4.3

Maria Cimitile

Philosophy - Grand Valley State University

4.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
108
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

108

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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3

7

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8

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What Students Say

She is not only one of the best teachers at Grand Valley at the lower philopshy level, but she is excited and engaged at the higher level classes; and she's dresses with some class

RECENTGREAT - 5.0 rating

C is tough, but only cause she wants you to succeed

HNR151 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A+ (2)
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Grade Distribution
A(6)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
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Participation matters (6)
Caring (5)
Accessible outside class (2)
Group projects (2)
Respected (1)
Inspirational (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
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Reviews (108)
5.0
3.0
PHI103
Dec 8, 1999

Super cool chick. She really knows her stuff.

5.0
2.0
PHI103
Dec 8, 1999

one of the best teachers i ever had- took a boring sub a made it alright

5.0
3.0
PHI101
May 9, 2000

Easy to get a B, difficult to get an A. Strict attendance policy.

3.0
5.0
PHI101SWS
Sep 8, 2000

Had a hard time. I don't know if it was her or the material...Didn't enjoy it

3.0
4.0
PHY101
Nov 17, 2000

Nice Lady, Hard class. Strict attendence. Skippers steer clear

4.0
3.0
4
Dec 5, 2000

strict but passionate about material. truly cares about the students progress

5.0
3.0
101
Jan 9, 2001

She wants her students to succeed. Is very approachable. DON'T SKIP!!!

5.0
2.0
PHI101
Feb 13, 2001

She is really great. This is why you go to college: for classes like this. Take.

5.0
2.0
PHI101
Apr 16, 2001

She expects a lot, and is a friendly personable prof

5.0
4.0
PHI101
Apr 22, 2001

Great Teacher, The Best Philosophy Instuctor I have ever had!!

5.0
4.0
PHI101
May 15, 2001

Great prof, very helpful and wants students to do well

5.0
3.0
PHI101
May 17, 2001

wow...makes you think..and is a very good prof..she is amazing

5.0
4.0
PHI101
May 21, 2001

College is for growing, you will grow with her, shes great

5.0
2.0
PHI101
Jun 4, 2001

great prof-I recommend her. Subject difficult at times

5.0
4.0
101
Sep 4, 2001

Very helpful, just go to office hours. Must study and attend class.

4.0
2.0
PHI101
Sep 26, 2001

Good describer of text.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Oct 25, 2001

Very nice person. Really wants to help students.

5.0
1.0
PHI103
Nov 8, 2001

Awesome!!!! She is the best!! Very friend, very willing to help, very GOOD!

1.0
3.0
PHI101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 25, 2001

Very odd class. She needs to get rid of the wierd speech and be true to herself

5.0
3.0
PHI301
Dec 7, 2001

using her sexy voice to coax understanding

5.0
3.0
LOGIC
Dec 14, 2001

Outstanding, helpful, clear, and very beutiful

5.0
2.0
103
Dec 20, 2001

Fabulous, fun, shes incredibly smart!!!

5.0
3.0
PHI301
Feb 7, 2002

A genuine teacher. Very excited about her subject, it will rub off on you!!!

5.0
1.0
PHI102
Feb 10, 2002

I GOT AN A!

1.0
5.0
PHI102
Feb 22, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Mar 22, 2002

this prof cares! the class is hard, but she tries to make it fun/clear/eaiser.

5.0
3.0
PHI102
Apr 18, 2002

Awesome prof! Loves philosophy and makes it fun to learn. She's great!

5.0
2.0
PHI103
Apr 22, 2002

great prof...has fun and you will too...makes you want to understand

2.0
5.0
PHI103
May 2, 2002

Very demanding teacher. Fast paced class that covers too much material.

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Jun 17, 2002

Very intelligent prof. Very clear and helpful. I highly recommend her!!!

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Jul 1, 2002

Very demanding teacher but you will learn a lot!

4.0
3.0
PHI103
Jul 12, 2002

Makes philosophy make sense. Class is very point blank.Go, take notes,get an A

5.0
3.0
LOGIC
Grade: A+
Oct 5, 2002

She is excellent. Loves her subject area and students!

5.0
1.0
PHI103
Oct 14, 2002

She's great, gives opportunities to make up points if you don't test well!!

5.0
2.0
103
Nov 3, 2002

she is the sweetest, nicest professor on campus!

5.0
4.0
PHI370
Nov 7, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
370
Nov 11, 2002

best professor I've had, by far. She is too good for GVSU!

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Nov 11, 2002

PREPARE TO FALL IN LOVE!! First with her and then with philosophy! HOT!!

5.0
3.0
103
Nov 13, 2002

she is so kind, helpful, and funny. expects and gets the best out of you.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Nov 14, 2002

Awesome prof, great attitude, makes you want to love logic

5.0
3.0
AFEW
Nov 14, 2002

There are few as good. She cares about you and is kind and patient. The best.

2.0
4.0
PHI102
Dec 3, 2002

Horrible class...hard to understand and makes you feel stupid....do not take!!

5.0
3.0
PHI102
Dec 9, 2002

Fair to you and fair to look at. Great prof

5.0
1.0
103
Dec 13, 2002

Great teacher--HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!!!

5.0
1.0
103370
Dec 14, 2002

THE BEST!!! TAKE HER CLASSES--I PROMISE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!!

5.0
3.0
103
Dec 16, 2002

really funny and helpful. she is SO smart, total role model for women here.

5.0
1.0
PHI103
Dec 16, 2002

Extremely helpful/easy U will get an A if u do the HW and pay attention in class

1.0
2.0
370
Dec 27, 2002

dont take if you are a man, she wont even consider you, from the start

2.0
1.0
LOGIC
Dec 28, 2002

she is really hard to hear in class but its an easy A

5.0
4.0
PHI101
Dec 28, 2002

tough class, but definitely learn , she helps out a lot

5.0
2.0
PHI102
Jan 7, 2003

smoking HOT, sexy voice, but taken

5.0
1.0
PHI103
Jan 7, 2003

See Below. Way HOT! The SEXIEST voice. First day of class-I'm in love!!

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Jan 8, 2003

Well educated and able to express her knowledge clearly.

5.0
3.0
102
Jan 10, 2003

i've never had a more brilliant or HOT teacher. great fashion sense.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Jan 10, 2003

take her... she wants her students to succeed! expects respect and gives it...

5.0
3.0
370
Jan 14, 2003

She is the very best prof. at GVSU. Brilliant, funny, insightful, caring. Best.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Feb 4, 2003

Best professor I have ever had. Makes sure everyone understands before moving on

4.0
2.0
PHI103
Mar 12, 2003

With Logic, you either get it or you don't. She tries her hardest to make you get it. She is a good and funny Prof, go to class! If you miss a quiz you fail, no joke!

5.0
2.0
PHI103
Apr 1, 2003

Loved her for both Logic and ethics...great and very intelligent

5.0
4.0
103
Apr 21, 2003

She is a good teacher, but a little too gung ho about philosophy.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Apr 22, 2003

GREAT prof. always willing to help, spends as much time as needed on material that is pretty difficult. took her class and got an A after dropping out of 3 other phi classes! best phi prof ever!!!

2.0
5.0
304
May 1, 2003

No Comments

4.0
4.0
LOGIC
May 13, 2003

She is a tough cookie to understand. Maybe if i had logic, I would love her too. She is very nice, but intimadating at the same time. Puts u on the spot to answer questions every class. Very on the edge of your seat. She is helpful though.

5.0
3.0
LOGIC
Jun 16, 2003

great prof, MUST GO TO CLASS!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
LOGIC
Aug 19, 2003

Real cutiepie (4 boyz) and SO smart. The best professor I've had. Always wants you to succeed and is a real role model for women students. We can aspire to be her. She is amazing and a real inspiration!

3.0
5.0
PHI103
Aug 25, 2003

If you miss one quiz then you fail the class. Do not take her!

5.0
4.0
PHI304
Aug 27, 2003

She was awesome, hard but awesome. The topic wasn't exactly the easiest, but she was able to guide us through it as a class. It was my last year and she is the best porf. I've been fortunate enough to have.

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Oct 15, 2003

She is one of the best i've had here. Likes to make sure you know what she is trying to say. seems to be a little redundant but it's so helpful.

5.0
3.0
LOGIC
Nov 13, 2003

She is with out a doubt the best lecturer I have every had, and is one of my all time favorite professors. Not only is she incredibly intelligent, but everything she says seems to have importance and is incredibly interesting. Take her classes!

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Nov 14, 2003

little hot italian lady - dont be fooled, this is a very hard class and you must work very hard to achieve a good grade. however, if you understand it - it shouldn't be too hard. lots of work!

3.0
3.0
PHI
Dec 8, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
PHI101
Dec 17, 2003

She grades unfairly and is not very clear on what she wants on test or how many pages for papers. She also says unprofessional things in class.

4.0
4.0
PHI301
Dec 24, 2003

Difficult grader, expects a lot of her students. Discussion based class was interesting, and the ancients came alive. Short papers due every week in addition to mid and final. Make sure you have plenty of time to do the work, one missing paper will = fail

2.0
5.0
PHI103
Jan 3, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Jan 5, 2004

Took her last year. Extremely smart, articulate, and is excited about material. She will try to scare you, but put in the work asked for and you will do fine.

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Feb 19, 2004

I think she is a good teacher. The only problem is that she feels logicians are better then everyone and shes the queen of the world. This clas is very helpful and I recommend you take it with her. You just need to block out some of her snotty comments.

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Feb 27, 2004

Very fair teacher. Won't let an individual slip on a deadline, but if the whole class is feeling pressured she'll push it back. Takes attendance but only to see if the people not doing well are the one's not showing up, won't lower your grade.

2.0
3.0
PHI103
Mar 28, 2004

expects a lot from her students, her way or the highway at times, expects her way is the only way and the best way. any other way is unacceptable and not smart

5.0
4.0
PHI103
Apr 7, 2004

She knowes her stuff very well. Loves to talk about logic and how fun it is. Grades are easy if you come to class and do homework. It is not bad that she is very attractive and nice to look at when you are learning

4.0
3.0
PHI103
Apr 14, 2004

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PHI103
Apr 20, 2004

She's a very quirky lady...she goes a little ape when there's a lot of noise. Other than that she's great. She helps out when you need it.

2.0
5.0
PHI103
Apr 27, 2004

If you like being bored out of your mind, this is the prof to have!! She didnt do a good job @ teaching logic, and your whole grade is your quizzes. She assignes massive amounts of homework and is unreasonable. Not a good teacher....

3.0
3.0
PHI370
Jun 15, 2004

She is hard! Very nice, willing to work with you if you participate! Paticipation is a major part of grade. Even if you don't know what you are talking about just speak up all the time! Like this class. Learned a lot. FUN CLASS! Loved it! Highly recomend!

5.0
4.0
PHI370
Jun 16, 2004

Dr. Cimitile is possibly the best teacher I have had. She is extremely intelligent and well spoken. The course is challenging but if it weren't why would you be taking this class? Take her for logic and you will do better in every class you have.

5.0
2.0
PHI301370
Jul 2, 2004

Dr. Cimitile can't be beat. She is always willing to help those who are willing to learn. Some thinks she's hard, but only if your lazy and not willing to care about the subject matter half as much as she does. Respect her and it will be returned.

5.0
3.0
PHI103
Oct 16, 2004

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PHI301103
Dec 14, 2004

Dr. Cimitile is an awesome Prof. The best you will have at GV. She only expects what you should already expect out of yourself. If you put forth the effort, she is more than willing to help you out. Take her for one class, and you'll find yourself going back to her office years later for help.

5.0
3.0
PH370FEMPHL
Jan 10, 2005

One of the best profs I've ever had. A real passion for what she is teaching. Wants you to do well, but expects you to do the work, read the texts. Really enjoyed the class and it changes the way you look at things. She is also very gorgeous if that has any bearing. Loved the class. Marry me Maria!!

4.0
2.0
PHY103
Apr 19, 2005

shes a good looking prof

5.0
1.0
PHI103
May 4, 2005

Depending on how your brain works, this could be the easiest class you'll ever take. She doesn't require you to come to class.... I just read over the chapters and did a couple of practice problems and came to class for the quizzes and got an A. She takes logic seriously and is VERY willing to help.

4.0
3.0
PHI103
Jun 24, 2005

I expected this class to be boring, but it was really pretty interesting primarily due to the fact that Prof.Cimitile makes it that way. She is very passionate about her field of expertise. Study for the exams and you have no problem.

5.0
1.0
PHI103
Jun 27, 2005

Easiest class ever. Cimitile has to be the best prof i have had at GV in my two years here. Take her for logic if at all possible.

4.0
3.0
PHI103
Jun 30, 2005

Nice, but holds a grudge if you skip a class, she won't forget about it and grades harder on your for things like that. The class was easy, but her "quizzes" were harder than they had to be.

5.0
3.0
RECENTGREAT
Oct 26, 2005

She is not only one of the best teachers at Grand Valley at the lower philopshy level, but she is excited and engaged at the higher level classes; and she's dresses with some class . . . . kind of makes it hard to pay attention sometimes.

5.0
2.0
PHI103
Nov 7, 2006

Probably, the best professor for philosophy because she takes it seriously. Very helpful and class is interesting and fun. However, she is very adamant about attendance. I would recommend this course.

5.0
3.0
PHY103
Nov 19, 2008

Great Prof. Homework from the text is optional and grades are based off of the quizzes, which aren't too hard. If you even need help, she'll be happy to stay after class or you can go to her office hours. She defiantly made logic fun for me!

4.0
2.0
PHI103
Dec 17, 2008

She is a very good professor. At first you think she will be hard or very strict but she?s very very helpful and practical. She is so nice and is always wiling to help you after class and in her office hours. She loves teaching and really knows her subject. She doesn?t stick to her syllabus because she likes to teach at the pace the class learns wh

3.0
5.0
PHI370
Dec 16, 2013

Dr. C is thorough, to say the least. Be prepared to attend every class. Be prepared to think for yourself. She is brilliant! She will transform your life through philosophy. Let her :)

5.0
3.0
RECENTGREAT
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Felt like a second mom to me. I was in her class "The Powers That Divide Us", which was my last option, but I loved it. Very liberal and had many discussions and debates in class but overall a very interesting and fun class. I would 10/10 recommend. I learned a lot. You have to attend class or she will email you asking where you are, though.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2023
Would take again

I had Dr. C for my first year honors sequence, and I absolutely loved her. She became such a motherly figure for me who I could even meet with outside of class to talk about class, intellectual topics, and just life in general. If you ever had the chance to take a course with her I would highly recommend it!

Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
370
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

I had Professor Cimitile for DS 360 and it was an amazing experience! She is very nice and cares about her students and their success. She is always looking for feedback and student opinion on class activities. We had a quiz every week but as long as you do the readings you will be fine. Basically a discussion class but great environment.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Caring
5.0
4.0
HNR151
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing for the First Year Sequence. She is tough at times, but because she cares.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
DS360
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Cimitile has been my favorite professor in my 3 years at GVSU. She is so smart and cares about the wellbeing of her students. She assigns lots of readings and there were often weekly quizzes over those readings. The class is discussion based and she makes it all flow very well.

Group projects
Caring
4.0
4.0
HNR151
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C is tough, but only cause she wants you to succeed. Highly recommend her for the honors college sequence, but beware that there are A LOT of difficult readings to get through. Always there if you want to discuss something or need help, especially because some of the philosophy we read is hard to understand. Major mom energy!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
HNR151
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Cimitile is great. She can be a tough grader but that's because she wants you to succeed, and her feedback is really helpful. She gave us the opportunity to rewrite our papers if we wanted to. She cares a lot about her students and is passionate in our discussions. She knows if you're paying attention so stay engaged and off your phone.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
4.0
HNR151
Grade: C
Jul 5, 2025

I would not take Dr. C ever again. She is a tough grader and makes you read a lot. She expects you to be perfect.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
HNR151
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2025

She appreciates honesty and participation very much, and highly encourages people to speak up in class. She is a bit a tough grader in my opinion and I don't feel that she's very clear with her expectations at times in class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HNR151
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

I had Dr. C for HNR 201. You have readings in class and discuss with your small groups/with the whole group. It's good to participate in the class, Dr. C is very kind and isn't judgmental, all ideas are respected! It's a super fun class and it felt like a community, we had fun activities to learn the material. She gives good feedback too.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A+ (2)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 12 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 2
Not sure yet: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Get ready to read (7)
Participation matters (6)
Caring (5)
Accessible outside class (2)
Group projects (2)
Respected (1)
Inspirational (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.13 avg change
Nov
Dec
Apr
Apr
Jul
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(3)

102

5.0

(1)

103

5.0

(6)

103370

5.0

(1)

AFEW

5.0

(1)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

304

5.0

PHI101SWS

5.0

PHY101

4.0

PHI370

4.0

PHI304

4.0

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