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Overall bad teacher, very boring all it is, is nonstop notes, you dont know what to study for because of the volume of information that is given to you. And her tests are to specific for the amount of information that is given. She said that the average test score was mid 70's and there isn't any homework. So if you want an A dont take this class.

She is not a good teacher

She is a worthless teacher. We take non-stop notes everyday for an hour and 15 minutes. He need a hearing aid. Her test have nothing to do with the notes we do everyday in class and she often picks topics that she likes to put on the tests more, rather then what we have been going over. Ross = worthless

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I don't know how such a repuslive teacher of History got to be head of the History department at OCC. Professor Ross is a problem to History Majors. She's great to deal with, but her ability to give failing grades to a name without a face, is just another easy way for her to simply collect a paycheck.WARNING:DROP THIS CLASS BEFORE CONTINUING W/HER.

wow she is the 2nd worst teacher i evr had the funny part is my worst teacher also was a history teacher go figure she is very unclear gives what to much info, can be very digrading igf not just a down right **** i got a c in her class only cuz i think she knows she suxs at reaching andf grade on a curve so in clseing.. STAY AWAY STAY FAR AWAY!!!

She is a IS THE WORST TEACHER EVER i rather listen to hellen keller talk

She is a horrible professor. Her lectures are actually interesting and full of information, the problem is that her tests do not match anything from the textbook or her lectures. I would study for hours and fail her tests. She is also very unfriendly.

Very hard grader. Boring

Worst teacher i have had so far at OCC! She gives you at least 5 pages of notes every class and reads them so fast that you can hardly write them down then they are not even on the test! Do not take her class!

She is very educated and intelligent, but has no idea how to teach. She is very inconsistent and unclear.

Very poor class, she either just doesn't know how to teach or has no passion for it anymore. I don't anyone who would didn't think that the class was done well. Takes forever to grade things, so don't expect to know how you did on anything soon.

WARNING! Prof. Ross actually expects you to think for yourself! Imagine that! Students should be glad OCC has a professor of her caliber. Her class is harder than some. She won't hold your hand (she's not your mom). Her class will help prepare you for a 4 year school. You'll get our of her class, and her, exactly what you put in to it.

Please run if you can! This professor drills you about any and everything... Don't even think about asking a question in class about anything she'll embarrass you! The worst class ever unfortunately!

It was horrible! Doesn't teach what's on tests. Yells at students for sharpening your pencil or eating. Very hard to learn anything in that class

I checked her rating on this website, Rate My Professor, and everyone rated her as worst professor ever, but also I had to take History Class and took with her. Please GUYS DON'T JUST DON'T TAKE CLASS WITH HER. SHE IS THE WORST PROFESSOR AT OCC. You won't pass her class even if you work hard because her Test questions are REALLY REALLY HARD. Don't

It was my first semester when I walked into this professors room. Her first lecture was about what the class was going to be, ect... She got on the topic of legal absences and told us she didn't care if our Bestfriend died, you couldn't miss her class. And she was not joking. Only intermediate family. She's a cold person, don't take her!!!!!!

Worst professor I have ever had. Do not take this class with her. She is very rude and doesn't care about her students. She basically sets you up to fail.

hardest class I've ever taken. She makes it almost impossible to pass this class. Includes information in lectures that aren't needed for tests. Very very specific of what answers she wants when answering questions. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

She is a very rude teacher that has no leniency. I have never had a professor that wanted me to fail more than Tara Ross. All your notes come off what she says in class, and her tests are very difficult to study for. THIS IS A OCC CLASS, YET SHE TREATS IT LIKE HARVARD.

Awful. Very hard tests. Very boring lectures. All notes are what she says in class. Monotone. Less and less kids showed up each class until we had a steady 11. I do not recommend. If you are not exactly right on an answer she will let you know it.

BAD! Get ready to leave her class confused, and with a sore hand from writing down everything she says. She gives assigned seating and does not use BB for grades. Doesn't like to be wrong and does not allow eating/drinking/talking in class. Is not aproachable and does not cover material well. Notes if you participate in class or leave early.

Professor Ross knows her stuff; I'm not denying that. She is educated (obviously) and seems passionate about her subject. She is not a good teacher, though. She lacks in social skills that teachers (specifically college professors) should have. Her lectures (every single class is a lecture) are dry and boring. She delivers the material but poorly.

Don't take this professor. She is very strict with attendance and there is a lecture everyday. Also, you have to write down pretty much everything she says in class and she doesn't like repeating herself. Prepare to be leaving class with a really cramped hand and pages upon pages of notes to study. Any tips on the research paper?

Hated this class, hated her. Lecture the entire class, lots of notes to take. You MUST participate in class she keeps track of who asks questions, you NEED the textbook and you NEED to read it otherwise you will earn the grade you get. I failed because I stopped showing up, I got sick of her lectures, and life happened. I took HIS again with SMITH.

Never got a single grade back, Until the end of the year. All my grades were passing and she still failed me had to end up going to the dean showing them this and they ended up passing me

She never gives grades back and claims that "you'll wait until the end of the semester like all students have for decades for their grades". She knows what she is talking about, but she is lecture heavy and you NEED to take notes and read the textbook to even get close to a passing grade. If you are stuck with her, just be prepared for the work.

If possible avoid professor Ross. She doesn't give out any assignments, homework, projects, she only gives out tests. Her test are outrageous. Every single class is a lecture. If you don't take notes and read the textbook, or show up to class, you will fail her class no doubt. She is not flexible and not reasonable. Don't take any classes from her.

Doesnt care for student whatsoever.

My first semester of college in 2004 is when I had her for a MONTH. My grandmother had passed away. She said me attending her funeral was unexcused unless i brought a copy of the obituary. Because of her lack of heart, and her concern for a paycheck ONLY I dropped her class. NEVER had a professor react with a death like her. NEVER TAKE HER CLASS.

Her class was the worst one I took at OCC ever. She gave no leeway, and you had no idea what your grade was because she refused to use Blackboard. My uncle's funeral happened on a class day, and she told me to get a signed letter from the funeral home! Unbelievable! She knows what she is talking about knowledge wise, but otherwise, a rude rock.

She refuses to use blackboard so good luck finding out what your grade is. All she does is lecture. If and when theres a test, just a warning it wont be grammatically correct, and the questions are super confusing. She doesnt really teach you, its more like shes talking to you

Professor Ross was honestly not able to be with the students. She only creates exams, so that is the only likely grade that will be in your course. If we do assignments they often dont give guidance on how to do it. Overall she also isnt very good with communication and blames things on the students even if she was in then wrong.

took her history class online and it was so boring and felt like a waste of my time. Long boring lectures and she does not care about discussion or what you have to say. We could not even turn our cameras on during class to feel a part of it. 4 exams and no other work so good luck

Tara Ross is very mean, she tries to embarrass you if you dont know the material but when you ask for help she doesnt help you. She rushes through the material and doesnt wait for you to take notes. If she falling behind she just wont go over the material and doesnt remind you about exams. She sets you up to fail in every way, do not take !!!!

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! Especially if you go to the testing center, She mixed up my test. I came out of the test conference but she used a different scantron and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out what I did wrong but it wasnt even me. if you do get he make sure to read the textbook and take notes on it and do all the extra credit you can.

Not much HW in her class, many extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. You better study hard for her exams though. Go over the film study sheets, Textbook, and most importantly, your notes. There's a lot of information you must memorize and process for this course. I'd give professor Ross a C as my grade.

Horrible. Stay away. Grades way too hard, doesnt give assignments your grade is just the average of your 3 test grades.

She has no idea how to deal with students and doesn't care about them at all. She is just concerned with getting her job done. She only creates exams, which is your only grade. When she assigns (rarely), she doesn't give instructions on how to do them. Overall, she is a poor communicator who blames things on the students even when she is wrong.

I disliked this class and resented her. The entire class will be her lecturing, and there will be a lot of notes to take. You MUST participate in class; she keeps track of who asks questions; you MUST have the textbook and read it; otherwise, you will receive the grade that you receive. Avoid her if you can, she will make you hate everything.

If at all possible, stay away from Professor Ross. She solely gives out tests and doesn't give out any assignments, homework, or projects. Her tests are ridiculous. Every class consists of a lecture. You will undoubtedly flunk her class if you do not take notes, read the textbook, or attend class. She is not adaptable or sensible. Don't take any of

Ross was the worst prof I had at OCC. She is very inconsiderate to students & overall very harsh. She made me cry many times during the semester. She has only 3 tests worth a 100 pts & 30 for attendance & 70 for participation. She takes notes when you participate in class & will call on you randomly to summarize what u learned form the class before

She is old school and does not fit in with the other professors at OCC who want to see you succeed. I think she does everything she possibly can to make the class difficult. She shows no understanding nor wishes to help you when you express to her that you are struggling. Prepare to be tested on things you did not read nor did she lecture on.

She takes participation overly seriously. Not accessible out of class. The only thing good about her is that she provides tons of extra credit opportunities however, you will never know your average in the class or your grade on an assignment/test because she doesn't list grades on Brightspace. You won't know your average until the end of semester.

Don't take this class unless you want to write pages of unnecessary notes and receive no help when needed. Professor is not accessible outside of class and takes weeks to answer important emails. Grading is unnecessarily tough and acts like it is the most important class in the world.

I recommend if you have difficulty with focusing on a person just talking for 80 minutes DONT TAKE THIS CLASS. Also if you have anxiety surrounding grades she is an awful professor to take, she did not once post any grades or even give you an update on your progress during the semester. She even sent an email saying not to ask about grades.

class long lectures that you have to write down everything she says, she at least will repeat stuff a few times, will not give you any respect as a person or adult, will make you get proof of death if you are absent due to that and will refuse to let you use the bathroom at all if taking a quiz/test, very textbook heavy and is required for tests.

1. Either rarely or never responds to emails, even when they are quite important. (Postponed an exam for 3 days with barely any correspondence, didn't respond to any emails about when it would be available.) 2. Majority of grade comes from a few exams and the final, so if you're a poor test taker good luck.

love Hist,had no problems with the material, but the teacher is awful.petty.makes yougo to Bspace until 5pm to check whether she has put up an assignment, if you work and did not see it do not bother to do it because she will not take it, she will not work with you and will be annoyed if you ask. Excredits time consuming and are only worth 2 points

Avoid her at all cost worst professor I ever had seriously

she does heavy lectures and requires students to transcribe her words and if you miss class or notes its over. she doesn't have the material on Brightspace and won't repeat so you'd best prepare. although she does give extra credit here and there.

I have had her for Two different history classes, and she has been horrible each time. will not help you when you need it. I missed a test due military obligation; it took me almost a month of emailing her and getting her department chair involved for her to re-open a 10-question quiz. avoid, if possible, OCC has much better options for professors.

Won't tell you what to study for when she gives tests.

Like an English class so many essay like papers and we are only on week three. She starts class speaking and doesn't stop, no notes on the bored just what she is saying and during the first few days she completely taught the whole class wrong info and later emailed with the correct info.

I have been taking this class for almost 4 weeks, and there are already two essays within the first 4 weeks assigned. One essay we had to read a whole chapter outside of class, and due to learning disabilities, I am most likely going to get a poor grade on it as I don't have accommodations yet. Honestly, take a different professor.

Ms Ross comes into class late, develops an attitude when asked to repeat a sentence, speaking a mile a minute, she does not get grades back in an average time, overall has made it clear with her rude comments she did not want to teach our class and was forced to as it was dropped by another professor. Very uncomfortable in class, do not recommend!!

Wants everything printed out, posts long homework assignments the night before class, participation is a huge part of your grade but retaining any information that she is teaching is impossible. There's almost nothing ever posted on brightspace for us to go over, she talks the entire period and we are expected to copy every single word down.

avoid at all costs. seriously. absolute miserable human being. views everything through a racial lens. extremely uncomfortable to even sit through her class. treats it like a masters level course & cannot even be bothered to show up on time. dumps all your grades onto you after the final exam. what an awful experience. tech illiterate. mean. nasty.

No communication at all, no after-hours, rude and will not cooperate with any accommodations. DO NOT USE THIS TEACHER!!