2.5

Kim Jaussi

Business - Binghamton University (SUNY)

2.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
9%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
2.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

9%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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87 total ratings

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What Students Say

Fosters an environment for teacher's pets (she loves that) and sheep

LEAD353 - 3.0 rating

It is amazing how someone can teach a leadership class and have zero leadership skills or abilities

MGMT311 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 22 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 34 reported grades
Not sure yet: 11
A: 5
B: 4
A-: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (16)
Tough grader (15)
Group projects (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Lots of homework (8)
Graded by few things (4)
Hilarious (2)
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Reviews (86)
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HRM311
Feb 16, 2003

nice nice lady, learn alot, work hard though

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HRM311
Feb 20, 2003

cool lady

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HRM311
Feb 26, 2003

She's annoying but you got to take the class to graduate; the tests aren't that bad

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HRM311
Feb 27, 2003

The course just consists of a lot of information.

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HRM311
Feb 27, 2003

Too much to study for her tests....She loves Play..Class discussions are so pointless...the class is a waste of time...She may come across as a nice person at first, but watch out, she isn't that nice !!

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OPM311
Feb 28, 2003

A complete obnoxious woman..Needs to get a life and learn how to teach..Makes HR borrrrring

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HRM311
Mar 17, 2003

I should have had my grade adjusted early in the semester due to a mistake made by my foreign ta in grading my paper, she will NOT listen to anything you say, a grade is a grade, even if the ta is pleading your case!

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HRM311
Mar 19, 2003

I found this professor to be very helpful. I notice a lot of people gave bad remarks, not sure why. She always listened to students and gives really good advice. Yes, i agree she is a little bossy, but you can look pass that - j

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HRM311
Mar 21, 2003

She does not really care what the students think, and does not actually do anything for the class. All the work is done by the TAs who are extremely unaccomodating. The discussions are worthless, but if you don't go your grade will slip a lot.

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HRM311
Sep 22, 2003

looks like one of the "facts of life" girls...

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HRM311
Nov 18, 2003

She seems lazy, has a poor grading system, TAs do all the work, not helpful at all (despite the fact she claims to be), and is rude in office hours.

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HRM311
Dec 11, 2003

Flat out worst teacher I've ever had . . . !

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HRM311
Dec 12, 2003

sucks

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HRM311
Dec 12, 2003

The worst Professor in SOM. I dont understand how she is still employed.

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HRM
Feb 6, 2004

i will never ever understand why she got the som teaching award. she is by far the most annoying prof ever. her class sucks. it was the worst class i've ever taken. go figure.

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HRM311
Feb 12, 2004

I would strongly suggest avoiding this professor, we did not get along.

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HRM311
Apr 4, 2004

She is the most annoying teacher ever!İ suggest you to avoid her but it seems not so possible.She is tough especially about HWs.

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HRM311
Apr 11, 2004

class sucks ass. professor sucks. Get a good TA (Jae Uk is the man!)

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HRM311
May 14, 2004

Femi-nazi to the third degree.

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HRM353
May 17, 2004

Awsome class! Biz majors should definitely take it!

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HRM311
Jun 30, 2004

She has no clue how to teach. Please if SOM upper management is listening fire her and save yourself embarrassment in the future.

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HRM311
Nov 3, 2004

tends to get a bit annoying, but i think she sincerely does her best to help the students, especially with PRS questions. tests are not difficult.

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HRM311
Nov 3, 2004

I don't know what these people are talking about. Yes, it's annoying that it's at 8:30, but thats not decision. SHe tries to make class interesting by doing exercises in class and relating the material to the real world. Weekly HW's, but you can do them in like 15 min. Tests are easy if you study.

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HRM311
Nov 9, 2004

Most annoying teacher EVER!!!! Useless lectures...retarded HW n discussion activities..they should REALLY fire her

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HRM311
Nov 18, 2004

Everyone who rated Kim poorly did not do well in her class. The class is great, but it is tough, so stop being babies and do some work for once! HW's annoying, but quick, tests are difficult but clear if you study like she tells you! Great class, have no fear!

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HRM311
Nov 20, 2004

No Comments

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HRM311
Nov 24, 2004

besides all the facts about tests, class and her lectures, She does NOT have any love towards her students. She does not care about her students at all. Can't believe she is a professor

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HRM311
Nov 24, 2004

Interesting class material, but annoying professor!! Even though I did well in that class, professor made the class horrible. Worst professor who is biased to certain studnets.

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HRM311
Nov 30, 2004

Worst teacher ever.

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HRM
Dec 2, 2004

the class is good cause all the outside work u do can get u a good grade even if your test are bad. kim herself is annoying and not really helpful. she barely gives any insight on anything, i had to learn most of it from the TA Mike who was great. He's really the only bright spot of the class

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HRM311
Grade: B-
Dec 18, 2004

for you ignorant people, this is the most helpful class you will take. really teaches you about what it is like out there. tests are fair, h.w. is easy. papers are EASY, as long as you put some effort into it. she knows her material well. not friendly with students. GREAT CLASS

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HRM311
Grade: C
Jan 27, 2005

A very understanding professor. I was bummed that I feel a point short of a B+, but she was very cordial when I talked to her. Don't like the fact that the class is at 8:30 but that's the time it's always been. I don't like the PRS questions or few quizzes that much, even though it's extra credit.

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LEAD353
Mar 17, 2005

Best professor I've had at Binghamton.

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HRM311
Mar 31, 2005

Very unfair teacher...doesnt deserve to teach...I would fire her...very selective on what students she likes, if she dont like you, ur fu*ked....trust me...

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LEAD353
Mar 31, 2005

Best teacher at Bing. Truly wants to help out her students and at the same time make Binghamton a better school. She is so smart and just wants to share everything she knows. A teacher who truly cares. Could have had a better job making more money but chose teaching because she wants to help.

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HRM311LEAD353
Apr 7, 2005

Wow, I never knew she is such a controversial professor. By being her student for 2 classes and being very honest: she is one of the best (if not the best) professor in Bing. Sometime I do feel difficult to get her help because her office hours is always crowded up by students (very popular)! (conti

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HRM311LEAD353
Apr 7, 2005

I rarely speak so strong for one professor. The advises she provided inside/outside of the class is truely valuable. I admit there is a good amount but worthful works! A class you truely learn, develop and apply. It is not for ignorant/irresponsible student. Her class is fun, exciting & valuable!

4.0
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MGMT311
May 5, 2005

Such an annoying voice to hear at 8:30am. Its great because you do a lot of outside work and she gives study guides for the exams. I didn't go to MOST of the lectures and still did well. If you use the study guide and refer to the text and power point slides for the papers you'll be fine.

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MGMT311
May 13, 2005

very clear, straight forward teacher. never went to class but got an A. just go to discussion and do the required work and u r fine.

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HRM311
May 13, 2005

I found her class challenging, but her teaching style very clear. The tests were not easy but relatively predictable. I thought she was fair and enjoyed the variety she brought in her teaching style.

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MGMT311
May 19, 2005

Her voice and enthusiasm is a little much at 8:30 in the morning, but overall her class is very straightforward and easy. A lot of the homework seems like busy work though

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MANAGEMENT311
Jun 14, 2005

The only reason she gets a bad rap is because she likes students to show some interest, if you do she will bend over backwards to help you. Just show up for class, skim the chapters before the class, and spend time studyin her notes and the highlighted words in the test before the test. The individual and group papers are graded so easily.

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MGMT311
Jul 4, 2005

dont bother attending this pure bs class but read the textbook inside out. u should get at least an A-. i find her staged kindness and enthusiasm annoying. made us buy custom textbooks so we cant sell it out. just use last semesters book and photocopy the last case study for the group project from ppl who are dumb enough to buy the new edition.

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HRM
Sep 14, 2005

No Comments

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LEAD351
May 28, 2009

She was very vague, would not answer direct questions, did not answer emails in a timely manner. Taking this class took all of my time. It should be worth 16 credits, not 4. she forced us to work with an org. that we did not like. Class could have been great but she made it unbearable.

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LEAD353
Apr 5, 2011

amazing class, it requires a lot of work and you will be lost at times but later on all the pieces will fit together and help you out later in life. She is the best teacher i ever had and really cares about her students

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LEAD353
May 11, 2011

Amazing class extremely hard yet you will feel so accomplished and amazed with what you did by the end of the semester.

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LEAD353
Oct 31, 2012

Most work you'll ever do for a class but the most rewarding experience you'll ever have. Make time for the class and it'll be worth it. Extremely impressive in interviews.

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LEAD351
Dec 12, 2012

Amazing professor! Dynamic, caring, funny, smart as hell, AWESOME. She wants to see her students succeed and help them learn as much as possible about themselves and their abilities

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LEAD480A
Oct 4, 2014

Kim is awesome. On the first day, her 12yr old son lead lecture, outside, and had us write creative stories using a closet as an extended metaphor for college. This was day one. Kim will change how you think, make you more creative and inspire you. Must take for engineers, artists or anybody who needs to get out of themselves and make something.

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LEAD353
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2015

Doesn't reply to emails. Expects the class to think she some consulting ninja without providing some reason first. Claims to encourage unique thinking but gets upset when the class doesn't drink her cool aid or dance to her tune. Fosters an environment for teacher's pets (she loves that) and sheep. Your group makes this class good and not her.

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MGMT311
Grade: B
Mar 11, 2016

It is amazing how someone can teach a leadership class and have zero leadership skills or abilities. She is terribly unclear and will randomly not show up to class cause she has to go to conferences. If you write an essay and get a grade then go to her office hours for feedback she will hardly say two words. Avoid at all costs.

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LEAD354
Jan 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

literally no syllabus and no grading criteria. you have to participate and be super crazy outgoing and if she likes you, you'll maybe get an A. You never know what to expect and you never know what she expects from you. Can't say I've gained much from this class and I don't recommend this class.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
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LEAD354
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Jaussi is easily the worst professor I've ever had. She lacks a syllabus and has zero guidelines; students are left wondering what to do then are heavily ridiculed. We are asked to rank the top 5 and least 5 innovative students in class, which is incredibly demoralizing. Your grade is essentially contingent upon the opinion and ranking of others.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
3.0
LEAD354
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She might be the worst professor I have ever had. She gives absolutely no criteria for how you are doing in the class. There's no syllabus, if you ask her about your grades, she will tell you that you are missing the point of the class and to stop worrying about it. She also makes you revise everything 500 times until its "good enough." No bueno.

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
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LEAD354
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

By far, the worst professor I've ever had. She has no credibility and thinks she knows everything. the ideas we learn in class are made up from nothing and are meaningless. She makes ideas seem like they're life changing, when in reality it's all bs that students pretend to understand just to suck up to her. You'll never know what your grade is too

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
LEAD354
Grade: C-
Jan 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

An absolute nightmare. You might read some of these and think oh no big deal I can handle it. No. Stop right there and turn around while you still can. Kim Jaussi is impossible! You will never be able to satisfy this woman no matter how hard you try. I think SOM hired her out of pity. She cannot teach at all. Please dont do this. Youve been warned.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
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LEAD354
Grade: C-
Jan 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Kim.... oh kim.. hope you are reading this. My semester was ruined by this class (not exxageration). Class has no grading rubric, and she has super high expectations which can never be met. Her teaching and her assignments are impossible (if you can even call what she does teaching). If she ever tells you it is an easy A, never believe her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
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LEAD354
Grade: A-
Jan 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor at all costs, she is the worst I've ever encountered. You will constantly be on your toes (not in a good way), wondering what your grade is. It is very telling that 99% of her students end up disliking her. SOM should be ashamed to allow this "professor" to teach here.

1.0
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LEAD354
Feb 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Look down at all these reviews, that is half the class, just steer clear, I am warning you!

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
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LEAD354
Grade: B
Mar 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS AND DO NOT TAKE ANY CLASSES WITH KIM. She is by far the worst professor I have ever had. Her class does not make any sense (ex: lack of syllabus). She says this class is an easy A, but WRONG. She is a terrible professor and she thinks that she is always right. She gives you grades based on if she likes you or not. STAY AWAY

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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LEAD354
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is a really bad professor guys, your life will be turned upside down and you will stay up at night wondering why you chose to take her class. Now that the fall schedule is out, I see people signing up for her class and i am like why? Have you not read the horror storys.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
UNIV280A
Grade: A
May 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor's online class was surprisingly easy, but she would never respond to emails when things were confusing. She also was bad at laying out what exactly we had to do, and would not respond to emails asking for clarification. I would not take a class with her in-person, but online she wasn't awful, and the class was an easy 1 credit.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
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LEAD353
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take her course! She is awful. She does not answer emails and she makes you re do your work over and over. She will try to convince you take continue a 4 credit class to the next semester! She changes her mind again and again. She likes to drive her students crazy. She yelled at me in her office because I had a question! Do not take!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
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LEAD353
Aug 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Kim is not a good professor. That is the best way to put it. Do not take any of her classes, she will make your life a living hell.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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LEAD354
Grade: C+
Jan 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

JUST DO NOT TAKE ANY COURSE FROM HER, LOTS OF NONSENSE HOMEWORK, TAKING TOO MUCH FROM YOU, SHE NEVER LIKES YOUR JOB, DO NOT TAKE IF YOU DONT WANNA HATE YOUR SEMESTER.

Lots of homework
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
LEAD354
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

SHE IS VERY DISRESPECTFUL TOWARDS STUDENTS! SHE IS THE WORST LECTURER I VE EVER SEEN IN MY WHOLE LIFE. DO NOT TAKE ANY COURSE OF HER! SHE WILL NOT GIVE THE GRADE YOU DESERVED. SHE ALSO ASSUMES THAT HER CLASS IS THE ONLY CLASS THAT YOU TAKE FOR THAT SEMESTER. 0 UNDERSTANDING AND NO FAIR!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
LEAD351
Grade: B-
Jan 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT EVER TAKE THIS COURSE! SHE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR THAT YOU WOULD MEET IN YOUR STUDENT LIFE!

1.0
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LEAD354
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I find it ironic and hilarious that she teaches classes meant to help you become a better and more creative leader. If you read the reviews, it is pretty easy to tell that she is one of the most disorganized and worst "leaders" offered to us students. If you read all these reviews and still take her class, I honestly don't feel bad for you.

Hilarious
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
LEAD354
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2022
Would take again

The comments on here are brutal because Kim pushes her students to think harder. Her class provides more real-world experience than any other I've experienced. It's a lot of work but definitely worth it.

Gives good feedback
1.0
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LEAD351
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2022

Super disorganized and never respond to any emails. She is lazy and horrible at teaching. Don't expect you can learn anything from her.

1.0
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LEAD553
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2023

This class derailed my semester. Jaussi acts as if this is your only class. She overworks students, and gives a lot of busywork at the beggining of the semester. Do not take any of her classes do not have to.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
LEAD351
Grade: A+
Sep 13, 2023

This class was emotionally and mentally taxing. I would not suggest to anyone. Glad I'm out.

Tough grader
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
LEAD553
Grade: Not sure yet
May 2, 2024

Jaussi thinks hers is the only class you're taking. Last minute presentations, uncertainty of how class will go, 10-12 readings a week, and fearing her disapproval were all the norm in this class. I learned nothing about strategic leadership. If you need this class for your concentration, switch your concentration. This class consumed my life.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
LEAD553
Grade: B
May 2, 2024

Please never take this class for your own sanity... Read the reviews and if you still take it after seeing this I don't feel bad for you.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
LEAD553
Grade: B
May 6, 2024

Terrible professor. Makes me question BingU as a school to have her working here.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
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LEAD353
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2024

Do not take any of her classes under any circumstances. She is the worse teacher in the whole entire university guaranteed. She will make your life a living hell and that is a promise. She has so much coercive power over her students and she totally abuses it.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Group projects
1.0
5.0
LEAD353
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2024

Jaussi is the worst teacher in the School of Management and the entire University. She clearly plays favorites and makes all of her students lives 1 million times more stressful than they need to be. If you need this class for your concentration, I highly recommend changing your concentration. Do anything you can to not take any of her classes.

5.0
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LEAD553
Grade: A-
May 17, 2024
Would take again

Prepare to read a lot, analyze, be creative, and be on top of all classes and tasks. She is thinking outside the box, and that makes her tough professor. She is different, and makes you work hard. But she gives good insights that will help you further in life. I personally enjoyed her classes!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
LEAD351
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2024

Kim is a caring professor, but the class has a lot of moving components from readings (textbook, HBR, etc) to champion logs to a personal development plan. It feels a bit disorganized with everything going on, but in the end, it's an unconventional type of class, to say the least. Just get ready to read, prep questions, and participate in class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
LEAD353
Grade: B+
Mar 3, 2025

Teacher does not teach like she should, she provides no instructions for all assignments, she attempts to follow her syllabus to the letter with very little wiggle room for adapting to any problems nor slowing down for her students if they do not understand what is happening, she expects you to treat this class like a job for no pay and 4 credits.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
LEAD553
Grade: C-
May 21, 2025

Please avoid at all costs. I am a straight A student who has never gotten a letter grade anywhere near this she grades you very poorly and put all the grading stress on are final project. Where she grades off your peers opinions so be ready to make sure everybody in your group likes you. Do not take if you want to keep your sanity.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
LEAD552
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2025

Plays favorites, random groups, expects you to make the class a major priority, lots of work, and always has complaints about your submissions. However, switching concentrations to avoid her is ridiculous. Not THAT unbearable. The work is kinda easy, no tests, and cancels class somewhat often. Just take the bullet if you have to it's not that deep.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
4.0
LEAD552
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2025

Get ready for lots of tedious, busy work. Plays favorites. Makes you revise an assignment a bunch of times over. Doesn't provide clear directions/examples. Picks your teams, so if you don't like your team well good luck. Doesn't respond to communication quickly. This class was a nightmare!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
LEAD552
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2025

If you can avoid taking this professor do it!!

Get ready to read
Group projects
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
LEAD552
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

She'll never directly say what she wants from an assignment, so you HAVE TO email for critiques. If you don't, she will put your work up and criticize it in front of everyone. Theres a lot of reading, random last minute assignments, and random teams, but no tests/evaluations. It's just a class full of busy work! Do all of it, and you'll get an A.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (11)
A (5)
B (4)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(6)C(5)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 34 reported grades
Not sure yet: 11
A: 5
B: 4
A-: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (16)
Tough grader (15)
Group projects (11)
Get ready to read (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Lots of homework (8)
Graded by few things (4)
Hilarious (2)
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HRM353

5.0

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HRM311LEAD353

5.0

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MANAGEMENT311

5.0

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LEAD480A

5.0

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UNIV280A

4.0

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