4.6
Quality2.2
Difficulty90%
Would Retake122
Reviews90%
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What Students Say
“Amazing teacher, second class I took with him as my instructor”
BUS201 - 5.0 rating“Awesome guy just go to class and take notes directly as he gives them”
BUS207 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
62%
Grade Predictor
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A-
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ORGBEHAVIOR
5.0
(5)BUSI207
5.0
(1)BUS1050
5.0
(1)ACC342
5.0
(2)ACCT101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ORG207
2.7
ACC342
2.5
BUS201
2.4
ACC101
2.4
BUS207
2.2
Reviews (119)
He gives handouts for each chapter. Fill in the handout, you have the answers for the test. Interesting teacher, easy to approach, can question his answer on tests and get it changed. Easy A if you show up to class. Laid back teacher, and willing to work around problems. Material isn't always intersting, but he does a good job.
best bus. teasher i had so far. he makes the corse about as easy as it could be.
Awesome teacher! He really knows his stuff, and is willing to let you in on the "secrets" of real business. If you actually go to class, you basically have the answers. He isn't into you memorizing a bunch of crap, he wants this stuff to stick with you! Great teacher!!
Great teacher, good sense of humor, very easy to get a good grade. Just show up to class and you're pretty much set. Material can be a bit boring, but his stories make up for it. Definitely recommend him!
Amazing teacher. Very down to earth guy. If you go to class, fill in the handouts, and read the book if you're confused, you're grade is guaranteed to be where you want it. If you're not happy with something, his door is always open to you. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in business!
I LOVED THIS TEACHER. You will not regret taking a class with him. He's reminds me a little of Ron Burgundy.
Teacher has great real world experience.
Great instructor! Hard material but he explains it well and his door is always open if you need extra help.
It is very rare to find a professor that has real world tools to arm students withas well as a great teaching ability. He is passoniate about accounting and to see everyone make it in the real world. If you want an easy A, then this class is not for you. If you want an A you can feel good about, he is your professor. You walk out of his class armed
Very clear lecture notes written on board, lots of homework. Challenging exams, good teacher
Mr. Walman is the best teacher at KVCC, hands down. He is hilarious, smart, and really wants his students to succeed. He is always there for help & teaches SO clearly. He is amazingly hot & reminds me of Toby Keith. Love you Walman!
He makes the class really intersting and fun. There are daily homework assignments but he will give extra credit on all assignments and they can be turned in late. All his tests are multple choice, and they can be retaken if you get below a C. I never used the book. Just show up to class and take the notes and you will get an A.
Very consistent. Transparent grading system, teaches with the textbook, daily homework. Fair tests if you just show up and take notes. Daily extra credit possible on homework. Has retake policies, and allows late homework. Extremely informative, and well crafted. Might be the best teacher at KVCC. Lots of class interaction with surveys.
Steve is the man, GREAT teacher, lectures are awesome, gives EC if you type your homework, allows you to re-take an exam if you score below a 70%, highly recommend Steve!
This professor is so good that i took this class just because he taught it i don't even need Accounting. He makes the class fun and laid back it takes some work but he makes it worth it and makes it really easy if you have the chance to have this professor take it
Awesome professor! Easy enough if you pay attention. Work in groups, not much homework!
This man is awesome. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. Keeps the class interesting, one of the few classes I have ever taken where I enjoyed going. He is very laid back and has pretty easy exams.
Walman is basically the man. Extremely clear and to the point. Focuses on what will be tested. Great and enjoyable in class.
Walman ROCKS!!! This is the third class that I have had with him (intentionally). He is one of the best KVCC has to offer. If you show up to class, Steve will deliver. Do not miss out on taking a class with Steve. He is sure to be a legend here at Valley.
Best prof. Ever!!
Walman is the best teacher i have ever had. He has a way of translating the material so everyone in the class can understand, no matter what their specific learning style is.
Walman should deserves an award. He definately deserves his position as head of the accounting department. I have never experienced a teacher who undertands his students as fluently as steve walman. I recommend him to anyone taking accounting or organizational behavior.
Walman is amazing.
Probably one of 5 best teachers Valley has to offer. Only reason to use books is for the small, easy homework assignments. I didnt need the book for notes, he gives out detailed study guides. Makes information easy for all to understand. Adds humor to lesson plan to keep students interested. Just go to class and you'll do great :)
I love Walman, I have learned a lot from him and would love to take another class with him as my prof. As long as you review the hand outs and go over key terms in the book, the tests are reasonable in difficulty and homework and attendance are easy points!
Walman is a good teacher. This is my easiest class this semester. I have only used the book for the easy homework assignments. Do your homework, come to class, review handouts before tests, and you will do fine.
Great teacher!! Very helpful and Easy. He has great stories from his past that refer to the material!! I plan on taking him for the other classes he teaches!!
Makes it easy - if you do the work. He has great experience and relates it to each class.
GREAT instructor! Does a very good job or relating materials to real world situations. I would not hesitate to sign up for any other class he teaches!
Experience is everything. This dude has it!
Awesome teacher!! Always willing to help you out no matter what. Go to class and will do well on the test.
Easy class, great teacher. He has great knowledge and has cool tips for the workplace. I enjoyed the class :)
I loved this class! He teaches by example and not just straight from the textbook. He makes things relatable to everyday life. Very funny and the tests are easy if you look at the notes. I would definitely take any class he taught.
this is my second class with him great teacher if you listen very easy to get an a in his class also had him for Acc 101 again very easy to get an a
Great professor! Easy to understand and very helpful. Would recommend to anyone taking an accounting class for the first time!!
AWESOME teacher. Has great business advice and teaching style is great. Always gives feedback! you do need the book for homework every night but takes no more than 15 minutes. Take his class.
Uses real life examples while teaching, funny, and easy to understand.
Wonderful teacher! Extremley helpful! Strongly recmmended for any class!
My favorite prof at KVCC. I had ACC 101 and BUS 207 with him. He is amazing at teaching and doesn't give you a lot of work. Also, he is very willing to help and tells good stories. Great man.
Pretty funny guy, course is very well organized.
Good teacher. Lots of interesting stories. Covers all of the information. Notes can get a little boring, but it's a fairly easy class.
EXCELLENT TEACHER!! My first accounting class ever and he made it awesome. He made me want to choose business as my major. He printed off pages in the book for you so you didn't need to buy it. He makes jokes about himself and was really funny. Allows students to engage in class and his review for tests was great! TAKE HIS CLASSES!!
Great professor!
Walman is a GREAT teacher! I absolutely loved his class. I hated accounting but after taking it with a different teacher and having to drop because I was failing I did well in his class! I would highly recommend taking him. I'm taking him again next semester for Organizational Behavior. He rocks!
Walman is probably the greatest professor at kvcc. I'm taking Organizational Behavior right now and I always look forward to every class! He has great experience and makes the class very interesting. Try and take as many classes with him as possible!
Take Walman. He's one of the best professors I've taken at KVCC. Not only does he make the class pretty easy, but his "lectures" are actually enjoyable to listen to.
Mr Walman is a great teacher. It is impossible to get a bad grade if you go to class, do the work, and ask questions. He gives out so many worksheets to practice on, it's hard not to grasp the concepts.
Steve Walman's classes are laid back and quite interesting. He usually has a story or two in each of his class sessions to keep his students interested in the topics. He gives students great advice for success every now and again. Overall his teaching is fantastic.
I had Steve for organizational behavior and I thought he was an excellent teacher. Show up for class, do your homework, and study a tad bit for the tests that aren't that bad you you will be fine.
Walman is a phenomenal professor! He is very funny and makes even the most boring information seem exciting and relevant. He shares stories about his own experiences and freely offers advice about how to succeed in the business world. He is helpful, respectful, and easygoing. It is easy to excel in his class if you do the work. Take his class!
Great teacher! Made accounting during the summer fun!
He always has a story related to what he was teaching us that day. The notes are easy and helpful when studying for the exams. He makes sure that you use the book everyday the assignments are easy. Fun class I highly recommend taking his class.
Great teacher!
Good solid instructor. Very down to earth.
Amazing teacher, second class I took with him as my instructor. Very laid back and easy going. Assignments will be worth something no matter how late. Good with extra credit, and can relate real life situations with what is being taught. Overall my favorite teacher at KVCC, would recommend and re-take instructor again.
This is the second time I've had Walman. Great teacher! His real life stories help understand the material. Overall, awesome. Easy A.
I took Walman for ACC 101 & Business Law - I had to drop both (taken 2 separate semesters). His teaching style is hard to follow, & he definitely takes a liking to some while takes a deep disliking to others - & you can't change his mind. I've never had a professor be so unwilling to help or answer questions. . . I would advise against taking.
Walman - makes learning fun, real world experience,
Steve Walman has a wonderful teaching style! I don't think there was one person in my class who didn't like him. He knows his material inside and out and definitely has real life experience. I wish I could take more classes with him!
He is a great professor. He made accounting as easy as possible, and gave you a credit for showing up. Furthermore, his dry sense of humor can be nice. Class usually gets out early so make it your last class! Home work is done during class so it's as easy as possible. Beware though, accounting can be tough material to understand.
Real-life stories connects material. Funny. Clear expectations. Gives many chances to make your desired grade. Come prepared to class. Study guides for tests. Optional final.
this was the second class i took with Mr. Walman and i took it with him for a reason. He is an excellent instructor, and if i was able to take more classes with him i would. I also took accounting 101 with him. It's not an easy A, but if you show up and do the work you will get a good grade. He is a great guy with actual business experience!!
I've taken two of Mr. Walman's classes, he's a good professor. He takes a lot of time to make outlines and goes over them/fills them in class lectures. If you participate you will pass! He will help you if you need it. You can retake tests!
Mr. Walman is a good professor and really cares about students success. If you go to class and participate you will pass. He spent a lot of time making outlines for students to fill in during class lectures. You can retake tests, get points for showing up, and time is given in class for homework.
Best Instructor at KVCC!! Really knows what he is talking about. he has a lot of actual business experience and is a great teacher! I took him for both accounting 1 and organizational behavior. He says his classes are easy but not an easy A and i agree with that. But if you show up and do the work you will do very well!! A must take at valley!!
How can I explain perfection to you? Well it is this mans class! His lectures give real life advice along with exceptional explanation of the material, an understandable grading system and fair tests. Not to mention he is absolutely hilarious and makes you really enjoy your experience with him. And as a student, you feel cared for and respected.
Great instructor! Basically show up, do the work and you will get a decent grade. However if you skip class much at all you will struggle as the material builds and builds. He has quite a sense of humor too.
Great prof. Just a ton of information in such a short amount of time. Not the fault of his own but of the course itself. He will do anything to help you out as long as your honest and upfront.
Awesome guy just go to class and take notes directly as he gives them
Had Walman for organizational behavior. He is AWESOME! Funny and shares a lot of real world stories to make the material applicable and easy to remember. Show up to class, you'll get an A. He passes out outlines for students to fill out for notes and gives a review sheet before every test. Leaves a text book in the library if you dont have your own
I took ACC101 with Walman online. He records lectures while giving notes. EVERYTHING from your notes will be on the tests! Listen to what he has to say, & actually DO your practice work. Don't just skip ahead and take the answers he gives you. His practice work is IDENTICAL to the tests so take the time to practice & pass! (Book was not needed.)
Walman's BUS207 course is a bit more demanding than some of his others. He posts lecture/note videos that you MUST watch if you want a decent grade. I recommend taking all your notes early then spending a week studying your pre-test. They look much like the real one but studying IS required. You will need your book for weekly assignments.
The tests were exactly what we went over. There wasn't any useless information
Great professor. A bit more info/work than Young but on the same level of awesomeness. I'm a WMU transfer and the terrible professors at WMU make me long for Walman & Young again (Seriously be warned if you go to WMU after you will be stunned by how incompetent WMU professors are.) Walmans a top notch professor that everyone should take!
I loved Mr. Walman. You only have to get the course packet for his class so DO NOT GET THE BOOK. Every class he has you do sections of the packet and turn them in then you can leave, left class early almost every time. Drawback is that he will leave class for like 30 minutes EVERY CLASS and you won't get class attendance points unless you either turn in the hw or get the code from him to leave. Overall I'd recommend him to anyone, great professor and as long as you don't mind doing the work it's an easy pass.
Explained things well, tests are very close to notes which is nice, he is easy going and uses real life experiences as examples in class to help you gain a better understanding of the material. Homework is very easy and light. Lots of notes... If you go to class and pay attention you will pass.
Awesome teacher!
I really liked him as a texter. He is very easy to talk to and you can redo the test as many times as you need to I'm order to past with at least a C! You can also turn on late homework!
(I can't remember the exact class title I took with him but it was one of the marketing classes.) GREAT professor - GREAT educator - GREAT human being. KVCC has a few of the absolute best professors in Kalamazoo (better than many at WMU I've found) and you should do everything you can to take Walman. I wish I could take him for the WMU courses!
Such a good teacher. He is very helpful and if you have questions you can email him or ask in class or after class. His tests are just like his practice test handouts. You don't need a text book but you need to print all the material from Moodle. I would love to take more classes from him in the future.
I have actually taken almost all the classes he teaches the last few years. He is a great professor in every way. He is knowledge about what he teaches and makes class fun, unlike others at kvcc. Also he makes it easy to pass, but you still learn a lot.
Walman was an awesome professor. I learned some techniques to use in everyday life as well as in my college career. There is absolutely no reason to not succeed in his course, allows late work and test redos. You will enjoy this his class I guarantee it!
He is funny, but can get distracted which sometimes makes it harder to follow.
He has long lectures but he tries to make them funny and light. He gives a chance for extra credit all the time. Homework every class but very easy.
Walman is a pretty cool guy. His lectures can get a bit boring but overall this class wasnt too bad. All his tests are scantrons and there is minimal homework. The only thing I don't like is that he doesn't post grades on Moodle, he uses his own gradesheet that he passes around each class period. Sometimes he goes off on tangents but not too often.
Attendance is difference between pass/fail. Get a chance to make up attendance points with late homework. He has a dry humor but i love this professor. Took ACC101 with him as well. Will answer any questions you have and explain until you understand. Gives bonus points in all his classes for answering questions aloud. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
Very good teacher. I have taken him for a class before. He is very helpful with any questions you may have and will answer them promptly. He is funny and if you answer questions in class you get extra credit. My favorite KVCC teacher so far
Walman was such an amazing professor. He made everything so simple from the start. Clear grading criteria and he lets you re-take your tests and turn in homework late to better your grade. No reason you can't pass his course. Such a nice guy too!
Steven is a great teacher, he really makes the class enjoyable by adding in videos, stories, and spicing things up a bit. He's real and authentic and relates to students compared to others who act like their robots. I highly recommend taking his classes.
This man is awesome. I took his online class, so there were a lot of video lectures to watch w/ outlined notes to make retaining the info easier, but they included every single thing on the test. Clean cut easy road to success & he accepts late work. Hes a chatty guy but 10/10 in my book. 6 tests in total, 12 hw assignments. And extra credit!
Took Walmans BUS 201 class and it was a pretty easy class. Learned a lot and the work load was manageable. His lectures were a little boring but thats to be expected. Walkman is a pretty laid back guy, take his classes!
80% of your grade comes from tests so make sure you get the review sheet he distributes and study that heavily, know every concept on it inside and out and you will have a very reasonable chance of getting a 4.0 in the class. Also, show up to every class because you'll have HW due which makes up the remainder of points. Bonus points available too!
He is flexible and cares that you get it done, will let you retest as many times as it takes as long as you are learning. Very flexible and works with any student!
I took Walman's online course. The structure is different, but I enjoyed the course. Tests are a huge part of your grade, so knowing the content is important. Tests can be retaken, plus tests and homework can be handed in late. Only downfall is tests must be taken at the testing center, even when you're taking an online course, which is a bummer.
Even in an online setting, Prof is able to teach & explain acct. seemlessly. I passed this class due to Walman's great teaching methods! You don't need the book! Prof is understanding and wants to see you succeed. Watch his videos, do the work, you'll thank yourself later! All tests are taken at the testing center, which is my only compliant.
Walman is great! I had him for ACT101 and BUS207. Explains the material very well and makes sure that you pass. Overall, great teacher and would recommend!
Walman was great! I took BUS207 online and it was very easy. There are video lectures with print out notes. There is easy homework (your opinion or taking a survey) and the tests are 50 multiple choice questions. You get a 3x5 notecard for each test, they are in the testing center. You get a lot of extra credit opportunities. The final is optional
This was my first time having Mr. Walman, honestly the best professor I have met. The class is very simply if you do the homework. There are 5-6 test you do in person through the testing center 50 questions with a notecard. He always lets you turn in test/homework late. Always replies to emails and lecture videos to take notes on!
Great Instructor! Put in the work and you'll get a good grade. Very clear expectations, interesting lecture videos.
A character for sure, will definitely keep you interested!
i had this class as online, and it was easy and a light workload compared to my other classes. for online, he posted videos to which you follow along and take notes to. there's one (fairly easy) homework assignment per unit, and two units per test. overall easy to keep pace with and would recommend it.
Walman is an excellent professor. Extremely well spoken. He also understands that students have lives and difficulties outside of school. He works around them all the best that he possibly can. Work with him and he'll work with you.
Prof. Walman is a fairly easy grader and all the work was available online so no need for a textbook. However, I found him very disorganized with lots of mistakes in the homework sheets as well as in the tests and quizzes. Lots of repetition so you'll know exactly what will be on the tests. Also allowed a 3X5 note card for tests.
I personally really enjoyed taking a class with Walman for his witty and engaging lectures! Super light homework load, as well as fairly easy exams. Allows you to use a 3x5 notecard for exams as well. Walman is a bit eccentric, but that is a positive in my book!
Great intro to business law class. His video lectures explain everything you'll need to know and he gives guided notes for them. Your grade is heavily based on a few exams so be prepared to study! I wasn't a fan of the Respondus lockdown tests but made it work.
Professor Walman is disorganized and the pages are messy and hard to follow. Overall, not a difficult course if you watch the hours and hours of lectures he posts and do all the homework. The respondus lockdown browser was not enjoyable and seems unnecessary. The tests were hard and every question was situational, so be prepared to study a lot.
10/10 would reccomend for any of his classes in person for sure.
Mr. Walman is very knowledgeable regarding the subject matter, however, when it comes to his online course he is very disorganized. His Canvas page is just cluttered and very hard to navigate. I consistently felt that his exams very more difficult than necessary. If you read the reviews it sounds like Walman is great in person, just not for online.
Canvas is disorganized and can be difficult to navigate. Homework is pretty easy, but 80% of your grade is based on exams, that are more difficult than they need to be. Also, he tends to pull information from previous chapters into current exams, so they feel similar to finals, instead of just the chapters for that test.
Having taken the online course in the summer semester I have no complaints for Mr Walmann. I'm sure he might be better in person but even the pre-recorded lectures are enjoyable. The Moose story stuck with me. Homework wasn't hard and the only recursive thing in exams was the Walmann's Wisdoms. Great course overall!
Great professor, just a little old school (still uses scantrons, has a paper grade sheet instead of canvas, etc). If you take it in person like I did you'll really enjoy him. 10/10 would take a class with him again.
Walman was a very respectful professor and one of my favorite professors. He has a class that makes you want to pay attention, the tests aren't super difficult and he is very understanding.
His in-person class was fantastic, with a ton of personality and information given. His online class was extremely poor quality. The online class is extremely disorganized, with grades posted as a photo file in the announcements. The homework was extremely easy, though it taught very little. The textbook wasn't used nearly enough for it's price.
Prof. Walman brings personality to this online class. Homework is easy, but exams can be tricky. Stay on top of the material and use resources like unstuck ai to prep - it really pays off.
Professor Walman is absolutely hilarious and very knowledgeable. I agree with what the others were saying about the disorganization of the online classes. Homework is easy, but the tests count as most of your grade. To get a good grade, you will need to put in the work and study. I did learn a lot from this class.
Walman's class is very straight forward, with all the materials and resources easily available for anyone to be able to pass his class. He is readily available to assist his students when in doubt. I took his online class and his virtual lectures were informative with some humor also mixed in which keeps lessons from becoming monotonous. 10/10
Great Professor
He's a great teacher. He's awesome at explaining things, and he cares about his students succeeding. The tests are worth a lot, so you have to make sure you're studying and putting the work in, but he makes the class pretty easy to understand.
His lectures always gave me a good laugh! He was very accommodating as well! Would definitely recommend him!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
62%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.25 avg changeRatings by Course
ORGBEHAVIOR
5.0
(5)BUSI207
5.0
(1)BUS1050
5.0
(1)ACC342
5.0
(2)ACCT101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ORG207
2.7
ACC342
2.5
BUS201
2.4
ACC101
2.4
BUS207
2.2