cool teacher crapy class, but he trys to make the class a little easy. vary anal about outlines watch out for that

Fun, knowledgeable, slightly crazed, Outline addict.

The class seemed hard at first, but Tom Graves is a great teacher who pushes students to do their best. I hated giving speeches and at the end of the semester I began to love it. Don't expect an easy A.

great dude. Works hard in class. Really wants you to learn. I was afraid to give speeches but he helped me-a lot. Read the book, listen and take good notes and you should do well.

I hate speech class-my second time. Tom is an excellent professor. Works hard, crazy at times, and keeps the class going. Just ask and he's willing to help you! He reads everything so don't turn in weak work. Thanks Mr. T!

Mr. Devil's advocate: Passionate about the subject, excellent speaker, interesting, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, approachable, cool, humorous, always informed, cleverly sarcastic... Fun & valuable class; don't be late and enjoy the ride!

This is one amazing teacher. He is so awsome and so funny! He is also very helpful. He will go out of his way to give you the help you need. He makes things in this class very easy to understand. I actually looked forward to going to this class. I highly recomend this man. You wont regret it!

He is one of my favourite teachers. He is smart, funny, clear. And he offers 30 points extra credit!!!

Tom is a fantastic teacher and man. Throughout the entire time I was in his class I truly felt privelaged to be there. He does a great job of getting the class involved in the material and bonds can easily be formed between him and the students. The only thing I regret is that there isn't a follow up class I can take with him again.

By far this is the best teacher at Grossmont. Not only is his class easy and fun, the teacher has a great personality. He truly cares about his students and you really get to know him as a person. I promise you this: you will not regret taking this class with this teacher!!!!

Very good teacher. Take him! Class was very fun. A class that I looked farward to every friday.

Good guy. He's very enthusiastic about teaching, and makes you feel like he cares.

Mr. Tom is, by far, the best professor I have ever had. He is the embodiment of The Perfect Teacher.

Mr. Graves has great communication skills. Experienced in his field. Very precise about the grading scale. He explains everything and is extremely helpful. The outline assignment was the most difficult assignment ever! He is funny to watch during lectures. He is kinda CRAZY!

Don't call him 'Professor' or 'Mr'. He's Tom and can relate to his students on multiple levels. He enjoys teaching; a dying quality among teachers. What makes it even more advantageous to the student is that he's actually good at it. He's tough, but fair. Not an easy A - but you'll walk away with knowledge. What's more important to you?

This instructor really cares about his students learning. And will go the extra mile to ensure that one understands the assignment. He is approachable, and has a calm demeanor. He is extremely knowledgable in his field of expertise. I did not want to take this class because i hate speaking in public. He really helped me endure to the end.

Tom is a great speaking instructor. He is approachable, understanding, and light hearted. You will be expected to do all your speaking assignments, but you are given plenty of time to prepare. Take advantage of the time Tom gives you and DO NOT procrastinate. Overall you will develop an appreciation for public speaking and lose any fears you had.

He's got a great sense of humor, definately not easy though. He gives you plenty to think about and do, so listen up and you'll learn a lot. Hes great, less like a teacher and more like a distant relative you never knew you had.

Is really fun the first day and consistently (although a little less than the first day) though out the semester. Makes a really feel good first impression but is firm in his demeanor and controls the class well but not like a boarding school. Very interactive

GREAT TEACHER...VERY HANDS-ON...YOU WILL BENEFIT A LOT FROM HIS CLASS...IF YOU'RE NERVOUS ABOUT PUBLIC SPEAKING...TAKE THIS CLASS...BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER YOU'RE PUBLIC SPEAKING WILL HAVE IMPROVED DRAMATICALLY...JUST DON'T PROCRASTINATE...HE GIVES YOU PLENTY OF TIME TO PREPARE AND DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK HIM FOR HELP...HE'S ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU.

Very liberal teacher. If he does not like your subjecthe will nit pick it. Has his favorites in the class and those are the ones that get the good grades. the rest will suffer

Fun teacher! Very interactive, low level of lecture. Hes a very good teacher too, very dynamic. Maybe a little ****y, but as long as he can teach i think hes allowed to be

If you want to learn how to speak in front of an audience HE'S THE GUY TO TAKE! Very easy going, relaxed, helpful, etc. Only problem is that he's kind of opinionated... and liberal..

Excellent teacher, test are simple, just study notes and read chapters; when studying skim over text pages; very helpful and he love's what he does

Tom is one of the best teachers that i have ever taken. He truly loves teaching. He has such a passion for it & what he teaches you really use. He has a lot of fun and really cares about his students. I also did a speech comp & won b/c of his teaching. He is a truly gifted teacher that's why i am taking him again for Comm 103&107. He's great!

Mr. T. is the coolest teacher ever. I loved this man's class. I would recommend him to anyone interested in the communications field. He is very knowledgeable and laid back. He can be stern however, he is still down to earth. Class discussions were great. He made you feel as though you were at home. Loved this class and would love to take another.

take this class if you are serious about public speaking. prof graves is fantastic!

Tom is a really good Professor... very funny and nice. He takes really serious the out lines and speeches of communication 103 !! other then that he is a good teacher hope i pass hes class ... p.s he turns your class work really late that's the only thing bad about him!!

Professor Graves is probably hands down the best teacher i have ever had. Honestly i thought i knew how to give a speech but let me tell you something...he took what i believed and smashed it by showing all the faults i had in my previous experiences and totally showed me how to do it right! if you have a speech class dont waste time.TAKE HIS CLASS

hes cool, funny, very specific, demanding on outlines in a good way. you should take him!!

His bark is bigger than his bite. He just wants you to step up your game and take the art of speech writing and speech delivery serious. This is an academic environment and he want to prepare his students the working world. Do not think that you will not have to work hard you will but at the end you will see your own growth.

He's a very good teacher. He is very passionate and really does want his students to learn and grow as speakers. I struggled with the outlines and rigidness of the speeches, but I did learn a lot. He's a personable, friendly and helpful guy and most of it is up to you--so step up and prepare to learn and to grow. PS: Not an "easy" class.

He is a great teacher, he is a little hard but if you put your part of the work it will be well worth it. You will learn how to deliver a good speech. Highly recommended!!!

He is serious about his job and I am an adult so he is just like anyone you work for in the real world. He grades hard and expects you to work. If you are going into communications he is the teacher you should take. He is hard. Take the challenge.

I like his teaching, I learned a lot from him. His teaching of communications (the way you should deliver it and such) is very detailed and he provides you with good information. What I can't tolerate in this professor is his attitude. He bashes his own colleagues saying that their way of teaching and grading are "wrong."

I hate school, yet I looked forward to this class. It is a hard class but if you are willing to put in the time and get your work done on time you shouldn't have any problems. He is more than willing to help you. (if you go see him in his office) overall he is a great teacher

He is a good professor, however he does have quite a vocabulary. It might just be me, but i lose a lot of respect for professors when every other word out of their mouth is some kind of cuss word. Gets annoying after a while. But he helps you understand the subject. He even helped me get out of my fear of stage fright.

He's a great professor, just wants you to do better for yourself , I wouldn't recommend taking his class if you don't believe you can do it, many drop in his class during the semester , I took his 8 week course so I had alot of pressure trying to do my best even though we used the book his notes are better to study too.

Not all lecture is in exam, make sure u learn the key terms, read the summary and have a basic understanding and memory of the subtitles in the book, and you would do good in the exams. Rehears your speech in advance. Don't procrastinate in the group project. This could make the difference between passing and failing. He is dynamic and overall good

Only 1 speech and another group speech. Test are mostly made up of what was in the readings. Make sure to read prior to going to class. He's very straight forward.

He's a great guy took his 8wk course and pass , he's not a hard teacher but he's also not easy just practice on your speech take notes of everything and u should pass

Professor Graves is clear, has a sense of humor, easy readings; however, he takes a long time to grade work. By the end of the last week I realized where I was standing as for my grade. He takes a long time to grade because he analyzes the work in great detail. That part of the class was annoying. However he dropped our lowest test score.

Great Professor! get ready to work for a good grade. He tries to get you ready for university level learning. He will work with you, and help answer any questions. Use his office hours wisely. I took papers to his class to ask him to look over them before turning them in. Friendly and understanding. I am trying to squeeze in another class with him

Honestly didn't really care for this class too much but he is really good at what he does. He wants you to be prepared to high level teachers, and he wants you to do well. I didn't expect to have to read the book often but you will need it to pass both test cause they are straight out of the book. He is really nice and the class is not hard

Really professional & passionate! He's serious but can be funny & really cares about the success of his students. His class helped me decide to be a comm major & I'd take him again. He expects you show, listen up, do the reading, & try your best but you'll really learn from him.

Mr. T's class took up a lot of my time during his 8 week course he kept us the whole 3 hrs twice a week. He really makes you work for your grade. He's deff harder than the other comm classes at avc but he's a really good teacher. The 2 tests are straight out of the book but pretty easy. Don't leave anything out on your speeches or outlines.

Mr. G is great! He's a genuine guy and really cares about his students success in class and beyond. He's a no nonsense teacher and will be completely honest with you! That's a great quality for anybody. He grades speeches and outlines very tough. You have to know you're stuff well and not procrastinate. Tests are straight out of the book. Take him!

Remarkable Professor. Great guy too. Tough grader for speeches but he is fair. Tests are straight out of the book. There is a group project and presentation. Social or unsocial person, it is a fun project nonetheless. :)

Mr. T was a refreshing professor to take. I only took him for eight weeks but he made me work for my B. Hes good at his job and he gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Hes a fair grader and engaging in his lectures; take all notes you can during his lectures as his speeches and tests require half lecture, half reading.

Graves was an awesome professor. Hes as supportive as it gets and he lets you know exactly what he wants and how to correct any issues in speeches or otherwise. His lectures are very engaging and note heavy as the exams take most of its source from lectures. Only took him for 8 weeks but he made a solid impression!

Pretty interesting dude, but he knows his stuff. I really enjoyed his class and it helped to lessen my anxiety about public speaking. Just pay attention, read the chapters, and do your research for your speeches and you'll do absolutely fine

Mr. Thomas was accessible after class and on time. He prepares you for the speeches and he does expect you to read. I'm a good student and have good grades, i thought reading the material wasn't always necessary but nope. I got a C. It really is just read and try to comprehend. He is respectable, answers emails, and makes you earn your grade.

Mr. T is one of those professor's that will push you to your full potential. If you want that "Easy A". When choosing a speech topic, make sure you care about the topic enough to get that A (or at least aim for a B). Grades fair. Tests are on Canvas, but I suggest you study with given limited time. Make sure to practice, don't wing it. Good luck!

He made me feel comfortable with presenting. He grades fair and will tell you what to change in your speech so you can improve. The tests arent hard as long as you take notes and pay attention. Overall a great class. I highly recommend you take him!

Honestly a really solid teacher. Students often have comfortable and friendly conversations with him. Very understanding and helpful when you have a question. Really patient when answering questions and doesn't judge you. Has clear criteria and very fair when grading. He's honest and straightforward about things. Makes class comfortable and fun.

I had to do a speech that lasted 8 mins... but this class was in between easy and hard. I was going to drop but thank goodness I didnt. It got easier.

Professor Graves is exceptional at what he does. If you do take him plan to work and plan to push yourself. His grading criteria isn't always specifically clear but if you ask for clarification, you will get it. My only down fall in his class is the exams. They are monitored by Procterio to avoid cheating and he dosent give much time on them.

Professor Graves is funny yet serious at the same time, he has a unique sense of humor and is personable. He has high expectations in the classroom but is willing to help with whatever you need. All of the work is straight forward and he explains everything you need to know in his lectures. I would definitely take his class again!

Tom is a great teacher all around, but difficult. His class consisted of three speeches, a 1 minute intro, a 7 minute informational, and an 8 minute persuasive. These speeches are difficult, but if you put in the work and effort he will know and give you a good grade. This is a class where you very much reap what you sow. Tom is friendly and fun.

Professor Graves is a no-nonsense teacher and will make you work for your grade, but his speeches are very much doable if you listen and follow his directions. His lectures were interesting, he's a funny guy and even though he can seem intimidating he is perfectly willing to answer questions during class. Remember to practice and be prepared!

He's very good at getting information across, but also very much wants you to read the textbook. He's very traditional when it comes to grading speeches, but otherwise he's pretty chill. You get to choose topics for your speeches so it makes it more exciting to actually do the work. He's experienced and is good and giving advice based on himself.

Prof. Graves is a serious professor; he expects and demands the best from (and for) his students. This is definitely not a class you skate through, but if you put in the work you will succeed easily. There is a decent amount of work, but this is college, that's to be expected. He is willing to answer questions and go over things as much as you need

One of my fav teachers! Super nice and funny. Speeches are super easy as long as you DO THE WORK!!! I believe he changed his teaching style these past 2 semesters and it's honestly so good. Lots of good critiques. All I can say is don't pick hard topics to speak on and actually take time to practice! He gives you the textbook free as well!

Graves made it very clear for what he was looking for when grading speeches and would give constructive feedback if you wanted.

At first this course felt like I was back in high school because of how he talks to students but he takes this class super serious. And because of this I am confident to publicly speak. You have to take it serious too if you want to get a good grade. Understand how to write speech, memorize them, follow all the queues and you'll do fine.

I'm going to be honest, do NOT take this professor if you struggle talking in front of people. I don't have an issue with it, but my classmates who did felt very intimidated by him. As for me, I actually found his class helpful! He's stern in grading and knows what he wants, but the speeches are easy if you pay attention to what it is he wants.