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Steve Gimber

History - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

4.1
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50%
Would Retake
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What Students Say

Definitely not a 100 level course

HIS151 - 2.0 rating

His lectures are great, but make sure you take notes

HIS378 - 4.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

36%

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HIS150
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Sep 19, 2001

He's so cute--and young!

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HST150
Oct 1, 2001

so smart; SO CUTE! I want to kiss him allover & eat him up! Want to marry him!

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HST150
Oct 4, 2001

Expects a lot. Not for slackers. Good looking guy.

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HIS150
Nov 15, 2001

Challenging Exams, Great Lectures, Easy going.

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HIS150
May 4, 2002

He is a good teacher. Very funny. Interesting ties!!!

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HIST150
Nov 21, 2002

Cute, funny & sexy. I LOVE HIM!

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HIS150
Dec 5, 2002

teaches EVERYTHING in History, for essays, write everythign you can remember

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HIS150
Dec 18, 2002

Dr. Gimber is a great teacher, but is pretty tough. Should be hired full time!

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HISTORY
Mar 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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AMEREXPER
Mar 21, 2003

expects you to read and think. tough but ready to help. a very funny guy! should be abercrombie model or in playgirl. (seriously.)

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HIS150
Apr 7, 2003

Gimber is the frigin man. there's no other way around it. He makes you laugh and at the same time, teaces you more than any other history teacher you have ever had. Tests are sometimes hard, but it's all good!

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HIS150
Apr 10, 2003

Great class... If you like history.

4.0
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HIS150
Apr 12, 2003

No Comments

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HIS152
Apr 12, 2003

HOT HOT HOT, Yeah Uncle Steve, keep it coming!

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HIS150
Apr 14, 2003

He's nice, but I don't think he's really as cute as some other people think..... he's alright if you like your men with bad posture!!

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HIS150
Apr 27, 2003

He has a way of making you like him ALOT, amazing history teacher - he tells everything like a story and makes it interesting. Meet with him before the tests and he'll help you so much!! Very Cute! :)

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HIS150
May 15, 2003

Uncle gimber's the man!

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HIS150
Oct 17, 2003

very intereasting teacher, even at 8am. Memorize a few subjects really good for his tests and you'll do fine. He's great, but I really dont think he is as hot as everyone is making him out to be.

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HIS151
Oct 25, 2003

Awesome teacher-makes you laugh, even if it's at his expense. Tests aren't too bad-just memorize a few things really well. He is willing to help you out at all times and will answer all your questions. Take him for whatever-he's great!

5.0
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HIS150
Oct 30, 2003

makes lecture fun...very easy map quizzes, tests can be hard, mostly essay...no homework, or papers or anything like that...id recommend him

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HIS550
Nov 3, 2003

Dr. Gimber makes learning fun. He is simply great. His knowledge of history is superb. The man can tell you anything you want to know in real time. Do the work, you'll learn a lot.

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HIS
Nov 6, 2003

Great teacher, one of the best I ever had, he makes you want to come to class, test are easy memorizations, no homeowork, and has a great way of making history exciting

5.0
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HIS150
Nov 7, 2003

awesome teacher, makes me wanna go to class, teaches through stories, essay tests-study and you get an A, map quizzes, id def. take him again

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HIS151
Nov 11, 2003

This man makes you so interested in History. I force myself to go to class on the worst days just because I know we'll probably learn something new. He's very helpful and the tests and quizes are really not bad at all. Def take him if you can

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HIST151
Nov 15, 2003

He actually made me interested in history. He makes you really want to learn about it, and dosen't teach from the book, he talks in present day time. He is outstanding, and his tests aren't that bad either. A great guy, & an even better teacher!

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HIS199
Nov 16, 2003

Prof. Gimber is so funny! I had him at 8 A.M. and I could actually stay awake in his class because he cracks me up! He goes out of his way to help students and to treat them with respect. Plus, he is VERY good looking and young.

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HIS151
Dec 4, 2003

He is an awesome teacher. I did not really find myself interestered in it but now i am minoring in history. He is understanding and is willing to work with students. He is also a good looking man!!!

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HIS150
Dec 13, 2003

Great teacher! Consider yourself lucky to get into his class. History is interesting topic matter, but Dr. Gimber has a way of telling that makes you thirst for more. Great great teacher.

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HIS150
Feb 6, 2004

Dr. (Uncle) Gimber is the best History teacher ever!! He makes history fun to learn instead of making you fall asleep. Always there to help, and really funny !

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HIS150
Feb 29, 2004

awesome teacher... makes history enjoyable to listen to and hes very commical. Nice man, easy going. His tests are very hard though

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HIS550
Mar 13, 2004

He plays favorites and is very unclear in his expectations.

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HST101
Mar 16, 2004

great guy! makes history very interesting especially at 8am. funny and helpful if you ask for it. tests werent easy for me but i showed up and asked for help and still did well in class.i would def. take this guy again.

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HIS150
Mar 24, 2004

He's awesome!!! He's very down to earth and he is very helpful. He makes learning fun!

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HIS550
Apr 5, 2004

one of the coolest,smartest and funniest people i ever met. he's not full of himself like some teachers. u need to read the books but handouts help. and he will help u when u see him. if u can't get along with this guy u got a problem! i'd def take again.

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HIS343
May 7, 2004

Best in the History department. He makes boring history exciting! His Testing methods are his one drawback. Maps and ID's ok but to use an essay thats worth 50 pts of the grade is insane, miss one or two things and wham...the hammer!

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HISTORY
Aug 9, 2004

I got an A in Gimber's class. However, he is a fool, and teaches like the class is full of 5 year olds.

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HIS230
Nov 3, 2004

High energy teacher, very humerous and likes to joke around. Pay attention in class and take good notes because he breaks it down for you. The book will help you but isn't a necessity to pass.

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USHISII
Nov 17, 2004

Very nice teacher. tests are essay but not too bad bc you know the subjects before hand. go to his office hours and he will help you...alot! Great professor, would recommend him!

5.0
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HISTORY
Nov 18, 2004

really good class

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HIS
Jan 6, 2005

Definitely plays favorites. History has always been my absolute best subject. His tests require a lot of writing. I practically rewrote a chapter in the book for him, yet I had 20 points deducted off of my grade because I didn't embelish on ONE area.....just wait and see....helps to be a girl

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HIS150
Jan 9, 2005

Energetic and funny teacher, real nice guy, be prepared to write long descriptive essays

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US2
Jan 9, 2005

This guy is the awesomest teacher, cool and funny. I hated history before and now its my minor because of him. He is great. He will help you study if you go to him for help. He wants you to work. If you are a lazy whiner and do no work you will do bad. Just that simple.

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HST150
Nov 5, 2005

He is a nice man and a great teacher. The class was interesting and very informative. The tests are hard and mostly essays, but the information is easy to retain. The class is definitely worth taking.

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COLONIAL
Jun 2, 2006

one of the good ones. he says hes a regular guy who happens to have a phd. funny like like robin williams should be on last comic standing. i got up for this 8am class just to hear what he had to say. really knows his stuff. good looking and wears nice shirt/tie everyday. cool, helpful, smart. u could do alot worse for a history teacher at wcu.

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COLONIAL
Jun 7, 2006

This guy really brings it every day. He really knows his stuff - is always prepared and interesting. He always has handouts and stuff for class. He's a def take. Tests are hard but he wants u 2 get yr money's worth. Always has time 4 u. If u have questions u should c him. Really worth it.

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HIS150
Oct 11, 2006

I love this guy. He cracks me up. He definatly is a guy that can hold your attention, even though that it's 9 o'clock in the morning. He teaches the class so well, it's like he's telling a story. His tests are pretty hard not gonna lie...but still, great teacher =]

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HISSECT
Oct 25, 2006

Awesome Prof. Extremely intelligent and has a great way of conveying his knowledge. He doesn't give you bits of information and expect you to fill in the blanks. His lectures are more like a story. Very interesting and easy to follow. I highly recommend. BONUS... On top of all that, he's easy to look at as well ;)

5.0
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HIS150
Jan 8, 2007

"McStevie" is cool, cute, funny, and helpful. I learned alot in his class and I didn't like history. He made it interesting and makes it all like a story. If u have trouble u should be sure to see him for help. It make a big diffrence for me.

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HIS150
Jan 8, 2007

Gimber is a hilarious professor! Only complaint is that he runs through the material in his TR sections. Take good notes, read some of the book and you should be get a B or so.

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HIS150
Jan 17, 2007

He is really nice and funny but his class is pretty hard.

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HIST150
Mar 19, 2007

Steve's classes were always really exciting. He's a really intelligent (and cute). His tests are very difficult, but he will really help you if you come to his office hours. He's really caring and while his tests are difficult, he really wants everyone to do well.

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HIST101
Aug 16, 2007

LOVED this class and this teacher! Such a nice guy, very interesting lecturer. Easy to participate, didn't need to read everyday, but to get good grades on test read chapter before. AND he's sooo HOTT! love him :)

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HIS150
Nov 12, 2007

great teacher..i had this class at 8am and i actually didn't mind going to it..hes a really cool guy, really funny..just take notes and read over them before the tests and you'll be fine..i only opened my textbook twice and it was to study maps..don't have to read the chapters..definitely take him.

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HIS150
Jan 14, 2008

good teacher, funny, and hot

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HIS151
Mar 14, 2008

Awesome teacher! Classes are fun to go to and it's doesn't require a lot of studying. Just take notes and read them before the tests and you'll be fine. Overall i loved going because of his humor and great personality.

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HIS151
May 8, 2008

Professor Gimber is a very interesting instructor. He makes class super fun. I really enjoyed the class. It was the best class of my semester. He also does A LOT to help boost your grade.

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HIS399
Feb 19, 2009

AWESOME professor. I had him before in a 100 level class and he really gets the class involved and excited to be involved. i HIGHLY reccomend taking him.

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HIST101
Apr 29, 2009

Yes, Dr. Gimber is an excellent teacher. Love from Pitman

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HIS399
Sep 22, 2009

In one word awesome. He has a passion for history. He tends to talk to fast and gets off on tangents about useless trivia, but it makes the class that much better. He makes it clear what his tests will be on, so if you study you SHOULD pass.

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HIS151
Jan 21, 2010

Gimber is the man! It's not an easy class, but as long as you show up and take all the notes, you'll do fine. GO SEE HIM IN HIS OFFICE WHEN HE OFFERS HELP. He'll give you everything you need to know for the tests. Favorite teacher so far!

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HIS151
Apr 16, 2010

Absolutely love him!! You have to go to class and take the notes.. the tests are easy you just have to know specific topics that you get to pick! Wish I could have him for all my classes! He is definitely hott too!

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HIST100
Apr 30, 2010

classes with Gimber are a challenge but he's passionate about what he teaches. he's keeps it funny. and he is real fun to look at

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HIST151
Jul 21, 2010

gotta love Gimbro and the US history just awesome. Dude nows his stuff. Take notes and ask him for help and u will do fine. Former LAX. Saw him at the pool this summer rockin bod!

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HIS399
Jan 15, 2011

Started out great but he seemed to get stuck on details and minutiae part way thru. Tough grader, interesting lecturer, but I was somewhat disappointed in this class. Would I take him again? Not sure, probably not!

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HIS300
Mar 22, 2011

Dr. Gimber is a great history professor, one of the best at WC. Him and Dr. Kodosky are def my two favs at WC. Type of teacher who talks all period and you take notes all period. If you like that type of thing, take his class. Only negative is that he doesnt get to know his students that well.

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HIS02
Apr 1, 2011

I had him for Colonial America, and he is my advisor. Awesome guy, tough grader, but is willing to help out in any way. You'll walk away with a lot of information, and actually be educated on the subject, that's what we're here for after all. If you get the chance, take him!

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HIS400
Apr 26, 2011

If you're serious about history and you want to go to graduate school, take this seminar. Gimber is one of the best teachers in the history dept. He will help you before the class even begins so you can pick a topic and start research. He is helpful and flexible just go to his office and keep him updated. you will work hard but its so worth it

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HIS151
Apr 28, 2011

Very nice. He makes class interesting, and definitely knows what he's talking about. Learned a lot. Tests are all essay and maps- if you know what you're writing about you'll do fine. Don't BS- it won't work. Gimber's class is pretty much awesome though

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HIS152
Jul 24, 2011

Great class, i learned so much and he kept me entertained and engaged the whole time. Only drawback is that his class is reeeeally hard. But go to office hours, take notes, and study and you will be fine. Bottom line, if you like history...take his class.

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HIS400
Oct 9, 2011

I have taken Dr. Gimber several times and wish I could take him again. Make sure you go in during his office hours and get to know him. He is a very down to earth guy and is always willing to help any student who shows interest in being better.

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HIS151
Nov 15, 2011

I took this class for a gen ed requirement and I regret it. Hes a very nice guy but his class drags on forever. he is a tough grader and his tests are very hard too. If u are looking for an easy gen ed requirement class, don't take this class

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HIS378
Dec 8, 2011

Gimber is an Amazing teacher, really down to earth, great attitude and personality. Really knows how to make a class entertaining for anyone. He is a hard grader but if you study your class notes and pay attention in class you should be fine. Take this professor if you can you will not regret it

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HIS151
Dec 16, 2011

Great Teacher, Adds his own jokes into history to add entertainment to the events while keeping it accurate. Quizzes are based off maps and Test you need to study for but aren't too hard. Highly Recommend

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HIS378
Apr 25, 2012

Interesting man. Very witty and humerus. Very big on map quizes, on which he demands pin-point precision. Tests are time-crunchers, but the essay topics are fair and easy to predict. He's a relatively tough grader outside of map quizes, but still fair. Book only necessary or even useful for a single map. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

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HIS305
Jul 3, 2012

amazing teacher !!! especially when you get to know him outside of class. I learned so much and wish I could still attend his classes

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HIS399
Aug 8, 2012

Great guy!Idont think there was one class where I didnt crack up at something he said.food and foodways was my topic for this class.so interesting.I highly recommend this class to any history major. Tests can be tough. map quizzes were simple but of course ppl over study for them. you take notes the entire class, write everything he says.study

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HIS151
Oct 6, 2012

Funny, funny, funny!!! He grades hard, but gives no homework except reading assignments. His lectures woke me up every morning, and he was my first class.

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HIS151
Nov 7, 2012

Very knowledgeable, helpful, and passionate professor.His class is not easy, but is very interesting and always willing to help during office hours. He makes the lectures funny and interesting; it isn't hard to pay attention. Definitely take him!

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HIS151
Nov 16, 2012

He's a very nice guy who is really ino what he's teaching. Make sure you go to class because you always take notes. His tests are really hard though so make sure you study.

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HIS151
Jan 24, 2013

I want to be Steve Gimber when I grow up

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HIS150
Jan 26, 2013

Jason Bateman and Stephen Colbert's lovechild. If you get to know him, you'll know what I mean. Great guy.

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HIS400
May 25, 2013

I've taken him for 3 classes. As a history major he challenges you but will help you with anything. Very approachable. Ended up with a C in seminar. I'm happy with it considering how much work is involved, he really challenged me. I'd recommend him in a heart beat!! Take good notes! He took us out for drinks after seminar! Awesome guy!!

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HIS151
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2013

don't take him.your hand will break off from all the writing. his test are hard 100 questions. there's a million slides with no info on them. take another class! i think i need surgery on my finger from all the notes i had to take. you will hate it. he only has a high rating because hes funny and cute but that wont make up for hard test!

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HIS151
Grade: C-
Nov 28, 2014

Lectures the whole class (practically reads off every slide of the powerpoint). THE TESTS ARE SO HARD. you need to know so many different topics to get a decent grade on the test. MAP QUIZZES WILL HELP YOUR GRADE SO DO GOOD ON THOSE. he's willing to help but it doesn't really help.

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HIS100
Jan 1, 2015

Dr. Gimber is a pretty easy-going prof. and his lectures are hilarious!

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HIS151
Mar 4, 2015

Tests are tough but map quizzes can save you. You definitely walk out of the classroom with a ton more knowledge

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HIS151
Mar 21, 2015

Professor Gimber is HILARIOUS. I find History to be very boring but Gimber made the lectures very interesting and he jokes around a lot while still teaching. His tests are very hard and there is a lot of information to learn. He posts his notes on D2L so you don't have to write a lot. I would definitely take another History class with Gimber again!

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HIS151
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2015

Gimber is a great dude. His class is is 50 minutes of straight lecture though so be prepared to be taking serious notes. Missing class will leave you behind. That said, he's an insanely smart guy with a great sense of humor that makes this class both a bit of fun and very interesting. I would take him again. Also I NEVER used the book.

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HIS151
Mar 30, 2015

Gimber is the man. Lectures are always so funny but you do take a lot of notes. His tests are kinda tough but you can make up the points through map quizzes and I highly recommend going to his office hours right before tests. Probably best teacher i've had at WCU.

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HIS101
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2015

The class is really interesting and he is really funny. You have to study though because you have to work for the grade you want. he is very fair and realyl stresses to come to his office hours. He is very helpful and clear to understand. Great guy.

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HIS151
May 5, 2015

Extremely specific on tests and map quizes, tests are hard due to identification questions. Read the book

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HIS151
May 6, 2015

HILARIOUS! Would love to take Dr. Gimber again. If you love history, he's the guy you want to take! Study real hard for his tests, and be specific on his essay sections. He's very picky with map quizzes. As long as you show up to class, you're fine. Visit him in his office hours if you need help, he's very helpful!

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HIS102
Sep 12, 2015

If history is not an interest of yours, don't take Gimber. While his lectures are entertaining due to his sense of humor, he is a VERY tough grader. I took this class as a gen. ed., and I regretted it by the 2nd week. He is very disorganized as well.

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HIS102
Grade: C+
Nov 23, 2015

All Gimber does is talk and talk and talk, its so boring. If you don't like history and you have trouble with long lectures and long notes and big tests do not take this class. Sometimes he's entertaining but not enough for me to retain the information. There is only 3 tests and 3 map quiz's and no study guides for either!

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HIS151
Nov 30, 2015

Rambles on about history in his own version. Tests are unfairly hard, expecting you to recite specific definitions on tests verbatim, with at LEAST 8 sentences. He made a kid in my class drop it because he was so rude and made harsh remarks at the kid for not participating in class. Acted like a bully on the playground. Avoid at all costs

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HIS378
Dec 1, 2015

HIS 378 is an awesome class. Dr. Gimber is totally understanding and will work with you so you can aquire the grade you want. He is a tough grader so study hard and proof read all your papers. His lectures are great, but make sure you take notes. I totally recommend taking Dr. Gimber for any or all history classes.

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HIS151
Dec 3, 2015

Steven Gimber has a strange personality but if you get his humor he's hilarious. He explains history in a way thats interesting and class is never dull. All of the notes are in class so if you skip, you'll need to read the book. Easy map quizzes to boost your grade and tests are easy if you study and pay attention in class. Only buy the green book

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HIS102
Dec 10, 2015

Excellent professor, one of only a handful of professors I have had at West Chester that made class interesting and still covered the material properly. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a history class that he offers. Has a good sense of humor that draws you into the material and keeps you from getting bored. Covers everything for tests.

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HIS102
Dec 10, 2015

Excellent professor that made class interesting and history a fun subject for once. Is clear about what he wants on tests and if you attend class and pay attention you should do well. Anyone who rates him poorly is either a lazy student or upset about the grade they got. Attend class, pay attention, and you'll do good. TAKE NOTES!

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HIS378
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2015

Dr. Gimber is the man! Had him for Revolutionary America. He knows his stuff. His lectures are long but very informational and funny. Cracks a lot of jokes throughout the class. You cant skip class! taking notes is key to his course. He can be a tough grader but its only for your benefit. Always offered help and was very approachable!

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HIS151
Jan 27, 2016

Exams are not fair. He doesn't use D2L so he doesn't post any slides and you won't know your grade until final grades are posted. This class was unnecessarily difficult for a 100 level class. Would not recommend to anyone.

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HIS151
May 2, 2016

Dr. Gimber lectures during the entire class, so taking detailed notes is crucial. Test material is taken directly from the notes and the textbook is a great source when preparing for map quizzes. Dr. Gimber is committed to helping his students achieve, so if you ever need anything in his class, do not hesitate to seek his help. Excellent teacher!

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HIS151
Grade: A+
May 3, 2016

This man has quite a mouth on him. He curses about 30 times a class ( oh yes, I actually counted every day) but he's hilarious. He makes the lectures memorable by doing so. I loved being in class. Maps are his thing though. Maps on tests and quizzes need to be 100% or you'll loose points. Be perfect with your map. it's the key. Seriously.

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HIS151
Grade: A-
May 11, 2016

Dr. Gimber is hilarious. My lecture was an hour and 15 minutes of note taking, but he made it less miserable. He covers everything on the test in class so it is important to go and take notes. He is really strict with his map quizzes like locating where the cities are. But if you go to his office hours he will basically fill in the map for you

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HIS343
Grade: A-
May 14, 2016

Had him twice, easily my favorite prof. at WCU. Brilliant, funny, and engaging. If you like US history he's the guy for you. Very approachable and helpful if you want it. His classes are fun to attend and he makes the learning interesting and relevant. His knowledge and personality help to make it an overall great learning experience. Take him!

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HIS150
Grade: A-
Oct 7, 2016
Would take again

Awesome professor. Very helpful if you seek him out. NOTES NOTES NOTES. He will lecture all class, so you must take notes. He will tell you "This is the part you want to write down" many times throughout the class. Super funny and swore all class long every day. Very memorable and recommended. P.s. He uses a free online textbook. Saves you $$$

5.0
4.0
HIS150
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

He is my favorite professor so far here at West Chester. This class is very lecture heavy, but he will tell you constantly "This is what you need to write down". He is so animated and is so excited about every topic. He swears here and there for emphasis and I think it's hilarious! Go to see him for help on maps and the exams - he wants to help!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HIS400
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2016
Would take again

Professor Gimber is awesome! I took him four times in my seven semesters at WCU and loved every course with him. Seminar with him was great, he ran it as an independent study letting us loose in the world of research. He also was my advisor and he cared about making sure I was succeeding. Highly recommend!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed his class, Professor Gimber made the class very interesting. He tells you exactly what you need to know for the tests. Even though he lectures the whole class he makes it funny and keeps your attention. You do have to study a lot for the tests but I highly recommend him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I swear my goal is to take every single class this man offers. He is an absolute riot, and you learn SO much from him! When people ask me what history professor they should have, I tell them it would have to be Gimber. However, you MUST take good notes in the class, as in try to write down everything, or else you will be lost on the exams.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is absolutely the man. He makes lectures fun and you laugh the entire class. He suggests reading the text book chapters as you take notes but I didn't open my text book once all semester. Take good notes and pay attention and you all be fine.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: D+
Feb 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is a great guy and very funny but has hard tests. You really need to read the book and online website he gives you the first class. His class is extremely note heavy and you have to study them well. Interesting class but hard work.

Respected
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
3.0
HIS150
Grade: B+
Feb 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He has an upbeat personality and you can tell he loves teaching. His classes are very lecture heavy so you should take ALOT of notes because there is a lot of content to memorize. His tests are kinda hard but during his lectures he always says, "this is what you need to write down!"

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
HIS150
Mar 2, 2017
Would take again

Steven Gimber is one of the funniest profs I have had on this campus. He really makes history interesting and funny. We only cover the YUGE topics in American history but he makes it GREAT! He is also a very interesting person and his own history is quite interesting and funny.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS550
May 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is an extraordinary professor. He truly takes his time when analyzing your work and offers useful feedback to improve your writing. If youre a student that wants to take your scholarship to the next level, Dr. Gimber is always available to help get you there.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
HIS150
Grade: B-
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Amazing guy, super chill and makes class enjoyable. Despite this, he rips apart your tests/essays. Be sure to pick multiple choice over essay! Always available for office hours or any other time you need him. If you're stuck on a question on a test or forget a date, just raise your hand and he comes over and will totally give you the answer.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
HIS151
May 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a great lecturer, very funny and makes it interesting. When it comes time to take his exams get ready to be frustrated. He always is saying he wants more even if you write three pages on one topic. They're all bluebook, and map. The maps are ridiculous, if you are a centimeter off he takes points off.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: D
Aug 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a great guy and gives really good lectures to make things clear. What's hard with him is he gives vague questions on tests and takes off points for not giving information he was expecting.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: B-
Sep 6, 2017
Would take again

Steven Gimber. Pure legend this man. Kept me coming just to see him do his thing. He has 3 tests and that's the entire grade so skipping does not do much (But you wont want to). His grading is really hard though, every detail is marked off. I knew my stuff, until I saw my grades. This man is nitpick, but I still love him.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Professor Gimber is an outright amazing professor. Yes, his tests are quite difficult (there are only 3 and its your entire grade) but as long as you pay attention in class, take good notes, and study, you should be fine. He is very specific in terms of placements on the map quizzes, though. He is also hilarious and gives amazing lectures

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You will never actually know your grade in the class because he will never use D2L no matter how much you ask him too. Also don't ever expect any lecture to be available on line. The class is mostly straight powerpoint lectures. He's very old school, but he did seem to care a lot about what he teaches and is pretty funny.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2018
Would take again

Cant say enough good things about Dr.G. He is a TOUGH grader & hyper-specific on his tests but if you go to his office hours he lays out what he wants to see and tells you what you'll need to pass. Always willing to help you with papers. Lectures are like informational comedy specials. Fav prof ever. Definitely CANNOT say that he "ain't no good".

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS343
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is an amazing professor assuming that you enjoy lectures. His whole class was lectures but they were HILARIOUS. He truly cares about his content and it shows in his lectures. I recommend a computer over a pen and paper for notes because your hand will HURT after all of the notes. His tests are very in depth so be sure to study!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Apr 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Gimber was such a tough grader when it came to tests/quizzes, and they are your only grades so you're screwed if you don't do good. He is not very professional when it come to teaching, he tries way to hard to get people to laugh my cursing about the topic being taught. His notes are very confusing since he writes them on the white board.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
HIS151
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

LOVE prof. Gimber. His lectures are amazing and he really gets into them. I didn't even use the textbook honestly, I just really paid attention to the lectures and took notes and did fine on the exams. Honestly worth taking the class for prof. Gimber. Love it!

3.0
5.0
HIS151
May 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gimber is a great guy with a great personality, but his test and quizzes are very hard and also hard to study for. He does not use d2l which is tricky with grading and note taking. The map parts of both tests & quizzes have to be precise or you will not get credit and theres nothing on the map to help you out. But, his lectures are very upbeat.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
HIS151
Grade: A
May 28, 2018
Would take again

cool dude, pretty funny. his lectures are basically like story telling, making history better. i enjoyed his lecture but his tests and quizzes were annoying. he is a tough grader. also doesnt use d2l so you have to go to his office to figure out your grade. if you just go to class and pay attention youll get an A

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

If you enjoy history or want a professor who is passionate about his job, this is your guy. He is funny, awesome, very cool, a little corky but overall very cool. Definitely would take another course with him, recommend him to everyone

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Gimber was one of the best professors I've had in my undergrad career. His lectures were educational and hilarious. If history isn't your thing you will have to work hard for your grade. His tests are in-depth and comprehensive. However, he is more than willing to help you, and many of his questions you'll find to be easy if you pay attention.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
HIS151
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Hardest class Ive taken at west Chester and Ive taken multiple 300 level and 200 level courses. Definitely not a 100 level course. Guys nice but the tests are ridiculously hard and too in depth considering he doesnt have a d2l, powerpoints, or any online material. Ridiculous.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: C
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Steve is an amazing professor and so passionate about what he is teaching. He is extremely understanding and is willing to help you in any way. Although he is very helpful and caring, he is a pretty tough grader, probably because how passionate he is about history. However, he is hilarious and has awesome lectures so it is worth it regardless.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
HIS343
Grade: B-
Feb 19, 2019
Would take again

Write what Gimber SAYS in addition to what he writes. A lot of people haven't learned this basic feature of notetaking yet, despite being in college! If you're taking notes correctly, you should be constantly writing. I filled up pages and pages of notes and remembered most of what he asked of me. I skipped class too much though, cost me points.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Mar 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

doesn't use d2l at all so keep your syllabus from the first day. the tests are really in depth

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: B-
Apr 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

His class was very enjoyable. He is really funny and makes lectures fun but they are long. Don't really have many assignments. Has 3 analysis and 3 or 4 map assignments throughout the semester, plus some quizzes. The quizzes are sort of hard if you don't take notes and study, usually out of the most 20 points.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: C+
Apr 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Gets weirdly specific on quizzes but grades fair if you pay attention and read the quizzes are easy. Map assignments are also easy for this class but the real pain comes in with the Document Analysis. He gives you a whole layout of what he wants for the assignment but even if you follow it word for word with extra work you're looking at a D or C-

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gimber is one of the kindest professors at WCU. He cares about his students and genuinely wants everyone to learn in his class. He does not use any online resources as gas as grading and tests. But the textbook is online. He requires a lot of assignments but is direct in what he wants so getting a good grade isnt challenging.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't make the mistake of taking him. He starts class before class time. His class is like a 300/400 level course for a 100 level class. His lectures are long and boring, as he just talks the WHOLE TIME. He has a map and a reflection due every week which is not bad. You have three document analysis, which he grades extreme. And he talks past class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
HIS151
Nov 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Nice guy who is very passionate about history, but he expects way too much from students. Reflection papers are due every week and you have to label maps which is just busy work. He is a very tough grader and classes consist of just him speaking so it is hard to know what is on the tests. He doesn't use d2L and never reminds us of due dates.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
HIS378
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class was frustrating. I'm a 4.0 history student, and I feel like I'm playing mind games with Gimber and can't win! He doesn't grade with a rubric or give prompts for his papers, he just says "write me something" and slapped a B on everything I did. When I talked to him about it and asked how to improve, he told me not to complain so much.

5.0
4.0
HIS553
Dec 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor Gimber is a great professor! Yes, he can be a tough grader and sometimes you need to mind read for what he wants but it's part of the learning process. He wants you to actively partake in his class as opposed to gliding by. He can be very understanding and he's a nice professor with a good sense of humor.

Respected
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Outside of decent lectures, worst class I've taken. Pointless period maps every week with no given resource and way too much to fit on one map. Difficult exams with 30 multiple choice questions. He grades papers as if everyone is a history major. Incorrectly marks/changes wording & grammar and has no criteria for the random grades he gives.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: C
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is an amazingly caring and sweet professor who gives many opportunities for success. He is a hilarious guy and gives his absolute best attempt to make History lectures fun. You can tell he is so extremely passionate about what he teaches. Keep up with the readings and attend class and you will do fine (I only did bad because I didnt)!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

One of the toughest graders in the history department. Will test you on stuff not in the textbook or notes and grade you harshly on stuff that wasnt specified in the text or notes. All around nice guy but such a tough grader

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: C
Apr 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is one of the hardest prof I've had at WCU. He grades your papers, map quizzes so hard and you will get C's, D's on them. Test are challenging. Make sure you take notes every class, read, see him in office hours. If you see him during office hours, he will help you and you will pass the class.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: D+
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The lectures were very interesting and I did not mind attending class. However, he expects perfection in order to get a grade above a C. I have a 3.5 GPA and did not get a single grade higher than a D in his class. He grades papers awfully. He follows no rubric and gives a random grade. He makes grammar corrections that make no sense. Overall bad.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIS378
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is an old school professor. He doesn't use D2L at all, and expects students to do reading outside of class. That said, his lectures are informative and he's overall an easy guy to get along with. He expects a lot of detail-oriented answers on his exams, but as an upper level class that should be the norm.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
HIS378
Grade: B-
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is a good time for any of the American History courses at WCU. He is beyond knowledgeable. I'd say my only complaint is his lack of using D2L, which can be a bit of a pain. Other than that his class was a really good time, just sit back and listen, take notes, and the tests aren't too bad.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: B
Jan 10, 2023
Would take again

Professor Gimber is very nice, funny knowledgeable. With that being said, I found it difficult to get an A in his class, even though history is one of my favorite subjects. His exams were difficult and very detailed.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
HIS101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 14, 2023
Would take again

He is a nice guy and funny, but he grades really tough. His tests are on stuff that we never learned about and that are not in our notes. He expects you to know everything on the topics like dates and the whole story about it

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 9, 2023

He grades awful, his tests are impossible. He gives tests on stuff we never learned about. Would never recommend

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2023

He's such a sweet man BUT he puts nothing on D2L not even the syllabus. If u miss one class you're going to be behind. He is a tough grader too. His tests are all on paper and if you don't provide enough detail to his liking, you fail. also i def don't reccoment taking his class if its early. if u can't get up on time ur really going to struggle

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
HIS
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2023
Would take again

Really funny and honestly fun to be in that class. Tests are difficult, but not ridiculously impossible, and as long as your notes are good you can usually expect at least a B on them. The only reason he doesn't get a 5 is because he does not put anything on D2L, and works entirely on paper which is kinda annoying, but still overall very good!

Tough grader
Hilarious
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2023

Great guy but you will be 100% lost in this class unless you are there 100% of the time taking notes on every single thing he says. That said, he posts nothing. Not a single thing was posted under his D2L. Not one. He stands up there and lectures the entire time. During his lectures, he just writes abbreviated terms on the whiteboard. Don't do it.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: D+
Oct 19, 2023

For one he doesn't use D2L so you basically have to go to class. He's super sweet and clearly enjoys what he does but the class is really only based on test, which consist of maps you have to label, essays and weekly maps. It wasn't too bad for me but I wouldn't take it again. I really didn't do much but still passed with a D+.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Gimber is so sweet, and he really cares about his students. However, I felt it was impossible to actually pass his class. I showed up and did the work all the maps, quizzes, and exams, and could not for the life of me receive a passing grade. I went to his office hours and nothing except for the fact that it was at 6 AM.

Tough grader
So many papers
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
HIS151
Grade: C-
Dec 12, 2023

Overall, he's a good guy and really passionate about what he does for his career. The downside is that he has nothing in his D2L, so sometimes you are left in the dark when it comes to his class, and the way he teaches is all over the place. He will write notes on the board, and 15% of what he writes down is important for his tests.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: B
Jan 25, 2024

Dr. Gimber seems like a very nice man and he clearly is very passionate about his job, however this was the most difficult class I had taken so far in my college career. You basically have to take notes on everything he says if you do not want to be completely lost. He gives no guidance on what topics are going to be on tests, so I was very lost.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
HIS
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Feb 6, 2024

Very unorganized. He has nothing posted on d2l so it is hard to keep up with things and know how you're doing so far. He writes everything on a board that he will talk about during class and just talks about the things written all class period. Hand writting isn't clear.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
HIS
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2024

Nice person, but not a good professor. It's like he's stuck in the 1950s, entire 50 minutes of class he writes notes on the board, his handwriting is very sloppy, doesnt post a single thing on D2L, tests are nothing like the notes, tough grader. Most modern college students cant learn in this old fashioned way. Don't take, 90% chance you will fail.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
HIS378
Grade: A-
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is one of my favorite professors I have had at WCU. He is very caring and worked with me when I had some health issues. He is willing to work with you to make sure you are comfortable taking the tests at the time you take them and his lectures are really fun. One downfall is he doesn't use D2L and you have to keep track of your grades.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
HIS378
Grade: B+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Gimber's class was too hard. He should change the style of teaching because many of the students were not satisfied with how he delivered the lectures. Otherwise, he is a good human being.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
HIS151
Grade: B-
Oct 22, 2024

Dr. Gimber is passionate, but his class is tough. With no D2L and lectures covering everything, you have to be in class consistently taking detailed notes to do well. Unstuck ai helped me prepare for the challenging exams.

5.0
1.0
HIS151
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

This has been by far my best professor here at WCU. His lectures were amazing and he was very passionate about his teachings. Very minimal reading every week and only 5 straightforward projects throughout the semester. He is funny and supportive of his students. Would recommend taking him. I was excited and always looking forward to going to class.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
HIS399
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Gimber is great. If you don't mind writing and take good notes you'll do fine. If you go to office hours and ask, he'll tell you what's on the tests. Go to office hours! He's always excited when students stop by. Truly not a difficult class to pass if you pay attention and take the time to talk with him about expectations.

1.0
4.0
HIS151
Jan 17, 2025

Probably the worse profession I ever had! He grades very tough and has a hard time understanding his own assignments he gives out. He's just very Vague with his assignments. Make sure you talk to him like he's 3 years old because he will grade your right answers wrong and leave out key information he wants in your assignments. Wish I can write more

Tough grader
2.0
2.0
HIS151
Grade: B
Mar 26, 2025

Great guy, super funny, but his teaching style didn't click with me. You can tell he loves what he does and is passionate about keeping his students informed, but the way he taught was through verbal lectures with no class participation. For this class, we had 5 big projects that are all added together for our grade, but there is no redemption.

Inspirational
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
HIS151
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2025
Would take again

Really good lectures, made me want to go to class. Passionate about teaching and cares about his students, would highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2025

Dr. Gimber is a very nice guy, he's caring and keeps class light, but be ready for TONS of lecture. Take notes on everything he says as his tests are incredibly specific. If you can show up and pay attention you'll maybe be ok. Three homeworks and tests and it's all equal for final grade. So do good or else you're done. Mentions politics too much.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
HIS151
Grade: B+
May 6, 2025

This class is lecture heavy. Many days are difficult to sit through just a 50 minute class. It feels like it's a never ending class. Not a mean professor just a tad annoying honestly. But if you love blabbing professors then he's your guy

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
COLONIAL
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

Is daddy. Is daddy. Is daddy

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HIS151
Grade: B
May 10, 2025
Would take again

Best acting teacher who's not in the theater department

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
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