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HE IS AWESOME!

While I should have failed the class, he gave me a chance to turn in paper late, and I ended up with a B+. A great guy.

Wear your ear plugs this man likes to talk, I mean scream

very enthusiastic

funny and really loose teaching style.... guarrantee to make you laugh no matter the topic.. excellent prof

One page papers rock

This is the first business class I've had where I haven't been bored out of my head and it's totally due to Ray. What a breath of fresh air in stuffy Sennott Square.

Class is so easy its hard. Curve will be tough.

He was definitely my favorite professor, and I would take any class he taught. He's funny and he knows his stuff. There's a reason why his class enrollment is always full.

Best prof ever!...funny and energetic...last comment was crap....strongly recommend

Ray is awesome. Do whatever you can to get into his class because he is an amazing professor. Plus, he's an emo boy that wears a suit. What more is there to love?

Join the Ray Jones fan club. Get a free "Go Out And Make It Happen" TShirt. Also available is the Bill "the man" action figure. And the best part is the Ray Jones matchmaking service (attendence sheet).

ray jones is the man. and he's into the fact that he's from etna. AWESOME TEACHER.

only person that could keep me up at 9 am on Monday mornings, and he's super dreamy.

I agree with the statement below. Ray Jones is an emo boy in a suit. He is like Bo Jackson.

Ray Jones had a perm in middle school.

this man is awesome - students adore him (just try walking past his office during the semester..there always seems to be a half-circle of students crowded around his office)

Ray Jones is awesome. Not only is the lowest grade you can get on a paper a B-, but he also makes sure to never lose your attention whether it be throwing the bad call brick or screaming for no reason. Well worth the walk to Chevron to have as a prof

Ray Jones knows how to entertain, but what he doesn't know how to do is convey a coherent idea. He spews out jumbles of semi-intelligent thoughts and then expects you to be able to decipher the pieces. Don't confuse his popularity for good teaching ability. A smart guy who will grade work fairly.

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Ray is the coolest man EVER. Heis by far the best professor that I have had. He is one of the only professors that will listens and acts like a student, while relating boring business concepts to real life in an exciting fashion. Ray Jones is the man...Ray Jones for President '08.

Ray has been a great help and influence in my life, both professionally and personally. Even though I was never in his class, I still got to know him very well. Nothing is more important to him than helping a student out!!!!!!!!!!

Ray is hot. I laughed my ass off in his class and had a lot of fun. On top of that I kind of learned something because he brought it to real life, not just dumb book examples.

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He always keeps you interested in what is going on. The key to his class is the 1 page papers.

Very interesting class, little hard to follow at times. But still a good teacher who likes what he does. take him if you can.

One of the best professors U of Pittsburgh has seen. Made a seemingly boring class subject fun and interesting. Take his class if you can, even if it is 8am-totally worth it.

Ray Jones is such an entertaining professor! He's the best to take in the mornings because he wakes you up with his enthusiasum. There are 6 one-paged papers. You really just need to entertain him when you're writing them and make sure you analyze the concepts. Awesome class all because of Ray!

All those Chuck Norris quotes are actually about Ray, Chuck stole them...Ray will give him a round-house kick of ethics!

much luv to the U

Ethics with Ray = Life. You'll love this class.

ray is the freaking man best teacher ever!!!

Keeps things interesting and is always full of energy. He will know your name and is very helpful!

great guy, very open-ended lectures, very fun class, the one-page papers help out a lot with your final grade, he gives out prompts for the test day, tests aren't bad if you prepare well enough. very helpful, even will help you with recommendation letters, definitely take him.

Ray is a reasonable dude. I'm pretty down with him. Take a class if you can, he's always trying to do something new and fun.

LOVE HIM! My favorite professor at Pitt! Take his class if you can. Highly recommended! The "one page papers" are easy and the two-three exams are open book/open note. You'll actually WANT to GO to CLASS to see him "bringin' it to life." He's very helpful and makes lectures fun!!!

I had him for both Ethics and OB. He's the greatest professor ever at PITT. Take him if you could- a perfect guy for "fun-tertaining" in class !!! He's also an easy-grader! a B+ is a guarantee in his class!

Best Professor I have ever had. Had him at 8am in the morning, and I went, and I would end up laughing out loud. If you take Mitnick instead of him for Ethics, like me, you will regret it for the rest of your life. And his OB class is great.

He's a funny guy who knows how to entertain a class. Six easy one page papers and three in class exams. He grades the exams harder than he does the papers. Overall a nice guy. I would recommend taking him.

take him for OB! i took him at 8 am and the class was as good as any 8 am could ever be. his exams are all written which kind of sucks but he is a great guy and the material that you need to know for the exams is given to you so there is no hunting for material before the test

Ray Jones is the man. He made an 8am class entertaining. Tests aren't bad, they're all essay though. But you basically have to do what you do on the HW and it's open book/open notes so you have all the material with you. Awesome guy, makes class fun, i'd recommend him to everyone.

Ray Jones is great. His class is simple and he's pretty easy when it comes to grading. He's super entertaining and really engaging in class. I looked forward to his 9:30 am class every week.

Ray is a great guy and amusing in class, however I personally do not like the way that he sets up his class. The one page papers are interesting and fun to write, but I hate essay exams and having to write 3 in 75 minutes is a lot of pressure. I would much rather write more papers as homework than take long essay exams.

awesome guy. had him multiple times and wish i could keep taking class with him. essay tests are sort of a pain but overall its not super hard if you are ok with writing

Hands down, Ray Jones is the best professor I've had at PITT. When it comes to grading one page papers/essays, Ray Jones is very generous. His lectures are interesting and for those looking to take his BUSORG1020 class, there's no need to purchase the textbook. We didn't use it much this semester. Overall, I would highly recommend Ray Jones!!!

Definitely the BEST PROFESSOR at Pitt! Extremely funny and intelligent. Has a little bit of a crazy side to him but its a good thing! No one can teach Business Ethics better than him! Great class, ended up with a B, but you learn a lot as well. Highly highly recommend!

Great guy. He is pretty funny in class. Essay tests which are pretty easy. Hard to get an A but nearly impossible to get below a B if you do all your work. I ended up with a B+

Organizational Behavior was a pretty easy class. 6 one page papers and three exams...which are all open note! Never even used the textbook.

Ray Jones is the man. He is the best professor that I have EVER had!! Six one page papers, two quizzes (essays), and a final (essay). Follow his guidelines for the papers and quizzes and you'll pass with an A. He is hilarious and a great guy! No class was ever boring!

This guy is something else. He is a great teacher, he is funny and he somehow makes an 8 am class enjoyable. He grades pretty easily too. One of the best professors I've had at pitt.

Best pro ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ray Jones is an awesome guy. His lectures are entertaining and relevant. His assignments make you think, but aren't difficult. He is super clear in what he expects from you, and he genuinely wants all students to do well.

The class is what you make of it. If you take the assignments seriously and work hard in his class you'll get something out of it. Motivating prof, great guy, but nicknamed Ray Minus. Grading is subjective, regardless of how hard you work, best is A-, even if you deserve an A. Jones seems to have some odd hatred towards students with good grades.

Ray is awesome. He makes ethics enjoyable and somewhat interesting. His lectures use relevant examples to explain concepts and they keep students engaged. Tests are case studies and they're open notes so there isn't much studying, just preparation for the case study. Easy to get a B, seems impossible to get an A. Take him if you have the chance.

Engaging professor that makes going to class entertaining. His lectures are interesting, constantly references sports and celebrities. Textbook isn't needed, it can be helpful at times but not necessary. Extremely difficult to get a solid A, A minus at best.

Pros: interesting lectures, easy assignments, optional attendance, tests are reasonable Cons: likes lots of participation- tends to be a small class and you can get put on the spot, doesn't cover a ton of material

Ray is a super nice guy. He is easy to reach outside of class and is understanding when it comes to due dates. The class was graded on 6 one-page papers, two open notes quizzes, and an open notes final, none of which were particularly difficult. It is easy to get an A- but very difficult to get an A. I would recommend him for OB.

He's awesome. Ethics is not a very interesting subject but I actually enjoyed going to class every day because he just made me laugh the entire time. So easy going. A- thing is totally true. No matter what I did, I got the same grades on every assignment. Did well on the papers and mediocre on the quizzes which will end up as an A-

Ray is a great professor and a great overall person. He really wants everyone to do well in the class and grasp the material. He is also really quirky and has interesting attendance sheets which always keeps the class engaging. Ray is also willing to meet outside of class to help or just to talk about interests in the material. Would recommend.

Ray is the most passionate professor I've ever had. The material may not be the most interesting, but he explains it so well and makes class seem more like stand up comedy than a lecture. 6 papers 2 tests and a final. Prepare for exams and you'll walk out with at least and A-

Do not buy the textbook. His lectures can be interesting but can also be incredibly boring. The class is overall very easy. 6 papers and 3 exams. He is really funny, would definitely take again. With that said, you will most likely get an A- because he rarely gives out As

best professor I have had at pitt

I was so surprised that I got an A for OB because I know that he is known for being an easy A- , but very difficult A. Definitely take him, but make sure to always come to class and write interesting papers! I am thinking I got an A instead of A- because I always wrote about quirky experiences so he liked to read my papers out loud to the class.

Ray is a good guy. He's funny and really tries to connect with his students. Sometimes I left lecture not feeling like I learned but class is always entertaining. You have a bunch of one page papers, 3 worksheets, 2 open note quizzes and a final. You'll probably get an A- if you put in low-average effort.

Professor Jones is great. He really tries to make the lectures interesting and is a very lenient grader. You only have to write 6 short papers and 3 essays for exams. Very straightforward and he gives clear guidelines. Ray is hilarious and the best choice for ethics

Jones is a bit cringey, he tries really hard to relate to students. Spends 30 minutes going over attendance sheet. Grade is based on 6 one-page papers, 3 worksheets, 2 quizzes and the final. Minimal note taking. The kind of class where you catch up on other classes/emails/anything else

Ray is an AWESOME lecturer. He makes the lectures entertaining and engaging. My only gripe with him is his grading style is unorthodox. He gives pretty much every one a 90% on every paper assignment, which I can't complain about. If you dislike writing papers, this class isn't for you, but you will get that with any OB proffessor.

One of the best professors I have ever had!!! Keeps class interesting and makes you apply knowledge to the real world. Really makes you think about how to use the material learned in class to real life work scenarios! Very entertaining and I did not dread this class one bit! 100% recommend!

Easy class. He tries to make class fun but I was too burnt out since he was my last class. There was only one assignment a week which made the class very easy to keep up with. The only thing I didnt like was that he really didnt like giving A+s on assignments.

Ray is a great professor for making content enjoyable. However, it is rare he gives A+; almost everyone gets the same grade, which is a negative if you put a lot of work in. He is never boring, and super flexible for busy schedules. Minimal work but difficult to perform well with his unclear expectations.

This guy is a gem, seriously. Really one of those professors who makes you want to succeed. Talk to him and engage with the material, and you will earn an A. Everyone thinking it's impossible to get an A is simply not working hard enough. Take this guy. One of the only professors in CBA that doesn't have an ego because of their PhD.

Jones is the man. The class isn't very hard and is mostly taken up by him telling funny stories that relate to the material. There are six easy 1-page papers and the tests are analyzing case studies but you get the cases to prepare beforehand. One of the most engaging professors I've had, best choice for OB.

ray is a super fun guy. his classes were very entertaining and i think he is really genuine. the reason i cant give this guy a 5 is because it doesnt make sense that i get an A- in his class but an A in financial accounting, which was much more difficult for me. his class was so easy, and the material was even easier, yet i still didnt get an A.

Professor Jones is an incredible guy. Wildly entertaining. His lectures were fun and simple with lots of real-world and personal examples. His huge negative is he doesn't post grades on Canvas so you don't know how you're doing, and the grading system basically limits you from getting an A. Thought I was doing great and ended with a B.

The ethics class itself is just boring by nature. Jones's personality and energy is what makes this class enjoyable. He is the nicest guy. 6 papers, 3 worksheets, 3 quizzes that aren't too hard and are fairly graded. If you got to take ethics still, take it with Jones. You'll thank yourself later.

Ray Jones is one of the best professors I've had in CBA, can't go wrong with taking his ethics class. Lectures are entertaining and he explains difficult concepts well with real world examples. Jones actually takes the time and effort to learn your name and say hello, and his assignments aren't too hard if you go to class and put in minimal effort.

This guy is the real deal. Put in the work, and you will get the grade you want. Great guy, always available, and easily one of the best professors at Pitt.

Jones was one of the best professors I have ever had! Made a 2.5 hour night lecture engaging and interesting. I wish he would go back to teaching Managerial Ethics so that I can take a class with him again.

Class was super easy and very fun. Very lenient grader and a really nice guy to get to know.

GOAT. Ray is a great guy and it shows in his lectures. He uses real-life examples and a good sense of humor to get the class material across. Sometimes he can digress, but who really cares. If you apply yourself you can get the grade you want, definitely would take a class with him again.

Ray was one of my favorite professors last semester. While the class is very lecture heavy, he uses personal stories and is very interactive with the class so it keeps things interesting. Tests were all open notes, open computer, and generally not too hard. Assignments were easy and I liked the class overall.

Awesome guy who is very knowledgable and easy to talk to. His lectures are funny and you don't really have to pay attention. He rambles very much.

Professor Jones is one of the funniest professors you'll have. You learn the content, it's not hard to grasp, but he makes it much more enjoyable. You have to be trying really hard to do poorly in this class. Light grader, appreciates participation.

I genuinely loved attending this class; Professor Jones was the most entertaining professor I've ever had. Grading in the class is light and assignments are enjoyable. Would take Jones 10 times out of 10.

Ray is an excellent professor. The concepts you learn in the class are very useful for whatever business profession you intend to pursue. Homeworks are easy and extra effort is rewarded. Case studies for the quizzes are given beforehand, allowing students to prepare for the quiz questions. Also a great connection. Go Ray!

Absolute stand-up guy, but lectures are just him telling stories related to the topic. I loved lectures, but still, you get the gist. Lectures could be 20 mins but instead they are 75 mins of him laughing and storytelling. Still fun and easy though.

Ray is a very lighthearted and fun professor. Lectures aren't mandatory, and a lot of the time, he is telling stories. The assignments are easy, and he is accommodating if you have questions. There are two quizzes and a final, which he gave the case study/review sheets before. He doesn't give anyone a high A, so be prepared. Interesting class.

He gives very few A's so I was very lucky to get one. His grading is based on weekly papers/worksheets, 2 quizzes, and 1 test. Everything single assignment is writing so be prepared for that. To do well in the class I would recommend going to his office outside of class because he will give hints on what to write about on quiz/exam.

He is very considerate. I would not be able to make class some days due to personal reasons and every time he was understanding. Majority of the tests in this class are open note and open book. He tries to make the class fun and enjoyable to attend by rambling about stories related to the topics. He genuinely wants to see his students succeed.

Lots of writing but all worth it for the lectures. Displays uncommon passion for teaching and love for Pitt Athletics. Accessible and approachable outside of class! Teaches useful AI generation tools. He will give you the framework for management essays; you can write about what interests you, but you have to discover connections yourself.

I liked Professor Jones! Lectures are not mandatory, and I wouldn't say they were very helpful in order to do well on papers and tests. He does remember names and faces, so maybe showing up to lectures could help with grading. I went to lectures and got an A in the class. Weekly papers, but once you figure out what he's looking for they're easy.

Prof. Jones brings an engaging and interactive style to his lectures. While attendance is mandatory, the class is manageable if you stay on top of the work. unstuck study was a big help for study prep alongside the class materials.

GPA booster. People complain about this class but it if you put even in a little bit of effort it is the easiest A in the world. He gives 90% on all (6) papers and at the end of the semester you get the last 10% by turning in the works cited in his format. The tests are literally the same as the papers but in shorter format meaning its easier..

Ray Jones is probably the best professor in CBA. He talks a lot in his lectures, but it's always interesting. The assignments and tests are pretty easy. If you attend class regularly, your chances of getting an A are higher. Oh, he also remembers every single student's name.

Why even look him up on rate my professor if he's the only one teaches this class??

I would say that the assignments are relatively flexible (a lot of writing tho) yet be prepared as the feedbacks received on is very limited to what you can improve upon. Ray grades strictly on specific levels of analysis. Other than that, the lecture is mostly discussion that he talks about correlating to the topics rather than what is expected.

Ray is very helpful and friendly, but he does make you write a paper every week throughout the semester. Just be prepared for a lot of writing.

This is supposed to be an easy class, but every single person I know has received a B+ in this class (he gives a max of 90% on assignments). Regardless, I think that in order to do well on tests, make sure your analysis is deep and specific. He's very kind and funny, but I was frustrated because I had no clue what my grade was till the end.

Honestly was shocked to see I had gotten the A in this class. You think it's supposed to be an easy A until it's not. I spent hours on the papers and never really even did them correctly, so I guess it really was my score on the final that put me at an A. Jones is a fun guy with vague expectations…but figure out what he wants and you're set.

Jones is a very cool guy but he does let it get in the way of being a professor. Lectures are just him repeating the same experiences from his life. Papers almost every week, but doesn't really care if you don't try. Grading system is really stupid but easily manageable if you know what you're doing. His personality saves him from a worse review.

If you can't get an A in this class you might be a robot. Ray is one of the nicest people I have ever met and truly cares about his students. The trick to getting a good grade on the essays is to be interesting. He reads several hundred essays in a row. If yours is boring he probably just skims it. If you want a Check++ be unique.

This class is so pointless, I still couldn't tell you the purpose. Classes are optional because he justs talks the entire time but nothing really interesting or important. He is really nice I just still don't see the purpose of the class. Also his papers the highest you can receive is a 27/30 so basically everyone gets a B+

Ray Jones is a very nice professor and if you go to class and pay attention you'll learn. Actually know the cases and what you're writing about on exams. Class was a bit boring for me