4.2

James Fox

Business - Brigham Young University - Idaho

4.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
90%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

90%

Would Retake

127

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What Students Say

Giving me a change to make a change before the final grade

B129 - 4.0 rating

Brother Fox is a great teacher :) Generally I get quick replies from him when I ask him a question and good feedback which lets me know why I lost marks when I do

B129 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 100 grades
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Based on 104 reported grades
A: 43
A-: 28
B+: 14
A+: 6
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Participation matters (35)
Inspirational (30)
Group projects (30)
Tough grader (25)
Clear grading criteria (21)
Respected (17)
Get ready to read (16)
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Reviews (127)
5.0
3.0
B129
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

Brother Fox is awesome!! I would take his class again in a heartbeat! You will learn a lot and he is very fair in the way he grades. One of the best teachers I have ever had.

5.0
4.0
B12902
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

James Fox is very close to his students. He promptly answers his e-mails and give feedback.

5.0
3.0
B129
Jun 28, 2016
Would take again

Brother Fox, really enjoys teaching and it shows. Very compassionate about the subject and the student. He knows his business and you can tell that he deals with this subject in all that he teaches. Great professor. Would take him again if he taught another subject.

5.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

I was grateful for the feedback for assignments. I also enjoyed the weekly direction on assignments. Sometimes this was more than once a week. Also, we have the opportunity to connect with other students in a study group. Although, this was tough at first to connect, we were able to use Google Hangouts and it has been a success.

4.0
4.0
B129
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

Br. Fox is a great teacher. He offers sound critique to submitted papers. Expects you to do the work, is open to dialog. He listens when you need to talk to him. He was slow to respond only once. (It took 2 weeks to answer a question I emailed on a Wednesday, getting back to me 2 weeks later on Thursday.) Otherwise - Excellent, caring instructor!

5.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

I had been told this was an easy A class. I discovered in the first week that I was expected to perform and more importantly, LEARN. I've done both and grown to respect and appreciate Professor Fox. He gets a thumbs up from me.

5.0
3.0
B129
Grade: B
Jul 11, 2016
Would take again

He was a great teacher, whenever I had issues I could email him and he would email back in a timely manner and help me with my concerns.

4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

James Fox is a great instructor. He has encourage our class all semester. He always explain what is expected from the assignments and give great feedback that will help you to grow and learn.

4.0
3.0
B129
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. I was able to learn a lot. This class itself is not extremely difficult, all you have to do is put in the time and effort and you will pass.

4.0
3.0
B129
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

Although he has a busy schedule, he does respond in a timely manner. He allows the student to work things out within themselves but is always monitoring to ensure he can provide guidance at that critical time. I also found he is willing to work with the students because I feel he understands that we all have busy schedules as well.

4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

He was good at giving feedback. I could tell he cares about his students. He wants students to succeed. If I had a problem, I would email him. Sometimes he was slow to respond, but he did give me an answer I could live with. He is a little slow on grading.

3.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2016
Would take again

He cares that we participate ad learn from our peers

3.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A-
Jul 15, 2016
Would take again

Easy going and fixed any grade mistakes from the computer.

4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: B+
Jul 15, 2016
Would take again

I really liked this class, I didnt get the grade I wanted, but i got the grade i deserved. Because I was pregnant while taking the class I found it difficult at times to keep up with the reading and discussion boards. These count for a lot in the long run. Brother Fox really tried to work with me and would be lenient in accepting late work.

5.0
3.0
B129
Jul 16, 2016
Would take again

Bro Fox is a great teacher. He reaches out to students and does all he can to help them.

5.0
2.0
B129
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed Brother Fox. The class has a lot of busy work that you would find in an actual office setting, so most of it is applicable to the coursework. Brother Fox is kind, accommodating, and gives great feedback and encouragement to his students. I would take another class from him.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
B129
Oct 22, 2016
Would take again

Be prepared for your study group discussions. You have to meet via Skype or Hangouts or some other form of media each week. Pick a time that you can always make it to. There is a lot of reading, but overall it is a very informational class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Oct 22, 2016
Would take again

I find the feed back he gives on assignments helpful. I really enjoy the study groups. It helps to talk to other online students in the same class, he did a great job matching everyone up. The book feels a little outdated. More coaching on resumes would be helpful.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
Oct 24, 2016
Would take again

Sometimes, it takes him a little long to grade, but he is very professional and provides you with tools to help you become a professional too.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

I think Brother Fox really cares about his students. He takes a little while to respond to emails sometimes, but he travels a lot for work so it is understandable. He gives really encouraging and constructive feedback. I would take a class from him again.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
B12602
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

It was really hard to do the Application Assignments but I think that is not his doing. I think it is the program or course.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Lot's of reading!!!!! He gives some feedback with some of the grades. Quizzes are open book but timed ( not enough time) and there is a lot to remember from the reading. Most of the homework comes out of the book, but there is also good stuff to help you get ready to look for a career.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
B129
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

This is a good teacher and a good class, however there are a lot of assignments per week.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Honestly, it was a great class, I always felt that James Fox responded to my questions and my emails. I never had to wait to know what was going on.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

He pays lots of attention to detail. He is good at making you feel like you are already in the rpofessional field.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
B129
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

He was always ready to answer to questions. He answered them quickly. On all assignments he gave great feedback that has helped me improve.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

I like how he reminds the class that the way we interact with our professors and the way we approach our course work is similar to working for an employer. I think there needs to be better online discussion group questions and follow up questions to respond to that will provide better discussion within the groups.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

I loved taking Office Procedures for the 21st Century from Brother Fox! The material in this class is needed in your career and even your home life . Normally I dislike group discussions in online classes, but the material he has us discuss in them is actually really helpful and enjoyable! Every assignment has a purpose and the class isn't hard.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
B129
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Brother Fox was a good teacher. He left good feedback and was very fair in his grading. He had fun class announcements. He was sometimes a bit slow with responding to discussion board questions, but I know he traveled a bit for his job. The class however was not my favorite, by any means. Lots of busy work and a bit boring. I'm glad to be done.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
SO MANY PAPERS
4.0
4.0
B129
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

He was a great teacher. He answered questions. I think sometimes we had to wait a little long to get answers to our questions but his answers were clear and concise.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

I liked his feedback, it help me to improve my task.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox has the class outlined well. The schedule is well laid out. If there have been any questions, he has been readily available either through the discussion board or email. He motivates the class by continually posting announcements that either motivate or give more detail into the assignment for that week.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

He gives good feedback and is very caring and accessible.

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
B129
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

This is a great class. Mr. Fox is fair and will let you know if you forgot something. The only thing is that I wish he would answer more questions on the discussion board. It is hard to continue working when you don't have a response.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

The changing of the assignments for the Employment Portfolio has been a bit confusing because although I read all announcements I have missed the little details regarding this assignment category. I am now printing out the assignments or taking notes in my planner for the course. The announcements that are posted - include details and guidance.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
3.0
2.0
B129
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2017
Would take again

Overall the class is pretty easy, most of the stuff is all common sense based, which I find to be the only downside, because I prefer a little more of a challenge. We meet in groups once a week to discuss topics, its a great time to learn for your classmates and hear and learn from their insight, and I do look forward to that part of the course.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2017
Would take again

He's great! He does expect you to do your own thinking and not need to be lead through every assignment, but he's happy to help if you have questions. He expects you to learn as you go, so within a few weeks of class, he'll expect good formatting on assignments. He's very good about communicating through the announcement board, so don't skip that!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
2.0
B129
Grade: B+
Feb 14, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. Taught you many life skills as to how to work with management and applying for jobs. Lots of reading and lots of quizzes but nothing too hard. Just stay on top of thing and you will be fine in the class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
B129
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

A bit challenging and tedious, but not too bad.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: B+
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

The layout of the class is decided by someone else in this online class. Brother Fox has done a great job clarifying and fixing someone else's mistakes. The class has been great and he has done a great job at communicating.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 15, 2017
Would take again

This class was a little difficult to get your mind into at the beginning and sometimes varied from the prepopulated online instructions, so you had to read his notes page pretty carefully to make sure you were complying with the revised assignments. His changes could use a little more clarity. He recognized that sometimes life happens.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

The class is wonderful. Lots of reading. There is a Study Group you will be placed in. The only things that was frustrating, it would take a while until your assignments were graded and not too much feedback on your assignments. I would like a lot more feedback so I know where I can improve, otherwise James Fox is a great teacher.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: B+
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox requires extra effort and asks for complete projects with headers on every paper. Realistic grader. He doesn't communicate very well.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

I have really appreciated how the professor has the class work together. The feedback that we are receiving from classmates has increased my need to study the coursework so that I am providing good feedback to others. I have learned to read the Announcements to really get a sense of what is expected but more important, the great inspiration!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
B129
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

I truly enjoyed taking this class, it has helped to improve areas where I thought I was doing well, but I was instructed and reminded of the important things to do and act upon when working on an office environment. I find that this professor was right on point with the material, helpful and easy to contact for additional help.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
B129
Mar 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Requires a discussion board group AND a study group- two different groups! You meet with your study group once a week via the internet. He posts an inspirational quote every Sunday, which is nice. Complete headers on papers are a must! Feedback on assignments- sometimes good and sometimes lacking. Assignment changes are frequent but info posted.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
B129
Grade: B+
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

Bro Fox is an exceptional teacher. He gives you the grade that you have earned. Doesn't play favorites. If you have a problem and you share it, he'll work with you. Tells you to take some time. I wish I could have Bro Fox as my instructor for all my classes on-line. He is an amazingly wonderful teacher who teaches with the spirit. You Rock!

Gives good feedback
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2017
Would take again

I really appreciate his feedback asking me to clarify my paper so he can see why I submitted incorrectly one assignment. Giving me a change to make a change before the final grade.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
May 27, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox is a great teacher :) Generally I get quick replies from him when I ask him a question and good feedback which lets me know why I lost marks when I do. :) I really like the class, Ienjoy the study group meetings each week. I'm learning lots :) I also kind of enjoy the textbook, its not super boring/hard to read which makes it easier :)

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
May 28, 2017
Would take again

Great feedback from him. Grades quickly also.

4.0
3.0
B12903
Grade: A
May 28, 2017
Would take again

Great class, LOTS of reading. Assignments are straightforward.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
B129
May 30, 2017
Would take again

He posts announcements several times a week to keep everyone informed. Need to keep up on the announcements as there may be schedule changes.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
B129
May 29, 2017
Would take again

Gives great feedback, but his expectations were not straight forward from the begging start of the class (Although he was flexible with the first few assignments). I would have appreciated more clarification that the employment portfolio directions were on the announcement board rather than Ilearn directions.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
May 30, 2017
Would take again

I enjoy Brother Fox's announcements. Each week he has his announcements online and ready to be read before 5:00 AM when I start my homework. I really appreciate him being ahead of the game so I know exactly what is expected before I get started on Monday morning. He responds to emails in a timely manner and answers the questions clearly.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
May 31, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox writes specific and proper feedback, and this helped me to improve my assignments. For instance, in my study group assignments, he was clear to tell me to include a professional header, but I didnt realize of that on the beginning. He was patient with me becuase he wrote the same feedback for three times until to improve this part.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
May 31, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox is a great Professor. He has helped me when I have been struggling and he is not afraid to change the assignments for the benefit of the students. I have discovered this course to be very time consuming, and while I wouldn't take this course again, I would definitely take another course taught by Brother Fox. He will help you.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
4.0
4.0
B129
Jun 1, 2017
Would take again

Extensive knowledge and experience base providing a great resource ready to assist you to achieve success in your chosen field. Dynamic effective curriculum keeps you attentive to detail in the preparation of fast-paced employment. You want the best preparation for your future, take this class!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher, encouraging and helpful with material. Understanding of life happening (goes a long way in my book!). I have only one suggestion, more feedback on the Employment Portfolio assignments would be helpful!

Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
B250
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2017
Would take again

It is a lot of work if you have never created a website before. I have enjoyed this class so far.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
2.0
B129
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2017
Would take again

I have no complaints about Brother Fox. Sometimes, I felt frustrated, but that is good practice for real-life settings. (You don't want a super easy teacher, or you'll cry when you get a real job.) Overall, I would recommend him!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
B129
Jul 5, 2017
Would take again

Great instructor. Hard to rate in an online class but easy to get a hold of and graded quickley, if that helps.

4.0
4.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

Brother Fox answer our doubts and questions. He is a though grader but always explain to me my mistakes. I dont like group projects but he was trying to made we work like a team.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

I love the Sunday thoughts and inspirational messages. I would like a little bit more teacher to student participation.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

Professionalism is very important to him, but he tells you that upfront and so long as you take the time to do your best and be professional, you'll be fine.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A+
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

I love his posts, he is very instructive, creative and teaches with so much love. This is a very time demanding class, and james Fox makes it entertaining and easy to carry.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
B129
Jul 7, 2017
Would take again

I enjoy seeing what 'Sunday thought' will be posted in the Announcements every week. I think the best teachers know their material, but they also know a lot about the process. They have at their disposal a repertoire of instructional methods and strategies, Believe in the power of the process to determine student learning outcomes.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
B129
Jul 7, 2017
Would take again

Kind and truly cares about students. He wants each student to understand material.

Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
B129
Grade: A-
Jul 8, 2017
Would take again

I appreciatte the clear instructions Brother Fox gives us on the Announcements about what and how we need to do some assignments every week, specially if there are cahanges like the changes in our Employment Portfolio assignment. It is clear to understand his comments. Brother Fox also use good examples and inspirational quotes every week.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
B129
Jul 8, 2017
Would take again

Inspirational when interacting with students. Has a wealth of knowledge of the subject. One thing to be mindful of is that professionalism counts heavily for this instructor. Be cautious to allow enough time to complete projects may take longer than anticipated.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

I want another student to know and note that reading and understanding the rubric is especially important in these classes.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
B250
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2024
Would take again

Brother Fox is a great professor. He is tough with grades but also clear about expectations. I think if you look beyond tough grading from him to improve your work, your grade will naturally fall in place as is in my case.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

Professor Fox was a tough grader. However, this made me more focused on the rubric; I felt motivated and inspired to work harder and to do better. Professor Fox's teaching style was encouraging and motivating with additional inspiring spiritual quotes on Sundays. The material was explained well, clear and direct and it wasn't confusing.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

While we didn't have clear interactions, the grading was more specific than other instructors. Would've liked to see examples of how it was done right to understand how to better apply the feedback.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
So many papers
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

He gave great feedback!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
3.0
5.0
COMM390
Grade: D+
Dec 17, 2024

Work hard. Don't submit any hw late or else there's no coming back from it.

Tough grader
Inspirational
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Fox did a great job at giving important feedback and was always available and communicating updates to the class each week.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed having him as my teacher this semester !

5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

He is a great Teacher. easy to talk to and reach out when you need help.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Overall, a great Professor!

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Respected
3.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2024

Was a hard grader for what the class was. Sometimes the grades given did not make much sense to me, especially for the group projects. Always gave detailed feedback but it was lengthy. I personally think it would be easier to read and digest if he had given shorter explanations. All of that aside, you can tell that he really cares.

Tough grader
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
B129
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

He was a fantastic teacher through out the semester.God bless .

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

This teacher gives a precise grading because it directly relates to the rubric. Also, he gives you follow-ups on your assignments at different times, asking for relevant aspects to make it clear or learn from your work. Finally, you will receive an explanation of each week's assignment and some encouraging words in the announcements.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Respected
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

This Professor has attention to detail. gives good instructions and direction.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

He is great in providing feedback

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor Fox is very diligent and I really like how he pays attention to details. His feedbacks gave me desire to always go deeper into my studies.

4.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

In general, Professor Fox is a committed teacher with high expectations from his students.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Best teacher ever !!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
5.0
COMM390
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Heads up! This professor knows about this page and gives extra credit to students who leave reviews. Honestly? He's fine. Not my favorite but not my least favorite prof. He's a stickler of a grader, but communicative, and easy to work with if you have concerns.

Tough grader
Group projects
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

Mr. Fox was a great instructor, and I learned much about cultural communication. It would have been nice to have a full week for the last week verses ending on a Wednesday with the same number of assignments due.

Tough grader
Group projects
Respected
2.0
5.0
COMM390
Grade: D+
Feb 20, 2025

Good luck if you make this a professor in your course!

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

I went out of the country for two weeks during this course and this professor was very understanding and easy to work with. He can be a little tough on grading compared to other teachers but that would be my only "complaint" about him. Some of the assignments are also a little confusing but if you look at the rubric it becomes clearer.

Tough grader
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Feb 20, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox is an excellent instructor with a deep understanding of intercultural communication. His communication skills are outstanding, he responds to emails quickly and provides detailed, constructive feedback that has helped me improve. His support helped me stay motivated and continue the class during a difficult experience.Great instructor

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

I agree that Professor Fox is a bit of a harsh grader. This actually isn't too bad; I like a professor that is harsher with grading because they tend to be more honest and not let mistakes slide. However, he rarely gives actual criticism or reasons for taking off points, and I also noticed that he didn't distinguish between AI and normal work.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2025

Rubric was vague and hard to have clear instructions on assignments. Professor gave good feedback on graded material, but was a hard grader and didn't really explain why points were withheld (though it could be because the rubrics were so vague). Professor replies were short and not too explanatory.

Tough grader
Group projects
Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025

Grading seemed arbitrary and didn't necessarily follow the rubric. Feedback wasn't always helpful, as it didn't explain how to improve or achieve full points on the assignments. The course material was interesting and I learned a lot through the reading. However, some of the assignments felt a little redundant at the end.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025

He responds kindly to non-grade concerns, but gives unclear feedback when asked about low grades. He may praise your work yet still deduct points without clear reasoning. When questioned, he'll say your grade is “good.” Expect lower grades overall, as he seems to grade on a curve despite saying he doesn't.

Tough grader
Group projects
2.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2025

My frustration was the grading. It was very subjective. To earn full points, you have to "Exceed Expectations." However, those are his expectations, not the rubric, which is really hard to know. I felt like I was focused more on meeting his expectations & trying to figure out why and how he graded versus learning the material.

Tough grader
Group projects
4.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2025
Would take again

I appreciate that he has high expectations for his students because it pushed me to work a little harder, but as others have said, sometimes those expectations are unclear and seem unattainable. The feedback was not very specific and there was a lot of reading, but I did enjoy the class overall.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
3.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2025

COMM390 was one of my most frustrating classes at Ensign College, mainly due to poorly written rubrics with vague terms like "thorough" and "exceptional." This led to unclear expectations, inconsistent grading, and constant confusion. It shifted focus from learning to guessing what the instructor wanted. Overall, it was a disappointing experience

5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Fox is a fantastic instructor! He really listens, which shows he cares about his student's success. Even though it was a difficult term for me personally, he made the course enjoyable, and he was supportive till the end. Thank you, Professor Fox.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

One important thing for future students to know is that you will need to do a lot of reading each week based on the links provided in the course. It's important to complete all the readings and answer every part of the assignment questions according to the rubric. Brother Fox grades very closely based on the rubric criteria.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
3.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B-
Apr 17, 2025

READ THE ASSIGNMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS

Group projects
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

He loves posting announcements even if it is not related to our lessons, which I appreciated! His announcements was for him to connect with his students.

Tough grader
Group projects
Gives good feedback
3.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: C+
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

I would have appreciated if the instructions were clear, most of the time they were confusing

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
2.0
5.0
COMM390
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2025

Unfortunaetly, this course was more of a guessing game than a course. It took me and my groups lots of time each week to guess what we were supposed to do as the instuctions were extremly unclear, confused and did many times not at all align with the rubrics. This led to unclear expectations, inconsistent grading, and constant confusion.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
1.0
B12602
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2025
Would take again

The assignment instructions were clear. Professor Fox was attentive and kind to any questions or concerns that arose. Similarly, his feedback was invaluable and offered words of encouragement. Professor Fox was a good instructor in this course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

Professor is pretty cool! I liked that once we found something we both liked we bonded even though the class online. Professor is fair in his grading and I like that!

Group projects
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
5.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

Always thinking on the students feedback and improvement!

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

Committed professor.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox is awesome. I am a visual learner, and I enjoyed his announcements because they all included visuals that helped me understand what was expected of me.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2025
Would take again

He is very inspirational

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Group projects
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Aug 14, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox is a dedicated and inspiring lecturer who teaches with clarity, empathy, and a faith-centered approach. His lessons are engaging, practical, and full of valuable insights that can be applied in real life.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2025
Would take again

Having Professor Fox as an instructor has truly helped me grow, not only academically, but also as an individual. They created an environment where learning felt meaningful and personal. He was always there when I needed help, as this was a class much tougher than I was expecting! Lora Lee Moore

Participation matters
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A+
Oct 16, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox is an amazing professor. His feedback is always thoughtful and motivating. He values creativity, effort, and sincerity. The readings were fascinating and full of meaning. Every lesson felt connected to real life. This class truly inspired me to keep learning and to become better in my future career and personal life.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2025
Would take again

This professor is very attentive and maintains excellent communication skills. He encourages his students constantly.

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Inspirational
2.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2025

1. Lots of unnecessary announcements. 2. Heavy reading that wasn't always helpful, had to do a lot of additional research on my own to understand concepts. 3. Convoluted assignment instructions that are hard to follow, difficult to interpret, often vague about expectations, and sometimes inconsistent with rubrics and teacher instructions.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Oct 16, 2025
Would take again

Professor Fox encouraged class discussion and created a supportive learning environment, which helped me stay engaged and motivated. His feedback on assignments was constructive and insightful, allowing me to improve my skills and understanding of the course material.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2025

High grading standards are great. However, class feels disorganized. Instructions & rubrics are unclear, w/ no examples provided. Expectations change after grading, & creativity is judged subjectively. Didn't learn much. Clearer directions, consistency, & FEWER announcements, please! Instructor's level of control & ambiguity is over the top.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Any time I had a question, he answered in a timely manner. The content of the class was interesting and easy to follow.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox has been a great professor in almost all respects. He is quick to answer questions and respond to communications from students. The two small issues I had with his class were (1) It is very difficult to get full points on any assignment, and (2) His specific expectations for assignments weren't always clear.

Tough grader
Group projects
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

He wants you to succeed but holds you to an above-average standard. No staying in the "just getting by is good enough" mentality, but be willing to put in more effort than in other classes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

He's fun even posting jokes from time to time. I enjoyed his world view. Instructions for assignments were sometimes off from requirements in the rubric so watch the rubric.

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Group projects
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

The professor respects excellent work with details .

Group projects
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

He was great. Straight to the point, wants his students to learn and succeed.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
5.0
1.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Fox is not just a subject matter expert, but also a dedicated and passionate teacher. His clarity stems from a deep understanding of his field and a genuine commitment to pedagogical skill. His ability to foster both understanding and intellectual curiosity is a hallmark of his professional excellence.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Brother Fox was extremely didactic and fun to teach the course material. Always open-minded, he celebrated creativity and students' initiative. He applied the course material to the gospel. He had a fun and new way to teach or post an announcement about resources and learning. Made it current and approachable. He is inspiring and motivating!

Group projects
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
COMM390
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

He is a teacher who shows interest in his students, motivates them, and looks for ways to support them.

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