4.2

Terri Towner

Political Science - Oakland University

4.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

14

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9

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What Students Say

Towner is one of the best teachers I've ever had

PS1100 - 5.0 rating

Despite the good reviews, do not take this professor's PS 3160 class

PS3160 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 29 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B+ (7)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(5)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(10)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 8
B+: 7
Not sure yet: 4
A+: 4
Common Tags
Hilarious (10)
Get ready to read (9)
Test heavy (6)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (5)
Respected (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Graded by few things (4)
Lecture heavy (4)
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Ratings by Course

PS324

5.0

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PS327

5.0

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POL303

5.0

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PS325

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

POL301

5.0

PSY100

5.0

PS114

4.5

PS3160

4.3

PS303

3.5

Reviews (92)
5.0
1.0
PS100
Jan 28, 2008

she is great! funny, nice, pretty, smart. She looks 12 but knows what she is talking about. Take class with her you will love it

5.0
2.0
PS100
Feb 1, 2008

very very nice funny and is willing to help at anytime. she is only like 24 or 25 so she actully relates to the students

5.0
3.0
PS100
Apr 3, 2008

I loved this class, and the teacher was GREAT!!! Its not a blow off class, but you really love coming to class. I enjoyed this class so much that I signed up for this prof. again even though I don't really need the class. She teaches clear, and makes it clear. I would take this teacher!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PS100
Apr 5, 2008

Professor Towner is a good professor because she makes the course seem pretty easy. She's very funny. She talks really fast so, it's pretty hard to keep up with what she's saying. She's a good professor!

4.0
4.0
PS100
Apr 10, 2008

very nice teacher funny smart and helpful please take her class

4.0
3.0
PS306
Dec 3, 2008

prof towner made this class really interesting and fun. her exams are a little rough but she basically tells you what is on it. there was a mid-term/final then 10 quizzes. she is young, not boring, and makes the material easier then what it is. she is willing to help or repeat stuff she said and cares that her students do well!

5.0
4.0
PS100
Dec 5, 2008

She's a great teacher with a sense of humor.

4.0
2.0
POL100
Dec 5, 2008

she is very nice teacher Her class is interesting there are online quizs that are nto timed they are easy if you take notes for the test she tells you almost 80% of whats on it she is a good teacher if you come to class and take notes you will be fine :]

5.0
1.0
PS100
Dec 9, 2008

She is really cool, always helpful and very organized. Everything is on moodle, notes are clear, tests and quizes from the book and posts grades right away. I loved her class, she's funny too.I'd take her class again.

5.0
2.0
PS100
Dec 9, 2008

She's really nice and she is really into her subject. The tests are pretty specific in my opinion, but she does tell you what to expect on the exam. She talks REALLY fast so good luck keeping up! She'll repeat it if you ask. I'd take her again if the opportunity arised.

5.0
1.0
PS100
Jan 7, 2009

Dr. Towner was very engaged with her class and her subject. She cracked many jokes, yet she was able to keep the class on track. She uses powerpoint and posts the notes online. Show up, take notes, and review for the exams and expect to do well. You'll only want your book for the online, non-timed quizes. The answers are word for word.

5.0
1.0
PS100
Feb 21, 2009

Smart, funny, great personality, and very beautiful!

3.0
4.0
PS100
Mar 22, 2009

i used to think i liked political science.she is nice and gets the point across but i didnt enjoy her class. i honestly studied days for her test and still did aweful.i attened class everyday and took notes.she uses powerpoint which i think is the reason i didnt enjoy the class. take her if u are looking for a class that is borning and is an easy C

4.0
4.0
PS100
Apr 29, 2009

Her slides aren't enough to get high grades on her exams. Listening to her lectures is not enough either. You actually have to read beyond the highlighted bold topics on her slides to get higher grades on exams. The exams have substantive questions with trick wording and extra politcal verbage that if you don't read, you just won't do well overall.

5.0
2.0
PS303
Oct 29, 2009

she is the best PS prof i had so far and i've taken lots of ps classes. i've had her for ps100 and ps303. the grading is pretty straight forward. the project are ok but she really explains them in lab. don't miss the labs!!! thats where ur grade really comes from. i would definetly take her again!

5.0
2.0
PS324
Dec 1, 2009

Love this teacher, AMAZING, straight to the point, loves talking about politics, plays devil advict well. Pay attention because she will hint test questions. Record the class and guaranteed A. 5 questions, she drops one, 2 exams which are to the point. Can't go wrong

5.0
4.0
PS100
Dec 9, 2009

Awesome professor. Truly cares, hilarious, very in depth, knows her stuff, awesome personality. Just do well from the beginning to end, you'll do fine!

5.0
1.0
PS100
Dec 16, 2009

She is an amazing professor! If I was going in the PS I would take her again! She loves her job and is very funny! I barley had to study for the tests because I attended every class. She sometimes gives you information that is not in the book for tests. Quizes are straight from the book. TAKE HER! =)

5.0
4.0
PS327
Jan 1, 2010

Everyone should take Professor Towner if they have the chance. Granted, her exams are kind of difficult, but if you study the material and read the books you will do fine. She is a very easy going teacher and will give the class a little leway with mostly everything. Took 3 classes with her and wish i could take more.

5.0
2.0
PS324
Jan 4, 2010

Prof. Towner is so refreshing to the polisci department. She gives new life to politics. You have to go to class and put work into it in order to get a good grade. 4-6 quizzes thru out semester and 2 tests. Study/listen and you will do fine! She does not take crap from students you do not care about the material. Not a blow off course.

5.0
4.0
PS303
Mar 2, 2010

She is a great teacher, however though, for the PS 303 class, I would suggest not taking it with her. She is a blast and a great, helpful teacher, but grades extremely strict on the homework, some stuff of which Ive had looked at by other professors and have said the grading was very harsh for being a difficult class, especially on homework grades

3.0
4.0
PS303
Mar 2, 2010

Towner is nice and will help you with a smile but she's a back stabber when it comes to grading. She killed me every week on homework for the dumbest most insignificant things. Avoid taking her for this class.

5.0
3.0
PS303
Mar 4, 2010

PS 303 is a hard course, but Towner makes it fun. If you put the effort into the homework, you can get a good grade. The lab sessions are important, so don't skip!

5.0
3.0
PS303
Apr 12, 2010

Towner is awesome! PS 303 is a tough class but she makes it very fun! She is very helpful and flexible with office hours. I definitely recommend her, but don't skip class because you will fall behind, there's a lot of info in the class.

3.0
3.0
PS100
Apr 30, 2010

towner is a decent teacher. her class really isnt that hard at all but i didnt really take it seriously since it was a gen ed class. i ended up with a 3.3 if i studied more i probably would of gotten higher. 3 tests are 75% and 5 quizes are 25%. i barely studied and got a 3.3 if u study you can easily get a 3.7+ plus she gives extra credit

4.0
4.0
PS303
May 8, 2010

This is a hard class, but if you have to take the class, take it with Towner! You must attend class all the time, that is the only way you will learn and do well in her class. HW is 50% of your grade, it is very difficult but she is there to help you if you need it. I started off class thinking I would not do too well but i ended up with a 3.7!

5.0
2.0
PS100
Jul 28, 2010

Amazing professor! Always willing to help. Very up-to-date. I fell in love with her!

5.0
3.0
PS100
Nov 15, 2010

TAKE TOWNER! She is amazing. Class consists of 3 exams, 5 online quizzes. Day before the exam, she tells you all the concepts you need to know. Attendance not mandatory, but show up. She's hilarious and knows her ish. She makes politics fun to learn about. Book not necessary for the class,only for online quizzes. She isn't bad on the eyes, either.

5.0
4.0
PS100
Dec 13, 2010

Class is composed of 5 quizzes (each worth 10 points), and 3 exams (each worth 50 points). Quiz answers are found right out of the book 90% of the time. Show up to class, take good notes, and you should be just fine! Towner makes politics super fun, and she's always willing to answer questions! Posts grades 2 hours after exams are taken = AWESOME!

5.0
4.0
PS303
Jan 12, 2011

Great teacher! Very hard but very straight forward. Definitely worth having, always willing to help you out!

5.0
2.0
PS100
Apr 1, 2011

Amazing teacher with a GREAT sense of humor!! Knows her stuff and can make class fun!! Loved her and disappointed that I probably won't have her again. But definitely recommend her for any class :)

5.0
2.0
PS100
Apr 29, 2011

WOW amazing professor! This class brighten up my boring semester I enjoyed class I really got into! The best! OU students if you need a elective take her class!! also very interesting and loved that she was organized and helpful! She knows her stuff!!

5.0
2.0
POL303
May 2, 2011

Do the work, take notes, ask questions and pay attention and you will be fine. She is funny and nice. If you do the work and study for the exams you're golden. I got a 3.8 :) I liked her and I will try to take another class with her.

5.0
2.0
PS100
May 2, 2011

Towner is a great professor. She's funny and works really hard to make her lectures interesting (and succeeds). Attendance isn't mandatory, but she'll sometimes throw questions onto the quizzes that were only covered in the lectures and aren't in the book. Overall, her class was great. I only went about half the time and still ended up with a 3.8.

3.0
5.0
POL301
Jun 19, 2011

This online class is A LOT of work. Make sure that you are paying attention. Quizzes and Tests are fairly hard and TIMED. The time allowed is barely enough to even think of an answer, let alone type it. Make sure you are dedicated.

5.0
2.0
PS100
Aug 4, 2011

Best teacher in the political science department. She's funny, answers emails quickly, and is happy to answer questions in office hours.

5.0
2.0
PS100
Nov 30, 2011

Great class! To explain stuff, Prof. Towner actually uses examples I can understand.

5.0
3.0
PS100
Dec 5, 2011

I LOVE TOWNER. She makes the course exciting&interesting. There was never a dry day in her class. She gives perfect examples&she lets u know what to expect on every quiz&exam.She is what I'm looking for in every Prof,someone that has a passion for what they teach!

5.0
3.0
PS100
May 8, 2012

I love politics, and prof Towner is probably the best politics prof at ou. Her tests however, are difficult. i cant tell you how many times she gave us a question for which all four answers are right, but you had to pick the one that was the best. There is no partial credit for a good answer so long as its not the best one, but its poly sci so...

5.0
1.0
PS100
Jun 20, 2012

She is fantastic. Really passionate. She tells a lot of jokes and keeps you interested and entertained during class. all of her answers are in the book and TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE QUIZZES ON THE BOOK WEBSITE. they are great study tools for her quizzes and chapter exams

5.0
3.0
PS100
Jun 21, 2012

Towner is a very cool professor! She is very helpful if you need any help! READ THE BOOK! Quiz questions right from it and also exam questions! She is funny and relates the subject to current events! I LOVE TOWNER!!!

5.0
3.0
PS100
Oct 5, 2012

Awesome

5.0
4.0
PS303
Nov 26, 2012

Towner is so awesome! This course is DIFFICULT, and she does not curve. What you get is what you get. If you stop focusing on getting a 4.0 and simply go to class, it's very enjoyable and you learn a ton. Attendance is mandatory. She is very helpful w/office hours. Came out of this class much more pumped about research. Her night class is a hoot!

5.0
5.0
PS114
Jan 16, 2013

Towner is very nice and super funny and uses hip/modern examples to help explain the material. Her tests and quizzes however are nearly impossible to do well on no matter how hard you study. Her test/quiz questions felt like a 400 level class instead of a 100 level class due to their confusing nature and extensive use of fancy technical terms.

5.0
1.0
PS100
Mar 30, 2013

All quizzes and exams are on Moodle. Great professor, made class easy and fun.

4.0
3.0
POLYSCI100
Apr 1, 2013

Great teacher but her tests are hard and the questions confuse you.

5.0
2.0
PS100
Apr 29, 2013

Really enjoyed this class with Prof. Towner. She made it fun and interesting. If you go to class, read the book, and take good notes, you'll be fine!

4.0
3.0
PS100
Apr 30, 2013

She is a funny professor! The only thing is all she does is lecture. Its too much in soo little time and her exams are confusing, but her quizzes are all from the book, at least most of them were. She is very entertaining and if you have background knowledge on the subject, take her! If not.. I would not recommend her.

5.0
2.0
PS325
Aug 17, 2014

Great online setup. She is very clear in her expectations.

5.0
2.0
AMERICANGOV
Sep 21, 2014

Towner is the best. She is very interesting and obviously enjoys her job and takes pride in it. Great as a teacher, fantastic as a person.

5.0
2.0
PS325
Oct 19, 2014

Her lectures are funny. Be prepared to read a lot if you want to do well on her tests and quiz's. Otherwise, she is very easy going and responds quickly with helpful emails.

4.0
3.0
PS100
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2014

Loved Prof Towner! She made the lectures so much fun and tried to involve the whole class. I hate anything to do with politics but I considered doing PS for my exploratory credits just because of her. I would highly recommend her to anybody. Her test questions are straight out of the book and all quizzes and tests are online which is awesome

5.0
3.0
PS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2014

Wonderful prof! Outgoing, loud, funny, likes to show she can be "one of the kids." Personable & has good stories. Very knowledgeable & passionate about political science. Important info is sometimes given only in lectures. TAKE THE PRACTICE QUIZZES BY SCANNING THE BARCODE IN THE BOOK FOR EACH CHAPTER; many test questions are directly from those.

3.0
4.0
PS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2014

If you put in enough effort you can make it through with a pretty good grade. A lot of the test questions came from the book. If you read the book and study the online quizzes on the books website you can make it. Her lectures are kind of long and a lot of the stuff she talks about really wasn't on the test. She is really liberal fyi.

5.0
3.0
PS319
Jan 9, 2015

Great professor. Exams were a little more difficult than anticipated but she's generous when it comes to grading.

4.0
1.0
PS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 8, 2015

All quiz's are online. She's hilarious, young, pretty, helpful. Unless your a stiff, you'll love her classes.

3.0
4.0
PS100
Apr 1, 2015

I liked Prof Towner as a person, not so much a prof. She always says "This will be on the exam" and it never is. Quizzes were usually easy but the exams were nearly impossible to pass. Seemed like a level 300 class.

5.0
1.0
PS306
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2015

Highly recommend taking a class with her. She is very knowledgeable about politics and was clear about the expectations of the class from day one. She is very nice and truly cares about her students.

5.0
3.0
PS100
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2015

I loved Prof. Tower. I enjoyed going to her class and looked forward to her lectures. All the quizzes and tests were online, which was awesome! I would definitely take a class with Prof. Towner again!

5.0
2.0
PS100
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2015

Prof Towner is awesome! She's funny, knowledgable, and you will learn if you show up to class. All of her exams are online and timed, and they are not easy, but printing out the powerpoints and taking additional notes in class is helpful so that you know the material. Take her for political science, you won't regret it!

5.0
2.0
PS319
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2015

I've had several classes with Towner and would take so many more. She is one of the most fun profs I've ever had, definitely the most fun PS prof. People who think her class is hard must not have tried. We hardly had any out of class assignments and only a couple exams. She will call on you in class, but keeps it light if you don't know the answer.

4.0
3.0
POLYSCI100
Grade: B
Oct 27, 2016
Would take again

Professor Towner is hilarious and made learning about boring things like the Constitution, more fun! I would highly recommend her class.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
2.0
PS319
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

Towner is great. She's very organized and accessible. There's a lot of reading, but the actual graded forums and quizzes aren't hard at all. It's interesting content.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PS100
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

LOVED Towner. The class was incredibly boring for me (upperclass polisci student who ended up in intro because of a double major) but Prof Towner made things fun and had a great sense of humor. Also, all the quizzes and exams were online so they were super easy.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
POL100
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Towner really knows her stuff and is very enthusiastic about the material. She is hilarious and makes the class really interesting. If you have an opportunity DEFINITELY take a class with her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PS100
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

She's great. Very funny and gives a lot of information. Please attend class though, you don't want to miss out! She is very accessible outside of class. Many quizzes pay attention to lectures.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
POL100
Grade: B
Jun 30, 2017
Would take again

If you're taking a PoliSci class and she's an option pick her! SHE ACTUALLY HELPS YOU WHEN YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND SOMETHING, AND SHE MAKES IT A PRIORITY TO BE AVAILABLE ON MANY PLATFORMS! HER LECTURES ARE HILARIOUS AND ENGAGING, YOU WILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE!!! Also if you miss a class be sure to get any missed work, just ask she'll give it to you.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PS1100
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Towner is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She is a great teacher, and she really makes class enjoyable to be in. Tests and quizzes are all online, and they are pretty easy. Only issue with them is that some of the material is from the textbook (see the online quizzes), which she never specifies reading for.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PS100
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The information was taught in a straightforward and simple manner, however, the tests/quizzes (our only grades) were strewn with brand new/irrelevant material that you never knew to study for. Towner also is not generous at all about grades. She won't let you make up any extra points if you miss something. if you're not a PS major, don't do it.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
3.0
4.0
PS1100
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very enthusiastic about what she teaches and politics itself. She is knowledgeable about the subject, but does not know how to run a class and keep it in order. Many days were spent discussing outside news and while it related to politics i would have rather spent class learning material instead. More focused on being a friend than a teacher

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
PS3230
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2018
Would take again

Professor Towner was an amazing professor. I had her for an online course; and I have to say she clearly explained the material. She cares about her students and responds to emails giving better explanations on concepts if need be. She did not make her own personal political views known and did not show any bias in her teaching. I highly recommend

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PS327
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

If you put in the work, you'll get an A. If you're taking her online course, be sure to watch the videos. Her tests are based of them. I highly recommend taking the PS Capstone with her. She is very helpful, and she makes the course stress free. She literally walks through the assignments with you. She is amazing, take any course you can with her!

Hilarious
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PS4970
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2019
Would take again

I have had the pleasure of taking a couple classes with Professor Towner. She is hands down the best! Not only is she super hilarious, her capstone was actually fun from start to finish. Her passion for politics and teaching is so inspiring. She actually truly cares about her students. Take her capstone! You will not regret it!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PS3235
Apr 18, 2019
Would take again

Professor Towner is the best professor I've ever had at OU, would highly recommend. PS 3235 is a very fun class. All of the course material is available online and you do not have to purchase any textbooks for this class. Grade is based on a mix of assignments including quizzes, exams, one presentation, two short essays.

4.0
2.0
PS3930
Oct 18, 2019
Would take again

You're. Gonna. Read. But it's well worth it. Towner is a great resource, she has incredible insight and is available to guide you if you have a question (even if it's in another course). She is well versed in many elements of poli sci. She is also willing to hear you out if you need to bring a request for exception to her. Don't be afraid to ask!

Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
PS3165
Grade: A-
Feb 18, 2020
Would take again

Towner is the best! She can be tough, but she is going to make you want to go to class! She does hybrid classes (in class tuesdays and online thursdays). She is so intelligent, passionate, and hilarious. I take her any chance I can get, you should too! If you listen to her video lectures and take good notes, you will be set.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSY100
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this professor, this is an intro level class, she makes it harder then it needs to be, I am usually an A student even my 3000, 4000 level classes were not this impossible to get an A in. The whole grade is based on quizzes and exams and barely offers extra credit even if you ask for anything extra you can do.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PS100
Grade: D
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Go stop checking before I cross a street because of this class. I accidentally missed one test by a couple of hours, emailed her asking if there was anything I could do to make up even a couple of points I missed (100/400 from the whole course), and nothing. Ended up with a D when I couldve easily gotten a B if she was a bit empathetic.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PS100
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Will not give you any extra points under any circumstances unless you manage to find her extra credit assignments (worth 3 points at most and she opens them at random times for only a couple of hours). Lectures were also boring and even made me lose interest in politics (which I usually enjoy discussing).

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PS114
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I wonder if she sits at night in a dark room and laughs maniacally at how much she makes her students suffer with her terrible grading scale. If you miss any quizzes or tests, be ready to fail. Dont even bother asking for extra credit, she is heartless.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
PS3165
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

Terri's lectures were helpful to understanding the material, however, she does not explain much more than what is in the reading. The reading for this class was very heavy and took some time to understand. An exit poll was required and I enjoyed my experience, but I felt that I did not get enough prep for it.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
PS3165
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

While Professor Towner is an awesome person, she is not a very good professor. She can be offensive with her "humor" quizzes were confusing and not clear, the final paper did not make sense, overall not the best class. I would not recommend taking this class with her. If there is another professor that is taking this class, TAKE THEM.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PS1100
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Towner is a great professor. Very simple intro to political science class. Pretty much just watch the lectures and take a short quiz every week. The Final was easy and straightforward. I would take her again if I could.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PS3165
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

I love professor Towner! She is so sweet and kind. This class was heavy when it comes to being online and having to edit audio and make a podcast episode. But she explained the guidelines clearly, it was not difficult in the end. Our podcast was the final and I had fun making it. She's also super funny and flexible with extensions! Loved the class!

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PS1100
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Professor Towner was the easiest professor that I had my first year. I could not have asked for an easier class and a better Professor. The class consists of 1-2 lectures a week, as well as 1 quiz per week that is untimed. There is also 4 exams all of which are 50 questions. Highly recommend Professor Towner.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
1.0
4.0
PS3160
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2023

Despite the good reviews, do not take this professor's PS 3160 class. The amount of reading along with her test questions format are ridiculous, and I say this as an A student. With the limited test time, I could rarely look through all my notes and answer the questions in time. This class drained my energy 100% and still wasn't worth the effort.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PS3160
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2023

I have taken Towner multiple times giving her chances to prove herself. Unfortunately, she has failed me time and time again. She is an extremely harsh grader, you could do everything right, and somehow will not be good enough for her. Do NOT LISTEN to the other reviews and jeopardize your grades like me. I have only had A's until her.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
PS3160
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2023

Professor Towner is a tough grader. Her quizzes are difficult, and they are timed. She pulls a lot from the textbook and things she said during lectures that weren't necessarily written on the slides. The class is also asynchronous, so I felt like I had to teach myself a lot, even though there were recorded lectures.

Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PS3235
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Good professor, but she wasn't super clear on things that did count for a grade. I definitely felt like I had to ask a lot of questions to figure out exactly what she was grading. Overall, the class was fun and she wasn't an hard grader. Just one or two instances where we weren't aware something counted for a grade.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PS1100
Grade: B-
Dec 13, 2024

I can tell that she loves what she does, however, When it came to taking the quiz after every class I was unable to recall what we had just talked about. The way she explains the topics during lecture and then the way it is worded in the quizzes do not connect.

Hilarious
3.0
3.0
PS1100
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

I liked Towner as a person but I dont like politics that much. I had to take this class for a gen ed and it was VERY lecture heavy. We had a quiz at the end of every class that we had to type a code in to access and I always forgot what we had just talked about while taking it. Exams have a weird thing that screen records so you dont cheat.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PS3230
Grade: B+
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Replies instantly to emails with very detailed instructions which is a FANTASTIC characteristic in a professor. Very easygoing, so if you're needing to take her for gen ed, do it. If you're taking her for your major, even better. Bottom line, just take her. Her lectures are hilarious too, keeps you engaged.

Hilarious
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

50%

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