3.7

Orlee Hauser

Sociology - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

3.7
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

99

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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99 total ratings

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What Students Say

Her syllabus are meaningless because she just talks about whatever she wants

SOC203 - 1.0 rating

Love the way she set up the class - super organized

SOC151 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
A (8)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(10)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 33 reported grades
B: 8
A: 8
B+: 8
A-: 3
Common Tags
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Caring (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Get ready to read (3)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
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Graded by few things (3)
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Reviews (98)
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247
Apr 23, 2004

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5.0
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WOMENWORK
Apr 29, 2004

great teacher!! class is so interesting. she kind, young and full of energy!! I recommend this class to everyone, you will learn a lot of interesting things!

5.0
3.0
247
May 10, 2004

she's cute + energetic and I learned a lot from the course already

5.0
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SOCI250
Oct 23, 2004

She's super nice...and really, with all those profs that demonstrate their **** qualities more than they teach, that goes a long way. Teaches but also cares what class thinks...shows fascinating movies...recommended.

5.0
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SOC250
Nov 18, 2004

LOVER HER, LOVE HER, LOVE HER. She is not necessarily easy, but she is clear and interesting. If you study hard, you have the ability to excel in this class!

5.0
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SOC250
Nov 27, 2004

AMAZING teacher! She has been my favourite prof thus far at Mcgill. The class itself is extremely interesting and relavent. Orlee brings in fantasic films about issues we're discussing in class. She is very approachable, helpful and clear. Read and attend class - you'll get your A!

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SOC250
Dec 11, 2004

An amazing teacher - clear, eloquent and extreemly erudite, thogh I thing the comment she made about C. M. Brekher (Brecher?) was not very appropriate.

5.0
2.0
250
Jan 17, 2005

Interesting + brings relevant outside material into class. She should teach more classes!

3.0
1.0
SOCI217
Mar 5, 2005

One of the worst profs I've had. Uninspiring and a horrible discussion leader. I haven't learnt anything in this class at all. Seems very unconfident about the lecture material. Lectures are dry, hollow and a waste of time.

5.0
3.0
217
Mar 14, 2005

I can't believe the negative comments below! She's my favourite prof - nice, interesting and funny - makes you actually WANT to come to class.

3.0
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SOCI216
May 1, 2005

One of the worst profs I had. Uninspiring. Kinda ditzy too. If you want a feminism class, you should be in her class.

5.0
3.0
216217
May 2, 2005

All I can say is that I learned a lot from her courses. I would take anything that she teaches - anything!

5.0
3.0
216
May 2, 2005

she's awesome!!!

5.0
5.0
217
May 5, 2005

She's approachable and clear. Really cares about students.

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SOCI
May 15, 2005

It's all about class, and not so much about the coursepack. Pay attention take notes (and thats relatively easy to do, since material is pretty interesting). Really good prof, it's a shame she is leaving.

5.0
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SOCI210
Jun 8, 2005

The most amazing teacher I have ever had. It is a shame she is about to leave. Mcgill , do something about it!

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SOCI321
Jul 8, 2005

Wonderful instructor. Always willing to help and is clear with her explanations. I enjoyed the course very much, even though the paper drove me crazy! The class discussions went all over the place, but we were a lively class, so it never got boring. It's too bad that she's leaving; she'll be missed!

2.0
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SOCI321
Jul 25, 2005

One of the most insincere people I have ever met. She is completely phony.

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321
Grade: A+
Jul 27, 2005

Orlee is just inspiring and refreshing to have as a prof. There are not many like her and everyone knows it. Its a shame she will not be here next year. I loved all her classes and she was great to talk to one on one. thanks orlee!

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SOC
Aug 10, 2005

the best teacher I have ever had. the most interesting classes and enthusiastic teaching.

5.0
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SOC407
May 13, 2007

I had her for sociology of the media. just learned about it and she made essay exams very clear and easy if you studied the material. Highly recommend this very nice lady.

5.0
2.0
SOCI216
Apr 19, 2008

an amazing teacher, the best I have had so far

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SOC325
Jul 1, 2008

This is not the first course I have had with Orlee, I continually choose to learn from her because she makes sociology so interesting!Even her choice in textbook material is interesting. Extremely nice, fair, and passionate professor.Would recommend to anyone needing to take a sociology class.

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SOC000
Nov 29, 2008

She is horrible, don't take her. Complete waste of time. Unfair and phony person.

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SOC151
Dec 3, 2008

It was hard to get into lecture at first, but after a couple weeks I started to really enjoy her class. As long as you go to lecture and pay attention you'll be fine. Shes very understanding and always willing to give extensions if you need them. DO NOT put off the readings though, you will screw yourself over trust me.

4.0
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SOC368
Dec 8, 2008

Even though I enjoyed the course material, she is a very unfair grader. She grades how well she likes the person instead of the exam.

5.0
4.0
SOC369
Jan 10, 2009

I learned so much in this class that I use at my workplace. I'd take anything tout by her.

5.0
3.0
SOC151
Jan 10, 2009

Overall, I lerned a ton. Sometimes Orlee tends to repeat herself over and over again which can get annoying but I guess it works cause the info sticks..... She's one of my top 2 profs at UWO for sure.

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SOCI151
Jan 10, 2009

I had to work really hard for my B but it was worth it. I like that Orlee let us call her by her first name it shows that she does not think herself above us. She is an awesome teacher .

2.0
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SOC151
Jan 12, 2009

Seriously messed up professor. Avoid :(

5.0
3.0
SOC368
Feb 9, 2009

The first couple of lectures are just theory but after that it gets really interesting. Orlee likes to bring examples from real life into class and that makes it interesting. I take all her classes.

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SOC151
Mar 19, 2009

She is one of the most unorganized and nervous teachers I have ever had. Gives a bad name to feminists with the views that she tries to push onto her students. :(

5.0
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SOC1111
Mar 20, 2009

One of the best profs I have ever had. I learned so much from her. She is a great person and her classes are fun because she listens to what you have to say.

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SOC001
Apr 11, 2009

Take someone else. Do not waste your time on the class you will take nothing away from. Other professors are better than her.

5.0
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SOC339
Apr 22, 2009

I love this class! Shes a fun teacher to have. She needs to get things back to us faster but otherwise shes the best prof I've had. I'm learning so much about the family....

5.0
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SOC368
May 22, 2009

Nice prof but really unorganized. She takes her TIME to return things. Our class took a midterm and did not get our grade until the second last week of school. She looks at her phone every 5minutes and says she's checking the time but there's a HUGE clock on the wall. Teaching methods are ok..kind of useless to go to class because she repeats thing

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SOCI368
May 28, 2009

Orlee is the best professor I had so far. She is friendly and approachable. Her classes are always interesting and fun. If you pay attention in class , do your readings and prepare for exams you will do well. I hope to take more classes with her in the future.

5.0
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SOC151
Jun 17, 2009

Orlee's a fair prof and pretty interesting in the classroom. She really cares about us students.

5.0
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SOC000
Oct 22, 2009

Orlee Hauser is an awesome teacher! she really cares about the students and is really laid back

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SOC151
Nov 16, 2009

She is the absolute best professor I have ever had. She really cares about her students!

5.0
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SOC151
Dec 1, 2009

Amazing teacher!! Her exams are only like 2 questions each and you always know what to study! I got a 93% and a 97% on them plus NO HOMEWORK! its amazing. definantly take her.

2.0
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SOC151
Jan 7, 2010

not helpful, doesn't hand work back in a timely manner, doesn't inform you of what grade you have in the class

5.0
4.0
SOC151
Jan 7, 2010

I loved this class. I only got a C but I still learned alot - oops, a lot is two words. She helped me a lot when I came to her office with a study guide.

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SOCSOC
Jun 3, 2010

the best teacher I had so far. very helpfull and approchable.

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SOC203
Jul 10, 2010

Teaches thoroughly and in an excellent format. I really liked attending her class. Grading and the returning of assingments need improvement. Prof. Hauser kind of leaves your grade a mystery until the semester is over as a result of her not handing back papers.

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SOC150
Apr 3, 2012

Hauser is a good professor! She definately knows what she is talking about. There is a lot of material but it is pretty easy to manage. You take a lot of notes but never have daily homework. No textbook is used but you do have to read articles for use on the exams. Overall a very interesting class! She is very friendly as well.

5.0
1.0
SOC321
Dec 3, 2012

Such a great professor! She has this great positive attitude that makes you feel good. All of the information she teaches is really interesting. She has you do reading quizzes but they were take home and you have plenty of time to do them. Two exams, written in blue books. Great class overall.

5.0
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SOC
Oct 2, 2013

Best teacher ever!!! soo interesting and very fair! never makes you buy a textbook for any classes!

5.0
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SOC321
Dec 18, 2013

Orlee's class is amazing! She does such a good job of keeping it interesting and teaching the material in a way that makes it easy to apply in real life. She never has textbooks (all readings are ereserve) And she keeps the class light.. I definitely recommend her!

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153
May 13, 2014

Her class presentations are EXTREMELY easy! Her lectures are oral which can be a bit difficult. She was really funny and entertaining! She had a lot of video examples that actually get the point across!

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SOC153
May 15, 2014

She is nice, and kind of mom like, she is very disorganized and opinionated and does not hand work back ever. Her lectures are a disorganized. If you can look past that her lectures are interesting and the information is interesting at least. I may have made her sound bad but she I enjoyed the class.

3.0
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SOC153
Jun 9, 2014

She assigns a lot of reading which some of it comes in handy for the exams. The exams are all writing. Very hard to take notes in her class because her lectures are oral and no powerpoint to follow along with. She is an easy grader who only assigns group projects and readings. Also, only a early midterm and a final exam for the exams.

5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY153
Grade: B
Jul 2, 2014

Super nice professor, down to earth and easy to talk to or go to for help. Assigns tons of reading, but the exams are based right off the lectures and reading.

5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY153
Aug 28, 2014

There are some parallels between Dr. Hauser's course and Dr. Palmeri's rhetoric classes in Communication Studies. But Orlee's knowledge and intelligence is far superior to his. She's a bit demanding in exams and quizzes, but she's never unfair. Fascinating lady! Take her class!

2.0
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101
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2014

Very unorganized professor, would never take class again. The class is easy, but it drove me crazy how unorganized she was.

1.0
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101
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2014

she is awful

1.0
5.0
101
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2014

Do not take a class with her. She just gives out random grades.

5.0
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101
Dec 25, 2014

Loved her

2.0
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151
Grade: B-
Jan 6, 2015

Doesn't explain anything and if you don't get the audiences involved in your presentations she will downgrade you. Her exams are identical to her study guides. She takes random roll call so go to class everyday.

4.0
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101
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2015

Very amazing professor. She is really understanding of personal issues that result in missed lectures. She's very open to new ideas for projects. I learned a lot from her and went out of my way to take another of her classes.

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101
Grade: B
Feb 2, 2015

A terrible start toward my chosen field of study. Very unorganized, study guide useless, doesn't inform of grade, and doesn't return graded assignments in a timely manner. I would have sympathy but some effort for my understanding of the assignments is expected..

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SOC103
Mar 20, 2015

Was not helpful at all for my semester. She is a terribly slow grader, and does not follow the syllabus. She does not put in graded assignments on d2l, and ignores emails from students.

4.0
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101
Apr 5, 2015

She is a slow grader but other than that she's an amazing prof. She makes you love what you are learning and really gets you to get involved.

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SOC153
May 10, 2015

She's extremely unorganized and didn't put any grades into d2l all semester.

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SOC325
May 14, 2015

One of my favorite professors. This class was hard, but rewarding. Hauser is super understanding of personal problems and will go way out of her way to help you out. Be ready to do a lot of writing, and make sure you read the assigned readings. Three hour classes went by like a breeze.

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Grade: A
May 27, 2015

Just take her you will understand.

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SOC369
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 6, 2015

Didn't let anyone know of their progress (ie. if they were failing or doing well). Doesn't respond to emails with questions. Seems nice... over the computer. Lots of readings and "mini-assignments", also there are weekly assignments which are more on the difficult side.

3.0
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SOC151
Grade: B+
Aug 13, 2015

She grades everything SUPER late so you do not know how good you're doing until the class is already over. Not to mention that it really feels like she just randomly grades things, my grades do not seem to reflect the work and accuracy I put into my own submitted material. Didn't feel like we learned much of anything either. Disappointing.

5.0
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SOC151
Sep 3, 2015

Love the way she set up the class - super organized. I also liked that she gave me personal feedback on assignments and such. She made her own powtoons for the class which was also pretty cool.

4.0
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201
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2015

Orlee is an amazing prof. Her only downside is that she's a little disorganized. Very funny and great lectures. Three hour classes with her don't feel like a waste of my time. Take her!

1.0
1.0
SOC33175
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

She always shows up late. Literally 1 minute before we could leave, she shows up. She is extremely disorganized. She never puts in grades and cancels class a lot, but still expects us to do our projects, with no explanation on them. I was very excited when I signed up for this class, and was immediately disappointed. Never puts notes up on D2L. :(

4.0
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SOC321
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2015

Orlee is probably the best lecture I've ever taken. She is hilarious, but also stays on topic. There are group projects, but they are fun social experiments! I would 100% recommend her! Such a fun professor!

3.0
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SOC001
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2015

she was very disorganized and never seemed to stay on track for most of the time. the classes weren't put together very well. to be honest i couldnt tell you what i learned from the class since it was little to none. she never put anything in d2l which sucks and i dont know any of the grades i got on papers, projects, or the tests :/

1.0
3.0
SOC153
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2016

Completely disorganized, doesn't make powerpoints and talks for the full three hours of the lecture. Assigns all of her assignments at the beginning of the semester and then never mentions them again. I'm sitting in her class right now, and if I told you I could read her handwriting on the board, I'd be lying. DO NOT TAKE HER IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO.

5.0
2.0
SOC339
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2016

I love Orlee. Yes, she's disorganized, but it doesn't generally affect students. She tends to push back due dates and offer rewrites if things weren't clear. Very understanding and compassionate. Her lectures are on point and she always makes funny Canadian jokes. One of the best at UWO.

3.0
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SOC153
Grade: B
May 4, 2016

Doesn't assign homework that relates to course material, and the readings take up to 4 hours each (there's 5 total). We didn't have to buy a book which was nice, but the readings really got ridiculous after one or two of them.

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SOC103
Grade: B
May 16, 2016

I just finished Sociology with professor Hauser, and she is one of the worst professors I have ever had. Orlee Hauser is super unorganized and doesn't even put grades into d2l until final grades are do after the semester is over. All assignments are due until the end. This may sound nice but it is not at all. She does not keep us updated at all.

5.0
3.0
SOC153
May 16, 2016

She made me love class! I loved the fact that she treated us like adults when it came to handing things in by making things due by the last day it made it easier for me to plan my schedule. she's really nice and funny to

4.0
1.0
SOC103
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

She is great

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
SOC103
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I've had. Horrible. Don't do it. Trust me.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
SOC151
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

This class was really fu n. I didn't think it would be but she mixes lecture with films and stuff and if you do the work, you'll do well for real. It took me a coupe hours every day and sometimes I skipped days and caught up on the weekend but overal it was fun. I've had her for other in person classes and she is pretty great there too.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
SOC153
Grade: A
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hauser is a sweetheart. Most assignments due on last day of class. Take home final. Decently easy mid-term if you pay attention in class. Great quest 2 course.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
SOC153
Grade: B+
May 22, 2017
Would take again

I learned so much during this class! But beware, if you fall behind on assignments it can be hard to catch up - though I came to her and she helped me. I would recommend her to any one.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
1.0
SOC151
Grade: A-
Aug 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A person who is interested in the subject they are teaching, more of less to find oneself.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
2.0
SOC203
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I've had her for 2 classes. She's clueless on how to be a professor. Her syllabus are meaningless because she just talks about whatever she wants. She assigns tons of journal article readings and then essay questions to submit for midterm and final. She doesn't grade anything until the semester is over so you have no clue how you are doing.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
SOC203
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

I take every course I can get withher. She's an amazing lecturer and she gets students so she uses examples we can relate to. I like her use of video clips to back up vocab. She's one of the best profs I've had here at UWO

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A-
Dec 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She the most disorganized professor I have ever had. Her lectures don't follow the syllabus and she will not grade anything until the end of the semester so good luck knowing how you're doing. She does care about the material though, maybe too much. A paper I wrote was downgraded because of the file name.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A+
May 21, 2018
Would take again

She made the class really chill haha. Dr. Hauser is really laid back. One of the simplest courses I ever took. Just take her class lol You'll see what I mean.

Caring
5.0
4.0
SOC101
Feb 12, 2019
Would take again

Shes a good prof. Cares about stduents and knows her stuff. You wold be wise to take her classes.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
SOC153
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

shes an amazing prof. She makes the 3 hour class go by quickly because she mixes it up with discussion and examples. My friends and I all love her.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Group projects
4.0
1.0
SOC101
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Very boring classes, but very easy class. took 2 quizzes the whole semester and did one presentation. Not a lot of homework either. She says she takes off for attendance but I didn't get any points taken off. Easy A

Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
SOC151
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She was honestly kind of lazy (though some might call her laid-back). Never received any grades from her so I have no idea how I'm doing in the class. She does not reply back to emails (I've heard this from other classmates). She's just not very accessible and seems like she doesn't care about her students and how they're doing.

Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
SOC101
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Only graded on 4 tests and a project. An overall easy class if you show up and take notes. Shes an alright professor, gave a lot of videos to review and movies to connect to topics.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
SOC151
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2019
Would take again

Orlee is really chill. She doesn't assign much homework. She has online reading quizzes that aren't difficult at all, and the quizzes have unlimited time. We had 2 exams, both were online, open notes, and unlimited time (with the exam being due at least before the next class).

1.0
2.0
SOC103
Grade: B+
Mar 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Never answers emails. Late EVERY class. She rushes and puts in bogus grades cause shes behind. Wouldnt give full participation credit when I went to EVERY class and did all in/out of class work, and was one of the only people to contribute to class discussions but was told "nothing you said was exceptional enough". Easy material LAZY professor

Participation matters
5.0
4.0
SOC369
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

Now that everything is online cause of covid I thought that class would be boring but it isnt She's so good with online stuff. This class is keeping me sane!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
SOC407
Grade: B+
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

terrible teacher, very arrogant, and acts like she knows everything. worst professor I ever had

5.0
4.0
SOC369
Grade: B-
May 8, 2020
Would take again

I love Dr. Hauser. Can't believe she'sleaving. I'm going to miss her and the soc department won't ever be the same.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
A (8)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(10)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 33 reported grades
B: 8
A: 8
B+: 8
A-: 3
Common Tags
Respected (8)
Gives good feedback (6)
Caring (4)
Skip class? You won't pass. (4)
Get ready to read (3)
GROUP PROJECTS (3)
Participation matters (3)
Graded by few things (3)
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