I thought that she did a good job teaching. She graded fairly and had stories to tell. She told us what to study for the test and would repeat things that she wanted us to know. I got an A in the class.

Professor Empol was very helpful. In the beginning I asked her if she could layout what will be on each quiz and she did. She started doing powerpoint each class which made everything much more understanding. She even met with me outside of class. She is a great teacher that I'd recommend to anyone who is planning on taking Poly Sci.

Great professor, really interesting class. Made really difficult and complicated concepts easier to understand by good explanations and comparisons to everyday life. The only downside was the textbook we used in class was very lengthy and hard to figure out which info we needed to know and didn't need to know. Great class!!!

read the book

she is extremely fair. she assigns a lot of reading from the textbook, but she uses a power point in class to break down the chapter. puts her notes online when its time for the test to help you study, gives a study guide a week in advance to help you prep for test. good teacher take her class.

A very fair-minded teacher. I loved that she tried very hard to be unbiased. Back in 06 her lectures were very disorganized and repetitive, but it sounds like Power Point is helping her. Quizzes can be killers, but she's lenient on the presentations and papers. Whine, and she will cave in :)

She is my favorite teacher in MONTCO.

she is really nice and approachable as long as ur on her good side. read what she tells u to before class. she gets very mad if no one knows whats goin on. she is very fair, flexible and understandable. her tests are only hard if u don't know EVERYTHING on the study guide she is a great teacher

SHE IS REALLY A KOOL TEACHER. SHE LOVES CANDY AND POLITICS..STUDY GUIDES ARE TOOOO LONG HOPE SHE WILL MAKE IT SHORTER ....

Definatly knows her material. Make sure you do each weeks reading material becuase she gets pissed when you dont do your homework. And she makes you pay attention to polotics which i think is a good thing. Overall really awesome teacher just keep up each day with her work and you'll be fine

She's an awesome teacher, although her powerpoints are kinda dry and boring, but she skips over alot of useless stuff. If you pay attention and take notes there shouldn't be an issue. Plus, she gives you many oppurtunities for extra credit that you can't really fail. If you do, it's your fault. I could've gotten an A if I studied for the 1 test.

She is a very fun teacher and grades well. If you participate and study you will easily ace the class. She gives study guides for all of her tests. If you do not use the study guide you will fail. However the study guide is right there. She also has had a few funny lectures about squirrels.

She's a great teacher. Talks A LOT, and I do mean a lot, but I learned the most from her all quarter. I'd take her class again and look forward to another round of debating the issues. She respects your opinions. Other reviewers for her classes need to learn how to spell if they are going to knock her.

In my opinio professor Empol is a very good teacher. I enjoyed her class. If you do what you are supposed to you will do well. It's up to you. Don't whine do the work.

Extremely easy teacher. if u know the study guide that she gives before test and u can not get a less than B+. i didnt study at all for her test and till got a B+. tells funny jokes if u could understand them.

get on her good side ...she gives extra credit so pay attention to detail she is very helpful but yo have to ask for it.....LOVED HER!

First of all, if you think her study-guides and papers are too involved and you plan on transferring to a four-year university, get used to it. She was my favorite professor at Montco. Extremely helpful and understanding. If you ask for help you will get it. IF YOU COMPLETE THE STUDY-GUIDE, AND FOLLOW THE PAPER GUIDELINES EXACTLY, you will be fine.

Awesome teacher. Her tests are made with the same terms/essays listed on the study guides so if you put a few hours into reading the chapters again before the test and filling out the guide you are guaranteed to pass. The extra credits given in the class total up to at least 50 or so points, which can be a major boost in the grade.

Prof Empol was great. She gave you enough rope to either hang yourself, or make something out of it. Study guides are awesome. Alot of material, but if you know the study guide, you'll get an A. The perfect relationship between difficulty, and easyness. You have to want to fail this class to fail it.

Take any class she teaches!

She's my favorite teacher at Montco. Always tries to make the class fun and interesting. Gives two papers and four tests and a bunch of extra credit throughout the semester. You def. have to study and apply yourself, but this is college so you do have to study. If you're interested in politics, definitely take her. And def. no texting in class!

If you have no interest in politics, do not take this class with her, because she loves politics and moves quickly.

Prof Empol is one of the best MC3 has to offer, end of story. Her classes are as easy or as hard as you choose to make them. Tests are all essay and papers are rather detailed, but the study guides/directions she gives you are legitimately a blue print for success. If you are a slacker don't take this class, you won't do well.

She makes government as interesting as she can. A lot of the dry topics she just flat out says they suck to learn, and suck to teach, which is awesome to say. Her workload isn't too bad, and she is a very understandable person. She has an awesome sense of humor. She is very forgiving, and doesn't really hold grudges. I would recommend her classes.

knows her stuff and is a fun teacher. She provides detailed study guides and explains assignments well...She crushes on grades though and you really need to put in the hourrs on the course...Offers extra credit and you really have to not give a crap to fail. She will help you pass if you seek her out. Good class would recommend her.

I laugh because I know she reads these posts and can pinpoint every single student that didnt like her. She's one of the best at MontCo I feel. Very fair, and easygoing.Do the work, ask for help if needed, STUDY, and you'll be fine. She only helps those who WANT help. She's not going to baby you..because...geuss what... we're in college. SURPRISE!

Shes an awesome teacher. I had her this past semester and she really gets the students involved in class. Shes very intelligent. her tests come right out of the notes and text plus she gives you study guides. so if you fail the tests thats your fault. The papers were a little tough but its college. Overall she is a really nice teacher and makes the

I had her a few years ago and had no intrest in the class. It was mandatory. By the end, I was so into it I actually changed my major to history/polical science ! She is a great teacher and I look forward to taking more of her classes in the future

had her for 124 and 125. Seriously a great teacher and easy to work with. If you need help, ask. She makes you work but lays everythingout way ahead of time. Tests are essay but she gives a detailed study guide. Papers are detailed but if you follow her instructions, you get a good grade. Plenty of extra credit. You have to try to fail her class.

she's a fast talker, but you learn a lot. She's straight to the point, so dont mess around. Frequent mood changes. word to the wise, DONT USE YOUR PHONE IN CLASS, AND DO NOT TALK WHILE SHE IS TEACHING

I am currently taking this class. She is a fast talker and can be a little tough but she is very fair. I took to many classes and fell behind in class and she helped me get caught back up; I had to do it during her office hours which where early in the am but if you go she will work with you.

If I was writing this in the beginning of the course I'd say she's a horrible teacher. Honestly, she's a great teacher. She pushes you to understand our government, kind of useful. She's difficult, sometimes takes it out on the class, and yeah, tests are tough, but if you study you'll be fine. I suck at essay tests and I survived.

She is a good teacher. She makes herself available to you if you need help. She is pro military and thats great. Her tests are challenging but fair. Read what she tells you to read and make flash cards. I struggled in her class but still passed. She will work with you. Thank you.

Class can be a full time job. Discussion boards are easy, papers are easy and oddly specific and the tests are hit or miss. There is an unrealistic expectation of outside reading and work that would be done for the class.

The class is pretty hard, but as long as you do the massive amounts of reading for the class and study hard for the exams, you'll be able to pass. And you can tell that she really cares about what she teaches and tries to help you out.

It is a lot of work, but a good grade is certainly do-able. She is passionate about the subject and teaching. I would take her again.

Took this as a 6 week summer class and it consumed my summer! Assignments are lengthy, reading is voluminous, and tests are difficult even though they are partly multiple choice. I came away exhausted but with a greater appreciation for the subject. If you're looking for an easy "A" or "B", this is not the professor for you!

Begin the writing assignment as soon as possible. The tests are in a define terms, short essay, long essay format that leaves no room for BSing your way through them, and she will grade properly. Difficult class, but passable. Read and study. She will work with you ask if you need help.

First of all, she is a great professor! She knows her material and she will teach you so much about political science it's awesome! Her classes are never boring because she is always enthusiastic about the material she is teaching. Yes her class is hard, but come on people school is hard period. If you don't like to study,then school is not for you

Jodi is a VERY difficult professor. If you have a true interest in Govt, take this course. Its not a "gimmie". You will have to read, understand, and know your sh*t. Tough, sarcastic, and funny. Because I want to teach history and social studies, this class was very important. Harder than any professor I have had at WCU, but again you will learn.

Ms. Empol is a super cool teacher - if you get on her good side, you're good to go. POL101 only had 2 tests and 2 papers and (including participation) were the only grades in the entire course. No homework at all, and she curves the tests. The course was cake, just don't miss class (you can only miss twice).

Dont miss class, try your hardest, visit her on office hours and put forth the effort! If you do the above, you will excel! She has a big personality, her lectures are amazing and will keep you interested! I would absolutely take her again! Also, she DOESNT play favorites, if you work your tail off, your good, if not good luck!

She is a tough teacher because compared to 99% of other government and political science teachers she actually has worked for the government for a long time so she knows whats up. She is one of the first teachers I really got to know well and my recommendation is read, attention to detail on all work, do the extra credit and you will survive!

Professor Empol is really hard, but if you are willing to put in the work you will succeed. It is all about time managment and doing what is on the sylabus. She knows what she is talking about because she worked in government and she has some funny stories to tell too. As a person she is great, but she will fail you if you are lazy and don't work.

Currently in her class, and she challenges me. I love this class. She has real life experience in the curriculum she is teaching. If you read and do the work she meets you more than halfway. Take this class if you want to learn about government.

Only about 10 graded assignments throughout the semester including midterm and final. Start your papers early. Read the book. Take ample notes, she's very lecture heavy. GO TO OFFICE HOURS! Seems like a hard ass, but she's actually super nice. Thorough grader and sticks to syllabus/schedule.

She is hilarious and she teaches. If you like the government you have to take this course. The perfect class to get you ready for university, and she will answer any questions you have.

I scratch my head and wonder why I am giving her a 4. She is not that bad but when a 100 level class ends up writing an 18 1/2 page paper ( part 1&2 government research assignment) is ridiculous. That is a little extreme compared to my English class in which I think I wrote that many pages for 101 & 102. Cmon Jodi, this isn't an English class.

Professor Empol-Schwartz was a great teacher.

She knows the material very well and is clearly passionate about the subject. She does tend to talk a little fast which makes taking notes a little difficult but there is a lot of material to squeeze into one semester. Her tests are based on the book as well as her lectures, pay attention, take notes and read the study guides.

Had her Spring semester 2019. At first I didnt like her and found her class difficult but over the course she really did grow on me. Shes just passionate about what she teaches and is pretty open about anything, you just have to get to know her. Her voice is really loud but she is really nice, she just doesnt take crap from anyone.

The first month or two I felt stressed because I had thought that my notes were not sufficient enough--this was mainly due to the fact that she spoke quite fast. Yet towards the end, you get to see her true character and realize that she is there to help. She is truly both helpful and kind (and she answers emails quite quickly! Even late at night).

If you have a problem with sarcasm, dont take her. Shes great at providing resources and extensive lectures. Hilarious. There is textbook reading with long chapters so get ready to work for it. If things get rushed, prepare to be learning a chapter a class. The final project is quite large so start it early. Tends to change syllabus a lot.

Jodi was super fun in class and always kept the lectures interesting. Yes, her papers were long and difficult, but since it is a government class that's to be expected. Be warned though, she takes pains to put questions on her test from the textbook so not mentioned in class. So read the textbook!

Jodi has one of the best personalities, she genuinely cares about her students a lot. I mean A LOT. If you're struggling just go to her office hours, she loves students with initiative & willingness to learn. She is one of the only history teacher who acknowledges how white-washed the conventional/traditional way of learning politics. I love her!!

Professor Empol-Schwartz is one of the fairest teachers I have ever met. She asks for a lot and holds a very high standard, but she also gives you every single piece of information you need for success in her class. If you don't do well with her, it's on you. Period. She is passionate about political science and works extremely hard to equip you.

She literally outlines everything for you. All you have to do is follow the guidelines, all of them. Her syllabus and the projects are very clear cut. Just follow the guidelines & you'll do great. If you have an issue with references and formats, use a website to help you (scribbr). It saved my life for her class. Formatting is everything.

She's old school in terms of grading and tells it like it is so don't slack off or you'll be behind. very cool teacher and kind of funny sometimes you can tell she's an expert in her field I mean she literally worked in DC soooo

someone on the review said she takes no excuses- even death.i had a death in my family the night before an exam. the next day i took the exam got and F, then told her after about what happened. She decided to get rid of the F and give me my midterm grade (and A) she was very understanding. She is also very helpful if u utilize her office hours.

I went in thinking this class was going to be hard which it was but once I expressed how I struggled and ask for help she really worked with me. I did bad on the midterm but did good on the final so that helped my grade. She helps anyone that shows up to class and does the readings. If you don't read or take notes then good luck b/c you will fail.

Be prepared to work hard. You must show up to class and you must take good notes. She moves fairly fast during her lectures. If you get behind, you are in trouble. She will work with you, but you must get on your assignments early because they are A LOT of work and you will probably need to utilize her office hours to do well on them.

Used to work in DC, surprisingly neutral despite her background. Probably one of if not the best educator I've worked with.

While she is a tough grader with enough effort you should be able to get a good grade in her class. Her weekly discussion boards are basically essays and finding a citation for her topic can sometimes be very difficult. Overall she's a very kind person she's just a bit hard to reach through e-mail during online classes.

Class itself can be difficult at times but she does her best to help you succeed. I found her lectures very interesting and her very likable as a person. One time I had a meeting with her in her office to go over a assignment and just broke down because i had so much going on in my personal life she stayed with me and talked to me and was very kind

Overall pretty good. I will say that she needs better rubrics and clear grading because it isn't clear.

She is completely different in person. She moves very quickly, going through a chapter in a class or a week. You're expected to read and take notes before each class. She asks questions on the material throughout class. However, if you have any issues, feel free to talk to her; she is very friendly.