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If you attend lecture and write the papers, you should have no problem!

Read every page of the readings assignments. Do not EVER miss a class.

Presidency class is a lot of fun

Dr. Conley's class inspired me to change my major to Political Science. I absolutely loved this class and would take more by Conley again.

I spent all of high school doing mock congressional debate, and I found the class just ridiculous. Hated the tests, and really feel it was the worst class I've taken. I don't think it's totally his fault, but I'd try a different prof.

very informative and very knowledgeable

I LOVED this class. Conley is so nice and always willing to talk to students. I found the class really interesting. He is conservative but so am I so I think it is refreshing to see that on such a liberal college campus.

Great guy, the Presidency is a great class and I highly recommend it.

Makes government interesting, good readings, good class, not too hard.

Good professor, not so bad class. It's pretty easy but there are a lot of pointless reading assignments. Lectures could get pretty boring. But, tests are clear and easy. If you're not interested in federal government you'll definately hate this class.

this man is so boring and forces you to come to class by having random attendance checks- namely the day before winter break. the class is easy however, just pure memorization for the tests.

Straightforward power point lectures. Nothing exciting. Just go to class.

Straightforward power point lectures. Nothing exciting. Just go to class.

wonderful!

he didn't really do much teaching. TA's will save your life. TAKE NOTES though, because that's where he get's pretty much all of his test questions

Conley is not bad. His tests are good if you study. His TAs are awesome, especially Hans. Grade is based on short weekly assignments (not hard), Constitution Exam, Midterm and Final (all multiple choice). Tip: study the concepts on his notes (ppt slides) in depth using your textbooks. You should be fine. He seems to be a nice guy, despite comments.

Class is not that eassy but he is really helpfull.

Okay... It's a boring introductory class, BUT: it was very structured and he put up all the notes online. If you just glanced at them, you were fine. I repeat, the topic is boring and let's be real, this guy specializes in Canadian politics, but he's extremely nice and engaging if you visit him in his ofice and show interest.

He seems very distant in class, but if you go to his office hours and show interest he is a really cool guy! Very helpful and cares about his subject. His class is pretty straight forward, but there is a LOT of reading so be prepared!

He is very professional and expects his students to be so as well. Does not tolerate excessive talking or reading Alligator, etc. Has a tight rein on class but is very knowledgable about the subject and paying attention to lectures is a must for success.

Conley is a straightforward guy. If you come to every class, take thorough notes, and do the readings, you'll do well in the class. Lecture and discussion attendance factors in the grade, and reading is about 4 chapters a week.

He is a very fair teacher. Just go by his rules and you will be fine. Does require a lot of reading each week, but most you can just skim through. Grades are not totally dependent on tests, which is good.

he was very clear about what is due, and when, but his tests are hard

He expects students to pay attention and you are required to attend class. I thought the grading was relatively fair but there is a lot of material to know. The TAs were very nice and helpful. You should do fine.

Hes an ass but good at teaching his subject. He is really set in his ways, so make sure you do things exactly like he says. GO TO CLASS! I had an awesome TA, and if you do well in the short assignments, study for the exams and do well on the paper an A is in your future. Youll get review sheets if you have a good TA.

I don't understand why everyone is so upset by Professor Conley. He is an excellent lecturer and he has a high standard for his students. If you took a few minutes to pay attention to his class rather than grumble about getting up at 8:30am, you'd know he is a good teacher. He is opinionated, but from what I've read on here, so are most of you!

makes class intresting, stickler for grammer, fair on grading

I won't lie and tell you that Dr. Conley comes off as an ass at first and he is very intense. He does calm down a bit though. WATCH YOUR GRAMMAR! It is not hard to get an A if you really put the work into your papers. I have never been more proud of an A than I was in his class. Take Presidency.. easy poli sci class with only a few papers.

Dr. Conley is not as bad as everyone says he is. He is very knowledgeable about the presidency and American government. You basically go to class, sign the attendance sheet and listen to him speak. He does encourage class discussions. You have three 5-page papers. He does take attendance seriously. He tries to be lively so give him a break.

One of the nicest teachers you will ever have in college. Good guy and enjoys trying to make the class laugh. Only three 5 page papers and no tests. If you are a republican.. a must take class. Finally! a teacher who isnt a liberal. Didnt know that was possible at UF. Actually wears a shirt with Ronald Reagan's face on it to class.. good stuff!

Interesting class, great professor. Had to write 3 short papers for the class, none of which were hard to write. Go to class because he takes attendance. His lectures weren't that structured and he often would let the class just discuss current events.

Conley is a great professor! Sometimes he does ramble about other things and tells the same story more than once but if anything, it kills time and makes the class interesting! Of course there's a lot of reading; it's a Poli Sci class! Easy A if you just do the work and pay attention in class; he's not a hard grader on papers.

AWESOME! Visit him in office hours it HELPS! Super nice & funny if you visit, gives tips. Attendance is MANDATORY, papers are super easy, had awesome TA got out with an A, made C's on midterm and constitution exam, A on final(easier than other 2) Just do readings! Don't fall behind! Take lots of notes, majority of lecture on exam!

Ignore other ppl rating, probably mad bc they didn't pass. Tough class, well worth time. Easy papers, attendance mandatory, Notes very useful!! GO TO OFFICE HOURS! Gives tips on what will be on exam.

I've had Conley 3 times during my college career. Every time I got an 'A.' Easy class if you show up. I take his class if I want to slack off. POS4413 is almost all papers with one take home final at the end. He is very flexible with tests and papers, will move it if you complain enough. Talk to him about Paris and he will love you.

POS2041: Dr.Conley has very conservative political views which sometimes influence what he teaches. People who disagree with him say he's mean but I think he's a great teacher. However, his tests are pretty difficult so be sure to study A LOT!

EASY CLASS! he's a nice guy and knows a lot about the presidency. his lectures are extremely boring but you don't need to go. the textbook is only used for the 5 Papers (3 short 3-5 pg papers, 8-10 pg take home midterm, & 5-8 pg take home final) easy grader but pretty big on grammar. very understanding with deadlines. cancels class all the time

POS 2041 (American Federal Government) is a very doable course as long as you complete every weekly short assignment (max 2 pages), attend class regularly, and study the important terms in each chapter required to read. Prof Conley is very clear with his expectations and lectures. Exams are pretty much easy, but can be subjective. Overall good clas

This class was not hard at all if you just show up to class and do the short assignments each week (took me maybe a half hour). He can come off as a jerk sometimes, but has turned out to be one of the fairest professors I have taken. Anything above a 90 was an A.

Prof. Conley does a great job of interweaving current events and relevant topics into the content of the class, something most teachers tend to avoid. He sets clear expectations and is always more than willing to help his students with any questions or concerns. I've had him for 4 classes now and I can easily say he's hands down one of the best.

Conley does a spectacular job with this course! The lectures are mandatory, but they are worth attending. He is an entertaining and engaging lecturer. We hardly ever used the textbooks and you can get by with just looking it over. While there are only a few assignments, it should be fairly easy to make a decent grade.

he doesn't take attendance. there is no structure to the class. he is super nice though

Great Professor, gets a bad rep because he's a conservative in liberal-ville USA. Very caring of student's success. Very entertaining lectures and fair grader. If you show up, participate and simple listen to what he has to say, you will get an A.

Conley is a strict professor. His class consists of a significant amount of reading and some test questions are intensely specific. He sets clear standards and there are no surprises, so putting in the work guarantees an A. His lectures and materials are clear and organized. Don't ask questions, you will get poor, non-response, sarcastic answers.

In POS2041 online, you will need to do all of the reading. This includes the "reader" that is additional to the textbook. This is a basic class but it can present difficulties, especially during the exams. The exams cover material from every source, so be sure to watch the lectures as well.

I was surprised to see all of these negative reviews. I took The Presidency Fall 2020. He was EXTREMELY accommodating to COVID ended up extending every deadline. Grading was based on participation (very lenient) and 3 papers. Lots of extra credit opportunities. Interesting lectures, current event focused. Funny dude. My fav professor at UF so far!

Dr. Conley is a good professor. Lectures were interesting though he tends to rant quite often. I would not call this professor very conservative, but he is Lib-Right and I disagree with him on nearly everything which made a lot of his lectures thought-provoking and captivating, especially with Native American Politics.

I've seen a lot of reviews saying he was super biased and I didn't really see that in class. At the beginning he definitely prefaced that he was conservative but that was it. The Lowi textbook is REALLY important cause everything from the tests are from that but the other textbook was a waste. He gives study guides for the exams that really help.

Dr. Conley is a great professor. He definitely is conservative but does not deduct points or treat you differently if you are not, as some of the more liberal professors do. He is moderately understanding although he does not really show up to class every time. Overall the class is pretty interesting and he is knowledgeable about the presidency.

I was worried reading the previous reviews but he is super cool. He likes to talk about current events and keeps lectures interesting. Yes, he is conservative but treats everyone the same. He seems tough at first but is actually really chill. Yes, he cancels class and puts it on Zoom 50% of the time, but to me that's a good thing. Overall 5/5.

Conley is the man- anyone who gives him a bad review is probably a salty liberal. A refreshing conservative voice but grades fair for everyone.

Professor Conley is the best. I took three of his classes so I could have him again. He grades very fairly, and is considerate of the needs of all students. He is very funny and personable. He even invited my class to a Native American site where he lives to learn in a hands on way and cooked for us. He is a wonderful person and professor!