excellent prof. Excellent subject - WW2

Spiller is the best, highly recomended

He is very interesting and fun!

Wow. You can not pay attention and learn something every day. Tough though.

Good professor...class is interesting

best professor in the dept., and he's a snazzy dresser too!

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He is big on writing,ask him if he ever wrote a book? Mr. Attitude.

best history prof. in the department...great guy as well!!!

dresses nice, really knows his stuff, very serious, seems like a nice guy

pretty easy class, but you'd think he was a harvard porf. very arrogant

not bad. pretty arrogant though

Good dresser! you don't have to show up to class if you don't feel like it. You print the notes offline. Knows more history than the book you are to buy for his class. if he seems arrogent, it's because he knows his stuff

This course is great. It is a lot better than my previous professor, and he actually goes over the material as it would make sense!

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He is an excellent teacher. His tests really show how much you have learned and paid attention. He is not an easy teacher, but you will learn a lot.

Wonderful teacher and man. He may seem cocky but he's not, he's the best history teacher I've ever had.

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This man is a god.

excellent, had him twice, love his style, fun class, it's his hobby. best history teacher i've ever had, if you get the chance take his courses

His class was hard but his passion for learning keeps his students coming to class. He knows what he is talking about and is fair about grades. His is an excellent professor and truly cares about his studints in and out of class.

He really knows what he is talking about. His tests are hard but the final is all the questions from the previous tests that you had in class. I brought my grade up from a low D to a C after his final. SO make sure you study your****ious tests.

Knows what he is talking about. The tests are a ****. He doesn't help you to understand he makes stuck up comments rather than see you through your problem.

Very good teacher, he's a blast to take and his test's pertain to everything that he teaches about. His teaching ability shines

ALOT easier than people make him out to be.

came across as cocky, but if you talk to him one on one in his office, he's a great guy. i hate history and he expects a lot out of his students like a good prof should do. if you work hard in his class you'll get the grade. i enjoyed his class

The best history teacher i have ever had. He is very intelligent, and a great speaker. I recommend that everone take at least one of his classes.

Really knows his stuff. Puts your notes for you online so you don't have to worry about listening to him and copying them from the board. Great guy to talk to, but considered by some to be arrogant, when in fact he just tells it like it is.

A very good teacher. Presents material well. Makes learning history interesting. Loved his class!

I loved his class. He made it very easy for us to learn the material. Has a great lecture style! Brilliant teacher!

Spiller is an awesome professor. I had him for many classes. He requires that you use your brain for something more than a beer mug, which, it seems, many of his more youthful students find abhorrent. LOL sucks to be them!

take him for upper level classes, not gen. ed. classes

One of the best professors that I've ever had. He knows his stuff and makes it interesting. Tests are very hard. Your grade might not show it, but you will learn a lot.

He is hard, but you will know something when done with his class. He expects students to be curious and motivated. Very intelligent, can come of smug, but usually right on target. I have taken almost all of his classes. Be curious!

I think Spiller's a great professor. Just because you have to actually study to get a decent grade doesn't make him a bad guy. I've learned SO MUCH from this class, and even though my grade isn't that great, I'm still glad I took it.

For Doc Spiller you basically need to know a couple things to pass. Read his notes on the web page, pay attention in class, turn the work in on time and you should do fine. Alot of people make his class harder then it should sometimes. Try him

He is a good treacher! He really knows what he's talkign about. His lectures are actually interesting and you learn a lot from them. The tests are hard and you do need to study for them.

he's super sweet

Wow this was a very hard class, but he's a pretty good teacher. Only 3 tests the whole year and then the final. If you study a little bit each day you'll do fine, and the final is really easy..it's just the questions from the previous tests. Maps are the devil, make sure you know them for each test.

A professor who actually teaches... imagine that. If you are only concerned with grades, don't take him. If you want to learn, sign up for one of his classes ASAP.

STUDY OR FAIL!!! You really need to study the lecture notes and anything he points out in the book. STUDY STUDY STUDY, and you will be fine. Print out the lectures and take notes. Write down everything. He's genius. And talks a lot.

You know, I am sure he reads this. shout out to Doc Spil-daddy! He teaches very easy survey classes, however upper levels are very challenging.

You can't take him and not learn something , not the easiest teacher but one of the best, his lectures are always interesting and well given.

I loved taking classes with Dr. Spiller. Not only did I learn so much, but I really "got" the way he taught it. It seemed to work for me. Granted, there was a lot of info to study for for the tests, but if you just read the material, there's no reason you can't get an A or a B. I would definately take a class with him in the future!

Excellent professor. Is very difficult for slow students, but they shouldn't be in college anyway. Dr. Spiller's classes shouldn't be a problem for anyone who knows how to read and write. You'll LEARN an AMAZING amount.

tests were so hard!!! but he's so nice to look at and so intersting!

He's a pretty cool guy to take a boring class from. He adds humor to an otherwise dull topic. He actually created an interest in history for me and I've always hated history classes.

this class was the hardest class ever but i learn so much

Spiller is the bomb! he is hard but you will learn alot. I don't agree with the dreamy comment though! haha! if you work you will get a good grade, a rewarding class.

Prof. Spiller is a graet teacher. He is very good at what he does. Although, his tests are way to hard. If your looking for an easy grade don't take this class. You will fail if you don't work your ass off.

Had Dr. Spiller for many classes. He is difficult but you will learn a lot and he is very fair. Lectures are interesting. Dr. Spiller is personable and always available in his office to talk about class or just chat. Highly recommended.

Lectures were very interesting - the most enjoyable history class I have taken, but the exams were pretty tough. Plan on some study time for this class!

This was an interesting class. He lectures all class period, but it was almost always interesting. He's a bit cocky but he genuinely cares about his students. It's a hard class but you will learn a lot. Don't take if you are bad with maps...

Very easy to understand during lectures, helpful if you go to his office. Looked for detail in objective tests, however, in essay final, looked to see if you understood basic meaning.

I enjoyed Spiller's Class. The material he covered was very interesting and he added little known facts about some of the historical figures. If you study for this class a good grade is not hard to attain.

people whine too much! got a 60/100 on first exam, so i started studying and got a final grade of a B+. if you are on top of the ball from the beginning an A is an easy grade to get. dont forget you are in college now (we are big boys and girls). take responsibility for your own education.

Great class, if you come to class, pay attention, and do the reading it is an easy A.

Dr Spiller is a excellent teacher. Just work hard and you will be ok. I look forward to having him again!

Dr. Spiller is a pleasant fellow. Class objectives are very clear. The tests are of average difficulty. He is not too serious which is a plus. Attendance is not huge on his priority list. Sleeping in a time or two will not hurt you.

Dr.Spiller is awesome. His tests can be difficult, but if you come to class and take notes, you'll haveNO problem.I changed mymajor to History becauseof this man. One of mybiggest influencesup here. HIGHLY recommended.You will learn a lot andenjoy it too. You can tell he cares about whathe teaches, and it reflects through his lectures and students.

Dr. Spiller is the****! Wicked smart, you can't know him and not respect him, for who he is and his intelligence. His class is not an easy grade, you have to work for it, but its worth it just to get to know him.

He's tough, but he knows his stuff and you'll learn a lot. He's one of the best professors that EUP has to offer, so take him if you're looking for a challenge and want to think outside what you already know. Some think he's arrogant, and maybe he is a little, but his jokes are all in good fun -- and he's ****ing hilarious and loves to joke around.

Um Dawg... This is the easiest class to ace. All you that been trippin on this shizit way too much. If you can't do his 101 or 102, then you should not be in college. Sorry that he doesn't pat your back and stuff. It is a fairly easy class, with an interesting professor. Show up ten times in the semester, you can still get an A. Word up home slice.

Spiller is a Great Teacher. Print the lecture notes for the class, read the text he asks you to read and please study your maps. It amazes me how some people have no idea where the Atlantic Ocean is, or the Great Lakes. Dr. Spiller is a good man, just do as he says and study for his tests and you will be fine in this class.

Dr. Spiller is a man who knows history. If you are not interested in history, don't take the class. Attendance is mandatory, will hurt your grade if you miss too much. Every class is a lecture without participation. Everything you need to know to pass this class is on his website. No homework, made history intersting

Kinda hard but a really fun class...he's nice and jokes around a lot...

EXCELLENT! You will definitely learn. The man knows his stuff & makes it interesting, history major or not. If you go off his notes & follow his study tips (answer the key questions he proposes) the tests will seem MUCH easier. The nay sayers on here prob didn't do that. If you choose, you will walk out much more informed than when you arrived. :-)

Spilla 4 eva

I can't believe I was worried about him. Do not believe any slanderous comments regarding Spiller. He is an excellent orater-no monotone here! He is also very well spoken and really does a wonderful job at presenting u.s. history as a meaningful story, peppered with his insight throughout. I cannot wait to take us hist 262!!!!! Love ya Spiller

Extremely smart man. Will teach you in a very efficient way. 4 mp choice tests, goes over everything in cclass.

i love spiller, i still hate history, but he was at least interesting to listen to... hes funny, and barely ever gets mad.... wasnt as bad as people made him out to be.... i reccomend u stick it out iwth him, hes cool

Very smart with interesting, funny lectures. Always willing to help you. Directions on syllabus can be confusing, but he is a good teacher.A little slow grading and returning, but a very fair man who wants you to want to learn.

Great professor. Very interesting class.

Amazing, amazing man. Very funny and interesting lectures, good interaction with students. Very easy to get along with, always willing to help. You do need to actually read the book, but he assigns interesting texts. Had two classes with him already, will DEFINITELY take him again. Love this prof!

Spiller is the ideal professor. Treats his students with dignity and respect.

Great professor, interesting lectures, but tests can be difficult. Only grades tests - no other assignments, which sucks. No chance to boost grade for people that struggle at taking tests. Drop your lowest test score, which is nice. I would highly reccomend him if you are good at taking tests and can rely on passing the class just on test scores.

I loved Dr. Spiller. He came off as intimidating at first, but ended up being so nice. He really knows what he is talking about, and is very interesting. His tests were difficult though.

The last ratings were written by slackers. He is AWESOME, but yes, you are required to read, remember what you read about, then test/write on the info. Thinking is a good thing. Too much? Then why are you here? IF you put in the work, you will do well and enjoy it. And, he'll help you understand how to study for his tests IF you go to him. Love him

Dr. Spiller is the man! The absolutely BEST professor at EUP. I have taken Spiller for the past 2 semesters and I am taking him again in the fall. His teaching methods are superb; his tests are difficult though and require time and effort into studying. Otherwise, Spiller is an incredible professor and I definitely recommend him!

Anyone who fails his class probably has little of no work ethic at all. They should have spent more time studying and less time at the Boro Bar.

Wonderful Professor. He makes you definitely work for your grade but other than that, he's hilarious, his lectures are good. In order to pass you MUST read the text and make sure you understand the material. If you don't he is so willing to help.

Unless you are a huge history buff, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He's horrible. He made my class print out a thick stack of notes that he expects you to memorize for each test. I barely passed. He's too much. I don't recommend him.

He seems like a very hard professor but don't be fooled. His final exam is worth ALOT of points, and the questions are word-for-word from the previous exams. Make sure you keep your exams because you'll need them for the final. Even if you do bad you overall(which you might) you can make it all up with the final. The map exams were tough though. BT

I love Spiller. He is extremely funny and enjoys what he teaches. His tests cover a lot so you have to study your notes and READ THE BOOK. It's not too bad and he drops your lowest test grade at the end.Procrastination is not smart for this class since one test does covers so much but if you study and read you will do fine.

Pay attention to details

Mr. Map is your friend!

Great Professor, he doesnt bother you with busy work...just three tests and a final...the way a college class should be. For people who dont like him, I would just say pay attention in class and study, its not that hard

A professor I wouldn't mind sitting down and smoking a cigar with.

He is a very good and interesting teacher. If your not good at listening, read the book. Teaches mosty from a outline that you can print off his website. Quizes are multiple choice but they are tough, consisting of a 10 pt. map. You get to drop 1 quiz and the final consists of questions from the 3 previous quizes plus the material since last quiz.

I've had Ron for four classes in my time at EUP. He's a great man and an excellent teacher, and I hope that I can be half the teacher that he is. His knowledge and understanding are unsurpassed among the faculty at Edinboro. His tests are NOT EASY, nor are his classes, but if you COME TO CLASS and keep up with the reading, you'll be fine.

Its really hard to make sure you understand and remember all the material when everything rides on a total of three grades.

tests are extremely difficult, he covers a lot of material so if you miss a class you miss a lot

Very hard, he expects alot out of you. Does not use the book! Pay attention in class, study the notes.

Yes, you need to read the book, take notes, study, and come to class to earn a good grade. His expectations are crystal clear and he goes out of his way to push students to succeed. I can say from personal experience that most professors will not have a website with powerpoints, maps, websites, etc... Use the resources, that's why they're there.

I love him. You have to work hard, but it's worth it. Hilarious and extremely helpful.

Very quality teacher. Difficult tests even if you study, but not so difficult that you will not succeed. Always willing to talk to a student during office hours. Just be sure to KNOW THE MAPS!

Great teacher.However, IF you're not willing to work for your grade don't bother taking him, he doesn't give a free ride and expects you to have an IQ and not to text in class. HE WILL KICK YOU OUT IF HE CATCHES YOU USING A CELL!! Also if you don't like smart asses and sarcasm don't take him. He's a really nice guy and Incredibly approachable man.

loovee having him as a professor.

Best professor I had while attending Edinboro. That is all.

Seriously one of the best professors I have had on this campus. He will make you work for your grade; and he will tell you how it is. However, he will help. He's sarcastic , but that's my favorite part about him. I wouldn't suggest taking him if you want an easy class; this is not the one to take. Otherwise I would absolutely suggest him.

Knowledge base very high, engaging and interesting

Don't complain a college course is difficult, this isn't highschool. Dr. Spiller is extremely knowledgable. I have taken several of his classes because he and his classes are very interesting. If you want a good grade, do the reading assigned, it's college, you'r going to have to read!

People always say he is a hard teacher. Not at all. You do HAVE to go to his class though. Also if you can't follow a lecture or take good notes then don't even bother taking him. Also the final was only questions from previous finals and a big map, easy stuff to remember. Great teacher, makes the material (most of the time) interesting.

Try your hardest on the test but no matter how much you study you'll never do well. BUT just memorize the questions from the first three exams for the final and there is no reason you shouldn't get a 100% percent on it, and since it's worth 60% of your grade then you should do fine in the class. Cool teacher

Bad teacher. Talked about useless things during class and only had 4 extremely long tests to be graded from. Easy F.

One of the more difficult professors, but if you pay attention, go to class, and read the book it isn't that bad. If you make an effort to pass you will. The first test was difficult, but once you know his test creating style you can predict the rest of the exams. Do not take looking for an easy A, but to learn about history instead.

Dr. Spiller is one of the best professors in the History department at EUP. Hist 101 sounds like an easy class, but its not as easy as the '101' implies. Theres thousands of years of history crammed into one class. In short: If you dont read all of the material, you'll fail. If you read and pay attention, you'll pass.

Military History of the US is my favorite class. Its my major and Dr Spiller is hands down the best person to teach it, anywhere! A retired Army Intel Colonel, Spiller knows everything about military history. We constantly discuss in class and its a great atmosphere. I highly recommend it for anyone who is a history major. plain and simple.

Dr. Spiller is everything I expect from a college professor. He knows the material inside and out, communicates it in a clear fashion, and expects mastery of the material to earn an A. I am a history lover, but I had to work much harder than expected! Definitely a man who demands and deserves the respect of his students.