3.3

Phyllis Fein

Marketing - Westchester Community College

3.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
62%
Would Retake
179
Reviews
3.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

62%

Would Retake

179

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
179 total ratings

5

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4

33

3

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1

42

What Students Say

changed the whole class curriculum first day of class

MKT205 - 2.0 rating

Terribly disorganized as a professor and as chair of the department

MKT101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

39%

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Based on 61 grades
Most common grades:
A (34)
Not sure yet (16)
A+ (10)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 78 reported grades
A: 34
Not sure yet: 16
A+: 10
B: 5
Common Tags
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Respected (17)
EXTRA CREDIT (15)
Graded by few things (14)
Clear grading criteria (13)
Amazing lectures (12)
Get ready to read (11)
Group projects (11)
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INTROTOFASH

5.0

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MKTSECT

5.0

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FASHD001

5.0

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FD101

5.0

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MKT100

5.0

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RET205

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INTFA3456

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4.0

Reviews (177)
3.0
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FASHION
Feb 28, 2003

Really nice. Kinda of disorganized.

3.0
2.0
MARKETING
Nov 13, 2003

very easy...very unclear...very disorginized

2.0
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MARKETING
Mar 31, 2004

very unorganized. came late to class EVERYDAY!! played favorites to her "fashion" students- if you did not agree with her ideas then you were not doing the assignments correctly- i changed my major bc of this professor- i would never recommend h

2.0
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MKT101
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2004

i hated her. she played favorites to her fashion students and all she talked about was the 700 jobs she had before teaching at WCC.

5.0
2.0
MARKETING101
Dec 2, 2004

You may as well disregard previous posts. Does a good job at following the syllabus provided at the beginning of the year. Pay attention and you'll do well. Did not play favorties. Plus, she's very attractive ;) Tests are no surprise. Recommended.

4.0
4.0
MKT101
Dec 16, 2004

You may have noticed a trend by now with the disorganization thing. It's quite true, but if you pay attention in class, she'll basically tell you exactly what's going to be on the tests and quizzes, and if you check in with her a lot on your project, you'll do well. High maintenance, but recommended

4.0
3.0
INTROTOMARKET
Dec 28, 2004

Had alot of fun in the class, Prof Fein did a good job of laying out what she wanted to get across. Went over the Syllabus weekly to make sure that the whole class knew where we were. Introduced a Marketing Fact Folio which was available during Quizes. Plus she was hot, nice little body & cute face.

5.0
1.0
MARKETING
Jan 2, 2005

She's FEIN, total **** ;)

5.0
2.0
INTROTOFASH
May 10, 2005

VEY KNOWLEDGEABLE -- KNOWS HER STUFF. PAY ATTENTION AND YOU CAN GET AN EASY A...IT MAY ENTAIL SOME WORK BUT IT IS ALL RELEVANT TO THE ACTUAL BUSINESS WORLD...I HAVE ENJOYED HER TAKING HER CLASSES AND HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER

4.0
3.0
MARKETING
May 21, 2005

Lots of work in that class, group projects were a disaster. Felt like pulling teeth. 2 A's, 2 B's, 2 C's. You had to do 2 projects, 1 group and 1 self. Lots of deadlines for each one. Make sure you have a responsible group at your table, or you'll go through hell.

3.0
2.0
MARK101
Aug 25, 2005

not very smart, but not a difficult grader. Easy on the eyes and plays favorites if you are pleasing on the eyes as well

4.0
3.0
MARKETING
Oct 30, 2005

No Comments

2.0
3.0
MARKETING
Aug 8, 2006

can be more organized and plays favorites

5.0
3.0
MKT101
Nov 14, 2006

No Comments

1.0
2.0
MKT101
Dec 11, 2006

HORRIBLE! ALWAYS LATE! SO UNCLEAR! SO UNPROFESSIONAL!! WORST PROF YOU CAN IMAGINE! NEVER TAKE HER! SHE SHOULD GET OUT OF TEACHING IMMEDIATELY!!!!

5.0
3.0
MKTSECT
Dec 13, 2006

I had this teacher 2 semesters ago and i disagree with all the nay sayers. I never saw her play favorites. the work was hard so what your in college its suppose to be challenging. She knew her stuff. And the stories she told all had a purpose like: don't miss out on opportunities. Keep your mind open. Shes an excellent professor!

2.0
4.0
RET105
Nov 20, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MKT101
Mar 25, 2008

great class!!

4.0
4.0
RET102
May 9, 2008

She was a great professor and is a great help when you are dedicated and actually care about what she is teaching. She does play favs but only because her favs are legit students who care about thier college education and thier future. Her lessons are great and her stories apply to what is being learned. Shes great just be on her good side!!

4.0
3.0
INB101
Jun 23, 2008

I actually enjoyed INT BUS. She spoke of things completely off , but were relevant to the topics we covered and made sense. Tests were open book except for the(hard)final. Does play favorites to interested students. 25pg project(1/3 of grade) due at the end, just keep up with the weekly assignments and make it look nice and you'll be fine

2.0
4.0
INTFA3456
Jul 31, 2008

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MKT101
Nov 5, 2008

Ok, everyone that says she plays favorites needs to get over it. Of course professors are going to favor a student who does their work and is truly interested in doing well. As for her "fashion" students, I am one of them and thanks to her I'm at FIT and graduating with honors!

2.0
3.0
MARKE101
Nov 5, 2008

Shes a little crazy,she gets way into other peoples lives during classand is erratic. I am not sure why she gives open book exams, but then a final that is closed book. If noone has memorized anything all year because its been open book, shes ruined everyone for the final. Shes ALWAYS late, and because of this you lose time on test. Good luck!

1.0
2.0
FASH101
May 30, 2009

She should not be allowed to teach an online class. Completely unorganized, never kept up with dates and deadlines, and was impossible to get a hold of.

1.0
5.0
RET205
Oct 15, 2009

Pro. Fein is by far the worst teacher in history. It is beyond me why someone with very little fashion sense was teaching fashion courses. She is unfair, unethical, discriminates, and shows favoritism henceforth; giving me a preview of what the fashion industry is all about. She killed my passion for fashion and I changed majors and schools.

1.0
3.0
RET105
Dec 18, 2009

This is one teacher I will NEVER take again! She is by far the WORST! Her online class is so unorganized and she NEVER responds to any emails you send her! If she is able to teach, then let?s let monkeys teach as well! W.C.C should be embarrassed to have such a disgraceful teacher!

2.0
3.0
MKT101
Apr 21, 2010

She knows her stuff, problem is she cannot explain it properly. I am honor student and yet I manage to get only 80s on her tests and it is open book. She doesn't grade assignments, she is always late for class and very unorganized.

1.0
2.0
MKT101
Apr 25, 2010

This professor is worst than student who has no interest in school. ALWAYS late, NEVER prepared, if she sees somebody in the hallway, she will go talk to them during lecture. Unbelievable. And she expects her students to take her class seriously? Worst professor I ever had, can't believe she is teaching.

4.0
2.0
FAS101
Jun 10, 2010

OMG what an unorganized mess,she is late, luckily only by a few min,and does not return e-mails nd keeps pple waiting and she does not grade everything whats good? blog assignment very easy not time consuming, and I don't think many people did them, if you can't handle some easy blogs,you might be better off in 1st grade,not prof fault

2.0
1.0
MKT101
Dec 8, 2010

She's always late to class. She's unorganized. Hands out assignments late. Learning is all textbook. She just goes over it in class. The class is a joke.

1.0
5.0
FASH105
Dec 28, 2010

Professor Phyllis Fein is absolutely and positively the worst professor I have encountered in my entire life. She is unorganized, unresponsive to emails, and unreliable. I would not recommend anyone to take this professor online or in a class room, for you will experience nothing but grief, misery and absolute frustration.

1.0
3.0
MRKT101
May 6, 2011

This teach is the worst professor I have ever had. She does not teach at all. She's unorganized, and does not care about her students at all. She gives out assignments and does not explain them. She, is just all around a horrible teacher. She does not let you know what your grade is in the class. And emailing her, does not help. She WONT ANSWER

1.0
5.0
MKT101
Jun 23, 2011

she is one of the worst profs i have ever had. she made my life a living hell this semester. she explains something one way then when it is done explains it another way. she is horrible. if you pretend to do work then she likes you. if you dont do anything she will kick you out and say that you'll be pumping gas one day.

5.0
3.0
FASH101
Aug 22, 2011

Professor Fein is the best teacher I have ever had!!! These people that are giving her bad ratings just have it out for her. Professor Fein has been a great help to me and many other students. She started a brand new major at the college to give students interested in fashion more options. She is a very well respected and loved professor!

1.0
1.0
FASH101
Nov 10, 2011

Try having to take a test online and taking the wrong test because she put up the wrong one, she reads through the textbook

1.0
5.0
FASH101
Jan 16, 2012

8/22 Review - Nice review of yourself, Prof F.

4.0
3.0
MKTMKT
May 16, 2012

Professor Fein is someone I was iffy about at the beginning of the semester, but as long as you read the text and keep your notes organized, you will be fine. The one thing that I couldn't stand about her was that she always showed up at least 10 minutes late to class, then kept us late as a result. Don't schedule a class right after hers.

5.0
3.0
FASHD001
Jun 18, 2012

Professor Fein is a great person, she is always the whenever you ned help either with the subject or with anything related with school. She is available on her office hours and whenever you meet her at school she would be glad to stop and talk with you. She had great assigments through the semester who built a lot into my academic sklls.

5.0
3.0
MKT101
Jun 18, 2012

Prof. Fein was very helpful and understanding when I missed the date for my online final and she re-opened it so I could pass the class. In the pass I have had professors says "sorry I can't help you". Her course was challenging but she didnt write the book she's just doing her job!!! For anyone in business you'll be thankful later. Great job Prof.

5.0
2.0
FASH101
Jun 19, 2012

She is such a good professor,she helped FILL up my resume, I had her from both marketing and Intro to fashion! She is AWESOME and KNOWS HER STUFF!! Im a fashion merchandising major and she got all the students into SO many events and provided us with so many GREAT experiences. She is willing to help ANYONE, and will answer any questions!

5.0
2.0
MKT101
Jun 19, 2012

She made this class SOOOO much fun! We did a marketing project were we had to make up our own product and til this day I still look at mine! She is willing to give you ideas and will help you with ANYTHING! STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!!!

5.0
2.0
FD101
Jun 19, 2012

Very energetic and involved with the students in the Fashion design and the Merchandising programs. provided us with many opportunities within the fashion world in and outside the classroom. Overall she was a wonderful professor.

5.0
3.0
FASH101
Jun 19, 2012

Prof Fein is one of my favorite professors. I can only say good things about her. Her classes were always a lot of fun. She really knows how the fashion industry works. I am a Product Designer and I can tell that her assignments prepared me to be better at my current position. She was always very helpful...even AFTER graduation.

4.0
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MKT101
Jun 20, 2012

Professor Fein is a great teacher. She's one of the few in the business who have real world experience. She treats her class as if it was a business meeting. She challenges her students, which is great. She makes class interesting and is willing to help a student even after they have completed her class. I recommend taking any of her classes.

5.0
3.0
FASH101
Jun 28, 2012

AMAZING! SHe knows what she is doing, will help a student in distress with anything and will always stand behind her work!

5.0
1.0
MARKE101
Jul 9, 2012

she knows what she is doing, and she will make the class easy for you, if she sees any interest on learning.

5.0
1.0
MKT101
Jul 11, 2012

She was beyond the greatest teacher I've ever had. She is so nice and always in a happy mood. I got an A thanks to her, i didn't do much of an effort to pass her class. Her tests were open book. If you fail in her class, you are just stupid. She encourages you to do extra credit to improve your grade. She is a cool person to talk to. :)

4.0
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FASH101
Jul 30, 2012

Prof. Fein is a great teacher! She knows fashion industry and is very well connected. If you need internship or help with transferring to another school she will be there for you. Her classes are easy and lots of fun.

5.0
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MKTG101
Dec 20, 2012

Great project based class. Very interesting, challenging and rewarding. Loved it!

2.0
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MKT101
May 19, 2013

Her lectures have nothing to do with the textbook. She is so obsessed with the project. Only gives a midterm final project & attendance for grading.only take if u want midterm & final 2 mess up ur grade because they are the biggest percentages and no time is spent prepping 4 the two test the grand project is worth less than the test but most time

5.0
1.0
MKT100
Oct 31, 2013

She is absolutely amazing!!! I am not in WCC anymore but I am still using her lessons. Her class is so practical, she is extremely nice, didactic, professional. She is so open hear your comments and problems with the subject. I definitely recommend her if really you like marketing and are willing to work hard

5.0
2.0
MKT101
Dec 19, 2013

fantastic prof. Creative with tons of experience. You will learn about the real world of marketing from someone who has successfully done it. Fun and learned a lot. Take her.

1.0
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FASH101
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2014

she seems like a nice person but contradicted herself constantly with assignemtns and was never clear about anything. I had to email her about every project figure out what she wanted me to do before i had a grasp on the assignment. if you can avoid this class and take it with another teacher, do it.

1.0
3.0
MKT101D004
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2014

This professor was very confusing! We didn't even use the text book after I spent $150 on it! I only passed the class because I did my final project exactly how she wanted it. This class was an easy A

2.0
3.0
FASH105
Grade: A+
May 9, 2014

A concise explanation on the extreme rating discrepancies: lax students who enjoy socializing will find her very easy and enjoyable; dedicated students who are more detail-oriented and academically-driven will find her horrendous because of her general disorganization. She means well, but isn't to the caliber that serious students generally prefer.

1.0
3.0
MKT101
May 13, 2014

This class was a headache. The entire semester is based on a single project that she constantly changes and can barely explain. She would read my emails but never responded. Her textbook lectures were useless and no help for the midterm or final. She graded our final project in 5 minutes without even reading it. Take a different prof if you can.

1.0
1.0
MKT101
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

She was the worst professor I had yet. She had did not explain anything for her project. She did not lecture at all and when she did it made no sense. She also didn't even grade my final project that i spent hours on. Avoid at all cost

1.0
1.0
FASH105
Jun 11, 2014

Unclear in her instructions, and unresponsive in her e-mails when I had questions--for an online course. I turned in the assignments to the best of my ability and got an A but it was a headache. The fact that she is the head of the department is scary and makes me question pursuing this degree at WCC. She has no teaching ability whatsoever.

1.0
4.0
MARKETING
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2014

One of the worst classes I've taken so far. Her instructions are very unclear and its impossible to learn anything. The entire class is based off the project, midterm, and the final. Although I got an A in the class I found the course to be extremly challenging due to her lack of explaining the project. Also the lectures give are 100% irrelevant.

1.0
3.0
MARKETING
Dec 16, 2014

She is an easy A but she is not clear when explaining things, she talks about herself most of the time, the class is focused on huge project the whole semester and she is late most of the time. She has the best intentions but she asks for too much most of the time.

4.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2014

She is an amazing professor, she is so helpful you just have to listen to her directions carefully.

1.0
5.0
101
Jan 8, 2015

No homework or test throughout the semester. Only the mid-term and final project. Almost the entire course grade is from this pointless project. The lectures are mainly about herself. Isn't clear on what she wants done. If possible, stay away.

3.0
2.0
MT101
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2015

I had MKT 101 with her and the class is all about one group project that has a lot of different parts to it. When she gives the assignmentassignments it's very confusing but once you ask her one on one she explains it very thoroughly. Lecturesearch don't really matter at all its just some small vocabulary and then her opinions on certain things

5.0
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MARKETING101
Mar 11, 2015

AMAZING! Her class is based on a real business scenario. It forces us to work as a team. It is IMPOSSIBLE to complete her project and pass her class without your team members. She is willing to help teams succeed. Take her class if you want the tools to understand marketing by simulating an actual business environment.

3.0
2.0
MKT101SUMMER
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2015

NYU graduate. Her brother went to Harvard. Marketing Director for loreal and banana boat, this lady wont stop talking about herself. She dropped our midterms because of a 70 class Avg. on them. Gave us a TAKE HOME FINAL because she panicked. Idk how my bad project got an A. Literally started part 1-5 the night before. Great heart, terrible teacher

3.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2015

I took her summer class so everything felt rushed. She's a nice person but not really clear. By the time we had only 2 classes left she still needed to cover 5 (not kidding) chapters and basically gave us an extra 2 projects to do on top of the one we had started at the beginning. Might take her for a full semester but I got an A.

5.0
2.0
MARK101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2015

She's a good teacher and the semester is mostly based on a group project that goes with learning the basics for marketing. I would recommend her to anyone who was interested in taking the course.

5.0
3.0
MARK101
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2015

This professor is very knowledgeable about the field. She has great feedback and gives you a real look into the marketing world. She also assigns a real hands on marketing project that will teach you a lot about the marketing industry and what to expect if someone decides to pursue this as a career. I would highly recommend this professor.

5.0
2.0
BUS101
Dec 9, 2015

Very good at explaining thing just stay on top of the project and online quiz.

5.0
1.0
MKT101
Dec 9, 2015

Very Good Professor. Interacts with students and thoroughly explains what you have to do throughout the semester.

3.0
4.0
MARK101
Dec 9, 2015

This professor is very passionate about marketing. She really helps you out when you have questions about the lectures and the group project. The lectures are interesting and fast paced so its a must to read the chapters before class. She really wants the whole class to success and even gives out study guides for the tests.

5.0
2.0
MKT101
Dec 9, 2015

Nice Professor, easy class as long as you take your online quizzes and stay on top of the project

5.0
4.0
MARK101
Dec 9, 2015

This professor is great .. very motivated and inspires you to keep going and follow what you want do to in life .looking forward to take more classes with her.

4.0
3.0
MARK101
Dec 9, 2015

I found her class a slight challenge, but only because of my classmates. However, if I wasn't able to get something discussed in class she is great at explaining and taking the time to make sure you understand everything.

4.0
2.0
MKT101
Dec 9, 2015

The class was very challenging yet educating . I would definitely take this class again.

4.0
3.0
MKT101
Dec 9, 2015

She is a good professor. Do the work, read the book, and stay on top of your project

4.0
2.0
MARK101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2015

Group Work, Connect, Lectures.

3.0
4.0
MKT101
Dec 10, 2015

Expect homework, group projects

3.0
4.0
MARK101
Dec 10, 2015

Professor Fein is nice & helpful when asked. Be prepared for long lectures, group projects, and a lot of homework including online homework on Connect and quizzes for each chapter in textbook.

5.0
1.0
MKT101
Dec 10, 2015

group project is worked on throughout the semester

5.0
4.0
MARK101
Grade: C+
Dec 14, 2015

Explains how to do what she assigns in class, always goes over work to make sure you understand.

4.0
4.0
MARK101
Dec 14, 2015

Prof Fein explains everything about Marketing and gives us real life examples. Teaching Marketing excites her and makes me as a student more interested in what she is teaching.

3.0
3.0
MARK101
Dec 15, 2015

Mostly all of the assignments were given via connect, you don't need to buy the textbook if you get the access code. She basically reads the notes to you and they aren't extremely clear. She's a nice lady, though

3.0
4.0
MKT101
Dec 16, 2015

Has a group project that is a quarter of the grade. utilizes online resources and has online quizes

5.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2015

Very good teacher. Wants you to pass and is helpful.

5.0
3.0
MARK101
Dec 20, 2015

very good professor, i had her a couple times !

4.0
3.0
MARK101
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2015

great course

5.0
1.0
MKT101
Dec 21, 2015

Over all a very good teacher and an interesting Class

5.0
3.0
MARK101
Dec 21, 2015

Great professor you will get a real life marketing experience and what to expect in the real world. Would totally recommend her to anyone needing to take business.

4.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 21, 2015

great teacher just way too much work not enough time.

5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 22, 2015

The class is great. Prof. Fein has a lot of background in Marketing and it is used in the class a lot.

3.0
2.0
MARK101
Dec 23, 2015

Group projects not my fave

2.0
3.0
MARKE101
Feb 12, 2016

Terribly disorganized as a professor and as chair of the department. I emailed her between semesters asking an important question that would help me secure a huge scholarship at my next college and she just ignored it. I don't know how she's still chair of the marketing department. She can't even respond to a student's email.

2.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2016

Terribly disorganized as a professor and as chair of the department. I emailed her between semesters asking an important question that would help me secure a huge scholarship at my next college and she just ignored it. I don't know how she's still chair of the marketing department; she can't even respond to a student's email.

2.0
4.0
MKT205
Feb 21, 2016

changed the whole class curriculum first day of class. did not learn anything about the class that i was supposed to be taking. really disorganized and not clear. also made us pay 200+ for two textbooks that we never cracked open

1.0
4.0
MARK101
May 8, 2016

She seldom gave feedback on assignments especially to her online students. She had a fantastic course outline she never followed. I pride myself in taking on any course with ease, but the class was so vague and lacked substance. Be advised if you are taking her course, you will self teach yourself the whole semester.

5.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Professor Fein inspired me to pursue marketing. She directed me from one great opportunity to another. She is easy going, funny and realistic when it comes to behaviors in the real world. Trust her because she knows what she is talking about when it comes to marketing in the corporate workplace.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2016
Would take again

Professor Fein is my curriculum chair for my Marketing degree and it was a pleasure to have her as a professor! She gives an overview of the entire semester on her syllabus and follows it weekly. If you keep up with the work and submit when due she will grade fairly. Follow the criteria and use the vocabulary! You'll be sure to do fine.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

Phyllis Fein is a great professor! She is a very smart professional who has worked for big companies in the past so she is very experienced and is very willing to help you land a job or an internship. We had group projects every week this semester which was a lot of work but they are not hard. Be wary of being the only one doing all of the work.

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
GROUP PROJECTS
2.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

very disorganized, not motivational at all. Tries to make course very difficult. gave us a midterm review sheet which was all messed up and very hard to answer due to bad organization. explains really fast in class, cant even take notes.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MARK101
May 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I have had amazing marketing teachers in my life but professor Fein was not one of them. She is UNORGANIZED and does not explain anything in depth, when someone asks questions she raises her voice. Her grading process is difficult to understand and you will not get your grade on any assignments until the semester is almost over.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MKTG101
May 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I can tell this professor is very unorganized. Took her course online. Didn't learn a thing. A lot of teachers upload their stuff on monday so students will have all week to do the work. She will always post on wednesdays , thursdays . Took her weeks to grade things. Don't think she knows how to use blackboard .

1.0
3.0
MKT101
Sep 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Contantly talks about her personal life and job history. Learned more about her success than the actual class. If homework is not done prior to class, you will be marked absent reguardless if you attend. First day of class she asked students to write good things about her on this website. Course is easy but she makes it difficult to learn.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MKT101
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Wouldn't take her class again. Moves too quick with material that is very, very difficult. Doesn't explain anything well. All she does is speak about herself and her life.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MKT207
Nov 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I have Professor Fein for Consumer Behavior and Marketing Management, both classes are terrible. Both classes are project based which wouldn't be an issue if she actually explained what the project was. She makes us track one thing one for a few weeks then jumps to another thing and makes us track that. Her lectures aren't even lectures. STAY AWAY

1.0
2.0
MARKETING101
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely horrible teacher . Class is project based yet she doesnt give you a clear outline of what you even have to do or what is assigned . Extremely unorganized . Doesnt grade any of the work you do so you have no idea how youre doing in the class . I feel like Ive learned absolutely nothing this semster . Stay away !!!

5.0
2.0
MARK101
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2018
Would take again

She is really nice and understanding! Tests are online and for the marketing final project she gives you alot of extra credit if you make it not boring! Will use text book for keywords weekly

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
1.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

So unorganized and so annoying. Can't explain group projects well at all and changes what she says constantly THEN spends all of class talking about herself. During GROUP TIME she tries to explain the projects (AND NOT LET US WORK ON IT) but contradicts other things she says. She doesn't know how to work computers or respond to emails.

Tough Grader
3.0
4.0
MKT207
Grade: A
May 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Shes is not your typical professor and at times she can be contradicting with the case studies but she does try to help a lot outside of class! She is curriculum chair and if you got to her she will try her best. She does go off topic sometimes but its about relevent stuff never about boring stuff !

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: B
Jul 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She was highly disorganized. We'd be assigned a weekly discussion post which SHOULD post by Monday & be due the following Sunday, but she would post it late in the week or in the FOLLOWING week or not at all. She says she won't accept late assignments but then does. Have us REDO assignments via Word because there was a Blackboard "glitch". Messy.

5.0
3.0
MARK101
Grade: B
Aug 31, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher, be ready to learn

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2019
Would take again

Overall a great professor!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
MARKETING101
Grade: B
Feb 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

IF YOU WANT A REAL UNDERSTANDING, SHE IS A VERY NICE TEACHER YES... BUT SHE IS EXTREMELY UNORGANIZED, YOU WONT UNDERSTAND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE BECAUSE SHE DRIFTS OFF TOPIC ALOT OF THE TIME... GET READY TO BE FRUSTRATED BECAUSE YOU WONT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE WITHOUT ASKING -HER 3-4 TIMES... TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK

4.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2019
Would take again

easy A if you do the homework and projects.

Graded by few things
Group projects
1.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is an awful teacher. Attendance is mandatory but she doesnt teach anything in her lectures. You have to learn by reading the textbook on your own. She gives a lot of projects but wont outline what she expects. When you ask a question about what you should be doing she talks over you before you can finish your question and gets rude for asking

Graded by few things
Group projects
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MKT101
Apr 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

All she does is toot her own horn about her endeavors in the marketing field and talk about products she consumes. Everything assigned is vague and she offers no direction. She is scatter brained and unorganized.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

I understand why people are rating her as unorganized because she is a good chunk of the time but she will always try to help you with your project if you go to her office hours. She isnt a bad professor as some of these reviews are making her seem to be. If you truly care about passing the class and getting a good grade then she will like u.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MARKE101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2019
Would take again

This class is not made for the closed minded individual that's looking for an easy A. Professor Fein has opened my eyes to the meaning of professional entrepreneurship. I am forever grateful. I took her Entrepreneur course, but the course code is not available.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MGT103
Grade: A
May 17, 2019
Would take again

In the first half of the semester, we had to do our own individual work based on the entreprenuer we picked from the glass. Then we had to do assignments based on the entreprenuer. The second half of the semester, we did group work. We had to come up with a new company idea. Of course there was assignments to go with that which were very hard.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Group projects
2.0
4.0
MARK101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I expected more. Mediocre Professor, extremely unorganized and takes forever to grade the projects.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Group projects
3.0
1.0
MARKETING101
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2019
Would take again

Definitely an easy A. Took forever to grade assignments, and never knows your grade until the end of the semester. Overall she will bring new items to class to give real life examples of how companies will try to market their items. If you do all the assignments and do the study guide, its an easy A. Gives extra credit

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

The class is well paced and the use of Cengage Online allows very clear and easy understanding of the class if you follow through. The accessibility of the text book on their app and/or computer really helps you learn better in today's day an age. She is very energetic and innovative in her teaching style and a great professor to have for any class

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher overall. Uses Cengage program which is very easy to understand. Its based on gaming and makes quizs less stressful and understandable. Text book is available on the website which is helpful. She is very innovative. Knowledgeable on the subject through her prior work experience. Wants you to succeed. Would 100% take her again.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MKT101
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

Fun to be in class, shes always there for help and is very generous and caring for her students. She uses a new form of textbook which increases the the retention of material learned. She understands as students we are very busy and gives minimal homework which helps with preparation for quizzes in her class. Would recommend.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

she is a really good teacher. We were the first class to start to use Cengage and it was really cool. was a great way to learn and the Etextbook was also really helpful. would def take her class again.

Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Very great professor. As long as you show up to class and do the work there is no reason why you can't do well in the class. Her experience in the work field definitely helps students understand things better when she gives lectures and when we have questions. She starting using Mindtap which is like an online class and it makes learning more fun.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MARK101
Nov 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein focuses one day on a strategic lecture which gives students insight on the real professional aspect of working in the marketing field. The second day we use the Midtap account to take a graded quiz on how well we understand the chapter and lecture that week.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

She uses Mindtap which is an online textbook and interactive module. It's very helpful. Could get the whole semester done in a weekend. She has a lot of real world experience and examples. Show up, give the minimal effort needed and get a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is a great professor who takes pride in what she teaches. She gives valid and respectable examples of her real life experiences and applies it to her lessons to give us a 360 on the subject. Would definitely take her class again. Mindtap also allows students to be involved with the class outside of class.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Professor uses online website (mindtap) be ready to use it every week to complete your quizzes. Class is not hard if you put in the work.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MARK101
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Very nice and understanding teacher tells you and gives you all materials you need to pass

Inspirational
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2019
Would take again

Good Teacher. If you go to class and do quizzes, you should be fine.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MARK101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Her class is so much more interesting because she doesnt just give you definitions right from the textbook but she explains how all of the ideas that we read on our own from the textbook, how those ideas relate to the real world of marketing.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
MARKETING101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

easy professor. make everything fun.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MARK101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Amazing lectures and really great at using relevant and real world examples! Engages students to participate! I like the platform "MindTap". It allows students to easily access the textbook as well as provides feedback on your answers.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MKTG101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein, makes class so interesting, by connecting every chapter to the real-wold of marketing and makes you feel comfortable to participate. I enjoyed using Mindtap, an online website where you will do a quiz every week and help you prepare for your EXCEL FINAL!.

5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

This professor is a really nice person, which you get to know her. Also, she is very helpful when it comes near the final. The quizzes are straight from the slides, she uses during class time. She also lets you do the quizzes in class which is a huge positive because that means she can help with any questions you might come across while taking it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is very passionate in what she teaches & gives many real world examples. The lectures were never boring which is nice for an 8am class and the course load is pretty moderate with there being a reading paired with an assignment due every week. On top of that theres also Excel practice modules for which you take a final as well.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

She uses a new platform called mindtap. it is probably the best textbook platform that i have used. Her quizzes are geared towards the final and the excel exam.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is a great professor, she tries her best every time class starts. She teaches class very well making it easy to follow as well as understand, and she is very fun in class. She is also trying a new way of teaching marketing with an online textbook, which is very good, and helped a lot when going over material we learned.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
MRKT101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

This class was definitely worth it! She uses a very easy and new online learning system known as Mindtap. Its simple and allows you to learn at your own pace which was the best part about it. Would recommend this class to anyone

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is a great, she tries her best every time class starts. She is a very fun professor that makes learning enjoyable as well as easy to follow. She is incorporating a new online textbook for class, which I thought was very good, because it gave out a quiz every week and they helped me understand what we learned.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

This class was one of my favorites. She uses a very easy and new online learning system known as Mindtap, which works out perfectly. Its simple and allows you to learn at your own pace which was the best part about it. Would recommend this class to anyone

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MKT101
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is a good teacher because she offers a lot of extra credit, so you can boost your grade. She is always accessibility out of the classroom and she is very nice and funny sometimes. She can also help you with any other questions you have about the material you are learning.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Fein is a great professor if you want to know the basics of marketing. Her lectures are very informative and she makes sure you understand the material.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

This is a great class if you like using the textbook for everything. The whole class was based on the MIn-tap textbook which is online. It was actually really helpful because it showed you what you needed to study for tests and quizzes. I liked it because it was very straight forward and you know your grade the whole semester. Overall great class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Great Professor. Gives great feedback, very helpful/respectable.

Respected
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MARK101
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

honestly this class wasn't bad to take at all. Attendance is important, she expects you to make the effort to pass the class. Although she always offers help and the class was very straight forward. Every Tuesday there was a lecture and Thursday there was an online quiz. As long as you pay attention and do the quizzes you will do well in the class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MRKT101
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

A very fair and reasonable professor who is there to help and will take time to make sure you understand

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

Best profesor ever. Definitely taking her next semester!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MARKE101
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2020
Would take again

I have taken her for two classes. Do as she says and you will pass as long as you show up to class. She is one of the few professors that genuinely want you to pass and help you

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
1.0
MKT101
Grade: A
May 14, 2020
Would take again

She's a very cool and understanding Professor, easy A if you go to class. The material is easy to understand. She makes sure that her students understand, it is important to participate, and something that probably threw most people off was the final because it has nothing to do with what you learn in class, but that is also an easy A.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
MKT207
Grade: B+
Oct 17, 2020
Would take again

Decent professor. Plenty of experience in the field and you will hear about it a LOT. Kind of confusing about assignments sometimes but in terms of marketing at WCC she is one of the smartest people to get you where you want to go. Basically cares more about connecting you to your future in marketing than the class.

Respected
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Marketing 101 was definitely my favorite class this semester because of professor Phyllis Fein. Her lectures are very interesting and we discussed brands from Gucci to McDonalds. We have weekly homework get them in on time! Our final project was a trend report so you get the opportunity to track your own! She is very caring and just a great prof.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MKT207
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2020
Would take again

Professor Fein is inspirational, gives good feedback, and cares for her students. If you are a Marketing student and are interested in the consumer behavior area, she is the one. I learned the use of online apps like Survey Monkey, Sprout Social, and how to take advantage of them.

Gives good feedback
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2021
Would take again

I took an Asynchronous class with her and honestly is easy to get an A, just have to hand in 2 assignments every week. You also have a project that is due at the end of the semester. Her instructions to the assignments are easy to understand and I don't know why she has such a low rating.

5.0
2.0
MARK101
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Fein gives great lectures and has a range media tools that she uses. Her instructions are clear and step by step projects. She gives v good feedback and is v helpful and always responsive.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2022

Nice teacher BUT she lectures about her experiences rather than the topic. Will ramble about one topic and then switch to something completely different mid-sentence. Not organized - she told me to calculate my grade because she didn't post. Will say one thing about our project and then completely switch up on what she was saying. Very confusing

Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
3.0
101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2022

horrible teacher. the class is so much harder than it needs to be because she doesn't teach and when she does it sounds like she doesn't know what she's talking about

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MKTG101
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2023

Stay as far away from this professor as possible. This was an online course and she was absolutely unresponsive through email. As for the final, there is no specific outline. She posts an example and provides no further direction on what to do. The class was easy overall as you complete quizzes and discussion questions based off readings.

1.0
2.0
MARKETING101
Mar 2, 2023

She doesn't respond to emails, and everything is messy on the platform even tho she teaches MKT. There are no outlines posted. You are going to be confused. As an asynchronous student who works full time, I feel disrespected and forgotten because she might explain certain things in person but not online students.

5.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Fein has A LOT of experience to share, and I fell in love with marketing because of her. Be ready to read and finish the work because Fein will work with you if you show that you are trying! WCC just changed its online platform; I advise taking the classes in person, as everyone is still learning how to deal and organize Brightspace! Stella.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Apr 27, 2023

I have no good things to say about this woman. If you are an asynchronous student, you will never get your emails replied. You will feel neglected and you won't learn anything because homeworks are not required. She is DISORGANIZED! Her files are a mess, she changes rubrics all the time, so you never know precisely what you have to do.

4.0
2.0
MGT103
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Taken as ASYNC. Easy class. Given a deadline towards end of the semester for majority of the work so you're able to complete all assignments before the due date. You have to purchase an online txtbook, you're given many attempts to get a good grade on each assignment! 2 projects. Prepare ahead of time for the last project, very lengthy but easy. :)

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MARKETING101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2023

Take Marketing 101 with anyone else. Fein is obnoxious and unhelpful. Too high on herself.

Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MKT101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2023

Shes got issues. Avoid.

2.0
3.0
MKT207
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2023

Doesn't give too many assignments, they aren't hard, but she can't teach. I learned more from the textbook than from her; she repeats the same information every class, is very unorganized, and didn't follow the syllabus; she changed it every class. She takes a long time to grade, but she is nice.

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MKT101
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2023

Not an organized teacher and barely teaches anything. Likes to hear herself talk, and its always old crap. I learned more from reviewing the textbook. She makes you do a group project, which isnt so bad except she is pretty unhelpful. and then you're left wondering if you did a good job until she criticizes in class and its too late. Avoid.

Tough grader
Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MARK101
Grade: C+
Feb 5, 2024

She does not give proper instructions for her class. Additionally, she had told us to not reach out to her via email. She is very stubborn and seems to not even want to be there. The Professor is also very impatient. I would never take a class with her again.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MARKETING101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024

AVOID!!! I have never in my life been so shocked by a Professors attitude. She berates students in class for their ideas & doesn't encourage growth. She also told us she didn't care if we have a loss in family, are sick, or had major life instances because you will be reprimanded!! I have lost interest in Marketing because of her.

Group projects
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MARKETING101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2024

Just don't take her classes if you have the choice, especially an online one. Just don't do it. It's very hard to communicate with her, since she never answers emails.

2.0
4.0
MARKETING101
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2024

Phyllis Fein's Marketing 101 class is a mixed bag. While some students find her lectures engaging, others struggle with her strict policies and lack of communication. Using Unstuckstudy for study prep might help, but overall, this course is best avoided if possible.

5.0
1.0
BUS101
Grade: F
Nov 8, 2024
Would take again

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Caring
Test heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
3.0
101
Apr 14, 2025

I wouldn't recommend taking this teacher. She never teaches, every class she just talks about the homework which is self explanatory and she rambles on and on. Could've been an asynchronous class at this point, she doesn't answer emails all the time and has a bad attitude if you ask questions sometimes. She also loves talking about AI

2.0
3.0
MARKETING
Grade: A
May 2, 2025

Easy work but doesnt communicate, gives no instructions, can be rude, and doesn't post anything to help us.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MKT207
Grade: F
Dec 12, 2025

Most of the time when she's talking you can barely put a sentence or two together of what she's trying to say. Speaks very quietly so if you sit in the back, good luck ! Takes forever to grade your work. I always felt like she was improvising with her lectures. Constantly changes the instructions to any assignment that we have to do.

1.0
5.0
MKT207
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 24, 2025

Easily the most unorganized professor I've had in college. Assignments lack clear instructions, lectures feel improvised, expectations would shift. She gets frustrated with students for being confused by her own poor structure. Little respect for students' time and no accountability. Creates unnecessary stress in a class that should be manageable.

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