4.1

Gary Stokley

Social Science - Louisiana Tech University

4.1
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.1
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

54

4

12

3

10

2

3

1

7

What Students Say

He needs to stick to the book

SOC201 - 3.0 rating

Stokley is one if the best teachers here

SOC201 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 4
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

201

5.0

(1)

SOC101

5.0

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SOC210

5.0

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SOCIO

5.0

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SOC314

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

EXCELLENT

4.0

201

3.0

SOC424

3.0

SOCIOLOGY102

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SOC101

2.3

Reviews (86)
4.0
1.0
SOC201
Mar 23, 2002

Stokley is one if the best teachers here. If you can take him do it.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Nov 15, 2002

Wonderful teacher, fun class

5.0
2.0
SOC210
Feb 16, 2003

great teacher, very interesting, knows his stuff

5.0
1.0
SOCIO
Oct 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
SOC314
Oct 21, 2003

The best professor there is.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Nov 5, 2003

I took his class years ago. He is the coolest professor on campus.

5.0
2.0
SOCL314
Nov 12, 2003

Great guy, will help you out. Might come off as intimidating, but trust me, if you talk to him personally...he is really nice, fair, and honest. I would suggest taking this one!

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Nov 17, 2003

Excellent teacher. Lectures can be kinda boring but he spices it up because he loves what he does. A great teacher with great enthusiam and love for Tech.

5.0
1.0
THE1ST
Mar 3, 2004

good class, not always exciting, but i slept and skipped some, and i still pulled off an a, just study. . and since he actually gives u material from the test, it possible to do so!!!!!

5.0
2.0
LOTS
Mar 7, 2004

Great professor. Always there to help the students.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Apr 28, 2004

funny guy doesn't care who u are will speak his mind but really kewl teacher thou must take before retires

3.0
2.0
SOC201
May 6, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
SOC201
Aug 10, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SOC
Aug 23, 2004

This is a man with passion. I hung on every word of the lecture. The class is easy. You learn so much more than you pay for if you attend class and be attentive.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Oct 7, 2004

He's really kewl guy. Very down to earth professor. Recommend him to everyone. He really knows what he's talking about and it shows.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Nov 1, 2004

One of the best teachers here at La. Tech. You don't even realize that you are learning when he teaches. No need to study you learn what you need to by paying attention in class.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2004

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SOCIALSCIENCE
Nov 15, 2004

i loved him i took him my freshman year he is really funny and fun to listen to my mom had him when she came here and she loved him too!

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Dec 3, 2004

Very good professor. you will make an A if you are not an idoit in the class.

1.0
5.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 16, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
201
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2004

KNOWS HIS STUFF. gOT A POINT OF VIEW?

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jan 6, 2005

Dr. Stokley was my (official) advisor while I was at Tech.He is one of the few teachers I had that actually made me want to attend class, even that 8AM Research Methods!Go to class, make an effort and you will do fine.Eager and willing to help those who help themselves in their education.A++++

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Feb 3, 2005

He's a great teacher. When he rambles, he always brings it back to how it relates to the subject. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Feb 17, 2005

One of the best teachers I have ever had, stimulated much intrest in the subject, made the class interesting, and really an over accomplished man, but he doesnt even look at it that way. He is also very helpful.

3.0
4.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Feb 21, 2005

An extremely boring class. He knows a lot but he gets off subject like crazy. Hard to pay attention and keep awake. Be sure and look over book before taking tests...his notes do not cover what the test does. I'd suggest someone else tho. and u have to buy the book too

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Feb 22, 2005

Good Teacher. Gives good bonus. Easy and interesting class. Lots of stuff you learn in the class, isn't in the book. He teaches more of life lessons. Great class!

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Mar 2, 2005

if you take notes, you'll do fine, turn in the assignments and dont be retarded=A

3.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Mar 5, 2005

Sociology aka STOKIOLOGY was a lil boring, but I love Dr.Stokely. He's the coolest guy ever, but he does go way off the subject. Study out of the book, not his notes bc they have nothing at all to do with the tests.

1.0
2.0
RESEARCHMETHOD
Mar 15, 2005

I don't understnad why anyone likes this guy. He barely lectures on the material. His main topic is sports. If you're a student athlete, take his class because he seems to favor those students most. I think people like him because the class is easy, but in my opinion, thats just not good enough.

2.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Mar 23, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
SOC201
May 27, 2005

main topic is sports? wtf? I had this guy and I hardly heard him talk of sports. He is one of the best teachers that I've had, or atleast better than most of the other jack asses that teach here. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

5.0
3.0
SOC424
May 27, 2005

No Comments

4.0
1.0
SOC201
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2005

he was funny and interesting. he ventured off the subject a lot. he takes attendance, so you have to show up. his tests were old and easy, but you have to study the book. he has a lot of intereting stories. i thnk he is ok.

1.0
1.0
SOCICOLOGY
Jul 28, 2005

ok... this guy sucks... he does not stay on subject and he thinks that he is a lot funnier than he auctually is. and he definatley does not favor student athletes!! he gave me a hard time every time we had a game. the only break i got in his class was that i was a girl. other than that i would have dropped it alot sooner.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Aug 9, 2005

Good prof.

5.0
2.0
SOC
Aug 15, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
EXCELLENT
Aug 16, 2005

Best teacher on the campus. Cares about students. Helps anyone anytime. Kind, considerate, most knowledgeable teacher on campus.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Sep 1, 2005

He is an awesome teacher!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 1, 2005

He is the best teacher I have ever had!!!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC314
Sep 17, 2005

I took this class as an elective. It was the easiest class I've ever had. There were tons of athletes in there. I didn't read a damn thing or take notes and got an A. I also missed about 5 classes. If you don't love that, you're crazy.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Oct 20, 2005

A True Teacher. He really cares about the student.

4.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY201
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2005

He's a really nice guy, but boring. He is helpful, but he just talks about himself the whole time. Take him if you don't mind staying the entire time, every time to listen to his personal stories. You barely can get through 1 slide per day. The good news is, his tests are really easy to get. Everyone can usually get their hands on a copy.

4.0
1.0
SOCI201
Jan 17, 2006

Easy, easy, easy. He love athletes. He is a very nice guy but his class can be boring. I rarely took notes and rarely came to class and I got an A. If you don't miss a lot of class, you're guaranteed an A. Highly recommended

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Feb 7, 2006

Loved his class, not hard at all. Wants students to do well and test are not difficult. Loves to talk about himself, but most of the stories are really interesting, so its not a bad way to spend a couple of hours.

1.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY102
Feb 15, 2006

He is very difficult to follow. He spends maybe ten minutes talking about what you need to know and the rest of the time discusses his personal life and political views.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Feb 21, 2006

he cares a lot about his students. he wants you to understand the way the world works, and does a very good job as a teacher.

4.0
2.0
SOC201
Mar 1, 2006

I made a B and missed 3 classes and didnt really study. He is a very interesting person and doesnt mind using his own life situations as examples in the lessons. Gives bonus! I would highly recommend him to anyone.

5.0
2.0
SOC201306
May 4, 2006

Ok, so he tells a lot of stories. But here's the thing...HIS STORIES HAVE A POINT!! Stories are a way of teaching that helps people remember...the greatest teacher of all time told parables (AKA STORIES) to his followers.If I hear one more person complain about Dr. Stokley's stories I think I'll scream!He's a great teacher who cares about students.

5.0
1.0
SOC314
Jun 16, 2006

Possibly the easier teacher at Tech. You can turn if stuff weeks late to this guy and he takes it AND gives you full credit! I got an A without even opening the book. Some of his lectures and stories are very interesting also.

4.0
1.0
SOC
Jul 6, 2006

I got so tired of hearing how he was under payed and under appreciated. The class was easy but he was so boring.

4.0
2.0
SOC201
Nov 6, 2006

Sure, take him, he's pretty easy. . . but OMG! I don't know how anyone can stay awake in there! And im not even in his morning class!!! He veers off the lecture with lots of life stories (sometimes interesting, usually not very). Don't get me wrong, he's a great guy though! But definitely expect to read the material in the book on your own!

3.0
2.0
SOC201
Dec 6, 2006

VEERS FROM LECTURE AND IS VERY VERY OPINIONATED...often times u might think that his stories have a point or tie in, but they dont. repeats himself several times...but you can tell that he cares about people and issues! good guy, but boring class!! but take him b/c u'll prob. get a good grade and u should decide for yourself!

4.0
2.0
SOC201
Jan 11, 2007

had a sweet collection of ties!!and the things that everyone says might be true,but he is def.a good teacher..while opinionated he might be, he really cares about his students after all these years and can still make his points!if youre thinkin you its an "easy" class, its prob.b/c evryone usually pays attention b/c its intresting,thus they get As

5.0
3.0
SOC201
Feb 6, 2007

Professor stokley is really opinionative... and veres off the subject alot.... has 3 test.... u must buy the book .... very lenient..... funnnnnnny... u would really like him alot.....doesnt have much homework....and he will accept ur work late as long as u have it but it must be timely....

4.0
1.0
SOCL201
Feb 20, 2007

Very easy class; Stokely makes the class fun and interesting.

5.0
1.0
SOCI201
Mar 7, 2007

Very good teacher for a lecture, he keeps his class interesting and is a funny man. I enjoyed his stories and gained more knowledge from his stories rather than the book. 3 tests but not hard. highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Nov 6, 2007

Ventures WAY off subject, which was entertaining the first couple of days. It gets old fast, esp since he spends the majority of the time talking about past experience rather than teaching what you will be tested on.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Jan 16, 2008

Dr. Stokley is a great teacher! He allows laptops and gives plenty of bonus opportunities. His 2 hr lectures can be boring at times, but it's nothing to complain over. If you study the online quizzes you are guaranteed an A! There are only 2 tests; I failed the first and passed the class with an A! -that's how easy he makes it. I highly recommend!!

4.0
1.0
SOC201
Feb 26, 2008

Dr. Stokley is a strange, strange man...but I do recommend that you take his class. He gets off subject a lot and tells many stories, but it is very easy to make an A in this class. He is nice but very opinionated... you've been warned!!

3.0
1.0
SOC201
Apr 12, 2008

Dr. Stokely is a very smart man, but you will get bored to tears in his class. He talks about himself and all of his accomplishments for the vast majority of the class. If you are looking for an easy teacher, take him. His tests are very old and can be accumulated on campus. Easy A but terribly boring. I learned much more in high school sociology.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Jul 3, 2008

Great teacher and a great class. Stokley may venture off the subject sometimes but it always comes back to the lecture material. Great teacher he cares alot about his students.

2.0
3.0
SOC201
Oct 28, 2008

If you care to learn anything about sociology, do not take this guy. But if you dont mind listening to someone talk about everything they know, have done, and believe for 2 hours then take him. You have to take notes because his lectures are on the test.If you are easily offended, dont take him, he is really opinionated and believes he is right.

5.0
2.0
SOC360
Jan 24, 2009

Stokley cares more about teaching than any other professor I have ever had. He works with students like no other. He uses stories but clearly relates them to his lecture content. He is funny and will keep you curious to what he might say next. A very understanding professor that works with any student as long as you attend class and communicate.

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Jan 29, 2009

I absolutely love his class. He has interesting opinions that make you stop and think. Great guy

1.0
1.0
SOCI102
Jan 29, 2009

I agree. You will waste your time in his class if you want to learn anything. EASY but he will annoy you with his constant stories. Gives 3 test, he got off topic so much in class he had to push our midterm and final exams to the last 2 weeks of school, a week apart. Had no info to study just a hand out he gave. Same with first test, pushed back.

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Feb 24, 2009

He really cares about his students and is a really nice guy! he tells alot of stories and he's funny, but he goes off topic alot and sometimes its boring. he did push the test back and the final but gave us study guides. if you read the book youll be fine. he gives ALOT of bonus points. easy A!!!

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Mar 5, 2009

GREAT teacher. Really works with you. Very interesting lectures, but don't talk during them.

3.0
2.0
SOC201
Mar 9, 2009

Great guy. Stories are funny but alot of times off the subject. test were pretty easy. I didn't study for one test and got a C and the next test i studied alot and still got the exact same grade. He really makes you think about things. Do the assignments and go to class and its a very easy class. I hope to take him again sometime.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Aug 11, 2009

A lot of his lectures are off of the topic but still interested. he tries to give you an A if your attendance is fine and you have to buy the book. its required. and you should read chapters if you want to be good on the tests. his class is very fun. he give you bonus. when you get better grade than the last time, he encourages u and be happy for

5.0
1.0
SOCALL
Oct 23, 2009

Take this guy. You'll be happy you did. He teaches you about life. He was my advisor, and I love him. He'll do anything for anybody. Just go sit in his office for 3 mintues and you'll want to be a sociology major

5.0
2.0
SOC201
Oct 25, 2009

He is extremely helpful. His tests are easy if you study the notes and read. He makes it interesting and has stories for everything. Be preparded to hear about his sex life and his views on things. He's very open. I love his class. (My mom did too when she went here. If that gives you an idea of how old he is. haha)

3.0
4.0
SOC201
Nov 3, 2009

Dr. Stokley is a really nice guy but his teaching skills are less than satisfactory. The entire class is him telling stories and having to guess what your test is on. Make sure you read your book.

2.0
3.0
SOC201
Feb 24, 2010

The man never stays on topic. I spend the entire class looking at the clock, and I'm a psych major. I should be enjoying it.

1.0
4.0
SOC201
Mar 2, 2010

Doesnt stay on Topic at all. Mostly tells storys. You will need the book in order to pass the test and nothing he says in class is on the test. I spend the whole class staring at the clock waiting to go

3.0
3.0
SOC201
Mar 2, 2010

Stop telling stories and wasting class time and just teach the friggin material and administer the tests. Thanks. Good teacher/ story teller.

5.0
2.0
SOC310
Apr 20, 2010

Anyone who can not pass one of Stokely's classes is incredibly lazy and does not want to earn a grade, they want it given to them. Stokely is a very smart man, who if you actually LISTENED to his stories, attempts to put concepts into lamens terms so that you understand them. 1 of the most understanding teachers at Tech. He Cares about his students

5.0
2.0
SOCALL
Apr 20, 2010

Great teacher. Very helpful. Attempts to help all students as long as you put forth an effort.

1.0
1.0
SOC201
Jul 8, 2010

This guy talks way too much off topic. It will keep you guessing about this guy's life after hearing story after story. Glad he's retiring, the Sociology dept. will improve with his departure. It's better to at least feel like I earned a grade.

5.0
3.0
SOC201
Sep 23, 2010

Dr. Stokley is a great instructor who understands that teaching is more than simply telling someone what to do. He encourages thought. If you want someone to tell you to memorize something, you should probably find another instructor if you want to have your views challenged and thoughts provoked, he is a great teach for the job.

5.0
1.0
SOC201
Jan 23, 2011

He's the best of the best. Come to class, pay attention, and receive your A.

5.0
3.0
SOC101
Jan 24, 2011

So far, my favorite professor at Tech. He's more like a great friend than a professor. He's extremely popular throughout the Tech campus. He should be retiring soon, which i am very sad to hear, but his legacy that he has made here at Tech will live on.

4.0
2.0
SOC201
Jan 28, 2011

Take him if you can.

3.0
3.0
SOC201
Feb 1, 2011

He needs to stick to the book. He doesn't give out slides,so the only way to get what little notes he has is by showing up and you'll only get through one or two (slides) if you're lucky because he gets off topic very easily. He does grade easy on the other stuff he assigns, but tests are hard to study for because of the lack of material to study.

3.0
1.0
SOC201
Jun 24, 2011

Dr. Stokley is a really nice and funny guy. He will definitely keep you entertained with his crazy stories. He does tend to get off topic a lot which makes it hard to know what to study for on the exam. But he gives LOTS of extra credit so you should be good.The only thing I hated about this class was he keeps you the whole time, sometimes longer!

5.0
2.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2017
Would take again

The hands down best teacher I ever had!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

86%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 4
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
A+: 1
Common Tags
Inspirational (1)
Hilarious (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.57 avg change
Jul
Sep
Jan
Feb
Jun
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

201

5.0

(1)

SOC101

5.0

(4)

SOC210

5.0

(1)

SOCIO

5.0

(1)

SOC314

5.0

(3)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

EXCELLENT

4.0

201

3.0

SOC424

3.0

SOCIOLOGY102

3.0

SOC101

2.3

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