Jeff's a cool good prof. A bit unorganized--he says he'll put up an assignment at a certain time and then wait a week before actually putting him up, and never tells you when he put it up! He's a fun lecturer and doing reading is pretty unnecessary. Fairly easy too. Recommended.

Great professor! A bit unorganized at times but chalk that up to it being his first few semesters teaching a relatively new class in the policy curriculum. He is extremely interesting to talk to and really understands that his class is not the only class you are taking. Tests are fair, attendance is not mandatory, and no pop quizzes.

Great professor

He really cares about his students and the material. This was a politics of immigration policy class. We held a simulation to write and pass an immigration reform bill, and it was so cool. Participate in class and you'll get a lot out of it.

I love this dude. Jeff is hilarious, a fair grader, and a fascinating guy in general. He's very honest and gives good examples, and I'd take any class taught by him.

Interesting class, kinda liked it, kinda hated it. Jeff knows his stuff. You feel like you're not learning anything as you go through the class, but if you take a step back you realize you're actually learning a lot. Definitely not a typical classroom organization. He's a nice guy though, so I'd recommend.

He's a cool dude. The class was pretty easy, sometimes boring but usually pretty interesting if you're into policy. I never really did the readings so I didn't use the textbook. Pretty much everything you need to know for the midterm and final is on the lecture slides.

Class can be boring but Jeff knows his stuff, grades fairly, and you end up learning a lot. His tests are super weird but doable. Jeff is really cool and I'd take any class with him.

Really cool person. Gives relevant lectures. Works with you really easily. But VERY unorganized. Syllabus changes a lot. Never gets grades back - an exam was extended a week and a half for me because he never got back two papers from 1 and 2 months before. That being said, he's really chill and you'll most likely get an A.

I have now taken 3 classes with him because I love his classes. He is a very smart guy and knows his stuff. He cares more about you learning the material and thinking about it rather than memorization for tests. His lectures are interesting and he challenges you to think about topics in depth. I would recommend any class with him.

Jeff is amazing! His tests are pretty hard and he does use poll everywhere to check attendance but he is one of the best professors I've ever had. There are no daily assignments but occasionally a short paper or a test. Sometimes its challenging but if you go talk to him, he will help you so much and really wants you to do well. Also super funny

Jeff is a great guy who tries to jazz up the lecture a bit since it's some pretty boring stuff. The tests can get a bit difficult but he gives a study guide that works well. the paper was the hardest part for me as my TA was a pretty strict grader. I think my paper ended up being like 18 pages or something like that

Jeff is a great guy who puts lots of effort into his lectures. The main paper for the class requires a good deal of effort and can't be done last minute. I would recommend this class for anyone interested in politics or policy. A decent background in both are not required, but certainly help when it comes to really grasping the material taught.

Jeff is an awesome professor! He can be a little disorganized, and the tests are kind of difficult because he asks questions in a weird format but overall he is incredibly friendly and approachable. I would recommend taking any class with him!

Overall Jeff is great, he is hilarious and makes lecture fun. Attendance isn't really required, occasional poll ev quiz. His tests are straight forward, pretty easy if you read over notes. The paper is due in parts, and TAs give good feedback, so doing well is easily achievable,

I really enjoyed this class, even though it wasn't that interesting in the grand scheme of things. Dr. SL is super funny and relatable. There are a lot of "mini" exams and 6 problem sets throughout the semester, tedious but really helps your grade. As a non-policy major, I enjoyed the class and his teaching.

Jeff is a great professor, and I would very strongly recommend him. I had a lot of fun in this class, and enjoyed him so much that I am taking another class taught by him next semester. Jeff's only real downfall is his level of disorganization. It often takes a very long time to receive feedback, or for assignments/readings to be posted.

Jeff is very funny and this class is enjoyable. I am now considering the PLCY minor because of it. Jeff takes some rather boring material and makes it fun through lecturing different ways. Attendance is not really required but there are a few poll everywhere throughout the semester. I missed some and it didn't hurt my grade much. Low workload.

Great professor, the class requires textbook reading, but if you pay attention in class, you can get by without reading. The tests and other assignments are manageable and fair, and the instructions for assignments are clearly defined. Jeff is funny and he explains things well.

I loved Summerlin-Long! Throughout the class you have to write a policy brief and you meet with the person grading it one on one 2x for comments before submitting it for a final grade which was incredibly helpful. Not terribly hard, has some trick questions on the tests but usually gives a few freebies. Would definitely take with him again!

He is super funny and caring. Sometimes his answer keys wouldn't make sense, but he would acknowledge this and void the question. He is so understanding and makes some dry material really enjoyable. Just show up for class and vaguely pay attention and you won't have to read. Just study and try on the assignments. Everything is fair-- I promise

Jeff was an absolute gem! I had him for PLCY 220 last semester and loved him then, too. Just one final policy brief - but you get extensive feedback and assistance on, a few problem sets, 2 midterms, and a final. I loved him and the course!

I had Jeff last semester for PLCY220 and again this semester for 210 and while he is a great professor and person, 210 is definitely his specialty. I learned SO MUCH from this class and it is so valuable to anyone interested in policy or economics. The grading is fair and I actually did way better in this class than 220.

Dr. Summerlin-Long is one of my favorite professors at UNC. The class had 6 short problem sets, a 12 page policy brief, 2 tests, and the final exam. His multiple choice questions are tricky, but he's a fair grader. My advice is to go to his office hours and pick a super random and interesting topic for the policy brief.

I can't really put to words how awesome Jeff is. I have no interest in public policy yet this is the 2nd class I've taken with him. Favorite professor at UNC

Jeff's tests are notorious for including every style of question- MC, select all that apply, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, essay, which does not belong, etc. That trips up a lot of people and they're tricky. Jeff is a good professor though and tries to make things as fair as possible. If you study the study guide/concepts, you will do well.

Let me tell you about my boy Jeff. This man is the GOAT, no cap. Super interesting lectures and he really cares about his students. He can kinda disorganized, but he's Jeff, so who cares? The class consists of three short papers (2-3 pages), a final paper (6-8), a midterm, and a final exam. Getting an A isn't easy, but passing is. Take my boy Jeff.

He posts all of his slides online and during class he just reads through them. Can be boring if you don't enjoy politics or policy but some of his tangents can be funny and entertaining. He's very chill and doesn't give much work at all. Readings aren't really necessary at all but there is an off chance there could be a Poll Everywhere pop quiz.

Jeff is probably your best bet for 210. He knows the stuff and is understanding with student needs. He can be disorganized which is hard and the tests can be kinda stressful, but his study guides are really helpful! You don't have to go to class but he does do random, low-stakes poll evs sometimes. However, if you want to do well, go to class!

I love Jeff. He is hilarious, and very accessible outside of class if you make an effort. The lecture slides could have been more precise, but other than that I have no complaints. This class is so worth taking just to have Jeff teaching.

I found the content of the class to be a bit boring but overall he was a very good professor. Not all the information you need to know is on the slides so its important to pay attention to what he says. However, he provides study guides for the exams and most concepts can be found easily online. I would highly recommend going to office hours!

Cool guy. Very interesting teacher.

Seeing reviews from Fall 2020 that leave out important context. Sure Jeff was slow to give feedback, but he was going through a lot this semester and tried to provide accommodations to help us get through the class. I'm also guessing the people who wrote negatively didn't take the time to meet him during office hours. Jeff is a great, caring guy!

Jeff has gotten a bad rep for this past semester but it was tough for everyone. He genuinely cares about his students and will work with you. He is a slow grader but you can email him about anything. I was really close to an A- but the final really screwed me. Jeff saw my grade and rounded up from a B+. Take the course just not online.

Jeff is a great guy. It's clear he was going through a lot during my online session and he was still extremely caring and accessible outside of class. The readings were not necessary to succeeding in the class, but I'd recommending taking ECON 101 before taking 210 with him. Grading was slow but it seemed to be outside of his control.

Very nice, funny, and approachable. Even tho lectures weren't always uploaded on time (asynch with COVID), they were informative, and he changed the schedule around when this happened. Grades are primarily problem sets and the 8-12 page policy brief, but the brief is very possible due to turning in drafts for practice grades and great feedback.

He has a great personality and explains concepts really well. He may be a bit unorganized sometimes, but he truly cares about his students and the class is not hard at all if you watch the lectures. Very straight forward assignments.

Spring 21 was a weird semester for Jeff and I think it impacted his teaching. That said, he is so kind and when we did have synchronous class I loved being there and getting to talk to him. He's really smart and wants to help his students, even if he is a little disorganized. I honestly didn't do any of the reading and just watched the lectures.

Jeff is one of my top prof's at UNC. He cares about his students and is accessible outside of class. Very easy to talk to, and funny in class. Loved this class. Would recommend any classes he's teaching!

Jeff is a caring guy. His office hours are your best bet at doing well in the class and he helps out the students that reach out. The class material is interesting and Jeff does a good job at explaining topics. Jeff sometimes shows up late and grades take a while to get back but I would recommend his classes.

Jeff is one of my favorite professors I've had during my time at UNC. He truly values the wellness of his students over their status in his class. He is willing to work with you so that you can take the course at your own pace, on your own time, and perform at your best. Super interesting lectures, a genius professor, and an even better human being

Jeff is a really nice professor, a solid lecturer, and his class isn't too difficult. There are some downsides to his class- he uploads assignments late a lot, cancels classes/office hours semi frequently, and is just overall a bit disorganized- but he makes up for it by being really accommodating and helpful.

Such a funny, accommodating, and caring professor. He did cancel class & upload assignments late, but it was never such a big issue for me. He uploads his lectures online which was very helpful. Midterm and exam were take home this year so it wasn't too bad. Just don't procrastinate on the policy brief and work with others on the problem sets!

I enjoyed every single one of Jeff's lectures and learned a ton from them. I took notes on what he said + the slides, and that made this class very doable. His exams take longer than he says they will, but I thought were generally fair based on lectures. Participation isn't counted, but helps if you need a boost. One of my favorite profs at UNC.

JSL is the classic cool guy teacher. He's a fine lecturer, maybe not the best at explaining the concepts, but the class is designed for you to succeed. He is a wonderful writer and provides brilliant feedback.

Easy, but boring boring class. 2 take home midterms (essay based), 1 long paper, and in person final (real test style) The only homework is problem sets, which can be a little hard but you get to work with people. Jeff is the most chill prof I've had at UNC.

Jeff's class was pretty great. His lectures were easy to follow and he likes to keep things light with jokes and allows breaks in the middle. There are 4 problem sets that are pretty easy if you work with other students and then a final paper that you work on for the semester. Depends on your TA but I got a lot of great feedback.

Jeff might be the most chill person I've ever met. He really cares about his job and his students. Lectures can get dry and the exams are a little difficult, but he gives you enough resources/time to get a good grade in his class. The big policy brief isn't awful, especially because he gives you feedback throughout the semester.

This class is graded by 4 problem sets, 2 midterms, and a policy brief. There was a section about "pop quizzes" that's worth 5% of your grade, we had one. Since this was an 8 am it was difficult to always pay attention but Jeff always brought good energy. He doesn't go off the traditional grading system so there's more wiggle room if you mess up.

Super kind professor who genuinely wants his students to succeed. Lectures were a very laid-back and fun environment. He gives a study guide before tests that covers all the topics and doesn't try to trick you. Gives good feedback on problem sets and the policy brief. As long as you put in effort you will do good

Jeff is downright the most friendly and funny professor I've ever had. He's an incredibly accomplished and smart guy, but never comes off as arrogant. He was explicit with what will be tested, to where effort would directly translate to success. He was a bit forgetful with posting assignments, but always accommodated that by extending deadlines.

Jeff was great. Super easy and understanding and will to help out with any issues you might have in or out of the classroom

I really enjoy Jeff's class. Some topics are hard to understand, and a 15-page-long policy brief nearly killed me. However, he is not a tough grader and he gives us extra credits usually.

Jeff is great. Makes 210 the clear and understandable class it's supposed to be. A large portion of your grade is a policy brief which is great major-specific experience. chill guy who respects his students

Not a difficult class at all, however the exams were very tricky and were the main reason my grade went down. Final grade is based on four problem sets, a 10-15 page paper which you work on throughout the semester and get constant feedback on, midterm, and a final. As long as you show up and put a good amount of effort in, you will do great.

Class can be a little slow at times, but Jeff really cares about his students and is extremely accessible outside of class. The exams are mainly based on slides, but it can be helpful to take supplemental notes in class. The paper is weighted 35% of the final grade, but he gives you many opportunities to talk with TAs and submit rough drafts.

Class was a bit disorganized since Jeff had not taught it in a while but the material was interesting. Do the readings and the lectures will be more interesting. He welcomes all political views in discussion. Was a bit tough with grading of the paper drafts and exam. Very few assignments and attendance is optional.

Jeff is passionate about his work and his field. The course is lecture heavy but he is always open to questions. I would recommend Jeff as he is a caring professor who makes students want to learn

Non PLCY major here - Jeff made me want to convert to take more PLCY classes. Grade is determined by problem sets, midterm, and final, but mostly by big policy brief. Lectures were often cut early and were interesting and engaging. Would def recommend!

JS-L gives great lectures that cover the material well and answers all questions to the best of his ability. Your experience will depend on your assigned TA, much like the other large PLCY classes. More than half of your grade is based on the midterm/final (they aren't horrible if you study) and there is a semester long brief worth another portion.

Absolutely love Jeff. This class gave me so many good opportunities to read and examine different court cases that I had and hadn't heard of before. Grades did take a while to receive, but nothing was graded harshly at all which made it not a big issue. Absolutely recommend taking if you have any interest in Law, very low stakes class.

Jeff is truly the best professor. He is super laid back but is very knowledgeable. Just do your work well and you will be good. He doesn't always give the most detailed description or feedback but he will help and explain if you ask.

Jeff is a kind person and the most chill professor you'll ever meet. He loves students who participate in class so make sure that is a priority. He is extremely flexible and is very helpful with any questions you may have.

One of the few college classes that I've genuinely enjoyed. Liked the professor because he was super chill and engaging. Assignments weren't too bad, first half of the class is harder than the second half. Don't think it's too easy though because you will get tripped up at the end.

Professor JS-L makes this policy course engaging with his passionate lectures. While exams can be tricky, the policy brief is great experience. unstuck ai was a helpful tool for preparing.