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“THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER TAKEN”
SPEEC1201 - 1.0 rating“Sisson is a fantastic student who unfortunatley had a slightly crazy student”
COMM1201 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
68%
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Reviews (95)
Liberal, but fair
He was so nice.. was lenient too. My advice... TAKE KIM SISSION!!
His class is awesome and very simple. He's so cool.
he is a good teacher that cares about each students. funny to
He's a real FUNNY teacher that makes you feel comfortable to get up and speak in front of the class if you are shy. He is a really good teacher.
he is one of the best teachers ive had and he is funny also.. good choice in picking a teacher
Mr Sisson is GREAT!! He's super funny, and his class is my favorite, out of two semester here. He is funny, and his class is not hard. Wonderful!! Take MR. SISSON!
He makes the communication class fun and interesting. No one ever gets bored in his class when he talks, and he is a liberal, speech teacher who has a passion for teaching communication.
He's a good teacher. His tests are fair, but easy. He's really helpful if you have questions. The only bad part is that he forces his opinion on the class and doesn't take criticism well.
You will LOVE this teacher!! He is compassionate, and you will apply all terms learned in class to your life with ease. I HIGHLY recommend that you do not miss the opportunity to sign up for his Interpersonal class!
I can honestly say that i looked forward to going to his class everyday. he is really funny and there is never a dull moment in his lectures. Take him please if you love yourself!!!
Great teacher. Loves his craft and a wealth of information
He is fabulous! I dreaded taking speech but he made it a wonderful experience. One of the best professors I have ever taken.
Do yourself a favor and take one of his classes. Really cares about his students and is a very good teacher. Funny and smart, class is always entertaining.
Good guy. He is very objective with students opinions. Take this professor and you will have an enjoyable semester with much learning.
Great teacher, you will make a good grade if you take this teacher. You will also learn a lot from this class. Fun class
He is a good teacher and gives only 4 speeches. study the notes because his tests could be tricky.
BELIEVE ME HE IS THE BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD,FROM HIS CLASS I'VE LEARNT A LOT OF THINGS THAT HELPED ME IN MY ENGLISH 1101,BELIEV me its going to be very helpful and you will love it,we did 4 speaches,2 exams and thats it..have fun
Wow.. truly understand the science of communication and is ready to explain and share with any willing listener...
He is a very easy teacher and very funny. Only four speeches and 3 are by yourself and the other one is a group speech.
He's very organized, funny, and fair. Easy to get A. Don't need to buy textbook.
Great teacher. Fun class. Very thought provoking discussions and insights into communication. Really gives you tools to learn how to give good speeches. TIP-USE NOTECARDS. Think before you speak in this class, prof. kim is SMART. He wont let you get away with dumb statements.
Wonderful teacher. Had a great time in his class. He teaches you a lot, not only public speaking but he teaches you about life. He is very funny, and smart. He has a great personality and I had a great time in his class. By the way I did get an A, an easy A if you ask me.Some advice GO TO CLASS!
One of the funniest people I have ever met. Class is a blast. Trust me!!!
Class is easy to pass, but study for the tests. Class discussions were fun, he just puts up with too much rudeness from students, especially those who come in late every class, still it was fun and very easy.
I did not have a dull moment. Test can be tricky and very detailed; study notes. He's the best!
Mr. Sisson is one of the coolest teachers at GPC. His tests are tricky, but the overall class expierence is wonderful. He not only clues you in on speech, but also life.
How can I say this....HE IS SOOO HALARIOUS...HELPFUL....HE CRACKS JOKE ALL THE TIME....I ENJOYED HIS CLASS....TAKE HIM.....HIS TESTS ARE EASY.......LOVE HIM..
i had to get over a few obsticles but i really liked his sick humor. Oh his real name is not Kim.
Mr. Sission is the best teacher in the world. His tests are a little tricky so remember to study the notes. He is a great teacher because he tells you about things that really matter in life. He makes you feel comfortable while giving a speech and he is hilarious!Take this class is you want to have some fun.
Not much need to add anything, Read the comments. They are true. He is kind, funny, amazingly helpful and will help you succede with practice out of class if needed. You will not be bored, You will learn methods to facilitate success in life. If he says it write it, take clear consise notes and study your notes, you will Ace his Test.
I highly recommend him. He is HILARIOUS!!! I dreaded my speech class so much, but when I took him he made look forward to coming to class. He is very helpful and he gives lots of A's and B's!That class is very easy. He is a very down to earth teacher. I guarantee you will not regret taking his class!!
The best teacher ever!! Is very thorough in explaining what he expects from your presentation. Very hilarious and knowledgeable about current events in the world. Highly Recommended. He makes the classroom very open, comfortable, and free for expression. Take him, I promise you won't regret it!!!!
Great teacher!!! I hate speaking in front of people and he makes it easy!!! Anyone can make an A in his class if you put forth the effort. He is helpful and funny. Take his class!!!
This man changed my life. He is more than a great teacher. No doubt in my mind he is the best teacher I have ever had in my life. Funny, easygoing, kind, just a great human being.
He's a great teacher! One of the few actaully willing to sit down with a student and help. His class is fairly easy as long as you are willing to give public speaking a try. None of the speeches are longer than five minutes and if you put some effort into the presentation, it's an easy A.
He is a great teacher!!!!!!!!!!!! i hate speaking in public but Mr.Sisson made me feel so comfortable that it became so natural to me.
can't fail this class. do what he says and you will sail through.
Very helpful and funny! Defitnely helps take the tension out of public speaking. TAKE HIM!
He is WONDERFUL!!! There is no way you will not enjoy his class!!
VERY EASY A AND I DIDNT EVEN GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY!!!
Oh my god, if you're looking for a GPA booster take his interpersonal class. it can't get any easier. Also kind of funny, so those 75 minutes usually pass quickly.
Great professor!!! His classes are always interesting. Take him.
Easy going class, great way to hone up on your social skills. 4 Speeches and 2 tests (Mid & Final). Barely any textbook use.
Great teacher! Easy class AS LONG AS YOU: LISTEN IN CLASS AND TAKE NOTES, PRACTICE YOUR SPEECH BEFORE-HAND, AND COME TO CLASS!!! His tests are THOROUGH and I mean that! But he is a great teacher and is very nice!!! I REALLY recommend him!!!
Dr. Sisson is a wonderful teacher. He makes his class fun. He really helps making speaking in front of people easier for you, but on the first day of class everyone has to stand up and give a small speech on a topic that he picks...that was a little nerve wrecking but in the end I got an A
would totally recommend his class, he keeps the material interesting by having a good sense of humor. if you come to class and do your work you will pass no problem.
Dr. Sisson is great! He is very funny, very encouraging, and an easy grader. Show up and give your speeches and you'll do fine. But you really need to prepare for your speeches, he can tell if you haven't.
he is very outgoing. He has interested teaching. It's a fun class.
Dr. Sisson is AMAZING! He's really hilarious and makes class fun and interesting. He is by far the best teacher I have had at GPC - you have to take COMM so take him! Just practice your speeches and its really easy to get an A. I LOVE YOU DR SISSON!
I Love Dr. Sissons. Just take notes and ask questions. He is very helpful and is willing to help with your speeches before you have to present them. You are always welcome to speak with him.
Dr. Sisson is very helpful and available if you ever have any questions or just want to run through your speech before presenting to the class. He was my favorite professor last semester.
I had problem with preparing & speaking in front of people he made it so easy. take him he is a good teach & person.His class is fun
Absolutely Amazing! He will become one of your favorite professor. He is extremely helpful and very funny.
The Good: I was terrified to take public speaking but Dr. Sisson did a great job helping me overcome my nervousness. He does an outstanding job in keeping the class interesting. The bad: None. Highly Recommended...A++++
He is mt favor teacher. he is a great teacher. He is the best teacher. and you learn aalot
He's veryyy good, funny, and nice! would definitely take him, class is very easy, but make sure you do your work and study for tests like you suppose to. =)
He is a great teacher! Absolutely loved his class. You dont need the book just take notes! Pick good topics for your speech and you'll do great. He'll help you with everything! You can mail in your outlines and he'll make corrections! Take him if you need this class!
I enjoyed this class. Dr. Sisson is very direct and if you need clarification-he is an open book of information and help. Be prepared to be 'unpeeled' and exposed. The book is needed(somewhat) and attendence and discussion is recommended. VERY approachable teacher!!! Take him.....
Excellent teacher. Take this class with Dr. Sisson, you will not regret it! He knows public speaking and knows how to teach it! TAKE NOTES! All his tests are from the lectures, you will hardly use the book.
AWESOME!!! LOVED HIM!! TAKE HIM!!! BEST TEACHER I HAD AT GPC!!
Excellent professor very funny... gets to the point and plus an easy A!! i didnt stay focused but i was satisfied with a B!! :)
Gotta love him! This guy is so down to earth, yet classy and well put together. Makes everyone feel comfortable, very funny, and turns even the least likely into awesome public speakers! Two thumbs up! I give him an A! (Even though I got a B ;-( !
THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER TAKEN. IF YOU HAVE ANY RESPECT FOR YOUR CULTURE DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. HE IS UNPROFESSIONAL AND CLOSED MINDED WHEN IT COMES TO RACE AND CULTURES. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN SOMETHING, USE YOUR MIND, AND BE RESPECTED AS A PAYING STUDENT, DO NOT TAKE THIS MANS CLASS.
Please disregard the comments just before this one. i was in the class with this student. She was not only extremely disrespectful to Dr. Sisson but to every one else in the class too. ignore her comments! Dr. Sisson is a fantastic student who unfortunatley had a slightly crazy student. take him you won't regret it!
dr. sisson is an excellent teacher. he will help your create outlines and give you ideas for your speeches. he does have a atendence policy of missing no more than 5 or 6 days. but he is a linear teacher and keeps class very intersting.
Great professor!!! You will learn a lot. He helps you to develop your own voice and is opinionated but open to all views (but you must be able to back it up)! I took the Honor's section and I highly recommend him!!
Sisson is awesome!His class is fun and rejuvenating.He's certainly an easy A.He's willing to critique your speeches before you do them for a grade so there is no way not to pass.He has a few test and quizzes, and they are a breeze.You do have to show up though. Fun,Fun,Fun!If you can't get at least a B in this class, you may need to quit college:/
Absolutly loved Dr. Sisson. I took him for the LGBT lit class and we read some really great books including Giovanni's Room, City and the Pillar as well as watching Myra Breckenridge(Awful but extemly campy), Angels in America. Some complained about the book load (13 books) but I found most very intresting.
I absolutely loved Dr. Sisson became my favorite class. I was so scared of speaking in front of class, but he makes it so easy to do it. I took advantage of going to see him for every speech to get some reinforcement on the speeches he loves his job and it shows in the way he teaches it. Always had the class laughing. Great professor!
Great Professor. I almost dropped his class b/c of the amt of books we had to read. I got an A. He was terrific the books were interesting and the class was engaged at all times. Great class, great teacher won't be disappointed
Great professor if not the best!!! He should not be at a bad school like GPC. He helps you to develop as a person not just a student. You will learn a lot. I highly recommend his class!!
I had Dr. Sisson for Comm 1201 and I got an A. Now I'm taking another of his classes. He is one of the BEST professors I have come across and I'm on my second degree. I highly reccommend his class, any one!
Second time with Professor Sisson...I wish he taught every class I need in Communications! He is the BEST PROFESSOR THERE IS! You do have to study but it's not difficult if you apply yourself. You won't want to miss a class!
Dr Kim is OUTSTANDING!!He made COMM sooo much fun. For those who have trouble speaking in front others, Dr Kim will make it easy. All in all, he's the best Comm teacher at GPC. Give that man a raise!!
Very engaging! He wants you to do well; provided you show up and do the work. Always willing to help.
I don't necessarily think Dr. Sisson is "hot" but didn't want to mess his ratings up lol. I was terrified of public speaking and he made it so much fun! All you have to do is take notes and deliver. He ALWAYS offers to hep with your speeches outside of class too. I got an A on all of my speeches, so an A overall. Great teacher ! TAKE HIM !!!
Honors Communications Class. Best class I've had yet because of my fellow students and the excellent classroom environment Dr. Sisson created. Be open to being "put on the spot" and be fearless and you'll love his class.
He is fun and likes to joke in class, but it's not against any students in class. He enjoys teaching and very nice. He will give out quizzes if you didn't read the pages that you were assigned. On my first test, the format was multiple choice and essay questions. I passed it with an A. If you come to class and take good notes you will pass the tests and the class. I recommend taking him.
Dr. Sisson is excellent at what he does. He teaches in a way that gets you to think! Like most, I was terrified of public speaking but he allowed us to practice and visit with him during his office hours, after class, etc. He's hands-down one of the BEST instructors at the college. TAKE HIM!!
Best ever, as second language I recommended this teacher. He is knowable, kind and best .easy A
Very thorough instructor. Extremely knowledgeable
He is a very good teacher. We werent assigned any HW except to review for the 2 multiple choice tests and Final writing test, and to prepare a presentation. He is engaging, humorous, clear, and easy to understand. He is very friendly and encouraging, and brings real life examples to explain communication.
She was great! Papers werent overly scrutinized. The class wasnt too demanding and she delivered the material well
MY ALL TIME FAVORITE PROFESSOR. You are missing out if you take anyone else for communications or English.
Loved his class. He made public speaking so fun. He helps you with your outline and speeches. Come to class, take notes, and deliver your speeches. Great professor!
He genuinely cares about students and gives good feedback. I didn't expect to get an A in public speaking, but I did. He will let you do your speech again if you didn't do too well the first time (assuming there's time). He doesn't offer extra credit but you don't need it. Show up, do your work, and you'll be fine.
Professor sisson is also a teacher on the clarkston campus and i truly do love him. His lectures are bomb and interesting. There are three easy exams, participation grade, speech, and speech diagnostic. Hearing everyones speech is so fun and entertaining because you learn so much from the different information. I highly recommend taking this class!
He makes you write speeches and helps you every step of the way and gives good feedback. Makes it very clear what he is looking for
Expect religious, political, racial, and ethnic comments and stereotypes from him. Be willing to speak about personal topics out loud and have him interrupt you and interpret them as he pleases. He will make jokes in class and poke fun at students, often passive aggressively. Expect other unprofessional behavior such as cursing during lectures.
Great professor. He is super lighthearted and empathetic to students. His class is an easy A. There's a speech students have to present, but he walks you through the steps to succeed. It would be very hard to fail his class. Just show up to class and participate and you'll do fine.
He was so knowledgeable and inclusive! Loved his 3 projects, and there is no final for his class, very easy A if you work for your discussions! Very light workload, he is very kind and caring.
You receive a grade for attendance and participation. We did not have a lot of assignments or quizzes. We had 3 tests and maybe 3 homework assignments. And only one project. He gives great feedback on all his assignments. But his lectures could use some work, they are very reflective of his world view. And he tries hard to relate with students.
This professor can be unorthodox, but if you engage with his methods, you'll learn a lot. unstuck AI and the free textbook were helpful study tools.
This guy was amazing, very understanding and easy to communicate with or speak to if you need to. Make sure to use his feedback for your speeches and you are sure to get a good grade.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
87%
Textbook Required
68%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
Declining
-0.43 avg changeRatings by Course
1201
5.0
(1)COM1201
5.0
(5)COMMUNICAT
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(1)COMM
5.0
(9)COMM2105
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(5)Difficulty by Course
ENGL2132
3.0
COMM170
2.5
COMM1203
2.5
ENG2112
2.5
1201
2.0