My favorite teacher! Fairly easy class, plus it's fun. Not that hard to get an A. She will take extra time w/ students, especially those interested in JOU. The class is fun, never boring. And she'll print your stories in the school paper if they're good:)

One of the Best! Great Sense of Humor and very helpful to students. Enjoyed her class everyday. There was always a laugh to brighten your day. Recommend A+++++

Fun class, and an A for school paper writers.She's a fun person to lead class, and an experienced writer.She however is heavily bias and a **** liberal.She told me infront of the class that my paper was creative for being written by a Republican.TAKEIT

Super fun class! She is such a rockin teacher. I love the stories she tells. She doesn't hesitate to put slackers in their place. FUN FUN FUN!

Great prof! She really works to make sure you understand the assignments. A lot of work in the online class, but it's not very difficult work. Great online alternative to Speech! You'll need access to a videocam for final project (you can rent from school library - limited availability).

She has no patience with sloppy thinking or slackers, which is refreshing. Let's face it. Some people are born stupid and you can't fix that. Doesn't let liberalism get in the way of listening to other opinions.

Good teacher, just do what you're supposed to and you'll be fine.

Elena Jarvis is a wonderful instuctor, who makes you feel comfortable about yourself and eases the pain of public speeking. Those who have posted anything otherwise just couldn't cut it. Ms. Jarvis and I did not always see eye to eye on everything and I still got an A. Please ignore all derogatory remarks and take Speech with Ms Jarvis She ROCKS!

I see yet another student couldn't cut it in Speech. Ms. Jarvis treats each and every one of her students with respect. She makes each one of her students feel like they are important. She goes out of her way to help her students in all ways possible. She is an excellent instructor and a wonderful person as well.

Elena teaches the most fun speech class anyone will ever have. Just do the work and don't be shy, you'll fly through. She's gonna throw a lot of things at you and you've gotta be ready to throw something back at her. She wants combat.

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It was tough listening to criticism of my writing, but once I got over myself, I found a new direction and major. I even got published!

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Before this class, teachers had always fallen all over themselves to compliment my writing. She tore it up. That was hard for me, but it actually made me much better. She has gotten so many of her students jobs that it's hard to say she's not looking out for them.

Awesome teacher.

its funny that as a slam on mrs. jarvis some use libral all those bs storys they are complainig about are true if those people would just stop and open up there mind they could learn something, this woman has been a jurnalist for allmost 30 years she has all the experiance and knolidge to give and if there too blinded by the fact that she is libral

Really great and knowledgeable Professor!!!

I have had Elena for 3 classes and each has been easy going. As long as you stay on her good side, there is nothing to worry about.

ms.jarvis is excellent and ve ry skillful with her teaching. public speaking can be nerve wrecking,however, she makes you feel like the spotlight is not on you when you're standing up giving your speech. just a wonderful teacher and human being. i highly reccommend taking her course,anyone can learn in her classroom.

I came into Elena Jarvis's class with little knowledge of writing and I left with a vast amount of knowledge. She really spends a lot of time making sure the students are equipped for the job of penning for newspaper and magazine.

She is who she is. I took her for Speech and Journalism. She knows what she's talking about and gives students a feel for real world journalism. She isn't always pleasant and isn't an easy professor. But if you are serious about journalism, take her! She has seen it all.

Ms. Jarvis is a pretty good teacher! I hate talking in front of people and she made it so much better for me. Really easy class, just make sure you show up.

Took her for Broadcast Newswriting online. She expects you to meet deadlines. Duh, this is college. She really gives it to all the winers who can't figure out a syllabus. I suggest they take a reading class. She's intelligent, very funny. Would take her class again. Who care if she's liberal? What does that have to do with anything?

I am taking her online broadcasting class and at the beginning of the semester I was terrified about taking her class because of all the negative comments on here. I will tell you this class by far was the easiest class I have taken this semester and Jarvis is great! If you do exactly what the syllabus says you will get an "A".

Found class to be informative and extremely easy, as long as you do the work.

she is a wonderful teacher. You guys are totaly harsh. She is outspoken,but very nice and precise on what she says. very informative and would take another class that she teaches.

I don't know what everyone's problem with Prof. Jarvis seems to be. I am currently taking her speech class and have found her to be very helpful. She is approachable if you have questions or problems, and very responsive to emails. If you show up, READ the syllabus and DO your work then you should have no problems! I recommend this class.

Professor Jarvis is not the monster that everyone is making her out to be. I am currently in one of her classes. She expects her students to act mature. Not all of them do. How hard is it to read the sylabus? If your writing skills are not up to par, maybe you need to start there first.

I took Ms. Jarvis for two years and was on the school paper. Let me just say she is one of the most fantastic teachers I have ever had. She may be in your face, but she does it so that you can learn. I am thankful for her support and criticism because it helped me to become a better writer and thinker. If don't like the real world stay home. :)

Prof. Jarvis is not as bad as many posts make her out to be. She expects you to come to class, do your work, and listen to her instructions. The only thing she could improve on is grading papers sooner. She is enthusiastic about her subject and wants you to do well. Most days she will stay after class to answer any questions or provide guidance.

Great professor. She is very blunt and hard to read, but so knowledgable. She teaches Speech, Journalism, and Newswriting classes....therefore she expects you to either take interest in these or at least pretend like you do. She is critical but isn't that what you would expect from a college professor? Do the work and READ the syllabus.

Here's the reality: those of you who are writing horrible reviews, cannot take constructive criticism. Yes, she is critical (Would you expect a college prof not to be?) She is blunt, in your face, but she knows her stuff. Have fun with the assignments, they are unlike anything you have done before. She is not a monster, she expects you to work.

Professor Jarvis is a very helpful and caring professor. She has a long history of teaching and really cares about her students. She teaches from power-points and has a ton of fun assignments to help you grow in the class. Jarvis even has an option for extra credit! Overall if you do the work, go to class, and pay attention its an easy A.

Mrs. Jarvis is a very good teacher. She is smart and can be pretty funny. She really wants everyone to do well and become better public speakers. Theres a quiz online every week that are pretty simple. Shes quick with feedback and grades. I really like her. Easy class. take a quiz, do a small speech, easy A

Great teacher for a journalism class. She has experience as a journalist for over 30 years and got published in multiple papers. Real life Learning. Wish more teachers were like her.

Jarvis may not be a perfect professor, but she has a wealth of real world journalism knowledge you couldn't learn from the textbook alone.

I really enjoyed her class, she was always telling me how nice I looked every Tuesday. Everyone received an A in this particular class unless you didn't do the work. Just go to class do what she say and you'll be fine. The longest speech is 5 minutes. The class is CAKE AND ICECREAM!

Jarvis can be tough but, you have to do what she says. Print out the quizzes from Falcon Online, and you are basically looking at your midterm and final exam . She is tough on her grading but she has specific instructions for what she wants on her papers, follow them and you will be fine.

I thought the class was fun. Test are extremely easy, 100% on the first time every time. Soapbox speech and special occasion speech are easy A's. The informative she grades softly, and the persuasive she greats very hard. The teacher can be moody some times, but she is very clear on what she expects. So if you listen and does what she says easy A!

I loved having Professor Jarvis as my SPC2608 course teacher. She is stern and a no bull spit kind of lady when it comes to college. She is kind and respectful and treats you like an adult, because after all this is college. She expects the best out of you. Read her syllabus, take notes always, and pay attention and you'll get an A. Fun class!

Professor Jarvis is unlike any teacher you've ever had. She can be dedicated, intimidating, witty, and inspirational all at the same time. Be prepared to follow the syllabus and any explicit in-class instructions perfectly, or expect points deducted! Overall, if you like to procrastinate, she'll fix you. Would recommend to diligent students.

Professor Jarvis is definitely one of a kind and one of the most knowledgeable professors I've had throughout college. Although she is a tough grader when it comes to your speeches, it's because she really wants you to challenge yourself. This class will certainly push you out of your comfort zone!

Really great teacher to be honest. If your not lazy and actually attend the class then you will do fine. I also highly recommend you don't get on her bad side by being disrespectful. She will constantly call you out for it.