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ENG200 - 1.0 rating“His online corse was horrible”
ENG200 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
39%
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ENG210
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he is the most stimulating teacher i have ever had
He thinks he is so great and is very arrogant and too emotional. I prefer a more controlled teacher.
Professor Vance is an awesome educator. He is extremely helpful, smart, professional and a world class scholar. After taking his class, I was prepared to study at Harvard University.
He was clear on assignments. His eng 200 is not intended for working students. He assigns due dates and times but they are different each assignment. What I mean is that most online classes allow you to turnn in work by a certain time (ex 8pm) an dhis was 5pm one day 8pm another day. Otherwise he is ok.
His time lines are confusing because time due varies for each assignment ie:1155 pm, 745pm, 5pm, 7pm. He never answers emails or phone calls.
I'm taking his online class now and I'm pretty sure this guy is a robot-SMILE!(that's how he ends every other sentence)He answers emails posing very specific questions with irrelevant, generic responses that were obviously cut and pasted from the syllabus. And for a guy teaching ENG 200, his grammar is horrible.
Professor Vance is an awesome educator. He shares freely with all of his students. After taking his class, I am able to write scholar, conduct research and use MLA style of writing as a college student! I am happy that I took his class.
Professor Vance is the best!
He gives too much assignment, he will work you real good but aside that, you will enjoy his class. Do not take his class if you are a really busy person. Also, you have to know your MLA & APA format well
class was neither easy or hard. he let us choose our writing topics throughout the semester, which was cool
One of the best professor at Bccc Everyone use to tell me all these rude things about him. After the first week people opinion didnt mean anything no more. Class was fun Im really enjoy taking his class in the summer time ...Thumbs up Professor Vance
Great class! Excellent Professor! Online class had extremely clear directions, which is half the battle. You will always get feedback from him, so it will help you adjust to meet his standards and he will work with you if you have a real problem.
As the other reviewer said too much work! Communication regarding assignment specifics were not clear. Questions posed to the professor requiring details were answered in one word or a short unclear sentence.
He's direct about his expectations although hes not very good with correcting grades when u redo the work.
He is strict but fair. If you follow his instructions there is no way you cannot pass his class.
He would take off so many points just for not having correct MLA format. No matter how great your paper is if you have the wrong format its a guaranteed C. When I ask him what I did wrong on the discussion board he would give vague responses like review MLA format or check syllabus. Its hard to find him in school too. Dont take his class period.
Didnt give great feedback and took off points for minor issues.
I loved this class. Professor Vance provided all of the work in advance and provided an example for each task. Wow! The class was great. I just need to learned MLA!
English 200 was a wonderful experience for me as student. I read new materials which allowed me to grow as a student. I was just surprised how many students were allowed to register for this class who did not have the basic writing foundation. The professor was simply awesome!
Professor Vance is a cool educator. He makes learning fun and enjoyable. I was afraid to take the class, but Professor Vance met with me weekly to ensure that I would learn and do well in the class. I only wish that I met him 20 years ago. Good teacher!
I am not a reader, but I really learned a lot in his class. The stories were different, I can say that I am reading more now. Overall, the professor is really a great guy.
I took Humanities 202 and I was prepared as a writer, but I can say that the professor really helped me. He was nice and willing to provide me with the needed help when I took the time to meet with. I would encourage all students to learn MLA and use the free online writing tutor. The professor is great. He helped to get a scholarship!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As a returning adult student who is much older, I was afraid to take English 102. The professor took time to help me with understanding and learning the research process. I learned so much information. I am happy I took the class and the professor is really helpful.
WORST PROFESSOR AT BCCC. Professor Vance is available for office hours exactly 2 hours a week in the middle of the day. He arbitrarily takes off points for vague formatting errors which he refuses to explain (answer every time asked: "Review MLA"). Strict grader, but can barely put together a coherent sentence himself. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
One of the best professors that I had. I am was sorely disappointed when I saw how my classmates were unable to master the learning materials because of their poor writing skills, but I noticed that the same student wrote a negative comment on this forum using the library. Wow! She should re-take the English 101 before taking the Hum 202.
Where was this professor five years ago? I need to have more teachers like him. Helpful and nice! He is available when I need. I was welcome to stop by to visit if I needed additional help. This was my best learning experience.
The professor is available. He provides online conference calls to help students with their work. I am learning a lot. I wish my classmate (Ayodele Adisa) would stop sharing false information about the professor on this site. This is college and students should be prepared to work and have an open mind about learning.
I love reading and I love English 200 with Professor Vance. He is one professor who makes learning enjoyable. I really loved how he used the Teleconference for his online students! Wonderful class!
I'm baffled as to how this professor has received so many positive reviews. Worst experience at BCCC so far, and that's saying a lot.
As a second semester college student, I am happy that I enrolled in HUM 202. The professor was available, helpful and encouraging. I learned a lot of new information. Great class and the text book was interesting. I only wish there were more professors who cared about helping students. I would encourage students to lean MLA.
I took his online class. Online classes are hard, but he is a great teacher. Good communication, very respectful, and willing to work with the individual students. His class is not easy, it is demanding and you will gain from it. If you must take online, I definitely recommend Professor Vance.
As a senior citizen, I decided to attend college after many years and found that writing was a challenge for me. I was one who needed a lot attention and support from my professors. This professor was great. He met with me weekly during his officer hours and explained to me what I needed to do in order to complete my assignments. I loved the class.
I took the first English course at another community college that failed to prepare me for English 102. Professor Vance took his time during his office hours to help me learn the research process. Wow! He saved my life. He really loves working with students. Just be ready learn, read, write and work!
I was not prepared for the class, but the professor provided late evening phone conferences which helped to me to grow as a student. I learned how to use MLA and how to use the Academic Database when conducting research. Good class. I would encourage students to plan a working schedule when enrolling in the class.
Professor Vance was very energetic and gave awesome feedback. We saved money on textbook because he provided all we needed to be successful in the course
Professor Vance was a incredibly really difficult professor. If you turn your work in on time, come to class everyday, and participate that's still not enough. I never heard of any fellow student who has received more than a C+
Professor Vance is the very best! He is extremely passionate about what he teaches. He cares about his students and he is always fair. If you put forth an effort he is more willing to help you. BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!
I took the English 102 with Professor Vance and it was the best thing I could have done. I learned so much about MLA, research and writing. He was always available to help me. He follows the guidelines of the syllabus and shares freely. I know that students who take the easy professors have a difficult time with the class. He is fair and helpful.
After reading the comments about Professor Vance and taking his class online, I can simply say that he is good. After all this is college and no one is there to just give a grade because you paid for the class. Great professor! I scheduled a meeting with him and he help me and helped me find a number of scholarships. Thanks Professor Vance!!!!
Professor Vance is an amazing instructor! He is always fair and gives his students the opportunity to be successful. The only way that you can fail is if you do not follow directions and careless. Be proactive and if you need help just ask.
I learned so much from Professor Vance. He was always available to help me. He really use Canvas to communicate with his students. Outstanding professor!!!
Professor Vance was a really difficult professor. Never in my 21 years of life have I ever had a course so difficult. Not only was the work extremely difficult, it was so hard to get in touch with the professor, he doesn't respond to emails or messages. Professor Vance wasn't the nicest and he is a really tough grader.
I am happy that I took English 200 with Professor Vance. He really helped to grow as a student. Because of Professor Vance, I have a full scholarship to earn my B.A. degree. Thanks so much Professor Vance for teaching and sharing with the class! I now know that I am winner.
Coming back to college years later, English 102 was a good class for me with Professor Vance. I learned so much and I am better thinker and writer because of him. My time in the class was a life changing experience. Professor Vance is the best just be ready to learn, work and use MLA.
Taking an online course for the first time was exciting to me, however, I can say that Professor Vance made the class easy, enjoyable, and fun. He is the best. If you follow directions, you will be sure to learn and pass the class.
Coming to America as a student, I did not know what to expect. But, I am so happy that I enrolled in Professor Vance's English 101. I learned about MLA, Research Writing and how to create a good thesis statement. I enjoyed the weekly inspirational quotes. He really cares about his students. He was always available to meet with me. Great teacher.
Just finishing ENG 102 in May and I am still in shock. Professor Vance is an amazing professor who is not recognized at Baltimore City Community College. He goes the extra mile. I had a three deaths in my family and he worked me over the phone and on the weekends so I could complete the class. I am better today because of him. Thanks for caring!
I took a class with Prof. Vance and I was focused and I missed a lot of classes, but he called me and wrote me a letter encouraging me to stay in school. Really, I could done better. He is a good teacher. More teachers should care about their students.
At 62, I decided to attend college. I was fearful and nervous all at the time, but Professor Vance really made learning fun and interesting. Today, I am using the computer and I have completed two classes online. I am so happy that I had the pleasure of studying under a nice professor.
The course was organized and easy to follow. I had a good experience and I learned volumes of information about writing and how to be a better college student.
As a 47 year lady who returned to college, I must say that I enjoyed the class. I read a lot and took the time to learn the required MLA format. Great professor. He really provided a structured learning class. All of the work was posted at one time which help me to create my owing learning schedule. Great class. I l love the reading.
This was my first class after being away for 25 years and I really learned so much. I did not realize how much I needed to do as the student. Learning MLA is important and using the Online Tutor. Professor Vance is the best teacher at the Baltimore City Community College. He loves teaching and helping students. Go Professor Vance! You are the one.
I did want to take the course, but it was required for graduation. Professor Vance made the class fun and enjoyable. He has a live conference call which helped me alot. Great professor!
If you are serious about learning, Prof. Vance is there to help you. I was new with online learning, but I did well because of his help. I learned MLA over the summer in his class. Great class, you must follow directions and complete the work on time and you will enjoy his class.
I am happy that I had the chance to study under Professor Vance. He helped to me realize that I am able to do more with my life. Great professor! I wish more students would be serious before they enroll in upper level writing courses.
I returned to college after retiring from the military and I was honored to have a great learning experience with Professor Vance. He took the time to help me grow as a new student. Great professor!
I wanted to do something different with my life and I am happy that I enrolled in Humanities 202. Professor Vance introduced me to a world of learning. The class was great. I would encourage all students to learn MLA and following the directions and the will be fun and enjoyable.
I had a learning experience that was incredible. Learning was made fun and relaxing with Professor Vance. If you are organized, you will do well in the course. His course is created so you are able to start early and work ahead. I am happy that I enrolled in his class and I transferred the credit back to my university in North Carolina.
Unorganized Waits to the last minute to give you directions on assignments Changes due dates 2 days before an assignment is due Does not respond to emails Inefficient Will have you guessing throughout the semester what your actual grade will be Unfit for teaching online classes Unclear with directions/Partial directions
When choosing a Professor be sure to read based on how they are graded in class or online. Learned my lesson with Vance
Do not take him for online course
This was suppose to be an easy online course for me. I love online classes and have a 4.0 GPA in English. The teacher made the course much more difficult than it had to be. I was lost through the majority of the semester and not once received a clear response from him. He was never in his office when I went to visit. I will not be graduating Spring
This class was extremely frustrating!!!! Professor Vance did not put in any effort to help.
Bad decision on my part
The Professor seemed distant from the course, like he put other things over the class.
As mother and a second semester student, I am proud to share that I really learned some much about writing and research. MLA was new to me, but Prof. Vance made conducting research and writing fun. Because of Prof. Vance guidance, I was able to receive a scholarship to continue my education.
I enrolled in English 200 with Professor Vance and I learned so much. He was available to help me. I earned an A, but I had to do my part as the student. I transferred the class back to the university and I am so happy that I took the class with him. Professor Vance is a wonderful educator.
I asked for further instructions on assignments, he directs me to the announcements tab That is an example of a person that does not care
After reading the various posts about Prof. Vance, I decided to enroll in one of his classes. I was plesantly surprised by his organization and response time to me. He provided additional support with his phone conferences and he posts all of the work before the started. My one problem was I needed to plan to do the work. Good class.
I am a 45 mother and I took English 101 with Professor Vance and I was unsure if I could learn from an online class. He created the class so that I could use the Net Tutor that helped me with tutoring. Good class. I only wished I could take one of his classes at the college. Wonderful professor. Based on what I learned, I will graduate.
The professor was great. I should have completed all of my work and I would gotten a better grade. Good professor! I can really say that the professor is organized so you need to be also.
Thank you Professor Vance. I loved the class. I guess because I followed your directions and I completed English 101 and 102 with A letter grades, I was prepared to write both short and long papers and I was aware of the MLA usage and how to create an Annotated Bibliography because the information was taught in ENG 101 and 102. Great Class!
Being nervous about the research class, I was not sure if I was ready. After taking English 102 with Professor Vance and being responsible as a student, I learned so much. Yes, the class was challenging, but he made the class fun. I completed all of work on time and met with him during his office hours made the world of a difference.
I needed ENG 102 to transfer back to my college. Great class and Prof. Vance is really organized. I really learned MLA and I also took the time to meet with him weekly. I will share that if you take ENG 102 please make sure you have the time to do the reading, research and the writing. All students should use the Net Tutor Service which is free.
I had to re-take English 101 and I decided to take Prof. Vance's class. Good selection on my part. Being honest, I had to work and follow the directions carefully. He is organized and he has all of the assignments posted early so you can work ahead. I completed the class early. Thanks Prof. Vance for helping me to become a better student.
I simply followed the directions that were provided and I had no problems with passing the class. I like the fact Prof. Vance provides all of the work in advance. Good class, just follow the directions and you cannot go wrong. If you have a question send him a message and he will call you and discuss and share with you how to complete your work.
I was not the best English writer, but I am glad that I took English with Prof. Vance The class required lots of reading and writing assignments during the semester. I learned fast that I had to invest time in the class, use the library and meet with the professor. I passed the class and I learned so many new things about writing and life.
I took this at another college and failed because teacher did not speak English clearly. I enrolled in the class with Prof. Vance and he provided a clear road map how to complete the class. I passed the class, but I had to do my part. I did not know that it was a lot work for the class. Honestly, I really learned a lot from the class.
Professor Vance's was fun and enjoyable. I learned a lot of new information about art and music. I really enjoyed how he has the class set-up so that I was able to work ahead.
After 15 years of being out of school, it was an amazing learning experience with Prof. Vance. I enjoyed the assignments and reading materials. It was nice having all of the assignments available to me before the start of class.
Great professor!
I returned to college after 25 years and I am so happy that I had Prof. Vance. He had all of the posted early and that allowed me to work at my own pace to complete the class. He gave additional work that help me to learn more. Great class and I learned MLA.
This class helped me so much. I learned MLA, but I also learned how to follow directions. Use the resources that Professor Vance post online.
The first ten comments are repetitive; they carry the same style of writing.
I am a nursing student and I had a great experience with the professor. He provided tons of learning handouts and resources. Good class.
I took English 200 with Prof. Vance and I was amazed how he handled students who were unable to follow directions and complete work on time. Overall, I did not have any problems. If you follow the directions and use MLA, the class will be a breeze. I earned a B because I forgot to complete two assignments. It was not the Prof. Vance's fault.
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE ONLINE CLASS. This man does not respond in a timely manner. He responds after the due date of assignments. Vance does not give you any chances disputed you effort. His instructions are not clear and comments he will say is this is incorrect! He is failing almost the whole class. He does not care about helping students succeed.
His online corse was horrible. He did not provide enough details on assignments for you to understand. Some of the quizzes did not have to right answer. Then he didt provide an accurate email address on the syllabus. He would not give feedback when needed. Im not sure how he is in a classroom setting but online I would never take him again
This professor gives little to no feedback on specific assignments. He post general announcements that are hard to decipher the meaning or exact purpose of post. This is a hybrid course, but he doesn't accept emails from students. I wish there was another professor for the hybrid class that worked with my schedule.
Worse professor I've ever had. The assignments could be simple but his unclear instructions and vague answers when a student ask a question, make it hard to figure out what he wants. He doesn't like to admit when he makes a mistake, instead he'd rather make the student feel like they are wrong. He doesn't care about helping students learn. AVOID!!
No comment.. horrible teacher
Prof. Vance really encouraged me to learn and use the learning resources at the college. I am happy I took his class and I learned how to cite my work using MLA. Thanks Prof. Vance.
I took a class with Prof. Vance and I was really nervous because I read the comments on Rate My Professor about him. Great class. I learned a lot. It is strange that people write that they got grades like D-, but BCCC does not give minus or plus grades to students. Take Prof. Vance's class and you will learned.
This was a great class. I would encourage all students to learn MLA and follow his directions and you will do well. I like that he post all of his work early so you can work ahead.
Great professor. I learned a lot and the class was enjoyable.
If you follow directions and work ahead, you will enjoy the class. Review MLA for the class.
If you care about your grades please do not take his class, he does not give clear instructions on assignments so you would end up losing points for things you do not know, it is so hard to understand his assignments, It is hard to reach him, I am surprised with the good reviews he received.
This professor, barely replied. Gave instructions you would do EXACTLY what he asked and he'll still deduct points. Bad communication, in order to reach him you have to write a discussion, leave your personal number etc., This professor is the worse I ever had at BCCC.
lets be real he not a good teacher he will try to make you feel welcome and think he care about but he don't, your better off taking someone else in person and not him online.
He is great. I loved the class and I learned so much about writing, MLA, and literature.
This professor is really great with allowing you to work ahead and he will give you an opportunity to earn extra learning points. I am happy I took his class because it prepared me for university.
Coming to college as a first generational student, I was scared and nervous. Writing was not best subject when I was in high school. I can say professor Vance helped me to see that I can I learn and become a good college. Good class. I know now when taking a college course, I have to make more time for my studies.
I had to leave my university for a semester because of financial hardships. I knew I needed a literature course to meet my degree requirements so I talked to an advisor who told me to take professor Vance class and I am glad I did. He was helpful and he shared with me information on how to obtain a scholarship. Good class.
After much thought about taking a college writing class I was not sure what to expect as a parent. Taking English 101 with Prof. Vance was a life-changing. I discovered that I was not a bad writer. What I can say is that his class very organized and I had the opportunity to ahead without missing deadline. Good class.
I like writing and I thought I knew alot, but Prof. Vance taught me tons of new information. I know now that Google is not a creditable source and I should use the database when I do college research. FYI, if you take his class follow the directions and learn MLA.
If you can read and follow directions, you will pass the course. Also, I encourage you to use the Writing Resources and Learn MLA.
Great teacher! Just follow the directions, and you will pass the course.
As a grandmother who took Professor Vance's class, I can say honestly that I learned a lot and the class so enjoyable.
He assigned a variety of assignments that offered students with different learning styles an opportunity to showcase their understanding of the material. Ex; collage, group project, writing assignments, in-class discussions. He shows up to class on time & has an engaging presence. The readings he selected were manageable in length and entertaining.
Professor Vance is a very knowledgeable person. If you come to class you will get a good grade. He will motivate you to do better and show up for yourself. The quizzes are easy but they are frequent so make sure you pay attention. Will work with you if you alert him properly.
You will learn in his class. Just read and follow directions.
I am not much of a writer, but Prof. Vance really helped me to understand that I can do better and reach my goals of being a business owner. At first I was not one who enjoyed reading and writing but he made the class fun and I am happy that I did not drop the class. He is a good teacher.
A very hard to reach professor, feedback isn't clear. He says one thing then completely forgets about it, it's the worst. I think there are better professors to take for English 200
Very hard to reach outside of class. He says one thing and switches up/ forgets about it. I think there are better professors to take. Would not recommend.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
39%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.27 avg changeRatings by Course
ENG210
5.0
(3)SP101
5.0
(2)ENGLISH101
5.0
(4)HUM207
4.8
(4)ENG101
4.5
(8)Difficulty by Course
ENGLISH200
3.5
ENG102
3.0
SP101
3.0
ENGLISH101
3.0
HUM202
2.9