3.7

Donnette Dennis-Austin

Speech - Broward College (all campuses)

3.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
45%
Would Retake
91
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

45%

Would Retake

91

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

39

4

24

3

10

2

7

1

11

What Students Say

best part of it all, NO EXAMS

SPC1608 - 5.0 rating

It's a public speaking class

SPC1608 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

73%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 49 grades
Most common grades:
A (25)
A+ (10)
Not sure yet (7)
Grade Distribution
A(35)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 56 reported grades
A: 25
A+: 10
Not sure yet: 7
B+: 6
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (10)
Gives good feedback (9)
Participation matters (7)
Respected (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Inspirational (3)
Tough Grader (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Reviews (91)
2.0
3.0
SPC1024
May 4, 2012

Do not take her on-line. She is very unorganized and does not give clear instruction on what your supposed to do.

2.0
3.0
SPC1608
Jun 23, 2012

Absolutely useless as an instructor for a public speaking class. If you want to waste your money take her class, otherwise drop it and find a real instructor for your education

1.0
4.0
SPC1024
Oct 24, 2012

I'm halfway through this class and regret it. She's changed the due dates and requirements on all assignments so far, and you can't view discussions/quizzes after they've been graded so you can't even challenge your grade if needed or improve your writing. She hardly EVER responds to emails and updates us only days before the assignment is due.

1.0
5.0
SPC1024
Nov 26, 2012

WORST INSTRUCTOR I'VE EVER HAD. She tells you how important the syllabus is- then changes the due dates and switches them around, so not only are you confused, all your classmates are as well. She makes you purchase extra materials from the bookstore that you will NEVER use, and she enjoys ignoring your emails until the assignment is over. Terrible

5.0
1.0
SPEECHCOMPOSIT
Apr 2, 2013

Its was since High School that I did not take a class so animated and engage. I was actually able to even make friends in this class from the group projects that we made. The professor was fair, clear and fun!!! Of my my favorite classes. A lot of people from the class tell me the same thing but they don't come in here and write about it.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Sep 16, 2013

very educated and experience in her field..thanks!

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2013

Please DO NOT believe the negativity. Her class is extremely easy! the first month is strictly the book,(just going over what you should have read) but then after that, its smooth sailing. She practically tells you what she wants in the speeches, and wants the best for you! best part of it all, NO EXAMS!!!! just 4 speeches!

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Feb 4, 2015

A truly AMAZING Professor. Will prepare you for public speaking. The group project was FUN... When the semester comes to an end, you won't want to leave her class. That's the feeling she leaves you with... Very caring and helpful. She is willing to help and makes the class so much fun. Never a dull moment. She's amazing and a great instructor!

1.0
5.0
SPC1608
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2015

Group presentations were graded harshly despite working hard on this for almost a semester, took off 60 points because a slide was not available for view. DISGUSTING, WASTE OF MONEY.

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

I love doing public speaking in her class. It's very easy if you go to class and do what your supposed to do you'll get a easy A. If you get know her she very funny and easygoing.

5.0
4.0
SPC1608
Dec 9, 2015

Proffessor Dennis-Austin is an amazing person, she's hillarious and makes classes entretaining. However, she's going to make you work for your grade and she mostly likes perfection, other than that it's a good class!

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Good teacher. Very cool and laid back. Not too clear on due dates of assignments. Good class overall

1.0
5.0
SPC1608
Dec 9, 2015

It's a public speaking class... I don't understand what we are doing developing our own company as a final exam. She's not very clear on instructions and assumes we should already know what to do.

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Dec 9, 2015

I really enjoyed taking this class, it really helped me to ooen up more and it strengthen my skills in public speaking.

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2015

Easy assignment. Put effort will pass

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2015

Professor Austin was very helpful when it came to speeches and gives you another chance if you did not do a speak to redo it for partial credit. overall fun enjoyable class was never a dull moment she did give a decent amount of extra credit. she actually cares for her students as if they are her own kids i would definitely take her class again :D

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

She is awesome, best college class ever.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2015

this professor gives a very interesting class. I personally learned a lot from her. Also, she teaches a dynamic class and she gives the opportunity to every student to participate in class and do things to get extra credits.

4.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

The professor was simply great and outstanding.

5.0
3.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Great teacher made presenting in front of the class not so bad

4.0
4.0
SPC1024
Dec 10, 2015

She's pretty dedicated to her class

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Great professor speech presentations are important overall very easy class !

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Dec 10, 2015

Awesome teacher !

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2015

My favorite of all. I've never had a professor so inspiring, caring, and lovable. Professor Austin is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. It is public speaking class and I never thought I'd like it,but she made it fun and easy. She cares for her students as if they are her children. I love her and I would take her class again and again

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Dec 10, 2015

She is a good teacher She always encourage us to do the things

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Dec 10, 2015

The profesor know how to Work in a organize way

3.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2015

Book will only be used at the beginning of the year and she'll do most of the readings. Don't waste your money on it. Just get ready to dress up professionally when presenting and bringing the folder she wants and you should be fine. There'll be some extra credit opportunities. Easy class .

4.0
2.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2015

Interesting homeworks

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Dec 10, 2015

Don't be late and attendance is important :)

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2015

Awesome

4.0
2.0
SPC1017
Dec 10, 2015

Very kind and lenient, but strict when push comes to shove

4.0
1.0
SPC1024
Dec 10, 2015

Not that hard, very outgoing and helpful, listen to feedback it helps!

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2015

Her presentations assignments are a little long and tough but it's easy and she helps with the grades, teaches you how to speak and you make friends with everyone so the presentations become less nerve wrecking. Over all easy grade to get.

3.0
5.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2015

Hard grader

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2015

Good teacher changes things around

4.0
1.0
SPC1707
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2015

She's a really good teacher. I enjoyed her talks and she knows what she is reaching. Take her.

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

At first I was nervous, it was my first semester in college but she was very clear with what she wanted from us. I would take her again. Her class helped me loosen up and not be shy!! She gave me confidence. She knows a lot about life and gives good advice. LOTS of extra credit! I recommend her!

5.0
3.0
SPC1017
Dec 10, 2015

Best speech class , nice professor

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Dec 10, 2015

Intresting professor, great class

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

The speeches are fairly easy and there is a final group project that is worth more than both speeches combined. It's a friendly class but hope that you get good group partners for the project.

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

Do your work on time, Easy A class

2.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2016

not clear at all doesn't really use syllabus

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2016

PROFESSOR DENNIS-AUSTIN WAS MY BEST AND FAVORITE PROFESSOR AT BROWARD COLLEGE. SHE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO EXPLAIN AND MAKE THINGS CLEAR AND SHE DIDN'T MIND IF SHE HAD TO GO OVER THE SAME THING A FEW TIMES. A VERY DEDICATED AND PROFESSIONAL PROFESSOR WHO CARE ABOUT HER STUDENTS PASSING HER CLASS. I WISH SHE WAS MY PROFESSOR FOR ALL MY CLASSES!

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2016

Professor Dennis-Austin is the best!!!! If I could take her for all my classes I would in a heartbeat. No tests or quiz are given at all, she gives a lot of extra credit and she is very helpful. She is the nicest professor ever and she tells you exactly what she wants and she wants it. Her class is an easy A and I highly recommend this professor.

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2016

Easy class, great teacher. She cares about you passing and gives a ton of extra credit. You don't need the book and the speeches are super easy and not intimidating at all.

3.0
2.0
SPC1608
Apr 13, 2016

She is considerate and understanding

4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Apr 13, 2016

The more you attend . You will not miss anything and pass the class

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2016

Professor Dennis Austin is a great professor and her class is super easy! She's one of my favorite professors this semester and you'll surely enjoy her public speaking class!

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Apr 13, 2016

Amazing teacher, really helped with my public speaking. We do 4 presentations for the semester, so be prepared for research.

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2016

Great professor. As long as you pay attention to her the class will be easy. There are 4 speeches - 3 individual speeches and one group speech. Start doing your research early for the speeches and you will be fine.

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2016

There are three main speeches and one group project. The first speech is a biography based on a partner you are assigned to in the class, second speech is an informative, and the third speech is a persuasive. The final is a group project where you create your own business, which is presented. Overall an easy class with lots of extra credit.

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

Great teacher, just make sure you come completely prepared with a folder when you present. She is easy going.

3.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

She's a great professor. Make sure you pay attention to everything she says & ask questions. It can be confusing at times; however, if you stay organized it's an easy A.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2016

She's a. Very great teacher . just dont miss any class because those absences count

3.0
2.0
SPC1608
Apr 18, 2016

Easy class if you do your work. First few weeks are reading the text book. Then there are 3 speeches and one group project.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Apr 18, 2016

She's a very GREAT teacher! Be prepared to do a lot of group projects. She gives a lot of extra credit so take advantage of it while you can. If you fail her class it's because YOU didn't do anything.

3.0
3.0
SPC1024
Apr 18, 2016

This helped me with my anxiety and helped me become a more open person.

5.0
2.0
SPC1024
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2016

The best professor at BC for speech!

4.0
2.0
SPC1024
Apr 18, 2016

The professor is always open to helping the students. Very open minded and pleasant. Just stay on par with the schedule and agenda and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Apr 18, 2016

Very approachable

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Apr 18, 2016

The professor was very good, she really teach and help you to improve your speech. Also, if you have a good excuse to miss one of her classes, she give you the chance to do your presentation.

3.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2016

Great teacher grades easy. Go first in speeches and projects. Pretty organized doesn't miss class. Listen to her directions write the stuff down if she says to she does t repeat her self. If you arnt here ask what is due next class cause things are due almost every class.

3.0
3.0
SPC1024
Apr 18, 2016

Overall I had a good learning experience and can speak in front of people a bit better.

5.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

Great professor, attend classes and a A is a high possibility.

5.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2016

Nice teacher and seems to genuinely care for her students. I enjoyed the class. Sometimes a tough grader but if you do the work and go to class then you will pass. Ask questions and she will help. She can be unclear with project expectations at times.

4.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2016

She's a very fun professor. I love the way she teaches . She makes you feel comfortable during speeches.

4.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

Very good teacher strict when she needs to be but makes you feel relaxed at times. Very hard grader but at the end if you do what you need to do you will get a good grade. Don't miss class will affect your grade in the class

5.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

She's a really great and fun professor. She will will grade you what you actually deserve, as long as you do your work and give it your true all, you will be recognized. Her assignments help you overcome speech fears.

5.0
1.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
May 15, 2016

Super easy teacher, but you must do your work. I would take her again.

2.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The professor was nice and funny at times, however she didn't explain assignments clearly. She assigned us many projects at the beginning of the course. She explained them yet it was difficult to follow. She was all over the place with her grading and it made me uncomfortable about my final grade. A lot of the people in my class felt the same way.

5.0
4.0
SPC1024
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

She gives amazing lectures. You have to work for your grade.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
5.0
SPC1017
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Good professor. You really need to work for your grade. The projects are difficult at first but then when get into it its easy.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

I like this professor and i could take her again

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
SPC1017
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

I like her class method

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
1.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Very easy course. There are no tests and she just book and summarize in class for the first few weeks. Speeches are very simple and as long as you don't read off power point you'll pass her speeches with an A. She has three individual speeches all semester and one final group presentation that she gives you plenty of time in class to work on.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
3.0
SPC1608
Nov 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is the WORST professor EVER! She never had a flipping rubric for her speeches, but required you to have a powerpoint and physical copy of you paper that she wouldn't even read (I once typed gibberish and she didn't notice because she didn't check it). She spent some days just talking about her charity and nothing else.

EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
3.0
SPC1608
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Professor Dennis-Austin gives good feedback. If you do all the assignments in a timely manner, you will pass. Overall, good course.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's unorganized and you have no way to see things anywhere, she doesn't use D2L or any type of site to post for you to check back. There's 4 grades and YOU have to PRESENT or 0. Tough grader, she gave me a B just because she didn't like my binder and that I didn't know how to do a certain format she expected but didn't teach us. She's ok.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
SPC1608
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

If you want to get over your fears of public speaking, she is NOT the right professor for you. If you are already good at public speaking OR want an easy A, she's the BEST professor for you. She's nonjudgmental, extremely down-to-earth and easy going, and does not grade harshly at all. She may be disorganized at times, but you can pull through it.

Gives good feedback
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
SPC1017
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very very disorganized. She was always lost on what's due every time we had class

1.0
5.0
SPC1608
Grade: D+
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her class if you want to dress out all the time and you don"t ever use the textbook it always stays home. If you are very shy she will call you out on it.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
SPC1608
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

Professor Dennis-Austin is a really good professor and she cares about each and every one of her students in the class. She always makes sure you can still pass the class if she see's you really trying. I would definitely want to have her as my professor again

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
2.0
SPC1608
Mar 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor EVER. She would show up late, take attendance, then dismiss the class. When she wasn't reading straight from the book, she was showing us her charity and would give extra credit if we voted for her to win things. She even gave us extra credit too leave her a good review here (sad). The worst experience I've ever had w a teacher.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
SPC1608
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher. She will prepare you for the real world.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
SPC1024
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class is fun as long as you get comfortable. You can talk about pretty much anything but she is sort of unorganized. If you arent comfortable with speech and get really nervous and shake this would be a good class. Only 3 speeches and its towards the end of the class.

Respected
Amazing lectures
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
SPC1024
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Awful teacher, does not teach. Uses computer and texts and does not pay attention to the presenter, and then gives b grade to pretty much everyone. She has a attendance policy, where if you missed 3 classes you were dropped, yet she was absent like 4-5 of the classes. Made a "library day" so she could get a day off. Please, don't not take her class

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
SPC1024
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I bumped heads w/ this prof. at the beginning of the semester b/c she marked me absent on days I was there. MAKE SURE TO STAND when she does attendance or she will threaten to drop you. we only used the book for 2 weeks. other than that her grading was good. I got an A on every presentation. The group proj. was trash even though we got an A.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
3.0
SPC1024
Dec 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This prof is okay. She can be very disorganized, but overall she is not as bad.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
SPC1024
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher honestly, she was able to connect with the class. I conquered my fear of public speaking. You really get interact with your classmates as well. Be ready to be social.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
SPC1017
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 14, 2022

Professor Dennis will read every class and give you multiple outlines for the presentation will make you write it down only to switch everything the next class and forget what she has said. She is very unorganized and will leave all4 presentations for the last month of the semester.She does not use any learning systems you won't know what she wants

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
SPC1017
Grade: B+
Mar 17, 2023

She does not prepare you for the work she asks you to do, also the little information you get is not clear. She focus all the attention in the final group paper, if you don't get a good grade in that one you fail the class. Difficult to understand what she wants!

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

73%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 49 grades
Most common grades:
A (25)
A+ (10)
Not sure yet (7)
Grade Distribution
A(35)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 56 reported grades
A: 25
A+: 10
Not sure yet: 7
B+: 6
Common Tags
GROUP PROJECTS (10)
Gives good feedback (9)
Participation matters (7)
Respected (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
Inspirational (3)
Tough Grader (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.04 avg change
May
Nov
Dec
Dec
Apr
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SPEECHCOMPOSIT

5.0

(1)

SPC1707

4.0

(1)

SPC1608

3.8

(45)

SPC1017

3.8

(18)

SPC1024

3.8

(26)
Difficulty by Course

SPC1017

2.4

SPC1024

2.3

SPC1608

2.2

SPEECHCOMPOSIT

1.0

SPC1707

1.0

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