3.8

Mary Jo Ross

Hospitality - University of Central Florida

3.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
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Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.8
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.9
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

Nice lady but she doesn't teach a thing

HFT2254 - 2.0 rating

honestly confused how anyone could have anything negative to say about Dr

2254 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (2)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
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Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Reviews (86)
5.0
1.0
HRT1000
Oct 16, 2002

she is super nice and really enjoys what she teaches

5.0
2.0
HFT3700
Nov 19, 2002

Keeps it real, keeps it understandable, keeps it easy..I give here an A+!

5.0
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HFT1000
Nov 20, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Dec 5, 2002

Best teacher ever. Very easy and so so helpful. Take this class

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Mar 5, 2003

Great teacher, very nice and informational. EAsy class....

5.0
3.0
HFT4550
Mar 6, 2003

great teacher really cares about her students

4.0
2.0
HFT1000
Mar 9, 2003

great teacher

5.0
1.0
HFT263
Mar 12, 2003

She's wonderful!

5.0
1.0
HFTINTRO
Mar 13, 2003

Awesome Teacher, she is great! She loves to step in during presentations and do your pres for you :) Wish I had her for every class. Only down side is mandatory attendence.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Mar 16, 2003

Tests are easy and final is from previous tests. Likes to interupt your presentations and pretty much does half of it for you. Downside: mandatory attendance but great otherwise.

2.0
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HFT
Apr 3, 2003

Yeah she is very nice at times, but if you miss a tiny detail, then everything you worked hard for is crap.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Apr 6, 2003

Even though attendence is mandatory the class is easy and she makes it interesting. Little studying required for the tests. All projects are pass/fail but require not work to them. I did not even present my project but still got an A on it.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 10, 2003

the best!! She is so nice, and makes you love hospitality even if you previously didnt. Very friendly and eager to help. Take her!!

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 20, 2003

great teacher!! easy class.....she likes what she teaches and tests are simple!

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 21, 2003

Very nice lady. Class is easy, dont have to study that much for the tests, final includes exact questions from the past 3 tests (which she gives back to you), she takes attendance but is understanding if you go talk to her

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Apr 29, 2003

Very Easy class, you get up in front of the class for presentations and you have an A. TAKE HER, shes realoly nice as well

5.0
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HFT1000
Jul 26, 2003

She is a great teacher. Her lectures are very easy to follow, and her tests only require minimal studying. One of my most favorite teachers!

5.0
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HFT1000
Jul 30, 2003

Very nice and helpful instructor. If you ever have any questions, she is more than happy to answer them. You do have to do a few presentations, but they are easy. The tests are fairly easy as well.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Aug 30, 2003

Presentations and tests were suspiciously simple for majority. Ms. Ross is dedicated to helping students with questions of any sort and can really help with making contacts within the field. She rocks.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Dec 5, 2003

This is an easy class and she makes it hard to fail. Read the book because not all questions are from the notes. You final exam is a combination of questions from previous tests. I highly recommend taking her class.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Dec 9, 2003

great teacher, very easy class, really awful attendance policy. you miss 3 classes and you automatically fail.

3.0
2.0
HFT000
Jan 3, 2004

truly she may seem nice but she can be cold. Myslef and others went to her for help and she had an attitdue like she knows it all.Even if you study hard, the tests are nitpicky on detail, and she can't help you b/c she didn't even write the test.

3.0
2.0
HFT1000
Jan 3, 2004

Didn't care much for her teaching. She wasn't around often for help and did carry some what of an attitude when one would ask for her help!! It wasn't awful so taking her wouldn't kill you!

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Jan 4, 2004

I thought this teacher was great. Her test cold be a little difficult, but the final was easy because you just has to study your old tests which she gives you the answers to. Dont buy the book, Very helpful to me outside of class

1.0
2.0
HFT3757
Feb 23, 2004

Do NOT take this class as it is not required. No instruction is given, she yells at people in class and is in general rude and unapologetic when wrong. Have taken her before and wasn't fond of her but didn't especially dislike her. Now I do.

3.0
2.0
HFT1000
Apr 7, 2004

She was vey unaccomadating when i was sick. She can be rude, and is hard to get aold of most of the time, she makes you feel like you are an inconvenience, she talks about mcdonalds alot. however, she does have alot of experience in her field.

1.0
3.0
HFT3757
Apr 12, 2004

All she does the whole entire class time is yell at your group and make you feel worthless. She makes your group stand up in front of the class and explain what is being done for the event our class is developing and belittles us by saying rude remarks.

4.0
3.0
HPT1000
Apr 15, 2004

This class is not as easy as it seems. you have to read the book page by page to do well on the exams

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Apr 22, 2004

The nicest lady ever! Makes class pretty interesting. Don't be fooled by her niceness though--you do have to study or at least review to get an A on the quizzes.

4.0
2.0
HFT3757
Apr 23, 2004

Wonderful teacher; Great person to know in the industry!

1.0
3.0
HFT3757
Jun 10, 2004

Worst teacher ever, not polite and whole class unhappy, either a new teacher needs to teach this class or the whole format needs to be redone.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Jul 12, 2004

If you put in the time and study, you can recieve an easy A. IF you dont study, then the exam will be tricky. Great Professor-With many opportunities. I recieved an A, but make sure you study for exams, not a cake-walk

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Aug 2, 2004

Mary Jo Ross was an excellent teacher! She made the material interesting and even could relate most of it to her own work experience. She knew all about the material and would even help you if you asked for it. She just loves the subject so much!

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Oct 6, 2004

Love her! She's so much fun. Pay attention and read the textbook. Class isn't that hard.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Oct 19, 2004

she was such an awesome teacher. she really helped me see exactly where i wanted to be in the industry. she's awesome and knows what she's talking about.

4.0
1.0
HFT1000
Dec 20, 2004

First day I sat in her class..I knew that I wanted to be in the hospitality field. Make sure you read the text...exams are soo easy. Final is just commulative and she gives you all your tests back. Show effort and just do all the assignments. She's also bubbly and makes lectures interesting!

1.0
3.0
INTROHOSP
Dec 29, 2004

not a helpful or nice person at all. only professor I cant stand. our other teachers rock, and the only people who like her are the ones who like an easy a, and don't feel the need to actually learn.

3.0
2.0
HFT1000
Jan 10, 2005

boring

3.0
2.0
INTROTOHOSP
Feb 28, 2005

As a teacher, she's not my favorite. Not as friendly as others, but overall it's an easy class.

4.0
1.0
HFT1000
Mar 19, 2005

Very easy teacher and overly lenient. She's extremely friendly and offers plenty of insight into class discussions. I recommend this teacher for incoming HFT students.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Mar 29, 2005

Great Teacher, Very Helpfull, Fun Class, Easy A but if you put a little effort into the class you can learn a lot.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Apr 21, 2005

loves to talk about herself, but gets her point across most of the time. I changed my major to hosp. man. half way through the semester. easy class, attendance is mandatory, pretty interesting though

4.0
5.0
HFT4566
Apr 27, 2005

I took the event mgt class. Beware there are two sections. I mistakenly took the service learning course. This was hard and alot more work than it should have been

3.0
3.0
EVENTMGT
May 9, 2005

She is unfriendly and can be unhelpful. She has definite favorites. The class was an event management class in which we were supposed to plan an event, but instead we did all the $%&#& work on the day of. It's super boring because u dont get through the notes..she just rambles.

1.0
3.0
EVENTMGMT
May 26, 2005

not a good teacher. took this semester and delegating is an art form for her in this class, but last I knew classes weren't put into place for other people to do your work as a teacher. they are there to learn from. i learned to not take her again. not sure why she teaches, as there is no teaching involved.

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Jun 6, 2005

I loved her! Soooo helpful, easygoing, interesting class.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Dec 28, 2005

Her passion for the field made me want to declare this as my major! Lectures were interesting, although she can be kind of snooty sometimes! Study for her exams!

5.0
1.0
HFT1000
Sep 29, 2006

Very fun class. Enjoyed it and made me want to be in Hospitality Management. Fun group project.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Nov 8, 2007

this woman knows her s***. Met w/her a couple times outside of class, very sweet lady. Her lectures can kind of trail off, get long, and sometimes boring. But either way, read the book. Not a hard class at all. Seriously.

2.0
4.0
HFT2500
Apr 2, 2008

She's completely full of herself. All she does is ramble the entire class, and she uses her students to do her work for her. A mediocre professor at best.

4.0
2.0
HFT2500
Apr 16, 2008

Shes pretty easy. Just go to class and take notes. Her test is mostly from those and she gives a pretty good test review. She does ramble in class though and she not that helpful if you go up to her to ask questions... she likes to answer questions with more questions. You have to go to class though!!! Other than that shes a pretty good professor.

4.0
2.0
HFT1000
Nov 9, 2008

Just read the book and go to class and there is no reason not to get a B. You dont need to study too much for the tests and class can be interesting.

5.0
2.0
HFT1000
Nov 18, 2008

Dr Ross clearly knows what she's talking about when it comes to the hospitality industry. Her lectures are a little boring but if you listen up you'll do fine on the tests. She is a hugh help when you need to work on your resume! Plus she is just an all around very nice person! I didn't regret taking her at all and neither will you!

5.0
1.0
INTROHOSP
Mar 3, 2009

Booooooooorrrrring. Very hard to sit through, its a common sense class. very easy, but she takes attendance so that sucks.

3.0
1.0
HFT1000
Aug 30, 2010

Class is extremely easy.She is boring and reads from her PPs. You don't need the book. Get it only if you don't pay attention to her,then you may need it for just to glance at before a test. ATTENDANCE is mandatory she will fail you if you miss more than 3 classes. She won't tell you either until the end of the semester. 3/4exams 1 group presentati

5.0
1.0
HFT2254
Oct 21, 2010

EASY EASY EASY! Just lectures but posts powerpoints online (only open the day of class) and she tells you to print out before class, you can if you want to take notes but its not necessary since the exam is online. Said no laptops but I see them all the time.

2.0
3.0
HFT3263
Dec 8, 2010

She knows what she's talking about but the class was totally unbearable. The lectures were painful to listen to but of course you had to go or you'd fail the class. Don't expect her to get back to your emails promptly, it seems like some she completely ignores. And watch out, she likes to give a test on new material the class before the final.

2.0
3.0
HFT3263
Dec 8, 2010

She knows what she's talking about but the class was totally unbearable. The lectures were painful to listen to but of course you had to go or you'd fail the class. Don't expect her to get back to your emails promptly, it seems like some she completely ignores. And watch out, she likes to give a test on new material the class before the final.

2.0
3.0
HFT3263
Dec 8, 2010

She knows what she's talking about but the class was totally unbearable. The lectures were painful to listen to but of course you had to go or you'd fail the class. Don't expect her to get back to your emails promptly, it seems like some she completely ignores. And watch out, she likes to give a test on new material the class before the final.

4.0
3.0
HFT3263
Dec 22, 2010

Excellent teacher for Restaurant Management. She has a lot of experience in the field and she definitely knows what she's talking about. However, it's not an easy 'A'. The tests are staright from the book, a lot of small details from the text. Must keep up with the readings! The lectures can get boring at times. A lot of extra credit opportunities.

2.0
1.0
HFT2254
Jan 5, 2011

I took the mix mode class. VERY easy class. 4 tests plus a final and midterm...online, straight from the textbook. Tests are open for 5 hours on days that the class is not on. So you must plan accordingly and you may have to skip another class to take the test.

4.0
1.0
HFT3263
May 8, 2011

Took the Mix Mode class and it was VERY easy. Attendance is mandatory but the exams are online. There are no large projects or papers to write. Some of the lectures in class were actually quite interesting as well. Definitely recommend taking her!

4.0
2.0
HFT3263
May 16, 2011

I really enjoyed her class and her lectures.I learned alot from the Rest.Man class.I recommend her class.Its pretty easy just read the chapters so when its time for the exam, you are prepared.The mix/mode was fast and interesting.

5.0
2.0
HFT3263
Dec 16, 2011

Attendance is mandatory and you can only miss one class without having points deducted. that being said she offers so much extra credit and if you take advantage of it all you will be set. i ended the class with 105%. The tests are online and directly from the book (not her power points) so you really have to read but as long as you do you're fine

2.0
3.0
HFT3263
Jan 11, 2012

She is really nice, but she rarely goes over anything pertaining to tests. Tests were all online, so I could use the book and a partner, but from what she told us, all the tests will be taken at the computer lab from now on. With no book, the tests will be HARD. I barely got a B+ and I had the book by my side. 200Q final. GOOD LUCK WITH THAT

4.0
2.0
HFT2254
Jan 11, 2012

Nice, but in order to get a good grade on the exams, YOU HAVE TO READ THE BOOK. She talks more about real life situations and can be kinda boring sometimes. We watched a lot of videos and she gives many extra credit opportunities.

5.0
1.0
HFT2254
Sep 5, 2012

She doesn't talk about anything that will be on the test. Don't bother taking notes in class. Attendance is definitely going to help your grade. For the tests, READ READ READ! It will help. Good luck with the final! It's 250 questions now...

4.0
1.0
RESTAURANTLODG
Apr 29, 2013

Had her for both classes mixed mode. Class in mandatory but interesting, but not the same as what is on tests. Regardless, tests are online so they are easy to get an A on. I would recommend taking her for an easy but interesting class. :)

5.0
2.0
HFT3263
Aug 7, 2013

She is an awesome teacher, lots of knowledge in the restaurant industry and she cares about sharing important information with the class. The textbook is used for tests, which are around 70-100 questions long and then the exam. Which is like 300 questions. As long as u read the book and listen in class, u'll get an easy A. Don't use anyone else.

5.0
1.0
HFT2254
Nov 11, 2013

she is so knowledgeable. she has a lot of background in hosp. all it really consist of is 5 exams. done on line. a couple hws and lectures every class. sometimes she uses video instead of lecturing the whole time. super easy good class.

5.0
1.0
HFT2254
Nov 21, 2013

Professor Ross is good. Only one real assignment which is the resume. There are five exams which are online. Go to all extra credit options if you can. Easy class overall. A little boring though.

4.0
1.0
HFT2254
Dec 12, 2013

Lectures are pointless, just read the textbook and you'll ace all the online tests. Attendance is mandatory. She is helpful and resourceful so don't be afraid to ask questions.

2.0
1.0
HFT2254
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2014

BORNING! Nice lady but she doesn't teach a thing! Rambles and shows old videos in class. Learned NOTHING. Exams are book based. She puts NO EFFORT into teaching. I didn't learn a thing about being a "manager". RIDICULOUS course.

1.0
3.0
HFT2254
Apr 7, 2014

You will learn NOTHING! She shows videos, doesn't discuss what will be on the actual exams. She should not be teaching this course. Nice lady but clearly can't teach. Buy the book, read it, you will pass the class. Bring a pillow to class, its that boring.

4.0
1.0
HFT2250
Apr 18, 2014

Ross is a sweet, kind-hearted professor. She does not teach, and just plays videos. I had her for Restaurant and Lodging courses this semester, and it was the easiest semester I've had so far. If you ask questions in class (if possible) and visit her office hours, she will get to know you better and can find you a pretty good job. I don't recommend

5.0
1.0
HFT3263
Apr 18, 2014

She's super easy, extremely sweet, and really knowledgable about everything in the hospitality industry! I definitely recommend you get the textbook because you're going to need it!

4.0
1.0
HFT3263
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Apr 23, 2014

Very boring class. Attendance is mandatory for succeeding in the course. A few homework assignments, one quiz, and six exams. Make sure to have the book with you at all times.

4.0
2.0
HFT2254
Oct 24, 2014

Only has 5 tests but all are on quizlet. Definitely recommend. Easy A.

5.0
1.0
2254
Jan 20, 2015

honestly confused how anyone could have anything negative to say about Dr. Ross. TAKE HER! she is the most helpful professor at rosen i've had so far because she actually cares, knows what she's talking about, and will help you in and out of the classroom! and an added bonus, her classes are easy, and her expectations are clear.

1.0
3.0
HFT2254
Grade: A
Jan 30, 2015

This lady is a joke! You won't learn a dam thing in this class!Talks for 2min and then shows old videos from the 70's (so boring) for each and every class. You can walk in wait to sign in and walk out. All because she is lazy. She doesn't even teach at the Rosen college because she got kicked out. Like to sleep in class? Then take her.

4.0
1.0
HFT2254
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2015

Super easy class. all exams on quizlet. Her lectures dont have a lot to do with the material... more like life lessons and helpful advice which are interesting. give a ton of extra credit opportunities. Its a class that you dont have to worry about whatsoever.

4.0
1.0
2254
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2015

This professor was awesome. She tells you like it is from day one. Show up to class, take the tests (which is from the book) do any of the tons of extra credit and an easy "A". She's a no-nonsense kind of person and gives a lot of life lesson information to make your career in the Hospitality field.

2.0
1.0
HFT3263
Grade: A+
May 4, 2015

You have to come to class to pass this class but she doesn't teach anything related to passing the course. She just lectures on things happening in the industry.

5.0
1.0
HFT3263
May 16, 2015

One of the best professors at UCF. TAKE MIXED MODE! Textbook is available as a PDF online if you google it. Tests are word for word from the book. Got a 100% on every test and she lets you redo assignments as many times as you want. Gives extra credit if you go to eventsnetwork. No excuse not to get an A. Finished the class with 107%.

2.0
1.0
HFT000
Nov 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She was a visiting professor at FGCU when I took Marketing online. I messaged this professor at least six times throughout the semester and did not get a single response back.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.14 avg change
Apr
Oct
Jan
Mar
May
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

HRT1000

5.0

(1)

HFT3700

5.0

(1)

HFT4550

5.0

(1)

HFT263

5.0

(1)

HFTINTRO

5.0

(1)
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5.0

HFT4550

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