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Reviews (163)
Very knowledgable; good mix of theory and practical application; kept things interesting; appreciated the casual style/approach; very engaging; the weekend flew by, and I learned a ton! Top 10 and the Sunday potluck were great! If you get the chance, take this course with Wes - it is definitely time well spent!
This class was useful, the professor was not. Wes is a horrible instructor, his approach is far to casual, his curriculum is extremely useless, and his tests are so specific it is ridiculous. I highly reccommend you find any teacher besides Wes, because you will fail with him, and you will learn nothing!
This course was not like any I have taken before. First, we chose our own grade. That didn't mean it was easy. Wes demanded a lot of us, but worked very hard to keep it interesting and enjoyable. He challenged me to think deeply and I learned more about myself and what it means to be a leader than I ever thought I would. Great course; Great Prof!
He really knows what he is talking about, and he is nice. He has alot of real life experience that helps make the class interesting. It's a good Idea to keep this class in your schedual.
Down to earth, approachable, and fun. Has great sense of humor, but demands a lot of you at the same. Tough marker on written assignments, but is interested in helping you do your best....keep "Livin' the dream Wes!"...ha ha!
High energy approach; witty and often entertaining. Strict with things like cell phones & lateness - and a hard marker on written work. He's real and down to earth. I grew to respect his approach and appreciated the practical way he put the material across...it wasn't just lecturing from the textbook. He did a good job.
Took online O.B. with this instructor and found out right away that he was serious about the course, and expected us to be. He doesn't accept late assignments, which upset some people, but I think that is more like the 'real world'. I respected his approach and the way he challenged us to think deeply (and practically) about each topic.
This guy talks fast and and comes across as laid back and casual in his classes. He will get you to participate, but don't be fooled into thinking that his casual tactics make for an easier class. He won't accept late assignments at all, and will hold you accountable, but he's there to help you at the same time. Nice person, smart, tough, but fair.
Just finished taking Business Ethics online with Wes. He's the real deal (I.e.: he takes NAIT's education for the 'real world' slogan to heart). He pushed me, at times frustrated me, but in the end, I grew as a student as a person. If you're a slacker, run away but if you want to push yourself as a student, be sure to take his class...worth it!
Great guy, he can teach really well. If you plan on slacking don't stay in the class, he has no tolerance for lateness or cellphones. The door is closed 10 minutes after class starts then your not getting in. He also doesn't accept late assignments but thats what happens in the real world so suck it up!
Does not provide you with examples in your writing of areas you need to improve, just dock you marks and does not give example
I wasn't really sure what to expect when the course began. As someone else mentioned, we contracted for the mark we wanted - that was different. I was always amazed at Wes' ability to get peopel to open up like he did. I've never had another class like that before. He was supportive, made me think, and kept everyone engaged. Good class!
I wasn't too anxious to go into the class because I thougth it would be an easy A, and that I wouldn't learn anything. Wes pushed me to look inwardly, and in ways I could have never imagined. The written interview was the best thing I have ever done for myself (as a student), and I highly recommend this experience for that reason alone. Thanks Wes!
Avoids answering your concerns. Doesn't show interest in individual students.
The only 8am class I never wanted to miss. Strict with things like punctuality and cell phone use, but put everything across in real and practical ways. Has a great sense of humor and was pretty funny in class...or at least he thinks he is - ha ha!
Wes is a great instructor, he is personable and extremely knowledgeable in his field. He takes advantage of many different teaching styles and asks for student feedback regularly. He is approachable and helps when he can. Don't expect to breeze through, though- he expects a lot of you and holds you accountable. A+++.
Wes was a great teacher, at the beginning of the semester i was shocked how serious he presented the class. - as time went on, i enjoyed his ways of teaching, that he wanted students to work for their marks, and explained his marking rubric clearly. He was able to give us many opportunities to improve ourselves/marks throughout the semester. :)
Wes was a extremely strict instructor, it was a horrible experience , only class I could not excel at. His marking expectations are so high, and when you receive your marks there is no explanation, or confusion as to what you actually did wrong. He picks his favourites, and if your not one, then expect to not get the marks you think you deserve.
Read the book to pass the test. Participate in class to gain extremely valuable information. Wes has a lot of experience and is willing to share his knowledge. Engage in class and he will reciprocate. His grading is tough but he sets expectations very clearly. Double check all your work to his standards. Tests are fine but you must read the book.
Not bad, not great. Finds ways to waste class time on non-class activities and then at the end "oh we're out of time, teach yourself the rest of the concepts from this chapter" He's passionate though which makes it a bit easier.
Absolutely horrible with clarity on his rubrics. I was in an online class with him, and he was constantly getting our syllabus confused with other classes. This created a lot of confusion and he would not respond in a timely manner. Also, I am an A+ student but this class I could not get a grade higher than a B+. He never justified any of his marks
Wes' classes are great, but for assignments you need to know exactly what he wants, and how he wants it (like, read his mind). His rubrics are never clear so it is a bit of a guessing game. He is inconsistent in his grading. Tests can be tough - study everything, even if he tells you not to. Not as easy a course as you would expect.
Don't take his class unless you want to hate your life for a semester. Everyone who says he's funny is wrong, I often frown when he cracks a joke because its either rude, or just annoying. He reads off a power point, and he emails you to print things off 20 min before class. VERY UNCLEAR instruction. Feedback is confusing and never makes any sense.
Very mean, is a huge walking joke. He dings the accounting profession lots (that got annoying) its like he prepares terrible jokes instead of giving you constructive feed back and clear assignment instruction. Picks on students, he calls them out and puts them down. Asks for your feedback but doesn't listen to a word you say. Gave good review thou
On day one had past students tell us how great the course was going to be. I thought they were brainwashed, but by the end I couldn't believe how much I had grown. I also liked how the class all came together. Don't be fooled by no midterm and final. It's a demanding class, but if you participate you will benefit. Wes really cares and it shows.
Crazy experience, but expect Leadership is about you, a lot of the work and expressing yourself is up to you. He'll give you feedback if you are not participating or your journals are of poor quality. His verbal explanations are confusing but improved as he asks the class for feedback and will take when it if it isn't nice.
In class lectures are great but his assignments and grading is tough. If you don't follow what he wants to the tee DON'T expect to pass his class. He's an extremely TOUGH TOUGH grader, If you have poor writing skills do NOT take this class. Make sure you calculate your marks because he miss calculates a lot, and he admits he does also.
One of the hardest markers ever. If your writing and reading skills are barely up to par, get out and drop his class right now.
An extremely hard marker. No matter how hard you try, it is honestly impossible to match his requirements . Also, please be advised he refused to give me feedback for one of my research reports
More issues with the class than Wes, but his instruction/marking style was no help. You are graded on writing and speaking about yourself and it is borderline unethical. Having a grade on your transcript derived from how well you told personal stories and feelings to an instructor and the rest of a class, shouldn't reflect your formal education.
I took an OB online and this Professor was very disorganized and does not weight fairly on group projects. He seeks out irrelevant errors in your work. I have received straight A's in all my courses except this one, where I received a C! I would try to find an alternative instructor to ensure that you are receiving the highest quality education.
This was a required class and frankly I found it extremely useless. Wes will tell you about how much the class is about your personal growth, but if I wanted that I would hire a psychiatrist. This class had little to do with leadership. You have to reveal your personal stories and be specific when explaining them or else you'll receive a low mark.
Even though Wes was a good guy, his style of teaching missed the mark. I felt he only chose to call on people that he expected answers from. 4-5 students in the class were asked to participate in discussions while everyone else just stared. His tests are hard and he isn't a fair marker. He teaches straight from the book. Don't recommend him.
This class is about you, so when he says personal growth .. ITS ALL ABOUT YOU. He requires you to dig deep on a personal level. You'll meet some amazing people and end up becoming best friends after this course. The reason why people dislike this course, its they are afraid of understanding who they truly are. Wes is incredible!!
Not a lot of marks that go into overall grade. Expect a group project, and then expect to be marked extremely hard on it. All the powerpoints in this class are the exact points you can find in the textbook. Lives on class participation, so expect to be called on!!
Wes Sallenbeck remains one of the best professors I have ever had. It is clear to anyone with any professional working experience he knows what he is talking about, and he gives you that extra perspective in his lectures. He may be considered a tough marker, but it is because this isn't high school any more, it is the real world.
WES is the BEST !!!!!!!!! Passed OB Just cuz of him!!!!!!! WES came around and saved my life!
AVoid him. He is so mean.
Worst teacher ever had!
He talks about Stuff, then he asks us to do stuff... then he asks us to talk about stuff.
Wes is an awesome professor!! His lectures are a joy to attend and he keeps the class engaging plus asks for your input on topics covered. Even if you don't agree with his attendance policy or grading it comes across as reasonable. However if you don't participate in class discussions and take the course lightly you will find it difficult.
Mr. Sallenback is an excellent professor! Very passionate about his profession, genuinely making efforts in having a positive impact in his student's life and careers, motivating and inspiring them. He cares and teaches his students as they were his kids. Teaching technics effective; marks not great:), but the knowledge will be with you forever.
The work done in class does not match with the content of the exams
Avoid him! Really really tough grader!
in my honest opinion, he is a good person but not a professor. he's only doing his job, but teaching and educating is different. in his class and you will realize that school becomes more into passing grades than learning. he doesn't care how much effort you put on your works/quizzes/exams if is not what he wants to hear it's wrong. not recommended
As a professional with many years of workplace experience, I found him to be very spot-on. He understands the complexities of the workplace, and brings this awareness into his lectures. He expects participation, and holds students accountable for their own learning. If you are lazy or apathetic, avoid; motivated, engaged self-starters will thrive.
He's pleasant and always smiling, but an awful instructor. He teaches via slides and gives NO STUDY GUIDE ("doesn't want to silver spoon"). At the beginning of the semester he was late for every class, but expects you to be on time. Participation is required. Take ORGB with another instructor or fail with him.
ironically he "teaches" his students how to treat people well, but he does not know how to treat people himself. Wes is a very rude, unhelpful and mean "instructor". Syllabus is more useful than him as he cannot answer a simple question. avoid him at all cost. not recommended at all.
You must go to class and listen to his examples. Write notes before hand to understand where he is going and to apply it better. If you can not apply definitions to real world examples you will not pass. This class is logic, and easy. He was a good teacher at the beginning, near the end he gave up, and was rude.
Must attend all classes and pre read the chapter. Write notes before class. He will call upon students randomly to answer questions. Was good at the beginning of the semester but at the end was very ignorant wouldn't help with any questions. Is not accessible easily outside of class
Wes is an amazing instructor. I've taken multiple classes with him and never been disappointed. Show up to class, participate, and you will get an amazing grade.
Wes was my favourite instructor throughout my entire program at NAIT. I received my highest program mark in OB.
He is very rude and not good at clarifications. Avoid him.
one of the worst teacher in Nait i would strongly suggest not to take any class with him
worst teacher ever never take with him
worst teacher ever my advice to anyone do not take with him
His wordings are confusing most of the time. His lectures are pretty irrelevant to the course material. He marks really hard too.
He is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He makes the classroom a very safe space to ask questions and learn. Although, class discussions to not fully prepare you for the term exam or final. This guy would make a great counselor. But when it comes to preparing his students, he is lacking this ability. Great class for self-learners.
very bad at clarification i would suggest not to take any class with him
next to no assignments to improve your grade, your mark depends on two group projects and mid terms and finals, WHICH HE DOESNT EVEN PREP YOU FOR.
Wes is a great guy and a really inspirational instructor. I found his lectures rewarding and attending his class was fun. He seems to get a bad wrap on this site but I would take a class led by him again. I scored a 100% on my mgmt midterm and I dont know if this would have been possible without his guidance.
nice guy but a horrible prof. he had a medical emergency and left for a month and came back and threw random assignments at us and everything we had done got switched up just unorganized and doesnt stick to his word. DONNOT TAKE HIM and also his midterms and finals are 8 short answers and he doesnt tell you what its on its just one big SUPRISE!
Wes is an awesome instructor. He likes to act in class when he presents new material and keeps you engaged. Pay attention because what he says is relevant and important to exams. He is super caring, if you have a problem just talk to him.
Wes is amazing. He gives great feedback but also makes you work hard and step outside your comfort zone. He is also very caring and understanding. Although I took an online class with him and had no interaction in person, he was very responsive to emails. He graded everything quickly and fairly.
Only class I've ever attended with 100% written midterms and quizzes for first year materials. Expect to learn on your own. Read all material before class because he doesn't cover hardly any actual content in the class. Doesn't post grades anywhere. Won't tell you your grades if you miss class. Not adaptive or supportive of other learning styles.
I don't know if its every management teacher but his classes were dry. Does not tell you anything for the midterm and final. Expect to have 100% written midterm as this is his preferred method of testing. If you want to know your final grade going into the final he won't tell you. YOU have to figure it out. If you want to pass read the textbook!!!
In an online capacity, Wes has been very responsive in regards to emails. When providing feedback, he outlines his expectations. I did not do so well on earlier assignments, however, when I paid close attention to his feedback I did much better. Just follow his guides and you will do fine.
This class is not based on theory alone, is involves digging deeper and ALOT of personal reflection. Wes is a great teacher, he is a tough marked BUT he expects a lot which is reasonable. Follow his guidelines and you'll do fine. He gives great feedback and replies fast. This class requires a lot of hard work and time so be aware, its not easy.
Horrible. He does not respond to questions via email or on Moodle. His midterm is all short answer. You are graded on very few things, so no chance to bring your grade up with various assignments and quizzes. Basically read the textbook, read his notes, and memorize everything for the exams is the layout of this course.
GREAT instructor. EASY class if you love reading, writing, & are at least mildly into psychology. Textbook is a joy to read. He expected it to be a deep experience for everyone, so a lot of students pretended the class was lifechanging (for some of us it was) to get the grade. He should be ok with some students seeing it as just another class.
Do not take this course online with him. He asks for too much complicated stuff. Difficult to understand what he wants. This course should not be that hard.
I really didnt enjoy this class. Hes polite and responsive, but not exactly helpful. The course outline was not clear. Instructions caused class wide confusion. Requested assignments that werent part of the course.
You can skip his class you wont miss anything. Lecture intense and lacks engagement. Instructor is disconnected. Broken record same 3 stories. Cant use devices in class. Demands 100% attention at all times unrealistic. Overall Score - Yawn
I am surprised about the reviews for Wes as many people I have spoken with have had great experiences.. same with myself. I took MGMT online and every week he made it clear what was expected & always responded to emails. The weekly discussions really help to understand the material. He cares about his students, is knowledgeable and a fair marker.
With Wes, He is an excellent teacher and he cares about what he is teaching and can often relate them to his own personal experiences. Simple; show up to class, participate, take notes and you'll pass. He is a fair marker, albeit a tough one, he is consistent. He has easily been my favorite professor to date. I hope to be in a future class of his
I took his online class and the first red flag with him was when a couple of the students already asked about the course syllabus as it was not clear. The response we got was "Refer to the course syllabus". Also, I found that he often contradicts himself with his rubrics for assignments. His midterm was all written; 9 questions out of 60 pts
Wes doesn't teach the material, but rather likes to have class discussions. Theres no PPT slides & no notes in the lectures. He isn't clear with his marking & is extremely inconsistent too. He also gives participation marks which is based on whether he likes you not whether you actually participated. (Peer got 8/10 who never showed up, I got 6/10)
Doesnt really teach course content, instead has ineffective discussions. The training activities have very little definition. I got a decent grade, but he very clearly doesnt read any of the work students submit. Hes not the worst, but hes annoying and completely incompetent with technology. If theres a way around him, take it.
My least favourite instructor at Nait so far. Rubrics aren't detailed, unnecessarily strict about phone usage, won't post marks and will get upset if you ask, and sends out too many emails. I have more issues but not enough characters to cover them all. I will say he is very energetic and happy-go-lucky if you like that in an instructor.
On an online platform, you are expected to read and match the pace set by him. If you fall behind it can become difficult. The papers you write are all related to your personal experience. They do feel invasive at times as you are required to share. You will get an easy A if you can link your personal self-reflection to course theory.
I was apprehensive about taking Wes due to reviews, but I am happy I ignored them and took LEAD with him. Wes was always accessible via email for questions, and always willing to give feedback to help improve my writing throughout the course. He shared many inspirational stories and overall this was one of my favourite courses thus far.
His words are contradictory to how he actually grades you. Although he says my 4 paper long weekly journal entry is well-written and offers meaning he gave a 0/2. In synchronous classes, he expects participation by webcam live in lectures and you must contribute verbally. Typing comments dont count. Cater to his needs as he is audible learner.
Paper-heavy and everything opens on Friday and closes on Sat/Sun. You won't get any marks for your Journal as he wants you to 'dig deeper'. I am a parent & spouse with a job and more classes so I may have to drop this one to catch up. Quite frustrating tbh. My GPA is at a 4.0 and I think this will knock it down hard. He sends out a lot of emails.
Repeats same general feedback to all students. Some feedback is almost copied and pasted when me and my friends compared ourbfeedback from him. Cannot stress it enough not to take his class if youre trying to maintain a high gpa.
He is a terrible instructor. He makes you present the course material for him. He has terrible creteria so you are never sure about what you are actually trying to accomplish. I wish i read some reviews before taking his class. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU WANT A HIGH GPA. If i didnt need this to continue to second year i would drop and retake this course
Avoid Wes for online classes. Doesn't explain assignments at all and his rubrics are very difficult to understand, and he expects us to learn everything simply off his powerpoints. The only thing his moodle page is good for is downloading his powerpoints. This is one of those classes where I gotta learn everything off Youtube
Wes is very good with discussions, the floor is open for students to make comments and feedbacks. His exams are quite confusing, and it's hard to give him what he's asking for. Reaching out to him through email is hard, you need to ask him your question in the simplest manner otherwise he won't understand it. He doesn't use powerpoints. read! read!
So this was an intrinsically beneficial class, however, I would absolutely NOT recommend taking it on top of a full course load. If taken with Wes prepare for minimum 2-3 assignments a week including weekly papers. Wes was not very helpful when asking him for guidance regarding the class. Often says refer to syllabus. Hello thats why I asked you?
I really enjoyed Wes' class. Consistently saying "dig deeper" which can be a tough concept. I found his lectures really helpful; he breaks down expectations and words it in multiple ways to try and help. In each graded assignment, I connected everything back to the text in some way - received a NOT easy A+. The most rewarding, personal class/grade.
Wes is a nice guy by nature, but I did not found him a nice instructor for ORGB1135 he gives you no instructions for the assignments and expects you to fulfill his expectations, his classes are dry and full of talk its hard to stay on track when he keeps talking for 2 hrs and keep asking you questions about the topics which he should explain, ugh!
you have to take notes in class if not your in trouble, also when it comes to quizzes in class, there is none, you have to wait until the mid-term or final. hard marker, WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!!
You have to participate in class and share your personal life in order to get his "participation marks". Feedback is extremely general and unhelpful. He wrote "dig deeper" and gave me a 0 to three of my papers with no additional support when asked. Lectures mainly consist of him talking about his "inspirational" past. Avoid at all cost.
This is NOT your typical class! This class really focuses on YOUR personal leadership journey. It is NOT theroy based, but its designed that way on purpose. I thought Wes did an amazing job making the class fun and interesting. If writing is not your strong suit, then you might struggle since it is paper heavy. I would take his class any day!
I took his online class , he is one of the worst teacher in Nait i would strongly suggest not to take any class with him. Doesn't post grades on moodle. Not supportive of other learning styles. He doesn't teach the material, but he keeps talking for 2 hrs and keep asking you questions about the topics which he should explain. There's no PPT slide.
Doesn't post grades on moodle. He doesn't teach the material, but he keeps talking for whole class and keep asking students questions about the topics which he should explain. There's no PPT slide in class
Heavy writing. Discussion questions due weekly. 3 papers (10+ pages for each) + Midterm & Final exam. Content on moodle, is riddled w/spelling & grammar errors but he deducts marks on you for these errors bc its distracting. No feedback so no chance to correct or improve before final grades. Test Qs designed to trip you up. Low passing avg.
No feedback to make sure you are on the correct track. Hard to Reach. Had 3 essay assignments worth 40% with 10 pages minimum and 2 weeks to complete.
I was so worried about Wes because of all the ratings but he is GREAT!! I would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to take this course and if you take his feedback and apply it you will do great!!
Wes has a huge ego, stroke it to pass!!!! Emotional based marking. Lacks a given format. You will get a zero if Wes FEELS you should. While Wes wants students to talk about things outside of the textbook, it seems to be an excuse to not have guidelines.
I had Wes for Lead3300 and he was a tough grader - you really need to "dive deep" personally and make strong references and relations to what you are learning. & if taking Lead3300 be prepared for weekly discussion posts and reflection journals - which turned out to be a PITA that he graded toughly
He does not really care about you in all honesty, if you do not go to his class, you will not pass. Forget asking what you missed because he will tell you to find out yourself, which doesn't make sense since none of his classes are recorded. It can be embarrassing if people do not get the answers he likes. His motto is all about 'Accountability'
If you are weary to take Wes given the other responses, I am here to tell you to take a chance on him! If youre taking LEAD3300 youre going to get out of the class what you put in. If youre a strong writer and someone who often achieves good marks, you have nothing to worry about. Dive deep into the course content to make the most of it!
The biggest issue I had with Wes is that he does not follow any kind of rubric or guideline when he grades. Rather, feedback is largely vague as he sprinkles in his favorite catchphrase: "this misses the mark folks". While he expects students to produce papers with perfect spelling and grammar, his own material is filled with distracting errors.
Wes just makes up stuff and critiques you on the smallest stuff. He acts like he is the best person to walk on this earth and that he has seen it all. If you broke your leg and can’t make his class don’t even bother to ask what you missed. Anyone reading this I highly recommend not taking his class.
What you put in, is what you get out. I was very reluctant in taking this course with Wes. But I put in the effort and the work and I got an A. I learned a lot from him, and I think he is a great instructor.
Class is lecture type. Wes talks about textbook content and expects his students to have read the chapter in advance. I was able to get by reading along in class and taking notes. Wes spends entirely too much time trying to be a motivational speaker during class time. Prepare for him to try to "make a difference" in everyone's lives. . .
Worse instructor I've ever had! I do not recommend this guy at all! Avoid him at all costs. His classes are not recorded. He does not give proper feedback on your work. His instructions are always unclear. If you don't participate or have your camera turned off likely he will fail you. He is not approachable and friendly at all.
Never recorded a single class while we were online. Rubrics are basic and vague. That wouldn't be an issue if he gave any valuable feedback on your work. Deducts marks on projects with criteria he never bothered putting on the rubric. There is no other work besides 2 group projects, 2 process reports, final and midterm. Wish I could add more.
If I could yell at this guy I would. He takes nothing in consideration and is a very bad instructor, none of his classes are recorded. No idea how he is still allowed to work at NAIT, such a shame
Ambiguous class material. Wes amplifies this by using VERY complex English. Confusing. No real class work, sit around talking all day. Webcams "mandatory". No exam review "We review as we go" (seriously) This is not "Chair" behavior. $540 very poorly spent.
Very disappointed. Lectures were horrible and no proper feedback was given on none of our works. For an international student spent $1,800 for this course only to be poorly instructed by him. Outcomes likes this definitely lead students to depression and disappointment. NAIT has to do better.
Requires only a hard copy of the textbook for the midterm and final exams - so, this means if you purchase an online copy, you cannot use it for exams unless you print it off (which I ended up doing, but is a waste of time and paper). Always asks why you didn't "delve further into this topic". Ridiculous. Expects everything you didn't write about
Wes is one of the worst profs at NAIT. He will spend half a class pumping his tires and bragging about how good of a teacher he is. However, his exams are long essays that he goes through with a fine-tooth comb to nitpick petty things wrong with it. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!!
He tends to talk the majority of class about "feel good" stories, especially about himself and how he "overcame adversity". Class is also not recorded, minimal actual teaching is done. You'd be better off reading the textbook and teaching yourself. On top of that both rubrics and directions on projects are very unclear. Nice man. Bad teacher.
He is a very tough marker, but he is also a fair marker. He does not allow online recording of his class or uses PowerPoint, but teaches well. He gives you a taste of what people expect from you in the business world. I took the class online, but interested in taking his class in persona s I feel he would be a better teacher in person than online
idk what all these ratings are talking about except for the 1 green one. Wes is an incredibly good teacher. he treats u way you'll be treated in industry but obvs nicer. if u can handle his class, u can handle industry. if u cant, take a class where you'll b spoon fed. read chapters b4 class. midterm & final r heavy. do well in group projects/pres
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Wes is awesome. He is accessible, super knowledgeable and readily responds to emails. He is a fair marker, but if you work hard you will reap the benefit of an amazing grade. I would recommend Wes to any student looking at his class sections.
Wes is the professor you didn't know you needed. Be ready to participate in every single class. If you are willing to open up about your life experiences and stay true to this journey, you'll do good. There is a lot of self-reflection in this course. Be prepared because he is about to change your life.
Wes was overall a decent professor. He truly cares about his students and cares for their success. Very tough marker tough, if you want to really do well in his classes. Always look ahead through the course and be precise yet specific as possible. Overall meh as a professor.
Wes expects a lot from his students, but if you are willing to put in the effort, he will reward you. If you decide to coast and not participate, your mark will probably reflect that. Leadership is lots of writing, and be prepared to reflect on your past decisions, what they meant to you, and what you plan to do in the future.
This is a heavy writing course. Multiple discussion forums and assignments due every week. Wes was a fair and quick grader but his expectations are very high. I wish I had more time to put into this class because I enjoyed the content but I didn't have 6 + hrs/week to commit. If you take this course, just know it's the workload of about 2 courses.
His classes are pretty much him just telling personal anecdotes, got way more benefit from the textbook. Very vague feedback, to the degree that I'm not sure he actually read what was submitted
Wes was a great teacher, providing practical, real-world examples for every point made. He skims over the textbook, expecting you to read it on your own time. If you want to do good in the class, you must put the time in for this teacher.
He's a motivational speaker, doesn't teach, expects you to do all the work at home before class so he can call on everyone in class put them on the spot and make them talk about what they lerned on their own... He locks the class room at 8am sharp!!! If you are 1min late cuz of trafic it doesn't matter your locked out. Not worth it.
Group projects No rubrics Lecture heavy - participate for grade points MUST BE ON CAMERA Friendly, brutal Open book if you have physical text and notes, no online text Exams are HARD- class average for midterm was 52%, many failed. - View as a consultant - Broad topics Consultant based viewpoint Be ready to work your butt off.
Doesn't communicate correct instructions that results to unclear grading criteria. No matter how much effort you put into his class, he has high standards. Be ready to master every lecture, complete weekly forums and write essays like a pro.
I found myself super frustrated with him. He did not like to answer questions, likes to make his class political, and when I needed to remove someone from my group project, he rejected my request despite him directly saying we could. He also describes things as sexy and unsexy which seams super inappropriate for an HR lecture.
Honestly, avoid him for HR courses. He's new, but takes no responsibility for anything. He didn't even came up with his own assignments or projects, he literally takes instructions and videos from other profs and if he wants to modify any parts, he doesn't update the instructions he posted.
Wes is a unique professor. His approach to teaching comes from a very genuine place. Cameras are required to be on, which was a curse and a blessing some days. It pushes students to really be present, I thought. I liked his encouragement to participate most days. He pushes you hard through his coursework, be ready! The written interview was insane.
Avoid him by all means; he is not organized, takes other instructors' videos and notes, and the lecture video with the black screen just voice; the grades were not posted in Moodle. If you plan to take the HR course with him, you will only have the textbook and the exam.
Loved his teaching method, if you think you can free-ride, think again. Read the textbook, and participate in lectures to pass. He is motivational and wants students to succeed. If you want an easy class, and be coddled, do not take him. But if you want a life lesson, learn with Wes.
Never answers emails and never gives a straight answer for any questions you ask! I had it online but he stopped giving us lectures half the semester and we did everything on our own!! Not taking him again
Wes is very different from other instructors, and I understand some students dislike him. But he is caring and quite funny at times. There's a lot of writing in this course, though. A LOT! So maybe treat it as two courses when enrolling in this course.
Just be prepared for a terrible experience overall
Wes is a type of instructor who will give assignments that are tailored for a 7th grader but once you receive your feedback, its as if you missed all points of the assignment and he expects PHD level responses and he allows NO REDOS OR EXTENSIONS. NAIT has done an awful job on their approach to teaching leadership.
Wes expects an entire award-winning published novel to be submitted for an assignment that asks for short paragraphs and sentences on how a simple grammar mistake has cost you your entire career and how it will continue to haunt you throughout your life. No Late submissions or Redo. Nait has really dropped the ball with this professor
He manages to make the lessons less boring and more inspirational as he applies real-life examples that really helped me visualize the meaning of the lesson. If you are interested in self-growth and discipline I highly suggest you take his class. His way of teaching improved by work ethic overall. Great class that sets you up for the real world!
Very challenging and extremely tough marker.
he was a very hard marker,
Wes says Textbook is mandatory but expects us to read the book and yet he still throws the book every day. Wes creates a talking circle for students to express thoughts and beliefs. Which can be good but he marks stupidly heavy in comparison to others. This class could easily be done with no teacher. Wes makes it a lot harder for no reason. GL
All the assignments you do for him requires deep self-evaluation. He expects everyone to have some sort of life altering events to relate your person experiences with people like Martin Luther King Jr. and Terry Fox.
The midterm exam was very difficult, and many people did not pass. He requires you to use the physical textbook and PowerPoint for reference during the exam, which consists entirely of long answers. If you purchased an online textbook, you need to print them out (which is absurd). He grades assignment very low.The worst instructor I ever met.
If you get Wes... run far, run fast. This guy thinks he's grading a graduate class at Cambridge or something, not a third year course at NAIT. He is beyond unreasonable with his marking, he is pretentious and extremely difficult to deal with. Worst prof I've had over the course of 2 degrees. If you get him, switch classes-he's not worth the time.
If you want leadership to be an easy class or a mark booster do not take it with Wes. If you want a class where you have to be outgoing and share personal details in front of the whole class take it with Wes. To get a good mark you have to go in-depth. It is manageable but it takes a lot of time and effort.
The only thing I can honestly say I respect is he is clear about what he expects and sticks to it. He gives poor instructions, poor feedback (if any), grades as if you were a PHD student, and does not answer questions. He is dismissive, rude, pretentious, and condescending. He does not help which I am pretty sure is his job.
Wes has grading criteria that is often discordant with the rubric. The feedback he offers is abstract, lacking specificity, and often parroted from the prior assignment regardless of changes to be more congruent based on his feedback. I can compare his marking directly to another professor's and he marks much harder. GPA will drop if taking Wes.
Avoid enrolling in his class. Opt for another instructor if available, even if it means waiting for the next semester. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you're the exception, cause you might not be. And realizing this too late can be detrimental.
Class structure was extremly poor. Large proportion of marks given towards meaningless assignments like forum contributions that most students have ChatGPT write their answers for them. Forum questions and assignments can be overly personal. No recourse against being stuck with a poor group. My advice is stay as far away as you can.
Wes is a tough but rewarding professor. His assignments demand deep self-reflection, and the class can be challenging. However, with effort and engagement, it's a valuable experience. I found Unstuck study helpful for preparing, alongside the course textbook.
Very tough grader, sets high expectations and grading criteria. take someone else if you want to score good.
There were clear expectations on how to succeed in this class. There was a ton of work but it was manageable through personal planning and scheduling.
very bad professor please don't pick
I think Wes forgets that the students ultimately pay his wage. 30sec late to class? Locked out. Looking for clarification on an assignment? Good luck getting a straight answer. One time we were not even 5min into class and he sent everyone home because not everyone read the chapter from the textbook. This course is a waste of time/money.
It's called leadership—not avoidance or blame-shifting. If you're complaining about Wes Sallenback at NAIT, you missed the point of the course. The course wasn't about lowering the bar; it was about students rising to meet the clear, achievable standard Wes set. Growth requires effort and attendance. Sheep will always complain about a lion leading
Please be cautious when choosing this professor's class. In my experience, he was extremely difficult and unfair in his grading. Unfortunately, I failed only his course in my final semester, which now requires me to pay additional tuition. I strongly recommend avoiding his class. Don't assume you'll just pass because it's your last semester.
Worst Professor, avoid as much as you can. Missed a deadline early in course thinking deadline was 11pm, send the professor email @ 7:30pm letting him know that I was not aware of deadline and could let me submit the project. Emailed me back stating "You are welcome to remain in course, know that the maximum grad you are able to now attain is 60%."
If you're taking a course with Wes, know that your participation matters and that he's extremely strict on his timelines. You'll also need to read up on the material before class otherwise you'll not have a good experience. I also didn't love the lack of rubrics. With that said, I've taken 2 classes and found passing a non-issue following these
Totally the worst experience, we did our best still got 0 in every assignment. Not fair. Please be cautious while enrolling in his class. This was my last semester, and I had so much stress only in this course.
please NEVERRRRRR! Take this instructor, and you will definitely face a lot of stress just because he gives you grades according to his mood. He never sees students' efforts as unfair to some students.
worst experience!
overall a good teacher, online course is just cameras on, talking to each other. you have to read the textbook ahead of class time and he doesn't put a slideshow on screen or anything. so if you're a visual > auditory learner, definitely look for someone else.
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