Jaime Ramirez is an awesome professor! He talks pretty fast, but he is very helpful and cares about his students. He does not have a textbook. Overall, he is a great professor who will teach you a lot about history.

Ramirez was the best Professor I ever had. Really down to earth guy. If you pay attention in class you do well. Lectures are fast paced with a lot of content. If you can keep up with him and catch what he emphasizes then you will do well on his exams. If you miss a day of class you may just miss 100 years of history...I recommend him to anyone.

I took 2 of his classes. They were rigorous, but with taped lectures, I excelled. The quality of sources he used surpassed the standard text. Love the course content! He should be teaching at a university--a cut above the standard instructor at WVC.

I took History 147 online from Mr. Ramirez. He did a very good job at explaining his lectures and the powerpoints were very informative. The class was all writing. Even the tests were papers. As long as you know or watch the specified lectures, the writing is really easy. He grades very kindly too. Great teacher and an easy A!

You need to engage to do well in his class. He is different but fun.

His class was challenging, but very rewarding at the same time. I felt like I really learned more about American History from his class. He does have a tendency to rush through lectures though, so be ready to write.

He requires his students to research a topic, write two pages about it, then on friday discuss their findings with the class. He doesn't require quizzes or tests, but does require note taking. His lectures are fast, but only because he has to teach a large amount of material. The only parts that were difficult were the take-home mid-term and final.

I got along very well with ramirez. he's bery harsh and rude at first impression but he is actually very personable and funny as the quarter goes on. He's very helpful in office hours if you have questions. There is a lot of writing, but in my experience it wasn't too bad and he grades fairly. Lectures are interesting but faced-paced so be ready

Ramirez is a cut above the average professor. He may be rough at first meeting, and he doesn't take well to slackers. But he is easily accessible outside of class, and is ready to help. The only stickler is one had to go out and ask him. His catch phrase "Welcome to College", may be jarring due to this being a Community College but it reflects his desires to keep himself and others at a higher standard.

The course was outlined neatly and was quite compatible with Canvas. Ramirez was easily accessible out of the classroom.

Ramirez is a great instructor. The course difficulty honestly depends on how much effort you put in. He goes through his PowerPoints fairly quickly but this is because he wants you to remember the concept rather than the slides. If you are engaged and ask questions you will be alright. Ramirez is the type of instructor that you do not forget.

WOW. Is all I can say. This professor has taught me so much and he pushes on you to think for yourself. This class has opened my eyes to so much. A great professor if you aren ta slacker you'll be on his good side. Always think critically and participate.

Ramirez is a great professor. His lectures are informative and although it was an online class, I felt like he really wanted students engaged in material. I'd take him again.

Ramirez is a level above your average cc professor. He's a scholar who loves his subject, and it shows. Yes, he's tough. You do write a lot. But all the assignments really do help build learning; I learned a lot even from taking the tests. It can be tough to keep up with his lectures, but his explanations are clear and compelling. Highly recommend.

I just got done reading some of Professor's Ramirez's reviews and I'm blown away that he doesn't have a higher rating. He pushed me, he motivated me, and I learned so much about history, culture, and about myself. For the record I laughed at the review that said he was awful. What's wrong, thought you could just show up and earn an A--Nope! LOL

I have taken Ramirez both f-2-f and online and I was NOT the least bit disappointed. Unlike other reviewers, those who probably upset because they thought the college was still like high school and could skate by, I found Ramirez to be an excellent Prof. I've learned so much from his courses. I can't wait to transfer and build on my knowledge

Honestly professor Ramirez is great, but I'm not trying putting him on a pedestal. His lectures are very informative & can get pretty deep real quick. One gets woke lecture by lecture, that missing one day means missing an opportunity to see the true history of chicanismo. People often think its an easy A but he makes you work for your grade!

I believe he is far above the average community college professor. He has high expectations for the work he gives out and does not tolerate disruption in the classroom. Ramirez is one of the best professors I have met at WVC. You MUST participate in order to reach the full potential of this class.

Awesome prof! If you do your work, participate and listen to the lectures, you'll get along fine. Inspirational and informative lectures, definitely gives you information you can use day to day. He can be tough because he wants students to take certain subjects seriously and respectfully.

Advice for new Ramirez students: -Attend EVERY DAY. -PARTICIPATE. - Do your homework and MEET THE PAGE REQUIREMENTS. You have to care at least a little bit about the subject and the class in order to get a good grade. Don't take this class if you're just looking to get a humanities credit. Take his classes to learn. He truly is a great professor.

Ramirez is amazing. He does an amazing job of incorporating history into contemporary world problems. He loves participation and discussion about all controversial topics. Hes not afraid to call people out and is really honest about what he expects of his students and honest about his viewpoints and doesnt put you down for thinking different. 10/10

Great prof that truly encourages students to do more than just spit out material. Running-start wise, he is several levels above what the K-12 system presents. Just because he works at a community college does not mean he will lower expectations. He prepares students for future university education. Will absolutely take him again.

Okay so Ramirez is a person you gotta respect. He is open about just about anything. Meaning those who are feeling like you were graded poorly because of your bias, you must of forgotten that he does not ask you opinion questions. He pushes you to create thesis in papers and to support with data. If smarter for taking giants course!

I've taken Chicanx Hist 115 and Hist 147 so far and I absolutely love the way he teaches -- he tells you the information straight and does his best to lighten the mood when crap gets heavy. He WILL get angry and cancel class if you do not participate in discussions if in person but his class really makes you think which is a MUST for university.

I took Ramirezs 146 and 147 class and he was one of the first educators that made me think for myself instead of just feeding me information to recite. Hes hilarious and will be truthful to you if you ask. Hes very well educated in history but he wont take any laziness and is brutal in due dates, but it prepares us for the real world.

As long as you do the homework you'll pass. Overall super passionate and amazing lectures

professor Ramirez is not your average professor. He is passionate, confident & upfront. Most students talk down upon his name but if youre truly a well prepared college student, you will not struggle in his classes. He does an amazing job on preparing students for universities & is very inspirational. news flash: college isnt supposed to be easy

Professor Ramirez makes you earn your grade for sure. If youre still stuck on the college is like high school mentality then you WILL struggle. He overall is very clear on what hes looking for in students & expects quality work. He is very passionate which can intimidate others but overall hes the most inspiring professor Ive ever had.

Ramirez was a very interesting professor to have, he gave lots of information, interacted with the class, and was fun in general. As long as you talk and interact with him you will like him. DONT BE LATE. HE HATES IT. But otherwise he is very fun and would recommend.

Very lecture heavy, but it is clear what he wants and expects out of his students. Do the work, do it well, and on time and you will be solid. The information provided during the lectures is very interesting and worth listening to. He is a tough grader, and expects critical thinking, makes you work for your grade, like college should be.

Teaches you to look at things through a contemporary lens and relate it to past events. Also teaches you to think critically for yourself.

It's funny, Ramirez always says you will hate his classes or love them. After scanning through these comments, I can see that. I'm in the love em category. But I get it, people are mad cause this prof makes, almost forces you to think beyond your comfort zone. I appreciated that! Mad respect for Ramirez!!!

Awesome guy, truly cares for his students and the material he teaches. Encourages you to think for yourself despite your or his opinions.

It's sad to see so many bad reviews about Professor Ramirez. Although I took his class online, I loved it-but it was tough. Don't be put off by his syllabus. He may come off as aggressive, but I think he's just trying to be VERY clear about his expectations. In his lectures he was articulate and cracked jokes (that in my opinion were pretty funny)

Definitely a harder teacher but you learn so much! He has high expectations but they are easily reachable and he has amazing lectures! I usually don't like history but I really like the way he gives his lectures and it really helps you understand the patterns and concepts in history not just memorizing the dates.

Stop hating on him just because he is honest and tells you the truth to your face. He is a really good professor, yeah his lectures are long and sometimes boring, but he's funny and makes them interesting. I actually really did enjoy the class! And he isn't even a tough grader I got the grade that I worked for.

Professor Ramirez is definitely intelligent. His lectures were well-researched and very informative. I learned more in this class than any other class at Wenatchee Valley College. However, his personality is very abrasive, and he comes off as rude. His mass emails are intense and feel almost accusatory. However, I would still recommend his class.

I hated the class and thought he was rude but looking back, he just has high expectations. It's a college course and he expects you to work for it. You can tell he has done his research too. Very clear schedule and grading, a few lectures a week, quiz, repeat. If you watch the lectures and TAKE NOTES, you'll do fine. Hard class but would recommend!

As long as you watched the lectures, which were at most 20 minutes long, you would pass. Tests were every Monday and he allowed you to take the test 2 days after w/o docking points. He seemed very cocky because he kept mentioning he got all of his information from his own expertise, but looking back he is a very good prof. I def learned a lot.

I absolutely loved this professor and this class. I took his HIST146 class last year and to this day his class was the most organized, straightforward, and my favorite class I have ever taken. People dont like him because hes blunt and can be tough, however if you watch the lectures (take notes) and think for yourself youll be fine.

Professor Ramirez is one of the best professors at WVC. He teaches you history and makes it relatable to the world. This is a COLLEGE class, which means you need to show up and do the work. This prof knows his history. If you are ready for a true history college experience take this class, if not stay in the high school.

Honestly, Professor Ramirez has been my favorite professor so far. He treats it like a college course so you need to actually be doing the work. But if you show yourself to be respectful and a learner he might give you lax in the future. I always looked forward to the lectures because he actually knew what he was talking about.

Mind blown over how much I learned. Just wow. Not sure how other reviews are negative. Professor Ramirez is prepared and has clear expectations. This is a heavy running start campus, which helps explain some of the reviews sad because Professor Ramirez helped me so much academically!

Wow this professor pushes you to think to understand why the past can and should matter. Yes, I was intimidated by professor ramirez at first but he truly does care for students. He does set clear expectations. He will and does offer help. His office is always filled with students.

The main take aways from this professor is expertise and passion. And let me also include, caring.

This professor will meet with you to help you with your essays. I took time with me more than once to provide insight. I learned how passionate he is. He loves his job. He wants students to want to learn. He is passionate, sure to some that might intimidate them, but relax. I'd love to take all his classes.

Love the lay out of PRofessor Ramirez's class. He uses Canvas well. Everything you need is clearly located. He records his lectures. He is consistent online. He doesn't provide a lot of feedback on some written work, but that is mainly because they are short essays, usually only worth 4 or 5 points. I'm taking more of his online classes

History of Mexico was a great class. I learned a lot. Recorded lectures along with a very good book. Online discussions can be difficult as other students wait to post, but that's not the professor's fault. Very knowledgable. Replies to emails within a day if not sooner. I'll take his other online courses

Professor Ramirez was first experience in college and man oh man was I thankful. He can SEEM intimidating but you soon see he's not. He's just passionate about his work. I loved his lectures. Yes, my hands hurt trying to keep up with him. But he does pace the class well. He knows what he's doing. He's a great teacher.

I took Professor Ramirez, ten years ago. I was recalling my time at WVC. I enjoyed it. I remember one day after class, after a student was quite rude to Ramirez, I asked how often that happened. He told me he see's about 300 students per year--so not often. 10 yrs X 300 (more less), that's over 3K students. Less than 1% have issue. Says something!

The class overall is simple, but you still need to put in work. He is a very passionate professor who loves what he teaches. He can seem overbearing at times, he tells it like it is, but overall he isn't a bad guy. The class was weekly quizzes and for some questions you had to write essays, if you don't like taking notes, this class isn't for you.

Ramirez was the best professor I've ever had. He demonstrated a ton of passion for his subject and made his lectures easy to follow and understand. He seems a bit intimidating at first but after a week is the class you will look forward to every day. There wasn't too much work or reading as long as you managed your time well.

Professor Ramirez is awesome! I took two classes from him and wish I could have taken more. He is not only knowledgeable but passionate about what he teaches. I learned so much from his lectures and classes. Thank you, Professor Ramirez, you are the best!

I'm gonna be honest, this class was a pain. But, Professor Ramirez tought many valuable lessons and changed my view of education. I suggest taking this class if you want a very real and life learning experience. I'd say that my struggle was definitely worth what this class has given me. Thank you Professor Ramirez, for everything that you've taught

Professor Ramirez was one of my favorite professors this quarter. He explains things clearly. He is so funny and loves to make jokes during his lectures. His advise is great. I will say that the final was a little hard but he gives ample time for his students to do it. Just be ready to take a lot of notes and ask questions. Definitely recommend.

Professor Ramirez was one of my favorite professors on campus. It is a rigorous and demanding course, like any college class. It will give you many opportunities if you are willing to challenge yourself. It is the knowledge that you will be left with when leaving this class, the grade will follow. I would take all of his courses if I could!

Ramirez is what you should expect from any professor at a College Level. He will CHALLENGE you! He can be rude sometimes, but overall, class is not hard. Expect lots of writing and CRITICAL THINKING. You may struggle the first couple of days, but you'll get used to it; if you care to improve. GO TO CLASS, AND PARTICIPATE! He will care if you care!

Quizzes aren't as hard as they seem because you're allowed to use lectures (and notes) on them (TAKE THE CLASS ONLINEE!!). Lots of writing for quizzes though. Super strict on cheating policy (not that cheating is a problem for me). ALSO he's really strict on word count requirement too.

Watch the lectures and TAKE NOTES. Without notes, you are sure to fail this class. Although most of his lectures are fairly short (20-30ish minutes) the contain a lot of information. Plan ahead and don't wait till last minute to watch them.

I'm not the smartest person on earth so my grade wasn't all to great, but nonetheless I enjoyed this class, the lectures were funny on occasions, and it isn't to bad as long as you take it in summer online or with one other class during the school year. (very heavy and long essays every week) a lot of reading to prepare yourself. Loved it though!

If you listen to lectures, take notes, and participate in class, you will earn his respect and you'll do well in the class. He is strict on word counts so don't slack on the essays. He has a sense of humor and is very knowledgeable. He expects college level material from everyone. So if you behave and present college like material, you'll be fine.

The only people complaining about the difficulty are people who skip class and don't take notes or participate in discussions. He's pretty cool actually even tho he can be demanding, fast lectures but as long as you take notes you'll be good.

I really enjoyed his class, TAKE NOTES. For our class everything on the test he would verbally say so pay attention. I recommend taking the class with a friend if you can it makes it so much better. talk to him after class! he's really fun to talk to especially about music he's very knowledgeable

Ramirez's HIST147 is demanding but rewarding. Quizzes are open-note, so studying lecture slides is key. The workload is heavy, but unstuck AI helped streamline my prep. Overall, a great learning experience.

He's tough and seems intimidating, but if you pay attention and participate in class, he will respect and appreciate you. Very lecture heavy so even though attendance is not mandatory, I suggest not skipping a class. Tests are all open notes and fairly easy if you have the information from his lectures. He has a sense of humor as well.

attending class is required to do well as well as critical thinking. i stayed after class and i got to know him pretty well and he's super nice and down to talk about whatever especially music. teaching style is effective. papers are pretty difficult considering the time limit and length but by no means impossible. great guy and worthwhile class.