4.7

Richard Treut

Communication - Raritan Valley Community College

4.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

His life philosophy is amazing

COMM12051 - 5.0 rating

Bick is an amazing professor

COMM110 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (5)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 5
B: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (5)
Respected (4)
Inspirational (3)
Caring (3)
Gives good feedback (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Tough Grader (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
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5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (83)
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4.0
COM
Oct 31, 2003

god dam it! Teach something! instead of talking about all the wonderfull events of you life, how about we cover the subject material!

5.0
3.0
COMMTHERO
Nov 10, 2003

Bick was the man stop hating and start appriciating

3.0
3.0
COM
Nov 22, 2003

Could do better in Communication. since you are a communication professor

5.0
3.0
COMM101
Mar 16, 2004

Prof. Truet is in my opinon one of the top 3 professors at RVCC. His classes are always exciting and enriching. In one semester we had 4 guest speakers, 2 trips outside the classroom, and interesting projects which were nothing like the typical courses.

5.0
3.0
MASSCOMM
Apr 13, 2004

awesome teacher....he's funny and friendly....his course work is light but very deep...everyone should take his class....it deff is helping me think differently

5.0
1.0
MASSCOMM
May 14, 2004

great teacher. fun and enthusiastic about the material. definitaly prooves stereotypes about adjuncts wrong.

5.0
2.0
MASSCOMM
Nov 19, 2004

Awesome Professor... Keeps EVERYTHING interesting and does not turn down your opinions.. midterms and finals are all done at home over the internet.. what more can u ask for? Great Man, promise!

5.0
2.0
COMMTHEORY
Dec 2, 2004

very interesting

3.0
3.0
MASSCOMM
Feb 16, 2005

all you hear about from this man is the radio, ok i get it you work for a radio station

5.0
3.0
MASSCOMM
May 27, 2005

This was a fun class, and Bick is an awesome professor. If you are interested in communications, you have to take one of his classes, he is one of the greatest professors I have ever had.

5.0
3.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Aug 31, 2005

One of the best teachers i have had in years... he kept me intristed in his classes, and i have tried to take any communications class with him because he is down to earth, and very fair.

5.0
1.0
INTROMASSCOMM
Sep 1, 2005

Awesome teacher. Just wait until the last day of his class.... Best ending to a semester EVER!!

5.0
3.0
COMMTHEORY
Sep 4, 2005

haha bick is awesome

5.0
1.0
INTROTOMCOMM
Sep 8, 2005

Awesome teacher... I never had a class i didnt mind going to!

5.0
1.0
COMMUNICATIONS
Sep 14, 2005

Bick is great, if you want to learn communications and get a great recommendation go to him. awesome teacher. i was from his original class and would recommend going to any of his classes.

5.0
3.0
INTROTOCOMM
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2005

Treut is just a great guy and teacher. He actually has a passion for what he teaches, and shares that with the students.

5.0
1.0
COMMTHEORY101
Jan 23, 2006

very friendly, very helpful, and very interesting. one of the best

2.0
3.0
COMM102
Feb 6, 2006

will not take again

5.0
1.0
COMM102SPEECH
May 17, 2006

Bick is the best teacher I've had so far at RV and I've been here for over 2 yrs. He has a passion for what he teaches and wants each student to do well. He is an excellent speaker and always makes eye contact with each student so it's never boring. I would not waste my time typing for any other tacher on here. Bick is the greatest!

5.0
1.0
COMM
May 23, 2006

hes awesome easy A if you talk infront of people then ull get an a

5.0
1.0
INTROTOCOMM
May 30, 2006

amazing teacher. last day of class he bought everyone cigars to smoke outside and eat food. one of the best at RV.

5.0
3.0
COMM101
Sep 11, 2006

The best teacher ever! Has a true interest in you as person. Really cares about his work. Great professor and friend.

5.0
2.0
COMM102
Oct 29, 2006

AMazing teacher, I try to get him for every single communications class i can have.. he's always keeping you intrested and holding your attention, his stories tie into what he teaches and he's an all around amazing guy, by far the BEST teacher I've ever had at RV

5.0
2.0
COMMCOMM
Nov 8, 2006

treut is a truly good person who will do anything to help you understand the field of communications and can help you get a job in the field

5.0
4.0
COMM110
Dec 19, 2006

Great down to earth Professor, responds same day to e-mails. A lot of homework in reading. Classes had the whole class involved in the discussion. Challenges to theorys are welcomed for discussion. Don't miss the last class.

5.0
2.0
COMM110
Dec 19, 2006

Treut's great, and his class is easy and alot of fun. He's also a really caring professor. Don't miss the free cigars and food.

5.0
2.0
COMM110
Dec 20, 2006

excellent professor. Really cares about his students.

5.0
3.0
COMM102
Jan 16, 2007

Bick Truet is by the far one of the best professors I have ever had. He really cares about his students, he's funny, his classes are never boring (esp the last one!) and he makes communication fun. Definately try for him as a professor if you're looking for an easy but interesting class

5.0
3.0
COMM110
Jan 21, 2007

Bick is possibly the best professor I've ever had. I took a few of his classes at RVCC before moving on to university, and he is better than any prof I've had here. He is amazing, and probably the reason I'm now a comm major. He is hilarious, a great story teller, and genuinely cares about his students. Bick rocks my socks.

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Apr 10, 2007

Prof. Truet is a very sincere man and that is what makes his classes so GREAT! He really wants to help you in any way he can and the Bag Shares are awesome! There is alot of reading but the texts are really not that bad, interesting to read. His exams are easy, If you keep up with the reading and exams, easy A!!!! GOOD GUY ALL AROUND!

5.0
1.0
COMM101
Sep 6, 2007

Professor truets class is the best class i have ever taken. i looked forward to going everyweek, and he is probably the reason i chose to become a communication major. he really cares about his students and wants to see you do well. i recomend you to take his class. over all, GREAT GUY.

5.0
1.0
COMMUS102
Sep 17, 2007

He is AWESOME! take every class you can with him! straight up yo! haha lol.

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Nov 7, 2007

Prof. Treut is one of the best teachers. His Interpersonal Communication class has no midterm or final...just easy quizzes once a week on the readings. He's a real easy grader and a great guy! Real easy to talk to and responds immediately to emails.

5.0
1.0
COMM04
Nov 7, 2007

he is the best teacher very cool and you always want to go to his class you actually wish it were longer

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Dec 23, 2007

i love treut! his is awesome. take his interpersonal class, youll actually use it in life, just keep up with the readings and journal and youll do fine.

5.0
1.0
MASSCOM
Jan 29, 2008

HE IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. YOU HAVE TO TAKE HIS COURSE IF YOU CAN. hE IS FUNNY, INTELLIGENT, AND VERY PERSONABLE. VERY FAIR WITH GRADES. TAKE HIM AT ALL COSTS I PROMISE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

5.0
1.0
COMM120
May 6, 2008

What a great guy! He is funny and just awesome! There's a lot of reading to do and a lot of writing assignments, but I promise, all of his assignments are so fun to write. You learn a lot about the media, and some things that you learn may be shocking! Overall, great professor with a great sense of humor. Take his class, you won't be disappointed!

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Jun 4, 2008

Bick is the man. Interpersonal Communications is probably the easiest class you can take at RV. There is no midterm or final, and little homework. It's basically group therapy. You will learn a lot in this class, but in a completely unconventional way. Expect to be amazed with the things you will learn about yourself and others in this class!

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Aug 22, 2008

Mr.T is AEWSOME.. just do what you have to and everything else will flow..He is one of my favorite teachers at Raritan..

2.0
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COMM120
May 10, 2009

I am sure he is great in person - but online classes require that everything is written - very difficult- online is not as flexible as it seems. If you are not an English major -and have flowing writing skills- take the in person class-I wish I did.

5.0
1.0
COMM102
May 11, 2009

simply put, bick is the best teacher raritan valley has to offer. he teaches very interesting things that pertain to life. the work is very easy and there are no written tests, just essays. take this teacher if you want a good grade

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Dec 4, 2009

Bic is a wonderful teacher. He makes the class interesting and gets you involved where you learn a lot about yourself. I would take him again in a sec!

5.0
3.0
COMM110
May 26, 2010

Never in a million years did I think I would be sad school ended, but I cried like a baby on the last day of this class knowing class was over and I wouldn't get to see Bick or my classmates every week. I got an A in this class and would take this professor (hell, even this class!) again in heartbeat!

5.0
1.0
COMM120
Dec 24, 2010

the best professor i have ever had!!!

5.0
2.0
COMM110
Mar 29, 2011

awesome guy! would take any of his classes again. he really takes interest in the students and wants you to succeed

5.0
3.0
COMM101
May 5, 2011

This is the one class this semester I will actually miss attending. Bic is truly fantastic - he cares about his students and their success. Class was always engaging and relevant. Probably the only class this semester I feel that I will immediately apply what I learned to my life. My suggestion - Take Any Class You Can With This Professor!!

5.0
2.0
INTERPERS
May 18, 2011

Believe the hype- Bick is an awesome teacher, and all around awesome guy. He treats his students as his peers. This is a fun class, yet you will learn a great deal. I'm really glad I took this class. It's not hard, but there's lots of reading, and if you don't keep up with the journal, it will bite you on the ass at the end.

5.0
1.0
COMM102
Sep 4, 2011

Richard treut is one of THE BEST PROFESSORS ive had by far. He makes you want to come to class because he makes it enjoyable and relates all topics to real life . i have him again for mass comm and i cant wait . if you didnt do good first semester or its your first time in a communication class treut is your guy.

5.0
1.0
COMMMASS
Dec 7, 2011

He's so great! Honestly take any and all possible classes with him! very easy going, tests are easy. He loves what he does and that makes you want to be in the class. Hes hilarious and extremely knowledgeable. Had him for Mass Comm and am so glad I took it with him. Great professor. Don't take if you don't like hearing stories

5.0
1.0
COMM102
Nov 16, 2012

favorite class and profesor by far!

5.0
1.0
COMMCOMM
Dec 6, 2012

My favorite prof in the world. Highly recommend!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
COMM120
Dec 21, 2012

Bick is great, definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. He's absolutely hilarious and a great speaker, he really tells it like it is. I learned lots. The quizzes for Intro to Mass Comm. are all pretty easy and taken online, and he's lenient if you miss a few and will open them up again for you to take them. Highly recommended to anyone.

5.0
1.0
COMM120
Dec 22, 2012

Great Teacher, You learn a great deal in a fun environment. Gave great insight on Communications and the Media of today.

5.0
1.0
COM12051
May 9, 2013

Absolutely enjoyed Intro. to Mass Communications w/Treut. Every class lecture was interesting. The fact that he is passionate about teaching and media itself, made it even more interesting. His quizzes and papers are a lot of work, but the topics are interesting and relatable, so writing them was fun. I learned so much! Thank you Prof. Treut!

5.0
1.0
COMM120
May 11, 2013

AWESOME AWESOM AWESOM. He knows this topic like the back of his hand, knows exactly what he's talking about and is a the best professor on campus, defiantly going to try take all the classes he teaches. I HIGHLY Recommend him

5.0
4.0
COMM101
Jul 3, 2013

I am Dyslexic and I have struggled with professors all my academic curer until I started taking Professor Bick's class, He is very understanding and fair. In his class you will not just learn about communications but about life. Bick is the best professor and RVCC hands down. Take any of his classes you will not regret it.

5.0
2.0
COM020
Aug 27, 2013

Awesome professor !!!! Higly recommended !!!!

5.0
3.0
COMM120
Sep 20, 2013

Really nice and really smart guy. He makes class really interesting and fun and also teaches at the same time. Very happy with this course.

5.0
2.0
COM120
Grade: A-
Sep 28, 2013

I was terrified of Public Speaking. But Professor Treut made me feel comfortable. He's a good guy, and he isn't judgmental. He makes you feel comfortable to speak in front of the class. I'm thankful I took his class. This class helped me get over my fear. Amazing communications professor.

5.0
3.0
COMM120
Nov 24, 2013

Best professor I've had. Smart and funny. Likes to hear what you have to say. The courework wasn't too hard and was also pretty fun. I wish the class was longer.

5.0
2.0
COMM10201
Nov 26, 2013

Great environment in class. Always interesting.

5.0
2.0
COMM12051
Jan 15, 2014

TAKE HIM for any communication class. Had him for Mass Comm. Interpersonal & Intro to Comm. Theory. Resourceful. Understanding in and outside the classroom. Not like most professors - he gets you have a life outside of class. His life philosophy is amazing. Always a happy guy and makes you laugh during class. Never felt bored or wanting to leave.

5.0
1.0
COMM120COMM102
Feb 8, 2014

Bick is THE BEST professor I've ever had. His philosophy is great and interesting. Very fair grader. A few papers including a midterm and final paper or presentation. No in-class tests. Gives quizzes based on the chapters in the book which are taken online and timed. 10 mins, ten questions. Pretty easy to get an A, as long as you do your work.

5.0
1.0
COMM120
Grade: A-
Mar 7, 2014

Bic was the best professor I have had in all my years of schooling. He is down to earth and helped make the class fun and interesting. BEST professor i have EVER had in 4 years at Bentley University and a few summer classes at Raritan Valley. Hands Down TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Jul 1, 2014

Bick is an amazing professor. I took his summer class and in class all we did was present our life stories. Outside of class was significant book work but it's not a lot if you manage your time. He gave me good college advice for when I transfer and he's really a genuine professor who loves what he does.

5.0
1.0
COMM120
Jul 9, 2014

This will be my third course taking professor Treut. He is one of the nicest and most easy going professors. As long as you submit the homework at some point your guaranteed an A. Take him.

4.0
2.0
COMM102
Nov 3, 2014

Bick Treut is the man. I don't have enough words in my vocabulary to describe how awesome he is. Not only is he an expert in his field, but he is down to earth genuine guy who is easy to talk to and will make you feel comfortable in a classroom setting. Interesting material and hilarious jokesstories. Seriously worth it for COMM classes.

5.0
1.0
COMM
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2014

So intelligent. So funny. Really fun and easy to be around and listen to. Easy going with handing in homework, which is helpful.

4.0
2.0
COMM120
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2014

Great professor. Do the assignments and it's an easy A.

4.0
3.0
COMM120
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2014

Professor Treut makes the subject interesting and gives good feedback on the work that you do. The assignments given are pretty clear-cut and make it easier to learn the material.

4.0
2.0
MASSCOMM
Grade: A
May 18, 2015

Great teacher. Took him for mass communication online. Responds to emails, makes the subject matter interesting. He also wrote the textbook, that you use for his class. I learned a lot and enjoyed the class.

5.0
2.0
COMM102
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2015

Prof. Treut is the nicest guy and a very competent teacher, but his huge problem is that he's way too nice. I do not think many students in my Speech class made any improvement and he's too easy going to make students work for a grade. This attitude is what kills RVCC.

5.0
1.0
COMM120
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2015

Professor Treut is absolutely one of the best professors I've ever had! Truly cares about the well-being of his students and is incredibly helpful. Lectures were always thought-provoking and well constructed, really is passionate about the world of media. Take him ,you won't be disappointed!

5.0
1.0
COMM101
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

Easiest class at RV. He does not want to make your life hard. There are no tests and he gives the best lectures. He's also funny and down to earth. You can tell he's passionate about teaching and really cares about his students. Simply the best!

5.0
1.0
COM12051
Grade: A+
May 13, 2016

Prof. Treut is super easy. Just hand in the work and you'll get an A. The mid-term is just a short essay of your thoughts on the subject. You will need to read for weekly reading quizzes (on Webstudy), but the book is easy and enjoyable. He really cares about his students and the course material. He's also a total hippie and a chill dude. Loved him

5.0
1.0
COMM110
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2017
Would take again

Such a down-to-earth and awesome guy. Interpersonal Comm is a very easy class. Read a chapter each week in the textbook and answer questions online. Definitely recommend taking!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
COM120
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Professor Treut was one of the best professors I've had at RVCC. His lectures are hilarious. Also, you do a huge project in lieu of a final, which is really fun. You can turn in the assignments whenever, but don't put them off or else you'll be swamped when it comes time to do research for the final. Take his class. I guarantee you'll love it.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
COMM120
Grade: A+
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I didn't found him funny at all and the final is tough! He gives you 70 questions in 60 minutes to be done on web study! that's how lazy he is, that way he doesn't have to grade it.

4.0
3.0
COMM10201
Grade: B
May 13, 2017
Would take again

Treut is a good professor and a very nice man. I enjoyed having him as my teacher and he definitely is knowledgeable about the subject. The class had online quizzes that were in my opinion not easy and worth a lot of points for how short they were. So make sure to study for them.

Tough Grader
Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
COMM102
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a nice guy and is very funny, but I wouldn't recommend taking a three hour lecture taught by him. It's very long and dry. Also, he'll says understands if you're an introvert and if you don't want to talk in class, and that he won't take points off your grade, but my grade dropped a whole letter grade because I was too shy to talk in class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
COMM101
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Cant say enough good things about Treut! He is great, would definitely recommend taking him. He does tend to go off topic a lot and is not the best at answering emails. Everything is online like quizzes but honestly not a hard class to pass. Bottom line he is a great teacher!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
COMM120
Grade: A
May 8, 2020
Would take again

Possibly the best professor I have ever taken at the college. He is absolutely hilarious with his lectures and keeps us engaged. He is very caring and laidback and wants us to do well in his class. The assignments, especially the midterm, are a kind of a lot, but his instructions on how to do it are concise. Loved doing the cigar picture outside.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
COMM110
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Treut was an absolute gem. I learned so much from his Mass Communication class-he was engaging, caring, and genuinely cares for his students. If you get a chance, take his classes!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 17 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (5)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 5
B: 3
A-: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (5)
Respected (4)
Inspirational (3)
Caring (3)
Gives good feedback (1)
Amazing lectures (1)
Tough Grader (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.12 avg change
Apr
May
Dec
Nov
May
Jan
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

COMMTHERO

5.0

(1)

COMM101

5.0

(7)

COMMTHEORY

5.0

(2)

COMMUNICATIONS

5.0

(2)

INTROMASSCOMM

5.0

(1)
+22 more courses
Difficulty by Course

COM

3.5

COMMTHERO

3.0

COMMTHEORY

2.5

COMM10201

2.5

COMM101

2.4

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