Best history prof. Learn a lot/have fun. Easy work. I wanted to go to class.

One of those rare profs who change the way you view things. Take her classes.

She made me want to come every day. I learned a lot.

You've made learning history so interesting. This isn't dead white guy history

Learn lots and don't even realize it in the process! Very fun-Best MU has!

Kat's one of the coolest people I have met. She deserves a SEXY!

Best teacher I've had at MU. Loved going to class and learned a lot from her.

Loved her; difficult but fun; spirited discussions; thought provoking coursework

The best class I've had to date. Her knowledge is vast and she presents the info in a fun, thought-provoking manner. I learned a lot from her. Also, she was quite helpful on the occassions that I had a question or concern. One of the best profs at MU.

One of the best history profs I have had. She is great! I learned tons!

Best teacher I've had! I learned more in her class than in any other!

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good professor. she is extremely helpful

Awesome teacher. Really makes you think. I respect her more now than I ever thought that I would.

Great Professor...Very Student Oriented...She's GREAT!!!What else can I say...I'm her GA!!! :-)

Too liberal, but grades very well. I just think at times her teaching is a bit biased, but hey as long as she gives A's she can say what she wants.

Was one of 3 guys in U.S. womens history class. Thought I was in for a semester of man-bashing but the class was very fun and informative. excellent teacher, very student oriented.

Kat rocks my world!! She deserves a t-shirt with her face screen-printed on it!!

Awesome professor! Very intelligent and wonderful personality. You can tell she is on of the rare people who truly cares about her work and her students. The required readings sucked but I read them and learned a lot. I wish she taught more classes.

Dr. Kat is awesome! Great teacher! took her class 3 years in a row!! Loved it!

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This is the only class I actually enjoy going to. She keeps everything interesting, and she is very helpful. I'm glad she decided to come to Marshall because she is one of the best teachers I've had here.

What a feminist prof should be (attention: Dr. Jackson)! Interesting, thought-provoking lectures, challenging assignments, and a pleasure of a professor. What more could one ask for in a class?

Very good instructor, very funny too. I enjoyed her class vry much and learned more about history than I ever did in Dr. Lutz's class. She doesn't give tests, just one essay question. She is very liberal though. Would take her again.

Great teacher. Wish I could take her for every history class I need. Loved the 60's music in class. Liberal and takes opinions for either side of issues even if she doesn't agree with it. Take her class.

hmm,why will shetalk about the injustices done to every minority in the history of this country but when we talk about Nam there is NO mention of how the bad the vets were treated when they came home,i bet i know why,b/c some of the vets were WHITE MEN

This was an awesome class. Dr. Kat is very intelligent, a great speaker, and very entertaining. I learned a lot in this class and truly looked forward to going.

READ THE BOOKS and go to class and you'll be ok. she's very very interesting...best history teacher i've ever had! there are no tests...we wrote essays instead.

GREAT TEACHER VERY HELPFUL WITH EVERYTHING IN CLASS AND GOOD LOOKING TOO. VERY INTERESTING AND ENJOYABLE LECTURES GOOD EXPERIENCE

Best bet for a graduate student. The class has a fair number of men and she appreciates the attendence. She doesn't hate men! Enjoyable, easy to follow. Just read, show up, and have fun.

very biased-if you are conservative then you might not like this professor. However, I am extreamly conservative, and I stuck with it. Tests are essays you take home. She only gives you the grade you earn, which aren't based if she likes you or not.

Intersting view of history. Essay topics are a little too broad

She is strict on grading, but allows rough drafts which help alot. She gives an interesting view on history that I have never had before. She is a great teacher. But she is really strict on attendance.

Has to be one of the BEST history teachers I've ever had. Very easy and funny, she's a great teacher. ROCK ON DR. KAT!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty conservative too, but don't let that stop you from taking her. She is fair and fun--just speak up--she'd rather hear that. And she will never be unfair because you are rep.

Dr. Williams is a great teacher! She tells your straight up that since it is a SURVERY class, it can focus on anything historical she wants. VERY INTERESTING...no tests and few papers...gives MANY chances for extra credit!

Awesome teacher! Her "simulation" style is great and really helps you learn how to put on someone else's shoes. In class writings are horrible (not just in her class), but ok if you actually read the books. The few papers she gives are graded really easily!

Kat was the best prof. I've had at Marshall. I am a strong republican and I enjoyed her classes! She is interesting and lets you speak your mind-no matter waht sex you are she is fair! I would highly recommend taking this prof.

history was a time to sleep in high school- i hated it, but since ive had williams- shes made me love history! i learn so much! its really interesting, the 1 prob that i had was that i learned alot, but i just couldnt write papers to her standards..but i love the class!

Kat is by far the best teacher I've ever had--fun, fair, and incredibly friendly. She doesn't force you to memorize and regurgitate dates and statistics, but instead actually teaches you (and makes you want to learn) history from a variety of perspectives, not just the white male persp. often taught

I NEVER liked history but Dr.Williams makes it sooo enjoyable. You don't take tests you write papers. She grades pretty hard and attendance is crucial. I dont know what the one person meant by being a "Strong Republican" Rather you are Republican, Democrat or Independent...youll enjoy her class.

I think that Dr. Williams is a wonderfuil history teacher. I have learned a lot from her classes. She makes history more interesting and she is easy to get along with. Take her classes, they are worth it.

She leans a little to left but admits it so I respect her for that. A very good womens study teacher I would reacommend taking her course.

Weird, because I'm a guy and I got an A in this class. Maybe because Kat was clear about assignments. Take good notes and you'll be fine. You don't necessarily have to read all the assignments, but make sure you listen in class. You will learn a lot and have fun doing it. Kat's a keeper.

Do what she tells you and you will do great. DO - go to class, take notes, ask questions. DON'T - come in late, have your cell phone on, read the paper or something else not related to the class! Kat is not into dates, names, and places - which is a good thing! Take her - the best at Marshall!!!!!!

KAT ROCKS MY WORLD!!! She is an awesome teacher, but I wish we got more money back from all those damn books we have to buy. ;)

In class you learn a lot and it is interesting, but she grades really tough and it makes you want 2 not like her. She is also very feminist and it gets annoying because a lot of your assignments are twisted with some liberal spin. You learn, not a lot of work, but it's pretty hard.

Professor Williams is an awesome teacher who is extremely dedicated in her lectures. She exudes great knowledge and passion, and does not bombard the students with tests, rather she gives essays on subjects or about books that she requires you to read. I was definitely impressed by this professor and plan on taking more of her courses.

really great teacher you will learn a lot from her

Kat is awesome!!!!!!!!

She is a great pro. She is very clear during her lectures. The class is all essay so stay away if that is not your area. SHE IS GREAT!

Kat is so totally awesome! She doesn't want you to concentrate on dates but instead on what actually happened and the affects it had on the world. Very inspiring. Very liberal and feminist!

Easy class. You write three papers t/o semester that are well explained and easy. Then you have 3 essays for the take home final, which are just like the 3 papers over the semester. Lectures whole time but never in class for full amount.

I had her for the Women in US history class. It was a pretty interesting class. The only bad thing was that we had to read like 6 books and half of them were TERRIBLE. Fortuantely, two of the books were really good. She has "simulations" instead of tests-which are easy. The final is just an essay. I would recommend her.

prof. williams is awesome. i only had her for the online class, but she was so helpful with everything and grades really fairly. i got an A in her class. i definitely reccomend her.

Dr.Williams was a wonderful teacher! She does a great job at her lectures and they are never boring. This is coming from someone who is not that interested in History! She is always doing her best to make sure you understand and tries to help you out as much as possible. Though attendance is required. I would definitely recommend her.

I seriously don't know what everyone's problem is. I took her online class for History 230-231. I learned a lot, but also wrote a lot. I didn't try too hard and got B's. She grades on content and understanding of the topics, not so much grammar.

Words can't discribe how much I adore this woman - she has become my mentor. I've taken 4 of her classes and if I weren't graduating I'd take more! Her style rocks-she has you examine all possible persepectives of events through simulations. They're fun, easy, and so much more helpful than regurgitating names and dates. TAKE HER CLASS!!

I really enjoyed Kat's class. I took Women in US history from her so of course there was a feminist slant to it. I haven't taken her for other classes so I don't know if she is biased as people say on here or if they simply are taken aback by her demeanor and honesty. I really enjoyed her class.

Very interesting! I was always excited to come to class. She Is very enthusiastic about her work! One of my favorite professors

Dr. Williams is brilliant. Anyone who has a problem with this course is obviously lazy and wanted an easy A. People complaining about having to read books? Maybe higher Ed isn't for you. Plus, Kat is hot and totally deserves a chili pepper.

I loved her! I had her my first semester but had to withdrawal from a car accident. When I returned the next semester I had planned on going strictly MWF but her class was only TR, needless to say I made the exception for her class. She's enthusiastic and I found the class interesting. As long as you're there and take notes, the final is take home!

Excellent professor, definitely keeps to her syllabus.

She is my all time favorite professor at Marshall! Love her passion for history and she breaks down everything to make it more understanding! LOVE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She teaches in a very heavy lecture style so expect to take a LOT of notes. Very anal about tardiness and no phones in the classroom. She also only has about 2-3 essays being the only grades save a few small assignments. That being said, its an interesting class that offers a different teaching approach from any other history prof. a Marshall.

Good lectures but you are graded on very little. She is funny and very knowledgeable.

I loved being a student of Kat's history class. She lectures heavy so you always need to pay attention and take great notes. When you write essays for her class they can be a lot, but as long as you have notes and listen then you won't have any problems at all.

Dr. Kat is amazing! She is hilarious, inspiring, caring, and spunky. I hated history before I took her class. She was so genuine about everything she taught and really made me feel like I could succeed. All of her tests are short answer and she grades pretty tough, but if youre willing to put in the work, youll do fine.

Dr. Williams is an incredible professor. She assigns two books for the course of the semester. There are book quizzes, which are "essay" based. The midterm and final are essays as well. Her lectures go very in-depth and she always answers questions clearly. I really enjoyed her class this semester and would recommend her.

Loved her! She knows what she is talking about and is hilarious. Not very good about answering emails, but will answer any questions in class. Attendance is necessary for essays and understanding. Takes off points but does not say what for. Overall, she'll make you work for the grade but her classes are great!

I took this class as a hybrid class during the pandemic. Dr. Williams is pretty solid overall, she lectures a lot and splits her class up into around 5 units. One paper, one reading, and one movie per unit. You use the lectures, readings and movie to write the unit paper. Shes also passionate so the lectures are fun, solid choice overall.

You have a total of 5 papers that are 2-3 pages long. The final is 3 essays that are 2-3 pages. In total you'll write 8 essays, and those are your only grades. She doesn't use a text book, but she uses a graphic novel, novel, and other readings. She is very passionate, but you have to go to class and take notes otherwise you're screwed.