4.5

Kimberly Ross-Brown

Communication - Bluegrass Community & Technical College

4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

She is a wonderful teacher

COM252 - 4.0 rating

Dreaded taking a speech class but this One was great

COM253 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

50%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
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Most common grades:
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A (4)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 25 reported grades
B: 10
B+: 5
A: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Inspirational (9)
Caring (7)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
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Reviews (86)
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COM252
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

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COM282
Apr 18, 2003

Excellent teacher

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COM281
Nov 3, 2004

she is highly educated in the field of communications. she has had benefical experience that helps her in the classroom. her projects are demanding, but she is always willing to lend a hand and offer advice. she wont put up with excuses. take her if ur serious about small group comm.

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COM281
Jan 6, 2005

This Professor is great she really cares about her students. She is very pleasant and always positive. She enjoys teaching and loves to see her students do well. If you earn an A on her test donot be surprise if she gives you a HIGH 5. If you donot do well she may ask, "what happened". She the BEST!

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252
Jan 26, 2005

she always seems to have great stories to tell.

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COM252
May 17, 2006

I had her for COM252, and my biggest complaint is that she was extremely forgetful, in important matters. Also, just as a warning (although I had no major problems with them), be prepared when taking her tests and quizzes for a lot of trick questions

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COM252
Jun 4, 2006

I had her for communication, she was awesome. best teacher. She is fun, friendly and she wants you to do well. Her test are no joke you must study and pay attention. She will encourage you to come to class. Take her great teacher.

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COM252
Jul 9, 2006

I enjoyed this class so much that I have decided to take her in the Fall for another class. She is so funny. She has a lot of energy and enjoys teaching college students. Don't try to play games with her she will call you out. Watch out for pop-quiz. Make sure you read and listen in class.

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COMCOM
Jan 4, 2007

She is awesome teacher!!! I loved thise class. I will be taking more classes with her. You can tell that she really enjoys working with students.

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COM281
May 7, 2007

pretty good teacher she will help you if you need it, she understands that things happen out of your control and will work with you on getting a good grade, although should not take if you are just doing it for an easy A, you have to work for it

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COM281
Aug 8, 2007

SHE IS SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!!! THIS WAS A GREAT CLASS. IT WAS A LITTLE DIFFICULT AT TIMES AND WAS VERY FAST PACE. MAKE SURE YOU READ AND STUDY FOR TEST.

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COMM281
Oct 30, 2007

she was a good teacher. very nice. eager to help and wants you to pass the class. must buy text. its alittle expensive and you need to come to all classes.

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COM281
Dec 1, 2008

I had her spring semester. I wanted to take fall semester but she was not available. I am scheduled to take her in the spring. She is sooo funny. She really tries hard to help students. Make sure you are prepared she likes for you to talk in class. I love the movie clips and role playing. I love Ms. R-B.

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COM181
Jun 27, 2009

She's tough! I took her for communications in groups we only had to give 2 speeches in a group. Not too bad I survived.

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COM281
Oct 24, 2009

I don't think I've ever had a worse teacher at BCTC. She is extremely forgetful and unclear in her directions. Her classes are very repetitive. She will tell you to read a chapter, quiz you over the chapter, and then read the chapter to you. She treats her students as though they were in elementary school.

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COM252
Nov 29, 2009

terrible horrible aweful needs to teach

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COM281
Jan 2, 2010

She was a great professor. We used the textbook. I was in class with a lot of immature kids. You must read and study for exams. She is no nonsense but you can tell she loves com. Awesome class!!!

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COM252
Jan 3, 2010

Do take this class. She is great. We had so much fun in this class. I was getting ready to drop out of school and she convince me to stay and select a major that i was passionate about. I am in school because of her positive words and great advicement. Her test are hard if you dont study. I will be taking more classes with her.

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COM252
Jan 6, 2010

While most students like her because she is super easy, the class was a waste and I learned nothing. period

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COM252
Jan 11, 2010

Honestly, the only good thing I can say about this class is that it's easy. Be prepared to read the textbook, though, as she tends to cover very little in class due to an unfortunate tendency to get off-subject.

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COM252
Apr 10, 2010

Shes a great teacher and I loved the class. Like most before me have said, her test are tricky though so make sure to study but overall if you just show up to class you will be fine!

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COM181
Apr 19, 2010

Worst teacher I've ever had at BCTC. She is extremely forgetful and will blame students for things she forgets. She teaches communication but she could be the most inept communicator i've witnessed.

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COM281
Apr 27, 2010

This is my favorite class. You will learn alot about communication. She is a great teacher. You can really tell she enjoys working with students. I love this class. The test are a little bit tricky!

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COM252
Apr 27, 2010

I enjoyed the class however we had some crazy people in our class. Professor Ross-Brown is the BEST!!! You must read and come to class. We had a gret time in class.

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COM252
May 5, 2010

This was a great class. Awesome teacher!!! One of my favorites. We had a very talkative class. This teacher loves to apply the chapters to real life situations make sure you read the chapters. Test are tricky!!!

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COM252
May 12, 2010

Mrs. Ross Brown was an excepptional instructor. She was able to reach everyone in the class on different levels. I highly reccomend her class for anyone. I learned so much about myself, my family and people in general. She definitley gets an A+++

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COM252
Jun 8, 2010

I love this class. I have learned alot about people. She likes to break things down were you can understand it. She remembers everything in the textbook including page numbers. Take this class. She is one of the best.

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COM252
Jul 5, 2010

This was a great class for it to have been in the summer. The only reason I am tell u this is because I love this class. Pro. Ross is such an Awesome teacher. She is not easy. She cares about true learning. I think she has memorized the textbook and page numbers. She is the best and she is easy on the eye. Don't b mislead by her smile. She does not

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COM281
Sep 8, 2010

She is the BEST!!!!!!! No questions about it!!! I love her fun spirit.

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COM150
Sep 14, 2010

Best teacher here, easily. She is fun, makes you work hard, and will be an inspiration in my life. No teacher has had an effect on my decisions about life like her.I have had her for 2 classes, and after my most recent class she told me i should consider majoring in communications.Before her classes i was nervous speaking in front of class.Not Now.

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COM281
Nov 3, 2010

She the best!!! I love her energy. We had do much fun. She really cares about students. She enjoys real life examples. She can be a little hard at times. Especially when you have an idiot in ur class. We had one always asking is this going to be in the test. I wish she was my Bio 120 teacher...Dont try to B-- S--- her, she will call you out!! LOL

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COM281
Dec 8, 2010

I HAD THIS CLASS AND IT WAS THE BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER HAD. WE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH THAT WE BOUGHT HER A GIFT AND I HATED TO LEAVE. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. I HAD TO READ THE CHAPTERS AND STUDY FOR EXAMS. SHE NEVER FORGOT ANYTHING IN MY CLASS. MY BOYFRIEND IS TAKING HER NEXT SEMESTER.

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COM281
Dec 10, 2010

This is was a good class. My group enjoyed and our project. Some parts are a little tough but she will encourage u to do well and keep working. I feel that she is not like most professor. She really tries to help. The games and quiz bowls help with test. There were groups in my class that just wanted to complain about life. Good class, good teacher

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COM281
Dec 28, 2010

This was a great class I learned alot about communicating in groups. Professor Ross-Brown is nice and extremely, helpful. Also, she does read your paper and check references. A group in my class plagerized their paper and got caught. They were made at the teacher and other groups. I thought the projects/papers were fun, test were not to bad.

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COM281
Jan 20, 2011

Profess. Ross class was very helpful. This is not an easy A class. We had great discussions and finally I found a teacher who gave work that relates to real word issues. I am taking classes at UK and her

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COM281
Apr 3, 2011

Great class!! Awesome Teacher!She really breaks the information down. Her class is fun and interesting. Make sure you read and complete assignments on time. I wish we had more Professors like her. She's one of the BEST!

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COM281
Jul 24, 2011

She is a good teacher, thorough and loves discussion of course. Group communications is a challenge because you have to work with others and rely on their work for your grade, but everything you learn applies to dealing with those challenges for your project and the real world. I highly recommend her!

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COM252
Jul 27, 2011

Pro. Ross-Brown is a very good Teach! She really loves comm. and she makes class fun and real interstig. I would not say it was easy but is was alot of fun at times. I took notes, read the chapts, did homew & did pretty good on test. She was very helpful. She is a very classy lady, & I can't wait 2 take her again n the Fall. She's the Best! 5 Stars

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COM281
Sep 22, 2011

Awesome teacher. Not traditional, takes class outside on beautiful days so that you are not confined to the four walls. Energetic and easy to talk to. Seems to really have passion for teaching. By far one of the best professors i have had!

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COM252
Oct 9, 2011

she is the best! very caring and loves learning. not an easy class but a interesting class. this class really made me think about my relationships. i like her so much i am going to take another class with her. there is something special about her that makes you want to read and come class.

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COMJ001
Nov 21, 2011

She is really there for the students. She thinks outside the box and makes sure all of the needs of her students are met. She treats every student like they are special. She also creates a really welcoming environment. I highly recommend her!

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COM281
Jan 27, 2012

This was an AWESOME class. Learned alot especially about difficult people like the person who wrote the comments below. She was a complainer in a every grouo. All she talked about was her 4.0. She complaind about everything. I love this class so much that I am takin Com252. This teacher cared enough to with me & advised me on classes & majors.

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COM252
Mar 15, 2012

SHE ROCKS!!!!! I WOULD DEFINETLY TAKE HER AGAIN. SHE SHOW ALOT OF INTREST IN HER STUDENTS

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COM281
Aug 5, 2012

She's the best! Trust her ratings... I loved this class. Not easy so don't expect easy A bcause she smiles and is always happy. She does give pop quizzes and she knows her stuff. (I think she has memorized the whole textbook). This class is so much fun!

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COM281
Oct 23, 2012

Great class. Not what I thought. Not easy. She knows her stuff and so will you cause she gives quizzes and calls on u n class. She is one of my favorite teach! I am taking her again next semester another class. Great class discussionsU can tell she really cares about u.

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COM252
Oct 31, 2012

Great teacher. Very personable and really cares about her students. She is kind of oblivious to our society today and its funny to see her ask questions about us "young people." Really enjoyed her, not her class so much. A lot harder than i expected. One speech at the end. Need the book.

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COM281
Dec 10, 2012

I HAD THIS CLASS AND IT WAS THE BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER HAD. WE ENJOYED IT SO MUCH. I HATED TO LEAVE. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. I HAD TO READ THE CHAPTERS AND STUDY FOR EXAMS. SHE NEVER FORGOT ANYTHING IN MY CLASS. MY FRIEND IS TAKING HER NEXT SEMESTER.

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COM281
Apr 29, 2013

Good class. Lot of work. She is helpful and fair. Meet deadlines. This class actually help me in my current job and a group that I am in. I will take more classes with her.

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COM252
Jun 4, 2013

Great class!

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COM
Jun 4, 2013

I would take her class again! Pro. R-B rocks! I love the way she teaches. She is my FAV. at BCTC!! We had some great classes. She really knows her stuff. I think she actually wrote the book!!!:-}

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COMM252
Nov 7, 2013

This is a GREAT Teach! My roommmate recommended this teacher last year. I finally had the nerve to take the class. I HATE public speaking. But She is pulled me out of my shell. I just interviewed for a job. She makes the class interesting & fun but test r hard. She is big on attendance. I learned stuff I thought I knew. So much energy

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COM281
Jan 16, 2014

AWESOME! I enjoyed the class. it was not too hard as long as you complete your work. We had a few crazies in our class "co teachers"! They really made it funny because Pro. RB knows her stuff. She was so nice to them. ha ha. I am going to take her again in the Summer or Fall.

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COM281
Jan 16, 2014

The Best! Love her classes. This is my 2nd class with her. We had so much fun. A few complainer this semester. Read your textbook and follow class work. My group had so much fun working on our topic. Not easy, not hard!

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COM281
Jan 21, 2014

A little hard at times but u just have to ask questions. She was helpful and made group work interesting. I learned alot. The class moves fast. I like really the group presentation.I did not like the young jerks n our class. They gave me a headache. Sorry Im an older stdent.

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COM281
Feb 16, 2014

The nicest woman you will ever meet. Love her! The class is so easy but because she makes sure you understand it and makes it fun and interactive. You really find yourself after her class. Unfortunately she had to take family medical leave half way through. Went to take another class of hers she said shed be back but she was still on leave :(

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COM252
Grade: B+
May 23, 2014

This was a cool clas R-B . Is the best. Very helpful, this was my 1st online & she made me very comfortable. It was a lot of work. Exams were rough.u will learn alot if u read.i cant wait 2 her n the fall.

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COMM252
Grade: B
Jul 16, 2014

This was a great class. I like the way she set up the deadlines bcause I work and have 2 kids. She is very helpful even though it is online. Blackboard was a little crazy at times. Have patience with Blackb that has been in all my summer classes.

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COM252
Grade: A-
Oct 30, 2014

Most days its lectures about the chapter. Many group projects. Test are not hard if you study. Very fun class. I enjoy going the this class. She makes class time fun and not boring. Not many assignments. She gives extra credit opportunity.

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COM252
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2014

I did not want 2 take a communication class. I hate public speaking. But this is my favorite class. This is my third go around w college and she encouraged me 2 keep going. I wish I had taken her several years ago. She really cares about how people learn & makes class enjoyable. She is my favorite teacher. She make u feel top class & she is top

4.0
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COM252
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2014

She is a wonderful teacher. I took her class online, but I wish I had gotten the chance to take it in person. We had to meet for a group presentation at the end of our online class and I loved meeting her. She is so sweet, and honest. Really knows what she is talking about. I would highly recommend her. Wish I could could take another class of hers

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COM253
Feb 20, 2015

Great TEACH! Dreaded taking a speech class but this One was great!

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COM252
Grade: B-
Mar 24, 2015

She is good

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COM252
Grade: B+
May 3, 2015

This was a great class! Hard at times. Iqtp K

5.0
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COM252
Jan 19, 2016

Good Professor. Makes the class easy. Good for anyone who is afraid of Public Speaking. Knows how to make you feel welcomed and makes you enjoy learning. Fun class.

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COM281
Apr 18, 2016

The class is hard but very enjoyable. She makes it fun and the topics you talk about are very unexpected. She goes with the flow and is an amazing teacher. She does have group projects, Make sure to pick a good group.

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COM252
Grade: B
May 6, 2016

The best professor. My favorite! I am so grateful Professor like Ross-Brown help me with confidence to speak in front of my classmates. I had anxiety, no more after she was like a coach; prepare for my presentations and exams. She really cares.

4.0
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COM252
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2016
Would take again

Free flowing class, so you have to read to get the info. She is soooo likable. You'll learn soft skills beyond what the text provides and will never want to miss her class, she gives fun assignments and encourages student interaction (duh!). she's a good time. can tell she loves what she does.

5.0
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COM252
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

She is the sweetest professor ever!! She really cares and wants you to succeed. I loved listening to her stories. She knows her stuff. I don't think we really used the book much. Take her. You will not regret it.

Amazing lectures
Caring
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COM252
Grade: B+
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

She is so awesome! She has so much freaking energy. I have a different outlook on communication because of this class. Her study strategies will help you in other classes. You will quickly see that she really wants students to do good in college. She is by far the best professor at the damn college. You will not regret it. Test a little tricky if

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
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COM252
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

This was my only way of obtaining my oral communications credit with only 1 campus visit at the end of the semester. She was extremely nice and coursework was all 10 question chapter test. 8 journal entries and the one oral presentation. I'd take the class again.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
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4.0
COM252
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Great online class but lots of work. Several Quizzes, papers to write, discussion board, online classes meeting very helpful, exams, a reall big Final Presentation, lots of reading but she was very helpful. I really liked how she was always willing to answer my questions. Assisgments were a little heard at times. A lot of writing. Great Professor

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Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
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COM252
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

I love Ross-Brown. Definitely take her. Tests are very self-explanatory, just study the given study guide and you will pass no problem.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
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COM281
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

Hard but I did learn a lot. She is the Best professor at BCTC. Make sure u study for test they can be tricky.

Tough Grader
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
COM252
Grade: B
May 25, 2018
Would take again

One of my favorite prof. for sure, she will change the way you think about learning in her class. Theres something special about her class & the way she teaches. I hate speeches & I have sever anxiety! But I am 45 yrs old & I finally teach a Sunday school class. Homwrk is hard sometimes but not 2 bad. Cant wait 2 take more classes w/ Ross-Brown

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
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2.0
COM252
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

I was having a difficult time in class because I had taken all online classes. I reached out to Professor Ross-Brown and she was so encouraging to me. She has continued to encourage me throughout the rest of the course.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
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COM252
Jan 5, 2019
Would take again

She is the BEST! My favorite professor! You will love this professor. Read take notes if you want to pass.

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
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4.0
COM252
Grade: B
May 18, 2020
Would take again

I was scared to death of taking an online course and doing a presentation but Professor Ross -Brown was very supportive and helpful. She is the best and she cares. During Covid-19 she called everyone in my class and we had online class meetings to make sure we were all okay in her class and other classes. She is my favorite professor!

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
COM281
Grade: B
Feb 22, 2021
Would take again

She is a helpful professor!! She called all my group members and made sure we turned in Our group project on time. Online groups are really hard but she is so helpful and inspiring! Our project was pretty hard but I actually learned more than I thought I would. She even advised me for the next semester. Ms. Ross Brown is my favorite teacher!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
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4.0
COM252
Grade: B
May 24, 2022
Would take again

She is the Best Professor at BCTC! I was so afraid of public speaking and college courses. She is laid back, friendly, but she really cares about you doing good in class& life. She is like a life coach and professor. I would love to have her in class. she made my online class fun and interesting. She actually call to check us during the semester.

Tough grader
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
5.0
COM252
Grade: C
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Ms. Brown was a real nice lady. She is very easy going and she knows her stuff. I did not like reading all those chapters and taking quizzes. She made the class meeting fun and interesting. I did not like the exams. I like that she is always available to answer your questions. She was really nice and pretty when I saw her in the library.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
COM252
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2022
Would take again

Professer Ross-Brown is the BEST! She really cares about you even thought it is online classe. She checks in with us to make sure we are doing okay and we get questions answered. I had questions and she met with me on TEAM during the weekend. because my schedule was so hectic and I had no orther time. My english teacher is not like this professer.

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Respected
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4.0
COM252
Grade: B
Apr 4, 2023
Would take again

I was going through a lot of stuff in personal life. I was ready to give up. Professor Ross-Brown met with and encouraged me to meet with a campus counselor. She walked me over and checked on me. I am in school and back on track.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
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COM252
Grade: C+
May 1, 2024

This class was an absolute tr

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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3.0
COM252
Grade: A
May 21, 2024
Would take again

She is so Awesome, the Best! She gave us help with assignments. She always answered my questions. She cared about our class understanding the chapters. I like that she made it easy for us to get in contact with her.

Tough grader
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
3.0
COM281
Grade: B
May 21, 2024
Would take again

She is easy going! I learned a lot!! Heavy reading. Test r hard if u did not read! My group met with her and she was very helpful and very pretty.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
COM252
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

She is one of the best! She really cares about students.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 24 grades
Most common grades:
B (10)
B+ (5)
A (4)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(11)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 25 reported grades
B: 10
B+: 5
A: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Inspirational (9)
Caring (7)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
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