Fun Class, he makes it intresting.

Easy class...keeps things interesting the best he can...gives extra credit for attendance sometimes!

Easy class but watch out for the tests, they are harder than you expect. Powerpoint lecture but would go on tangents so somewhat hard to pay attention in class. He is a great teacher though.

he keeps morning classes semi energetic - interesting to listen to. show up for class, and be on time because he will give extra credit. Watch out for NY Times quizzes - that is the only downside to his classes.

He's a nice, down to earth guy. Only problem is the powerpoints are not the best thing for notes, he also rambles on about his dog and parents. Tests are harder than expected and NY Times quizzes suck b/c you have to read all the articles each day to do well. Hands out extra credit though--SHOW UP TO CLASS! He also gives suckers out on test days!

Makes an 8am class actually worth going to. I didn't know what to think of him at first, but I like him a lot now. He's very kind, funny (tries to be) and seems to be helpful. The exams aren't too bad if you study his powerpoint notes and your book. Take his classes if you can!

Fun guy, fun class, knows his material. Maybe inserts his own political opinions too often.

I didn't care at all about political science before I took this course. He made everything so interesting, and really encouraged me to form my own opinions. He's very enthusiastic and personable.

Energetic professor. He gives attendance quizzes that help A LOT. I didn't get above a 70 on any of my exams & got an A because I did the homework & was there for all the attendance quizzes. TAKE HIM! Textbook was pointless, never read it, but the workbook was needed for homework, however, ur not tested over that material, it was just busy work

He was a very enthusiastic professor. He made going to class very worthwhile and the quizzes in class really helped my grade. He brought us candy some days, which was really great!

Word of advice take the 1040 class in the summer. Much easier. No New York times quizzes and your homework counts 40% of the grade. I took it in the Fall and got a D, took it again in the summer and got a B even though I miserably failed all the test. Just do the homework correctly (super easy) and you can make at least a B in the class.

I didn't do well, but history isn't my thing. He's a very enthusiastic teacher with a lot to say, but I found that him straying off course during lectures made it difficult for me to determine what would be on the test. NY Times quizzes really killed my grade. If history's not your thing, take 1040 over summer.

Great professor! Tests were a little difficult and NY Times quizzes messed up my grade a little. A lot of extra credit opportunities. Very good class overall. Seems like he loves to teach and gets really into it.

I put history, I meant PSCI 1050! oops =/

Don't bother buying the textbook but GO TO CLASS. This man gives out more bonus points than assignments! It's worth your while to sit the 50 minutes, plus he cracks a few jokes and tells some funny stories. He is also always willing to have class conversations on anything. Fun guy and very enthusiastic.

Not an easy class, you have to work at it. Style of teaching is different, but for the quizzes and test you will need the book. Or you can get the books website, and do the chapter online quizzes- the quiz questions come straight from the online quizzes. The test, however, are very difficult. But overall, he's a funny guy and will work with you.

He's a really cool guy and hes funny but it's not an easy class at all. The tests are really hard and you need the book. The notes he gives in class and puts online wont help you much. And his TA grades the homework really hard. There is no way to get a 100.

Attendance isn't mando but you do A LOT of group stuff that affects your grade every class. I didn't use my book much. He does put stuff online. Lots of workbooks due, which takes a few hours to do. Have to read NYTimes because there are quizzes(weekly). He's a good teacher, I liked him.

I'm taking his course this semester.(5-W1)So far, it's going pretty good. I got a 100 and an 88 on my first two workbook assignment's. But I got a 50 on the first exam, He's a really nice person/instructor. Has a lot of professional and personal knowledge about government. Loses track of his lectures at times. Overall,enjoying the course a lot.

Very manageable class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but going is definitely a good idea. Take notes, review them before the test and you should be good, although many people weren't happy with their grades on the first test. Studying isn't optional. If you want an A you have to exert at least a little effort. Don't procrastinate on the court project

Not a bad PSCI professor, his lectures are kind of useless as the majority of tests come from the book. He's pretty chill, stopped NY Times quizzes midway through the semester. Go to his office hours if you can, he's pretty helpful and will work with you if you have grading concerns.

Attendance is not mandatory but clicker score does effect your grade! You MUST read the book to past his test and make sure to talk to him in his office hours

Professor Meaders is a great guy, he makes PSCI really fun, he's always telling stories and making jokes. He knows his stuff really well and is always willing to work with you on whatever problems you might have. He gives New York Times quizzes and does group projects, Reading the text book is recommended but not mandatory. I would take him again.

You can tell he's a very sweet and sincere man.. If he'd simply give a review and get rid of those NY Times Quizzes this class would be a lot better. If you can find someone easier take them, but you'll be fine if you MUST take this class.

Professor Meaders is a very nice person and made the class pretty fun and it's clear that he knows what he's talking about. While the class may seem like an easy A in the beginning, you end up having to work for it. The tests are fairly difficult (reading the book will definitely help!), the New York Times quizzes can be quite difficult as well.

PSCI 1050 with Meaders is not difficult. He may get off topic in lecture, but he gives flashcards for each chapter and even has SI sessions. I don't go to classes, I hardly read the NY times and I'm averaging a high B. Just scanning major headlines for quizzes and attending the SI session before exams works for me.

Meaders is easy to talk to / communicate with. Lectures get a little off track at times, but overall add to learning. Assignments communicated clearly via Syllabus: Five New York Times quizzes covering current events, online workbook, three exams. SI available - great resource if needed.

Prof. Meaders was a great teacher. He cares and is passionate about what he teaches. I would recommend him highly to any student who wants to participate and take class seriously! A great teacher!

Prof. Meaders is great. This specific class had multiple group assignments but the semester was straight forward and informative. I would take a class with him again.

He doesn't require you to come to class and posts lecture slides on chapters online but technically you should read the chapter before coming to class. NYT quizzes every two weeks. Don't miss those. 25% of grade combined with online work book.

Professor Meaders is a great lecturer on the criminal justice system and the judiciary, and he has some pretty great stories. This class had four grades with the Mid-term and Final making up 75% of your grade. This class required heavy amounts of reading and daily briefs of Supreme Court Cases. Participation does matter! Great class overall.

Super caring and going into his office hours help. This is overall an easy class if you read the book.

Enjoyed his class, I took AP government in high school so this class was almost a review and an expansion of the info. Meaders is a pretty fun lecturer, I never opened the textbook and his presentations are usually enough to do well on the tests. plenty of daily grades to help round out grade if you can stay on top of it.

Professor Meaders is a nice, enthusiastic man who is definitely passionate in his subject. He is very smart, and can talk all day about anything even slightly related to political science (and he does). If you take this class, you should take advantage of his office hours; Professor Meaders makes himself very available, and is a really good teacher

He is always interesting and very engaging with the whole class. Lectures are pretty much just powerpoints, but he discusses each slide with great detail and enthusiasm. Homework is very easy. Quizzes over the New York Times almost every week. Textbook isn't used very much, but read it if you want to pass his tests. Notes alone won't help on tests.

He was generally a good professor who listened to everyone's opinions on current world affairs/issues in comparison to early US politics. Talked about things that actually matter NOW. Was a breath of fresh air compared to what is usually taught in the public school system.

Dont read too much into the bad reviews; Meaders is a sweet guy and his lectures cover all the ground for test and quiz materials. He gets off topic sometimes, but thats a perk of being in his class. Its more or less and easy A, and if youre not looking to be overwhelmed by copious amounts of work and really hard tests, this class is for you.

Dr. Meaders is very well versed in political science, making him a great resource for those interested in the field. He is also very funny, although his lectures tend to be more anecdotal and example-heavy than content based, which can be frustrating at times. He offers extra credit on tests by asking questions regarding current political events.

While the professor is an amazing person who is well versed in his knowledge and life in general, this class was tough. As a psci major I have never taken a psci class this hard. We are headed off of three assignments. Two being exams which are not offered extra credit. I failed one exam and will not pass this class. Great guy, awful class .

Dr. Meaders was an amazing professor and I loved his class. He gave us very unique insight on the topics we learned and I appreciated his down-the-middle view on topics that we would turn. One thing that I wasn't too crazy about this class is the lack of a review for the test which made it very difficult to study for. I would take his class again.

dr meaders is very kind & i had him for a 5 week summer class, it was 70% exam grades which i could've tried harder on but overall he's a very likable professor & knowledgeable, some questions straight from the textbook so buy it & sometimes he gives extra credit for attendance & most test info is straight from lectures so it helps to go to class.

Lectures were entertaining when I went (attendance not mandatory and early class, didn't go a lot lol). A decent amount of online textbook work but they're not due until the days of the tests, so it's manageable. Wasn't hard but some test questions were based off lecture tidbits (I guessed and still got As, so they're not hard).

I really liked Prof Meaders! He's a nice guy and you can tell he cares about what he's talking about. He also stayed pretty politically neutral when discussing topics which was really great. Class isn't necessary to pass, knowing the textbook is. Prepare to read a lot if you want to finish with a good grade.

He won't be for everyone, but he's very consistent and caring. His lectures are entertaining and helpful, he posts slides online. Syllabus was extremely clear. Keep up with class readings, tests follow them more than the lectures, and know he will not give you an extension for any reason. Communicate with him if you have to miss class.

Meaders is an amazing teacher and truly makes going to class worth it. His lectures are funny and easy to follow, and he makes sure you understand the material. This course is very test and textbook heavy, but if you put in the work, you should be fine. A small taste of what law school will be like. If you can't handle that, don't take the class

While I liked him because he is down to earth, I would not take him if it's a core requirement( If it's a major requirement, fair game)

Professor Meaders is great! His tests are hard, but if you show up to class and do all your work you should do fine on them. He also seems to really care about his students. I think you get from his classes what you put in. No, he is not the type to hand out grades like candy, but your in college for an education, no?

Professor Meaders really knows his stuff and his passionate to teach, but he often goes off on tangents that heavily distract from the course. His tests were difficult but are probably fine if you actually study. Lectures aren't necessary so if you skip one you probably won't be coming back.