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Great professor! Doesn't sugar coat anything. She tells it like it is. Makes it easy to follow. Highly recommended. If you take her class, though, don't show up late!!!

She makes class interesting and unable to sleep through, even in the early morning. Her tests were essays, but she did not grade too harshly. She actually made history interesting! I would highly reccomend her.

She's really nice teacher and she lets a lot slide, but her tests can suck.... Read the chapters she's straight from the book. On her topics, she can drag on and it becomes interesting.

I had her for this class and two others and she's probably the best teacher I've ever had. there is a paper you have to write, usually a book review, and her tests are essays. She gives you the questions though...def. take her class, if you can. You won't be bored.

She is the best professors I had at SIUE. The class was NEVER boring. I had an A going into the final and she told everyone else who had A's that we had worked hard enough for her so we didn't have to take the final. She is just an outstanding teacher!

She is an amazing educator and obviously loves the subject matter. She made an 8am class bearable.

I HATE history, but I actually enjoyed her class. She knows how to make it fun and interesting. She's the only teacher I've ever had that said Napolean was, and I quote, "nuttier than a fruitcake!" She's great!

I can't remember what course I had her for, and I don't want to look it up. It was American History, and the focus was the origins of the nation which culminated in a study of the colonies and the Revolutionary War. It was a summer course, but I really enjoyed the class and her choice of assigned reading was great. Solid teacher, tells good stories, and I heartily recommend her.

Awesome teacher test are not too easy..she really likes essay questions. I never really liked history but she makes it fun and tells it in a unique way..very energetic and she has great stories that go along with the material.

Great teacher & very interesting!

She was one of the greatest teachers i have ever had. NO FINAL if you have a B or higher!!!!

Wow, what to say about this class. She is a good teacher and she knows her subject. She often gets excited about what she is teacher, even though none of my class talks really. You MUST prepare for her test. Her test are all essay, and if you don't go over your notes - Expect to receive a bad grade. Overall she is a good teacher though!

Great great Teacher. Made a dry subject very easy to understand. Mad Props!

What a wonderful teacher. She goes over and over the things she wants you to know so you can't miss it on the test and the study guide is given the class after the test so there are no surprises b/c the test is essay and is exactly what she tells you word for word. Her lectures really suck you in whether you like it or not.

She was one of the best teachers i've ever had. Her tests were easy as long as you studied. Her lectures were easy to follow and understand. She loves what she teaches and I would recommend her to anyone!!!

I loved her as an instructor--- she is very passionate about the subject matter and has a wonderful sense of humor.

The best professor I think I've EVER had....ever. I love History, so I could be biased, but she really cares about her students and if they're getting what she's telling them. Very enthusiastic, very thorough.

Good teacher, except her lectures bounce back and forth, so note taking gets complicated. The tests are essays, so you REALLY need to study. One bad test pretty much means a bad grade. Also, make sure you read the book! Don't just get with friends who have...she'll know :)

Fabulous teacher but one of the hardest classes I have ever taken. Lectures are hard to follow but she is great. I wish I could take from her no-credit because her passion for history is so evident but tests are nothing but essay (very very hard).

She's nuts as a teacher, a nice person otherwise. Thought I would get A's on the exams, I got low B's. Not a teacher who has the student in mind.

She is very knowledgeable about her subject, loves what she does. Tests are all essay but she gives you the questions way before the test so you have plenty of time to prepare and study. If you do the work you'll do well.

She knew a lot about her topic. She teaches by standing in front of the class and simply talking for the entire hour. The tests were easy, essay style. She expects a lot of information in each question, so it is mandatory to study and learn the little details. Her major project was to read two books and compare them in a paper, it was pretty challe

One of the best teachers ever. Exactly what I expect out of a college course. Perfect challenge level. The way she gives the notes answer the essay questions in order that will be on the exam. Pretty much write down what she tells you and you'll be set. Well educated in her topics.

The real question you have to ask yourself is do you like history. If you do and are a major...you will love her...if not, you will think shes too hard... but she is halarious, extremely hard working and knows her stuff very well. she can take you through Americas entire history without ever looking at any notes...shes amazing...Highly Recommended

Lecture style took some getting used to, but ended up being one of my favorite classes. She is kind of scattered with lectures, and you just have to learn to listen for whats important and what is background. Very enthusiastic and a funny person. Also very helpful. Tests are easy as long as you know your stuff. Overall great class.

One of the best Profs on campus

Great teacher. She is pretty scattered in her lectures but if you just write down what she says, you already have your essays for the exams.

She is very cool and if you make her get to know you it helps out a ton on her grading. Also, participate in discussions she loves it.

I loved her! It was hard to get used to at first but then I looked forward to her class each week and signed up for the other half of it for next semester. If you just listen closely and write everything down, you have all the answers to your tests. She really knows a lot about history and she is so passionate about it. Wonderful teacher!

Her lectures are a bit scattered, but she's brilliant and hilarious. If you write down exactly what she says, you've got your midterms in the bag. Everything you turn in is essay; she gives 10 questions that might be on the midterm, then picks four. I will be taking her classes again.

I think she IS the BEST professor on campus. Her lectures are a little scattered and my notes look like a mess. If you write down EVERYTHING she says and prepare for the exams (which she gives you the questions before hand) you'll do well!

She's a GREAT teacher who really knows her stuff. Sometimes it can be hard to keep up while writing notes but you eventually get the hang of it. No laptops allowed in class though. Every test is essay. She gives you the questions for the exams so you know what to be listening for. Give as many details as you can for the essays.

Prof. Harrison is so passionate for history! She makes our country's past come alive. Sometimes her lectures seem scattered or out of order, but she tells you more than the facts; she tells you the story. Exams are essays which she gives the questions to you ahead of time. All you have to do is take good notes and memorize. Definitely recommended!

Prof Harrison is GREAT!!! She is really helpful and she is really enjoys teaching history. I would recommend her to anybody that has to take this class!

She's a fantastic teacher if you actually want to learn about history. If not, I would not recommend her. She doesn't teach from the book because she knows so much more than the book. She gives you a lot of information, and if you're not interested it's very easy to dislike the class. But if you put in the effort, you'll get a lot out of it.

She is hilarious and SO passionate about history! She makes the story come alive! Attend class, take down everything she says! Exams are essay. She gives you 5-6 questions ahead of time and on exam day she chooses 3. You get one point per detail you give...so pay attention, take good notes and memorize! No laptops allowed! I LOVE HISTORY NOW!!

I absolutely love Dr. Harrison! She is absolutely amazing. I have taken her for 111B, 200, and 201. She is a great teacher. Her tests are all essays but she gives you ALL of the questions so you can know what to write. LOVE her!

Tori is an amazing professor! Her class is not easy though. You have to come to every class to get the notes. But if you do and take good notes her tests are easy because she gives you the questions ahead of time. She makes the class interesting and fun! I hated history, but now I really enjoy it!

While hard work and effort was necessary to get an A, I loved this class. Tori knows her history and is passionate about it. Such an interesting class. Take detailed notes in class and you will ace every test. You MUST go to class to get the information for the tests. All tests are short essay. Final is long essay. 1 book review required.

Great teacher, attendance is mandatory. Very Knowledgeable about her area of focus, always tries to keep students into it, even for 8am

Dr. Harrison is a professor who cares about her students and actually learns their names! All tests are long essays where you basically need to memorize everything you've learned for that section. It it not clear what she wants you to answer for her tests. There is always a literature reading to do through the semester that you will be tested on.

Very helpful, funny, and obviously passionate about history. She was a tough grader but was also very clear about what she wanted and if you met these requirements, then it wasn't a problem.

Heads up Tori does not use blackboard or power point for her lectures, she just talks and occasionally will write important info on the board. All her tests are written tests, she gives you the questions you will write about for the test before hand. There is one group project. She is VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE about history and is funny too.

This woman literally hands you the tests WEEKS in advance. Bring a wrist brace to tests cause you'll need one. All tests are essay questions, she's funny and doesn't hold back. Show up on time and don't try to leave early without letting her know. If you like History, I would advice you to take Prof Harrison.

Absolutely fantastic professor. Has extensive knowledge of American history and is very responsive to any comment or question a student may have. Does not use Blackboard or PowerPoint so it is a little difficult to take notes or know what your grade is. Make sure you take detailed notes. Gives you the exams ahead of time. One group presentation.

Tori was awesome! Very interesting lectures. She will even let you turn in your essays for the test ahead of time, and she will give you pointers on how to get a better grade!

Dr. Harrison is amazing. You can tell she is super knowledgeable in her profession and isn't afraid to talk about certain topics. Yes, her class is a lot of reading but the amount is the same for any other History course. Her exams are tough, she gives 6 questions the beginning of the unit and test day you have to answer 3 in essay form (blue book)

I took her online US history course in 5 weeks. It was a lot of content to cover, but it did't feel overwhelming. We had two in depth discussion boards (DB) a week and two exams. The exams were 150 questions so prepare for that, but it was multiple choice and if you did your readings and studied you'll be okay. Don't expect a perfect db grade.

Prof. Harrison is a tough grader. Do not expect to get an A in her course as she makes it clear that it is hard to do. I personally received feedback on assignments and quick responses from her. Her exams are very heavy though being 150 questions each with only 2 hours. I would take a course with her again as she is passionate about what she does.

Tori is an AMAZING instructor. She does not use PP or posts lecture material on Bb, attending class is crucial. Ask permission to audio record her lectures, as she does talk fast and can get off on tangents occasionally. There are not many assignments in this class, most are either quizzes or exams. She provide questions for the exams beforehand.

I loved her! You have to show up to lectures, if you miss one and can't get the notes then go to her office hours and she will try to help but you need a friend for this class. My advice, find a history major and stick with them. you have to study for this class but you will learn a lot

I failed Dr. Harrison's class the first time, which was entirely my fault, but when I retook it and attended, I found I enjoyed her class and presence. Her course requires effort, as her tests can be heavily graded, but she was a wonderful teacher. I'm sad she retired from SIUE—she was amazing, and I'd love to have her again.