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A good class and teacher !!!!

funny, helpful, never boring, great teacher

Yes, he's cute but it's the intellect that makes him really attractive. As for class he's fun and provides a forum for discussion on many topics. I would recommend him and his class. Remember your deadlines and be thorough with your arguments; he will catch the little things you forgot.

An interesting class, that expanding my thinking on the subject, but he has a one track mind. He says he is neutral, but he seems to try to indoctrinate you into his way of thinking. But overall, an intelligent, helpful teacher, that can be challenging as well.

He doesn't really have a plan for class so if you enjoy random class conversations you'll like it. Nice guy. Nice, easy class but I didn't learn much.

After 15 years of not being a student, Tims' class was a wake up call. He was hard, but helpful in MANY ways. Taking his class will help me throughout my future. I began to actually enjoy having shaking knees and sweety palms by the end. Thank you!

Tim is an excellent teacher who challenges the students in his class to do the very best they're capable of without being an arse about it. Always goes the extra mile to make sure class information is understood. would take this class from no other speech teacher, only from Elizondo. I was actually sad to leave class once it was over, that's the fi

I found him to be extremely helpful. He is also quite attractive.

Really great class. It is one of the few classes at Columbia where you are encouraged to push yourself. I highly suggest this course for any student who is looking to get the most out of your education. I completely understand why Elizondo's debate team is one of the best in the nation.

Theh class is hard, but it is extremely rewarding. Students who can't hack it or don't want to work won't do well. If you want to learn ansd think then take this class. If are you looking for an easy A, look elsewhere

Fantatsic Class that really seperates real students from lazy slackers that dont know how to read or understand why they are in a classroom. Tim doesnt put up with slackers....sucks for them. If you want to learn, however, he is the man...

Superful and clear. Be wraned, you have to do the work. His difficult reputation is earned, but if you are not lazy then you will get a top notch education. I just wish there were more motivated students in my class, because it seemed as if he had a group of students who couldnt be bothered to engage with the course.

I feel sorry for the students that can't hang in his class. If your speciality is multiple choice tests and monkey tasks, don't take this guy. If you want to engage in higher level thinking, this class is for you. It truly seperateas the real students from the pedantic posers.

I really miss him. He made an impression on me.

Really interesting, fun and helpsful. Not an easy A, but gives you all the information you need to succeed in his class.

I learned alot.....he makes you have to learn how to learn...I know alot of people find that hard as it hurts their heads......too bad for them.....great class.

It's his job to teach us to think critically and communicate effectively -- expect no more and no less, but know that he's damned good at it.

Dr. Elizondo is a caring, intelligent professor who has a unique teaching style. The class is difficult if you don't pay attention, so try not to get too mesmerized by those eyes.

Dr Elizondo is a badass who teaches like one. The skills that he taught my Speech class will resonate in all of my classes. I highly reccomend him to anyone who desires to better themselves.

Tim is a great person and a great teacher. He clearly states what he expects and you will do well if you pay attention. It's not an easy A-it is time consuming but so worth it. Anyone who complains about him is a lazy unappreciative person who shouldn't be taking college classes. He does everything he can to better you as a student. HE'S THE MAN.

I love him......charming, sharp, and fiesty

If you truly want to learn about public speaking and more then take this class from Tim. Be prepared to work and you will not be sorry. If you want to skate, then please choose another class. Tim is a professor with a unique teaching style that is often only appreciated by the serious student. Life is about choices so choose wisely.

Amazing. The best speech teacher one can take. He is tough, but fair and highly intelligent. A true paradigm changer.

He is out of this world/ F all these people who don't understand his wit, sarcasm, or intelligence- it's on anOther level- just deal with it. Learn from him- he will lead you in a good direction- Play, ask, question, debate and stay strong in your opinion- which you should be sure of-don't be foole by his eye candy appeal- he'll get u

There aren't enough good things that can be said about Tim Elizondo. He is extremely knowledgeable, witty, funny, and charming. Contrary to popular belief, he is actually one of very few great profs, if not the best of them. Have an OPEN MIND when you take one of his classes and you won't regret it. Just give him a chance, he's seriously awesome.

Great class. I learned alot. I think the class is super helpful and I think this instructor gets a bad rap from students who are not willing to put in the "work".

I found this class incredibly useful and rewarding. Elizondo is unique and has a different approach that rewards effort and positive student behavior. I i just wish he would have gotten rid of the lame students earlier as there are many students who were in my class and seemed like they couldnt be bothered enough to engage with the course

Elizondo is not your typical Junior College professor. Yes he thinks he's all that and a bag of potato chips but you will actually learn in this class. He is a tough grader but you learn how to improve as a student. Utilize his office hours it is very helpful. If you are sensitive and lazy I suggest a different professor!!

He's a FANTASTIC professor. Yes, he has high expectations of his students. He's a friendly, intelligent and humorous man who taught me how to critically think and to effectively communicate. I now realize the value of truth and the process of seeking truth as ends in themselves. On a side note: Ladies, he's very easy on the eyes.

By far the most intelligent, attractive, and compelling professor I have had in my academic career. He takes your education very seriously and expects you to do the same, this is college of course your classes are going to be at least somewhat challenging! Doctor Elizondo is the best professor a student could ask for, he's pretty close to perfect.

He is tough. YOu have to be in class and be prepared to work. Hard.

When reflecting on my experience with this professor, an old saying comes to mind. "A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor." His classes can be challenging - but if you take full advantage of the skills the course can offer you, the reward is greater.

Elizondo is a great teacher, I loved his class and he made the class very interesting to be a part of. He had many events where there were goofy extra credit opportunities that were very popular in the class. Ultimately, if you are a class that engages well then he will invest in your success as well.

I liked the guy. Yes, he is tough, but only if one rejects the teaching method and writing approach his class and textbook emphasizes. The class is highly dependent on the students who are in the course as their feedback and level of involvement often determines the direction of discussion and course content. He's sharp and willing to wield it.

Fantastic class. I learned a ton and would really suggest everyone take his class. Plus, he is nice to look at.

Great professor - smart, enthusiastic, and exciting. I would say that a majority of the negative comments on here are due to students being lazy and unwilling to change their work ethic. My experience in this class has been nothing but positive and has greatly assisted me in gaining a greater understanding of my relationships.

Great professor,If you want to think this is a class for you,all around good guy,he cares

He's a wonderful professor - insightful and HOT.

Anyone here ever notice the relationship that the negative reviews of this guy has with the quality of spelling within the reviewer's post?

If you attend class, SI group, and ask questions you will do well. He gives you all the tool for success.

I found Tim to be tough but fair, funny engaging and affable. I think people that do poorly in the class just don't try hard enough. He challenged me to think critically which keeps me much more involved than a teacher that just answers questions flat out, although I will say he loves his semantics.

I found his class to be interesting and insightful. He is friendly and challenging. I really enjoyed his class and cannot understand how some people cant do the work in his course as it isnt very hard.

I found Dr. Elizondos class really interesting and I believe I learn how communicate more effectively. His assignments are very demanding, especially during the summer (but what do you expect in a accelerated course), and often grades harshly. However, Elizondo wants you to grow academically and be prepared for further education. Good professor!

Dr. Elizondo is very clear on what he wants and as long as you ask questions, go to all the classes and do your best. He is fair on grading. He gives great advice and always has time for his students. Remeber to speak clearly.

One of the most important classes that I have ever taken. In fact, I repeated it for no credit. Going to take another class with him next semester. He is very passionate about what he does. Speaking in public is difficult, he is not. If you don't care then just do the work. If you do care he will give you as much time as you need.

Like many of you, I used this website to get an idea of how Tim is. I had heard mixed reviews from peers, so I had to take the class for myself to actually know. I am grateful I did. He is not this bad guy you've heard of. He speaks in specific terms and actually makes you think. This class is essential to your education.

I learned a a lot about how to organize my ideas and that is helpful. As far a source Tim, he seems ok as there are several students who seem to enter class wanting to not like him. As the class continued, they dropped and the class seemed like a good one

Alright, so Tim really grew on me over the semester. He can be a little pretentious/self righteous, but at the end of the day he just wants his students to put in the effort and try. This is not an easy A, but it is definitely an easy C. Show up to class and go to office hours (even if you don't for other classes). Choose group members wisely!

This man wants to see all his students do good, most all do! He understands if you're having a troubling time, and will work to be good for you/ In short he just wants to see you learn something, and see you grow in a good way. He finds the bad in you and takes it out, and puts in the good. Very easy class, but enriching.

Loved his class. You will have to put up with crazy students who are prone to quoting bible scriptures that they think is academic argumentation. But if you can stomach their craziness, this class is a hoot.

I took his first online class for Public Speaking. He didn't do too bad. He said his online class did better than his in-class lectures for the three presentations we had to do. l would do his online class because he is not the best in person

Nice guy. Smart class. I learned a lot from the professor who seems to be quite silver tongued. Its not a cake walk, but its not like it is hard if you follow the book and show up to class. Im not sure why the haters dont like him but it could be due to the way he teaches over their heads

Taking speech online was interesting. Elizondo has a pretty good setup for doing your speeches. There are a total of 3 live speeches, everything else is pre-recorded and submitted. He is a tough grader but if you put in the work, read the book, and do your assignments in the format he requires, you will succeed.

I found the class to be reasonable and fair. He was very responsive and I found him to be helpful and friendly.

This guy has a weird rep as I always hear that that he is tough. I found him to be very kind and helpful during our crazy transition. He is quick to respond and I found his grading to be fair and helpful.

Professor Elizondo was a great professor. You could probably imagine that a SPCOM class would be odd online, but he made it work really well. Most importantly, he gave great feedback and great communication.

His class wasn't the easiest but it wasn't the hardest. He gives SOOOOOO much extra credit its hard not to pass. He is very clear about what he expects and gives great examples and videos. He was so easy to work with compared to other Comm teachers. I am considering him for another class.

Professor Elizondo is a very enthusiastic teacher! There is quite a bit of homework along with a quiz about every week in regards to the text. There are 3 speeches and since this class was fully online he allowed all speeches to be submitted through Flipgrid. The class requires a lot of work but is well worth it!

Good Professor, very enthusiastic. Tough but fair grader. His essay prompts are extremely confusing!! However, he was willing to meet with me and clarify so I'm not to upset about it. Other then that he's a great professor.

I took his class as a young student and dropped it and hated him for years! fast forward to me being an actual adult with real responsibilities and needing to take this class to graduate! I was not looking forward to it. I was suprise to discover that I was the problem! He is very specific in what he wants, but he's also very clear!

part 2: So yes, he can be 'difficult" and "specific" but he's also very clear and specific about what he wants! I enjoy his outright nerdiness, as I myself am quite the nerd! He gets a tough rap and thats good cause he can be tough, but he's very clear about expectations, answers every single email i send and is really awesome!

Professor Elizondo is a tough grader, but fair. He understands that life happens and will work with you so that you succeed. There are two major group assignments in the course (at the beginning and final). Overall, this class is great and informative.

Was a good teacher, easy to talk to if you need help working on projects. He is reasonable and willing to listen and take the class' opinion and thoughts into consideration. Homework is pretty simple and straightforward not to much to do. The speeches can be challenging. Just ensuring you keep up with where you should be at and you'll be ok.

Great teacher with a high IQ

a very knowledgeable and well organized teacher. You'll love his teaching style he makes complex topics easier to understand and really wants you to grasp the philosophy behind the material.

Engaging professor. He is well skilled in his field and knows how to captivate an audience. If you follow his instructions, do your homework, and engage, it's a very good class.

I'm sad the class is over. He's not your typical instructor but I think that's what was so enjoyable for me. He lectures by example through expressive communication/class dialogue. Lecture is performance (much like public speaking). The course challenged me but he was responsive and helpful outside of class when I needed help on assignments.

Elizondo was okay. Interesting class at times and the workload wasn't bad. I was afraid of speaking but I got over it by the end.

Very different kind of teacher. He doesn't lecture as much as it's more like he interacts with the class by Socratic Method. Weekly quizzes and comprehension checks in class but then it's just speeches. Doesn't give notes or test info so take notes I wuld take again