4.4

Melany Trenary

Communication - Salisbury University

4.4
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
4.4
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

87

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

62

4

12

3

8

2

2

1

3

What Students Say

Very nice, very helpful

CMAT101 - 5.0 rating

OMG such a sweet lady

CMAT101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (16)
A (10)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(26)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 30 reported grades
A+: 16
A: 10
Not sure yet: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Caring (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (6)
Group projects (5)
Participation matters (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Inspirational (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.16 avg change
May
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Jan
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COMM

5.0

(3)

CMAT

5.0

(4)

COMM250

5.0

(2)

COMMUNICATION

5.0

(1)

COMM205

5.0

(3)
+7 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMM102

3.0

101

2.0

CMAT205

1.6

CMAT101

1.5

COMM101

1.3

Reviews (87)
5.0
1.0
COMM
Oct 25, 2002

Easiest teacher ever, grades easy w/ hardly any wk

5.0
1.0
CMAT
Nov 17, 2002

she is an awesome teacher; very easy

5.0
1.0
COMM250
Nov 17, 2002

awsome and hot

5.0
1.0
CMAT
Feb 21, 2003

Love her!!!!! The best

5.0
1.0
COMM
Mar 31, 2003

Great teacher. Very nice! Very pretty!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 1, 2003

Amazing teacher and a wonderful and fun class...def recommend for anyone who wishes to become a teacher or needs an easy A

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 3, 2003

such a great teacher! she always cancels class!! shes an easy grader and her first test was open note

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 4, 2003

nicest lady ever!

5.0
1.0
CMAT
Dec 1, 2003

Great professor, and the sweetest lady you'll ever meet. Class was quite relaxing and fun, definitely not a stressful course. She's the best!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 14, 2003

The most understanding teacher i have ever had. Nicest person in the world makes you feel at ease.Strongly recommend this class even if you are extremely shy person. :-)

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Apr 11, 2004

Super nice! Class was actually fun, and I dont like speaking in front of my peers. She's so willing to help with anything. Even problems not realated to class. Definitely would recomend.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Apr 15, 2004

I Love her! One of my favs! She's such a nice warm person. She is always cheerful and makes class fun. She also lets you out early a lot. If you have the chance definately take her!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 10, 2004

ABSOLUTE MUST! She is an amazing teacher. She uses micros to show your teaching ability. Everything she does if in the best interest of the students....SHES AWESOME!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Oct 24, 2004

Hands down best professor I've ever had. Nice, easy, fun, cute; she's got it all. Take her class, you wont mind it at all. Small teachings are your grade, with 2 EASY tests. A must for communications!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 12, 2004

so easy, so hot , why not take her?

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 17, 2004

easy, fun teacher...very laid back class...shes very helpful, funny, and actually cares about her students...definately take this class with her

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 29, 2004

Hands down the best class to take at the school. She is a phenomenal professor who truly cares.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 7, 2004

Wonderful teacher! She's very easy.. very helpful, and very lenient and understanding. So much fun too:) Very sweet.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 11, 2004

She is one of the easiest teachers at SU but still makes you learn the information. Class is always fun and you get to have a party on the last day!!!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Jan 11, 2005

Sweetest person ever. She's extremely understanding and tries to get to know each of her students personally. Easy class, if you show up and put in a little effort, you're almost guaranteed a good grade. Makes class fun and creates a relaxed atmosphere.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Mar 14, 2005

so cute and so sweet. she makes this the funnest class ever.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Apr 7, 2005

Everyone should take this class. She is nice and easy. Gives away A's like their candy.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Apr 14, 2005

Great teacher, always willing to help everyone out. Fun class.

5.0
1.0
CMAT
Apr 24, 2005

great lady! so helpful and very nice

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 10, 2005

She makes this class so easy, all you have to do is show up to the classes, and she lets you skip alot without penalties, really sweet too!!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 19, 2005

WOW! want an easy a this is the class. The class is so much fun. If only all teachers and classes could be like this one!

5.0
1.0
COMMUNICATION
Sep 1, 2005

i hate public speaking with a passion, so i did dread the class - but she's so NICE!!!! she makes every feel at ease, even a disaster like myself - :)

4.0
1.0
CMATELECTIVE
Oct 16, 2005

Automatic A. You dont even have to show up more than a third of the time. I could have gotten an A in Instructional Communication when I was 9 years old, and I am not exaggerating. Just be nice to her and let her learn your name, I dont think she has the heart to give anyone anything less than a B. If you fail her class, you don't belong in any school, anywhere.

2.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 18, 2005

Horrible teacher. Easy A, I'll give you that but horrible. Grading is based totally on favoritism. If you are not a loud person, or obnoxious then don't plan on getting good grades on your presentations. She misleads on what she grades on and during your presentations if you just use the computer, you'll get a couple points. Doesn't practice w

3.0
1.0
CMAT250
Jan 4, 2006

Nice teacher and such an easy A. Don't expect to learn anything.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Apr 18, 2006

Mel T. is quite possibily the greatest college professor EVER!!.. This from a person who is terrifyed of public speaking.. i loved her, loved her class and actually looked foward to going!! the work is easy and she is such a sweet lady!! DEF take her!!

5.0
2.0
CMAT250
May 26, 2006

Take this class, her class is a good class! You'll have to do some work but if you do that you'll get a great grade.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 10, 2006

Mel's great. Her tests are pretty easy if you read the review packets. The micros are on anything you want, so be creative. She's really sweet and loves her students! It was probably the most interesting class I had all semester. Plus, we got to watch Billy Madison :)

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Mar 28, 2007

THE MOST PERFECT TEACHER FOR AN 8AM CLASS!! AMAZING! Shes so nice and the tests and quizes are cake!! Lots of small group work.

3.0
5.0
CMAT250
Apr 16, 2007

EASY!!!!! she is reallly nice and wants you to do well.... alot of group work but it is all fun and you do three micros but they are sooo easy just remember to write the lesson plan... I HIGHLY recommend taking her. she doesnt take attendance but i actually liked going... we dont do any work we talk alot TAKE HER!!!!!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Nov 5, 2007

She is such a sweet lady. Class is super easy and I actually enjoyed going! I would definately recommend taking her!!!

4.0
2.0
CMAT250
Dec 25, 2008

Going to class is fun, but the online quizzes you have to do are kinda tricky. If you don't buy the textbook, just use the older edition in the library (for the quizzes; almost the same thing). Two micros (teach the class something), a few group projects, and plenty of interactive activities. Definitely recommended for different teaching style

3.0
2.0
CMAT205
May 20, 2009

This class was fun. Kinda a waste of time to go to class. I hated doing the Mentor thing, thought that was a waste of time. Quizzes are online. She counts attendance. I didn't like going to class because we didn't really do anything. Very chill class. Take her cause she is super easy. Mid term and Final are take home!!!

3.0
1.0
CMAT205
Oct 14, 2009

Perhaps the biggest joke on campus. No excuse for not getting an A in this class. Most class work involved sharing our feelings, coloring, or talking in groups. Exams were answering 10 questions about a movie, and a take home exam. You won't learn anything in this class. If your GPA needs a boost, this is the teacher for you. Kindergarten level.

4.0
1.0
CMAT250
Dec 8, 2009

Very easy class. Lessons sometimes pointless and unnecessary. Dont need textbook. 10 online quizes (1 per week). 2 small class lesson plans when you teach the class. Mostly small group work. Attendence policy. No tests. No final.

5.0
1.0
COMM250
Dec 16, 2009

TAKE MEL! She is so laid back and her comm classes are extremely easy. There are chapter quizes online every week which you must take notes on chapter to do well but it dosnt take up much time at all. Alot of group work and some presentations which are a breeze

5.0
1.0
CMAT205
Mar 31, 2010

Soooo easy! Class was so much fun, I felt like I was back in middle school with all the fun activities we did. Does take attendance but gives you up to 4 absences. Definately take her if you can... EASY A.

5.0
1.0
CMAT205
May 17, 2010

EASY CLASS! Have to mentor for 10 hours, but its not bad at all. Lots of group work and coloring. Weekly quizzes and take home exams. She's such a nice teacher and is very helpful. Take her!!

3.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 25, 2010

Easy A class. I feel like a little kid in this class. It sucks i'm wasting my money on this stupid class too. However, it does bring up my GPA and you don't have to try to get an A in this class. Her quizzes online are hard so READ! There are some fun projects we do. And mentoring is so much fun you'll hate it at first but at the end ull love it!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Feb 16, 2011

Definitely take Mel! She is so laid back and is willing to help all of her students. Her quizzes are hard but she drops the two lowest.

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
May 20, 2011

I had her for the fall 2010 Education Living learning community (LLC). I had fun going to a cook out at her house. She is very helpful and kind. There is a lot of mandatory participation you must do in otder to do well like 15 volunteer hours for the Wicomico Mentoring Project and lesson plan demonstrations. The class can be challenging and fun.

1.0
1.0
CMAT250
Jul 24, 2011

She was not helpful to me, but her class is sooo easy it really did not matter. Kind of a scatter brain.

5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Dec 11, 2011

For 101, there are 14 quizzes all online, 4 true assignments, and semi-regular, easy/small homeworks graded for completion. Extremely easy grader, and the lowest 4 quiz grades are dropped. Very nice, very helpful. Class consists of power points and lots of "talking with the people around you," then sharing w/the class. TAKE HER!

5.0
1.0
CMAT250
Mar 8, 2012

I LOVE Mel! She is very fun and helpful, such a sweetheart. The online quizzes are easy as long as you skim the reading. Her 250 class also requires volunteer hours and mini-lesson presentations, but those were fun. Also, she had a cookout at her house. She's pretty chill.

3.0
2.0
CMAT101
Oct 24, 2012

Amazing and easy teacher. Kindof confusing with projects that we do. But overall great and easy class. Defiantly take her for 101

4.0
2.0
CMAT101
Nov 2, 2012

The nicest person in the world! Take her for 101.

3.0
1.0
CMAT101
Dec 6, 2012

Sweet sweet lady. Easy class. A lot of small group work, which is good but some of her directions were not as clear as they could have been. Led to a lot of confusion amongst the group. Other than that its an easy A, not a lot of work involved and she's super nice!

5.0
2.0
CMAT101
May 11, 2013

Suuuuuch a sweet woman who loves her job. Her class was relatively easy, just don't forget your clicker for the clicker quizzes. I liked how she had out-of-the-classroom projects, but obviously they had their downfalls because you had to make extra time for them.

5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2013

OMG such a sweet lady! Super easy class though her online quizzes are a pain. Has no attendance policy and is super free spirited. Take her for 101 and any class you can. So nice and totally worth taking

5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2014

easiest class ever, no tests and theres only a few quizzes which are basically definitions straight out of the book. everything is group work and you get to pick your groups. you have a do a community service project with your group which kind of sucks because its hard to find a time where you all are free. but i highly recommend her!

3.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2014

Super easy class but she's not the best teacher. She's boring and tries to be your friend and seem cool rather than focusing on actually teaching you something. Projects were easy if you had a good group and there were no tests which was awesome.

5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Sep 25, 2014

She is a sweetheart but do not take advantage of her.

5.0
2.0
CMAT101
Oct 21, 2014

She's great!

4.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2015

Mel is super fun and if you're thinking about CMAT 101 you totally should take it with her! Lectures aren't boring, no tests just a few quizzes, lots of group work, classes are based on participation of the class. It was an easy class to do well in if you do all your work. She's also super helpful and helped me a lot with advising!!!

5.0
2.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2015

Mel is amazing! Show up, don't miss a class- it's not worth it! She takes attendance and it can be the difference between an a and a b. This class is a blast if you work well with others and get a good group - I was lucky enough to, and had a great semester! We had a few 1-2 page papers, but mostly group projects & online quizzes- no tests or final

4.0
2.0
101
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2015

Professor Trenary is a sweet heart! She is so nice and while her classes can sometimes be boring you must take her if you can. Just attend every class and be involved and you will surely get an A

4.0
1.0
CMAT101
Apr 4, 2015

Way too easy if you ask me, but it's a beginning course so I guess that's a good thing. She's a sweet woman though, just doesn't expect much from her students. Every assignment is "wingable"

5.0
1.0
CMAT101
May 6, 2015

This is one of the easiest classes I've ever seen. The material is common knowledge, the work is easy, there isn't a lot of homework. If you need an easy A, then take this class. She encouragesforces you to talk to the people around you, so be ready for that. The only wary thing is a few group projects that can take up some time. But not a lot.

5.0
2.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2015

Loved this class. It was fairly easy but still learned a lot. Pretty basic class but she makes it fun.

4.0
2.0
CMAT101
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2016

TAKE HER! Timed online chapter quizzes and group projects. She is fun and her lectures are fun. Participate and you will have a great semester. Attendance mandatory. Easy A. Book is a must have for quizzes. I would take her again and again.

5.0
2.0
CMAT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

Mel was a rockstar! This was one of my most enjoyable classes yet. She is very understanding and is willing to work with you no matter your situation. There was a lot of group work but it was easy and online quizzes are a breeze if you read the book! Book was free online also.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

She's a really nice lady, who doesn't seem to expect much. You can turn in things on time, or you can turn them in months late and still get 100%. There's group work, so make sure you get a good group. There's no tests, only online quizzes.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CMAT205
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Mel is the absolute best. She's super nice and cool, gives so much extra credit. Class is fun and probably easier even than any of my high school classes. No class on Fridays, lets us out early pretty often, mostly just talking with groups and sharing non-graded presentations. Mentoring is a little annoying but honestly worth it for such an easy A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
CMAT101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Does not know how to teach the textbook material. Does not make sense.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
CMAT205
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Easiest thing in the world. Class is a joke.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
CMAT205
Grade: D
Mar 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Got to leave school and volunteer weekly to help kids. If you do not want to do this than find another professor. Also you will fail the tests.

2.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A+
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Nice lady, but super boring class. Easy grader, as long as you turn in something she gives full credit. Final project is a group project/presentation with service requirement.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A+
Oct 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Ternary is the sweetest professor I have ever had. She is such a caring person and really wants you to succeed. She doesnt require a textbook. This class is an easy A as long as you go to class and to the library meetings. Shell give some Fridays off which is very nice of her. I would 100% recommend taking her... such an inspiring person.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Trenary is awesome! As long as you come to class, you will do well. She really wants her students to succeed and it shows that she really cares! I would definitely take her class again!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2019
Would take again

Mel is a great person. She is super kind and always willing to answer questions. This being said however; the class was kind of confusing and I did not really learn anything. The class is an easy A if you are looking for an elective or easy gen-ed but do not expect it to be interesting. An outside service project, speech, and some little papers.

Group projects
Caring
4.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2019
Would take again

Professor Trenary is an easy going and understanding professor. She has an attendance policy you can not have more than 3 unexcused absences, but other than she is pretty understanding when things come up. Assignments are easy, and if you do something incorrectly she gives you an opportunity to correct it to earn a better grade.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CMAT205
Grade: A+
May 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor Trenary is so kind and easy to work with and this is a super easy course. The only thing is you have to complete 10 hours working with students at a middle school but if you complete that you will 100% get an A.

5.0
1.0
COMM205
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2020
Would take again

by far the easiest class I've ever taken. I was chilling with 107% for two months and I spent less than an hour on this class every week. She really cares about her students. I would try to make a connection w her because then she tends to give more extra credit. I maybe opened the textbook once or twice but I never really read, just common sense

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
COMM102
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2021
Would take again

She is so down to earth and really cares about her students. Very easy but also interesting course and the workload isn't super heavy. I've had over 100% since the beginning of the semester because she'll give extra credit if you really participate and show your effort. I'd love to have her again.

4.0
2.0
COMM101
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Trenary is super nice! her class is easy and I ended the class with a very high grade. Because the class was hybrid all of our work was done online with lectures in person. The work load was very manageable and she was there for any questions we had.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Group projects
5.0
1.0
COMM
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Trenary is a very kind and caring person. She's so sweet and I liked her class. There are no exams, just projects that you're most likely to get an A on. Easy class, laid back and not stressful. Discussion boards are pretty much the only assignments.

5.0
1.0
COMM101
Grade: A+
May 14, 2022
Would take again

Probably one of the nicest human beings I've ever met in my lifetime. If anyone is thinking about taking COMM 101 as a gen ed I would definitely recommend professor Trenary. Didn't have an exam and only had about 2-3 presentations and one was with a group. There were about 10 online quizzes throughout the semester in which you get 2 attempt on each

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2022
Would take again

Super nice lady, enjoyed going to her class. Assignments are pretty easy. Class requires minimal effort.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
COMM205
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2023
Would take again

Professor Trenary is my favorite professor to date. Most of the assignments are discussion posts and its basically all graded on participation. She offers multiple extra credit opportunities and makes all of the content fun to learn. She leaves feedback on every assignment and genuinely cares if you're grasping concepts. Please take this class!!!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
CMAT101
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2023
Would take again

Trenary was an amazing professor and her classes are very laid back. There were three main assignments for this course. Last assignment was a group presentation. She always reminded us when stuff was due which was nice. This was one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. The textbook is free and online. There were quizzes due each week

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
COMM205
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2024
Would take again

This was such an easy class. If you want a free A+ take her and this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
COMM101
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2024
Would take again

She was genuinely the nicest professor I have EVER had. You can tell she just wants you to succeed. She doesn't lecture a lot during class, and instead gets creative with how we learn. Super easy quizzes online and no exams. She always has a smile on her face, and I hope I get to take another class of hers in the future. Definitely recommend!

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (16)
A (10)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(26)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 30 reported grades
A+: 16
A: 10
Not sure yet: 2
B+: 1
Common Tags
Caring (10)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Gives good feedback (6)
Group projects (5)
Participation matters (4)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Inspirational (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.16 avg change
May
Dec
Jan
Jun
Jan
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COMM

5.0

(3)

CMAT

5.0

(4)

COMM250

5.0

(2)

COMMUNICATION

5.0

(1)

COMM205

5.0

(3)
+7 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COMM102

3.0

101

2.0

CMAT205

1.6

CMAT101

1.5

COMM101

1.3

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