3.9

Glenn Gelderloos

Business - Grand Rapids Community College

3.9
Quality
2.2
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103
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3.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

90%

Would Retake

103

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What Students Say

As long as you follow instructions, it's an easy A

BA270 - 5.0 rating

Online class- SUPER EASY

BA270 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

100%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 29 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 6
A-: 4
B+: 4
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Graded by few things (5)
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Reviews (103)
2.0
2.0
BA103
May 21, 2001

Nice guy, not clear on assignments, but pretty easy

1.0
4.0
BA103
Jun 6, 2001

Tests were alright, otherwise did explain exactly what he wanted

4.0
2.0
BUS101
Aug 30, 2001

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUS103
Dec 6, 2001

No Comments

3.0
1.0
BA153
Jun 25, 2002

It's a pretty easy class, you'll learn a lot!!

2.0
3.0
BA153
Nov 5, 2002

Doesn't teach. VERY unclear about what you should be learning for the tests.

4.0
3.0
BA103
Nov 7, 2002

VERY NICE GUY!! TAKE THIS CLASS!! KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING :)

1.0
3.0
BA103
Nov 14, 2002

You can use your books on test BUT he doesn't teach.

1.0
4.0
BA153
Nov 25, 2002

No teaching just boring personal stories and no explanations to anything

4.0
1.0
BA153
Jan 9, 2003

NICE GUY! very smart, open book tests. Take him!

5.0
2.0
BA103
Jan 22, 2003

AWESOME CLASS

5.0
2.0
BA153
Feb 6, 2003

best class I ever had

5.0
3.0
BA103
Feb 6, 2003

great projects-internet stuff-you can earn your grade-he is the best in the depa

5.0
3.0
BA103
Feb 6, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BA
Mar 3, 2003

Great class. Pretty easy, mostly busy work. He is a really nice guy. I recommend.

5.0
4.0
BUSSINESS
Mar 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BA103
Mar 20, 2003

great class,very fair,used testing to learn stuff,we use the Internet for cases-take this one

5.0
1.0
103
Mar 24, 2003

testing options and projects are great

5.0
1.0
BA103INTR
Mar 24, 2003

PICK THIS GUY/ ONLY THE SLUGS COMPLAIN/GET TO USE A LOT OF COOL INTERNET TOOLS

5.0
1.0
103BA
Mar 24, 2003

if you have a choice- take this class

5.0
1.0
103
Mar 31, 2003

this is your best option for Intro. to Business

5.0
2.0
BA103
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
103
Apr 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BUS103
Apr 7, 2003

my best class this year

5.0
2.0
BA103
May 7, 2003

This is going to be a great class!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
BA174ADV
May 14, 2003

You can earn the grade with projects,real adv.stuff-he knows this business

5.0
2.0
INTRO
May 14, 2003

fair, interesting, great internet cases, testing techniques - super

5.0
2.0
BA103
May 19, 2003

the test options and projects are great

2.0
1.0
BA103
May 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
BA103
Jun 9, 2003

great class!!

5.0
2.0
INTROTOB
Jun 9, 2003

projects and tests are the best

5.0
3.0
174
Jun 11, 2003

really knows the ad business

5.0
3.0
BA153
Jun 11, 2003

this is the best telecourse on campus

5.0
2.0
BA174
Jun 17, 2003

fun class -the ad campaign is over half the grade!

5.0
3.0
BA103
Jun 24, 2003

just started this class- this guy is good!!

5.0
2.0
BA103
Jul 8, 2003

knows his stuff - very fair - neat projects-helpful

5.0
3.0
BA03
Jul 24, 2003

open friendly class treats us as equals in this class

4.0
1.0
FINANCE
Dec 21, 2003

It was a real easy class, open book(open partner) tests. Talks a lil off the subject sometimes, but overall not too bad.

5.0
2.0
BA103
Feb 24, 2004

this class is set up to allow you to actually earn your grade. projects and exams are great.

2.0
5.0
BA103270
Apr 19, 2004

I took BA 103 and didn't learn squat with the open book tests. He never taught anything-just showed videos. I took the 270 class as a telecourse and I have a terrible time understanding what he was asking on the multiple choice questions.

5.0
1.0
BA103
May 1, 2004

Great!! Fair, lets students decide the class structure. Helpful if you have a problem. All around enjoyable class.

5.0
2.0
BA103
May 5, 2004

cool - just stared this class- investment projects- business plan for my business idea- lots of variety- this guy is good

5.0
2.0
BA103
May 10, 2004

great projects, fair, fun class

5.0
1.0
BA103
May 10, 2004

great class, no surprises, take this during your first year

5.0
2.0
BA103
May 17, 2004

great class fun projects

5.0
1.0
BA103
May 26, 2004

writing a sample business plan for this class is the best thing I have done

5.0
1.0
103
Jun 14, 2004

this class is all about projects- I think you will like it

5.0
1.0
BA103
Jun 14, 2004

this is a great class!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
BA153
Sep 17, 2004

great class

2.0
3.0
BA270
Nov 11, 2004

Telecourse. This is the third telecourse I have had him for. He will not return calls or messages. His tests are the hardest I have ever taken, but he grades on a serious curve. Easy B.

5.0
3.0
BA153
May 4, 2005

Telecourse. His test are very very hard but grades on a curve. Material was straight forward and easy to follow. Don't take this course if you are lazy becuase you really have to read and know the chapters well to do good on the tests. Only met him at orientation, he seemed nice.

5.0
2.0
FINANCIALPLAN
Grade: F
Sep 6, 2005

Very good teacher! Interesting stories and good advice.

5.0
2.0
BA270
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2005

Took online class. Very straightforward, no surprises. Must be motivated to do your work and reply to peers. Tests are very long and hard, but you can use your book for help. Would recommend this class and prof!

4.0
2.0
BA270
Aug 28, 2006

took as a telecourse. tests were long and hard...had to use the textbook extensively. tests were not timed tho, so if you are responsible and consistent, should get an easy A

4.0
2.0
BA270
Dec 10, 2006

Great online class. Few assignments each week, takes about an hour each week. 10 points each for 50 percent of your grade. 3 exams that are very long, and sometimes difficult, but you can just use your book at home. The three tests are the other 50 percent of your grade. the tests just take a long time, but you have 2 weeks to do them,!

4.0
1.0
BA286
Jan 4, 2009

Took him for a few telecourse classes. For this one there were 6 long tests online, and untimed. They were easy since you could find the answers in your book. He does grade on a curve for some classes but not this one.

4.0
2.0
BA270
Apr 7, 2009

Took Telecourse class, dont even have to watch the tv lectures, tests are all out of the book and there online and you have unlimited time to do them easy A if u work hard. They are long tests though

1.0
1.0
MKTBA
Aug 8, 2010

any one can ace this class. everyone needs to take it. if you need to raise your grade.

1.0
5.0
BA270
Sep 4, 2010

In my opinion he has a temper, not dependable, says one thing and then says another, impatient, won't repeat things, doesn;t listen. don't learn much

1.0
1.0
BA270
Sep 9, 2010

easy A. don't learn much

1.0
1.0
BA270
Mar 20, 2011

Took him for an online marketing course, aside from grading homework (which i think he just looks to see if we posted) he doesn't interact with us at all. They're multiple questions in the "discussion" forum that he hasn't answered in 3 months. Test are easy but long.

3.0
1.0
BA257
Nov 13, 2011

Easy online class, you get out what you put in. I learned a ton, it was all from the book, not from the instructor. Nice guy though, love the format, 2 chapters to read, 3 questions from each chapter, 1 70 Q exam almost every week. Marketing isnt a complex subject, not sure what other students on here expected.

4.0
2.0
BA270
Apr 17, 2012

Online class- SUPER EASY. 1 discussion board per week, 1 Exam every two chapters, however the exams are about 70 questions. Easy class though, No final exam, ends two weeks early. I would take it if possible :)

3.0
1.0
BA270
Nov 19, 2012

This was an online class, but I really loved it! The marketing textbook is very well written. The instructor is very clear on what is required. The exams were tougher than you would expect for open book but not too bad. I appreciated only having to post once a week on the discussion board. Highly recommend!

2.0
2.0
BA270
Nov 6, 2013

You can work ahead which is a plus. This professor DOES NOT provide any assistance or any interaction in the online course. The exams do not tell you what you got wrong and I'm sure that is by design but I like to know what I got wrong on tests. Even though it's open book it's harder than you think but otherwise an easy class.

3.0
2.0
BA270
Dec 12, 2013

Pretty easy going class. The only thing I didn't like was that fact that after I took each test I couldn't see the answers to what I got wrong so I will never learn. Other than that the class is pretty easy.

2.0
3.0
BA270
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 21, 2014

Worst online teacher yet. He doesn't even interact with the class. No point in reading the book because even if you do, you won't be able to remember what you read for the open book tests that are impossible. A lot of busy work that will not help you to remember marketing.

1.0
2.0
PERSONALFINANC
Apr 13, 2014

Easy class, just read the chapter and answer the questions. No instructor lessons at all and no instructor participation, not involved at all. Tests are 100 question open book. Read book, answer question, take test, that is all.

2.0
4.0
BA270
Jan 24, 2015

Go through 2 chapters a week. Test were long. No video or audio lecture. You are on your own !

3.0
4.0
BA270
Feb 20, 2015

Take this online. Teacher wasn't to helpful. The only way to pass is to read everything in your book. Get ready to take the longest test ever !

2.0
4.0
BA153
Feb 25, 2015

You're on your own. There's no teacher participation and no explanation on why you got the grade you got. All you do is read the chapters assigned every week and answer the questions then take the 100 question open book tests.

1.0
4.0
BA270
Jul 1, 2015

Worst online class I've ever taken. Test are long and very hard. Can't even find half the answers in the book. He's not helpful at all.

3.0
4.0
BA270
Oct 17, 2015

Professor interaction is non-existent. Tests are way too long, ridiculous, and auto-graded by Black Board. Discussions are pointless, and have no guidance, moderation, or feedback. Just an auto-grade for participating. I don't even know how he gets paid to "teach" a class he has absolutely nothing to do with.

5.0
2.0
BA270
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2016

Great teacher and really nice guy. Class is easy as long as you read and do the work assigned.

5.0
2.0
BA153
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

This class wasnt my favorite at fidat but it grew on me. its online but yu can come in whenever and ask questions. hes really chill . there is hw every week and exams are easy. will deff take this Prof again

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BA270
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2017
Would take again

Has very clear expectations from you, and homework is relatively easy. All you really have to do is read diligently. The only gripe I had was that some test questions were a bit off the wall, but overall it was manageable.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
BA153
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Gelderloos has awesome classes! I've taken two of his online classes this semester and he lets you work ahead as far as you want. One or two chapters read and discussion due per week and then you must post on a couple of your classmates discussion. Four exams for the semester. No tests or quizzes. He responds nicely to emails! Great Prof!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BA170
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

This retail class was very easy for me since I have several years of retail experience. However, everything you'll need to know is in the textbook. This is a very easy A if you do the work. Prof Gelderloos is very nice in emails if you need questions answered. He lets you work ahead as far as you want. He's a great professor!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
4.0
BA153
Grade: D-
Dec 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Although this course claims it's a "lecture" it's actually entirely online. There was no student/teacher interaction at all although it's an in person class. I honestly don't even know what he looks like. I highly don't recommend him if your someone who relies on in person learning. I definitely learned my lesson and I now report teachers like him

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
103BA
Grade: A-
Feb 2, 2018
Would take again

love Glenn Gelderloos. He is a gem of a man. Asks great questions and improved my learning.

5.0
2.0
BA270
Grade: A
Mar 18, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Gelderloos is very easy. If you do the work he asks you to do, there's no way you'd get below an A. He opens the semester completely up (online) so you can work ahead. It's possible to finish several weeks over one weekend. You do have to comment on your peers' entries, so remember to follow-up. He answers timely on emails. He's great!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
BA209
Grade: A+
Jun 24, 2018
Would take again

I've had Prof Gelderloos for 5 different classes. I love his way of teaching. He opens up the entire semester and you work at your own pace. There are deadlines but the work is very easy and manageable. If you do the work , you'll get an A+. His classes are done 5 weeks before all the others. He doesn't give much feedback, but who needs that?

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BA270
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2018
Would take again

As long as you follow instructions, it's an easy A.

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BA270
Grade: B+
May 2, 2019
Would take again

Took his class online, be ready to work on a lot of discussion boards. The discussion boards require you to actually think and be involved. Tests are actually somewhat difficult but they are online so you can use your book, notes. Overall a great professor and would take again!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
BA270
Feb 4, 2020
Would take again

I took this as an online class and it was a LOT of work. The exams are long but theres unlimited time. Prof is very understanding, my internet cut out as I was submitting an assignment and he extended the deadline for me to submit it, not many profs will do that.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
BA270
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2020
Would take again

It was a great class, and I would defiantly have him again! I liked that the class was opened up the whole time, so if you wanted to get ahead you could! I also liked that the class finished 4 weeks earlier then usual times! There was alot of homework! But as long as you did it you got credit for it! then Test were extremely long!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
BA270
Mar 18, 2020
Would take again

I took an online class with prof. Gelderloos. There was never any interaction between the students and him, which was weird. However, the course wasn't hard. Everything was simple to do. There is a lot of reading though, be warned.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
BA153
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2020
Would take again

This professor does not interact with students that much. (If you are taking the online version of the class.) There is SO MUCH TEXTBOOK READING. You literally read the ENTIRE textbook during the semester. Take good notes. It will help you on the exams.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BA153
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

I have taken multiple classes taught by this prof and will continue to do so! He is very clear on what is expected and makes sure you have everything you need to do well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
BA270
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

This is a great class for people who have jobs or if you are busy. The work is very clear and you will learn quite a bit. This class was smooth and not stressful at all.

Clear grading criteria
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
BA153
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

If you're up for lots of reading, the class is actually very easy. Read the text, do discussion posts/respond to peers, and take the tests. It's that simple. But the reading is EXTREMELY heavy and dense. I ended up using chegg most the semester and passed with an A

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
BA270
Grade: B+
Aug 20, 2021
Would take again

Lots of reading and Q&A type homework so you have to put the time in to get the good grade. Very understanding and fair. I would def take a class with him again

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
BA153
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2022
Would take again

If you need interaction with the professor then this isn't the class for you. There was little to no interaction between the professor and students. Everything was based on the textbook which made the class extremely easy since all the answers were either on google or in the textbook.

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3.0
1.0
BA153
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 12, 2022
Would take again

Here's the reality--I know I will be able to get an A in this class, but honestly I will have learned nothing. There is no interaction with the prof. You basically read 1-3 chapters of the text and then answer the homework questions and post them to the discussion board. You can easily find all answers to everything--homework and exams- online.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BA153
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

The professor was very clear and fair on what he expected. Half the grade is weekly homework and the other half from 3 exams. The homework was usually one or two chapters of reading where you would solve two problems and a case study from each chapter for the week. I enjoyed the class a lot, professor was flexible with my busy work schedule also.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
BA270
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2023
Would take again

Overall good professor. There was a ton of reading and I found the workload difficult in combination with work and another class. Although it was still manageable, just a little tough.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BA170
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2023
Would take again

You buy your textbook. You get what you want to out of his classes. Your IN COLLEGE. Quit whining like a baby. You have the option of doing as many assignments and readings as you would like with him giving you a minimum goal which is HIGHLY appreciated seeing that we are in CC and have other classes, jobs, families, etc etc etc. I like him.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
BA270
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

Actually the GOAT professor. Took his class online and all you have to do is read the weekly assignments, do the weekly assignments, and then take the bi-weekly Exam. He won't say a thing the whole time and all you need is the textbook.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
BA270
Grade: A
Jul 27, 2024

He would assign 1 to 3 chapters on Monday, you would have to answer 3 written questions per chapter and answer all the questions to a video case by Thursday night. The rest of the week, you respond to 2 students and take a 70 question exam. I did not really retain any information from the material. He took at least a week to respond to my emails.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
BA153
Grade: A-
Jul 29, 2024
Would take again

This class is definitely for the disciplined, he has everything laid out and sets you free to manage your coursework as long as it's turned in on time. There did seem to be a little discrepancy between the exams and textbook so maybe there needs to be some revision there? This was a great class and I would take another course of his again.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
BA153
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 19, 2024

He doesn't communicate with students at all. Doesn't respond to his email either. Be prepared to read; you're expected to read the entire textbook over the duration of the course. Would not recommend

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
BA270
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

Read about two-three chapters and answer questions regarding to these chapters. Little or no interactions from the professor. Also, tests are 70 questions (6 tests), but open book and not timed. Overall, it was a good class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
BA270
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Little to no interaction from the Professor. Make sure you follow the instructions and every week is pretty much the same. Tests are 70 questions and can take up some of your time, but open book/notes so no need to stress out. Overall, it was a good class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A+ (6)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(16)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 29 reported grades
A: 10
A+: 6
A-: 4
B+: 4
Common Tags
Get ready to read (17)
Clear grading criteria (16)
Participation matters (9)
Lots of homework (7)
Graded by few things (5)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
Test heavy (4)
Caring (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

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Dec
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Last 6 months
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103

5.0

(4)

174

5.0

(1)

BUS103

5.0

(2)

BA

5.0

(1)

BUSSINESS

5.0

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