3.4
Quality4.3
Difficulty73%
Would Retake93
Reviews73%
Would Retake
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What Students Say
“What I like from him after he spends some time to answer questions ; that was very nice”
NUT215 - 5.0 rating“I wouldn't suggest him for nutrition”
HLT215 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
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HLT101
5.0
(1)NUT215
5.0
(1)HLH215
4.2
(13)HSA403
3.8
(18)HLT103
3.8
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HLT111
5.0
COS126
5.0
HTL215
5.0
404A
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HSA402
4.5
Reviews (93)
Professor William Suarez is one of the best professors Ive ever had at Hostos. Very caring and understanding, knows the material by heart! Take this class you would not regret because you will learn so much! Pay attention in class because his exams are based off everything that is said in class, and do your reading. Lots of x-credit opportunities!
Professor Suarez is an amazing professor. His very dedicated towards his job and will teach you plenty but its up to you to pay attention and actually learn. He is a little strict but hilarious when you are learning, participating and doing your work in class. If you are lazy I dont recommend this class, but if you are not I do recommend.
Professor William is the best, I learned so much whit him.
Will easily be your favorite professor. He's so engaged and motivational. You have to go to class, the content was pretty hard for me. But he is great at lectures and explains information well. Gives extra credit, a couple pop quizzes. He will leave a lasting impression on you. Makes you want to work hard for him.
By far the most intelligent and a well-versed prof. He is very knowledgeable of the material. * Didn't go too fast, went through each problem thoroughly. * Dr. Suarez was great about explaining difficult concepts in a way most people could understand. * Made the material interesting and easier to learn. * I liked how interactive the professor was.
I haven't receive my grade yet since its not finals but I am 100 sure that I will pass this class! He is cool professor, very caring, also he has a sense of humor for everything. He is a good teacher! Will recommend him.
Dr. Suarez is one of the best prof. I have ever had. He cares about his students. He is very knowledgeable and know what he is doing. He will help you as much as he can. He teaches in a very interesting way and always make sure you understand. but make sure you do your work. you will never get bored in his class.
Professor Williams really engages in his lectures about the different cultural perspectives there are and values. I better learned to communicate more affective lay and enjoyed learning about different cultures perspectives and important symbols.
I came to this website to see how people felt about him and I 100% disagree! He is very unsure of things, what he lectures are not on the tests! I don't know if its because it is a summer class but I will not take him ever again.
Prof. Suarez is the best professor I've ever had at Hostos. He knows the material by heart and makes sure you understand it. He is caring and funny. He is a great professor and human being. I loved his class.
Dr. Suarez did an excellent job at teaching nutrition this summer. There was a lot of information to learn for the short period of time allotted but he made it happen with ease. He makes sure his students understand the work, grades and responds to emails in a timely manner, and is a fair grader. You'll get what you put in. ;)
I'm not going to lie to you guys; but try not to miss not classes at all ,do everything exactly he says, don't give him late classwork and you are going to be ok. What I like from him after he spends some time to answer questions ; that was very nice.... I liked he class
This professor does not lecture about anything on exams at all. He also misspells a lot of words. I emailed him about a assignemt multiple times and he ignored my question . i wouldnt reccommend him
He would teach the class on other topics and not focus on interpretation relations. I honestly don't know how I passed but I did. You just have to make sure you highlight everything in your notebook from class because he will mention things like language and it will be on the quizzes as well.
During this new transitioning due to a pandemic you would think he would be a little more easy going. he gives a lot of work at once. does not take the time to help students. worst professor ever. he lectures nothing thats going to be on the exam.
Dr William Suarez/ Gomez he is brilliant and very respectful professor. During the semester we learned a lot .He I always prepared and ready to help . I dont have word to explain how good professor is . I would recommend to all taking his class you wont regret if I person learns a lot in his class he teach some techniques in food labeling
This professor is the worst professor I came across my 2 years at hostos. I regret taking his class, He misspells words on quizzes, exams and papers. Talk really fast and isnt clear with what he wants from you. Make an assignment that can be so easy VERY DIFFICULT. nope never again
Very tough professor even with a grade B. i would not recommend .
This is the worst professor, if you are planning on taking HLT 215 dont take it with him. He speaks very fast that it wont give you time to take notes, his English accent is horrible, his exams are tough and are not even based on the lectures or book. He expects you to know everything like a nutritionist. DO NOT TAKE HIM
Nothing on the review is on the exam, never ever ever responds to emails, expects a top notch written paper, his accent is overpowering if your not bilingual you'll have a hard time understanding him, beware of him telling you you're passing then finals come you get a big F . don't do it to yourself
This professor is demanding and requires extensive knowledge about nutrition despite not knowing much or now entering into the world of nutrition. Through preservation, I was able to get the final grade of A. He gave us three complex journals to do, and his exams are not ones you'll find on the internet. I wouldn't suggest him for nutrition.
Please use your own discernment, when reading the good reviews. It seems like only one person wrote all those reviews, as the grammar, punctuation and spelling are very very similar for each of them. If you are someone who wants to get into the nursing or other science programs, I recommend taking this class with a different professor.
This professor is awful he overworks the students and makes what should be a great class a grueling process. The test he gives are not even worded properly and instead of actually teaching you things he tries to trip you up by adding things in the test that are not even in his test review; it is almost like he wants you to fail.
Professor Suarez was the toughest professor I have ever had. HOWEVER, I loved taking this class. He is a tough grader, the food journals were beyond hard and too much work. BUT he did give us enough time to complete it. So as long as you are a good student, participate in class, and do the work on time I don't see why you shouldn't pass.
I will not recommend to take this guy. Even though I got a good grade, he's a tough grader, his accent is horrible, his quizzes and exams do not make any sense, his food journals are though. Please do not take him, do not listen to the good reviews. SAVE YOURSELF!!!!!!
I have mixed emotions for this prof , honestly he's just different he handles things differently then others, he's tough but he does want you to learn communication skills and the assignments may be ridiculous but its all in the text and in your notes just study and read and show him participation, I thought i was guna get a C and i got an A lol
I learned a lot in this course. Thank you Dr. Suarez for being open to explaining and/or answering any question in different languages other than English. Not all professor does that. It helps me a lot. Merci!!!
I enjoyed every minute of Dr. Suarez lectures as well as his sense of humor. The things he taught me and the time I spent in your class helped me in my study and my personal life.
My gratitude to Dr. Suarez for all you have done, which I will never forget. I truly appreciate all the time he spent helping me get a better understanding of Health Nutrition.
Dr. Suarez is the most organized and demanding professor I have had at Hostos. Definitely, I learned some discipline from him, and always received constructive feedback which few professors do. Thank you Suarez
Honestly, Dr. Suarez has a syllabus very well broken down. As long as you have good time management skills you are able to keep up with the task required. He is flexible and there is always ways to keep a high grade when extra credit is being offered. Hey... don't get me wrong, this guy is good but intense!!
I think Dr. S has good techniques to achieve learning, especially since the online-lectures are complete. He applies multiple teaching strategies per session. Also in Blackboard you will be exposed tutorials, readings, writings, analyzing and practice, traditional quizzes and exams too. The previous 2 lectures are also recorded for your review.
So intense & fast paced. He spoke in class was as if we were on his level of understanding. Also he speaks fast. Trying to keep up with him and the lessons gave me anxiety. The Food Journals were uff, so hard to me. STRESSFULL. Five or so dropped the class but I' m glad I stuck it out to the end. I did adjustments and I survived. Tks. Dr. S.
The Doctor is very passionate about nutrition & food science. I was amaze with the way he presents his lectures. Intense but worth it!
I think he covered everything in his lecture class. Dr. S provide the tools and information to succeed. He is challenging and intense but he encourage participation and high quality assignments. Extra credits are also great! Having great time management is vital to certain assignments. I have to confess that I will be missing him.
Thank you Dr. Suarez for providing us with great resources and study guides. It was hard work but those test reviews really guided me and pushed me to go above and beyond. The guides gave me more insight and helped me narrow down what I needed to know. Without them, I wouldn't know how to study. Lectures were intense and rich...worth it!
I remember his words on Day 1, he said: "this going to be a marathon". Indeed it was. Hard and intense.. wow, stressful and lots of assignments but very well organized in the syllabus and the announcements section. He will be explaining the assignments with weeks ahead. To me, this professor know his business well. Thank you Dr. S!!
If you plan on taking this class, please keep in mind this should be taken as a part-time student. It is almost impossible to keep up with this class while taking 3-4 other classes. This professor expects complete devotion as if this is the only class you are taking for the semester. Do the best you can with keeping up with assignments... No redo's
Suarez course has been one of my most challenging yet enjoyable classes I ever had. His course was incredibly organized from day 1. It also prepared me for future studies. Hard assignments and tests. The reminders by email will also help so much. I didn't have that in my past courses. Tough marker but he is accessible after class.
HSA 403 Strategic Management Lehman College HE GIVES SO MUCH WORK FOR SO LIL CREDIT! Fnal presentation, final paper, final exam?!?! Gives extra credit but its worth nothing also theres discussion boards you have to cite and word minimum JUST TOO MUCH WORK PERIOD
This professor is tough! However, he has very nice manners communicating in class with us. At an online 8:30pm session, he creates a good class environment. A lot of participation. I enjoyed the class but it was very challenging. Although he lost his computer he gave good feedback.
He is available afterhours and will give you feedbacks when ask. Participation is a must.
Although I am not agree with my grade he was always on time and ready to teach. One thing I like about him is his dedication, he really loves what he does but he is very heavy marker and does not allow late submissions at all.
The professor explained the information very clearly with examples but too much homework, and heavy practical exercise.
Dr. Suarez is a very passionate professor. Will hold students accountable but heavy lecture and heavy marker. Provides students with a whole LOT of information. Complementary readings and videos on Blackboard. He is very organized but assignments and homework are too many!!!
Dr. Suarez, always made his lectures welcome, he engaged well with us, but the amount of assignments, teamwork, presentations and assessments are, ufff, too much!! I am not sure if I am going to survive the class.
Although he's trying, every session in HyFlex modality has been a massive problem. Audio setups were the worst. Videos challenges & working groups disastrous. It's hell when you are using all of your energy trying to listen closely to every word to figure out what the prof. is trying to say whilst the in-person guys at room interacting vividly.
Like I always tell my kids that I need to train them hard, because outside people will not have mercy for them. This professor is tough, but put it in the real world he was nothing compared to what is happening in the business. I have been in healthcare management for 6 yrs now. He knows what he is doing. Honestly, I like his style of teaching.
Dr. Suarez's method of delivering this course intimidated me somewhat. However he's enthusiastic and dedicated to leading this class. He will be challenging you heavily, but after 8 weeks in the course I understood that he wants his students to succeed. Honestly, his class is tough but once you adapt to it, you will be able to embrace his style.
Luckily, this professor is pretty entertaining and incorporates group activities that help to stay engaged in class time. I had personal issues and I dropped off the class, but Dr. Suarez has one of the best teaching styles. He'll keep you engaged and retains info & gives constructive criticism to help improve in all of our assignments.
This prof is very well organised. He laid out the course from day 1 but rigorous enough to challenge my way of thinking, allowed us to think critically. His teaching style was difficult at times but it allowed me to go beyond my general way of thinking about the US healthcare system and more.
This prof's style is effective and engaging but intense! Improvements could be made to provide more immediate feedback; he read everything but feedback came after 10 days or so. The course was well organized; challenging but manageable with a logical progression of topics. I enjoyed the real-life scenarios from his career and education.
Dr. Suarez class everything was clear from day one. I learned a lot. Everything was said with ample time, sometimes too much! The due dates were in a time frame that I was able to present my work. However, he is a tough marker,- very picky- and does not allow late submissions. In HyFlex mode is problematic, but in-person his class is way better.
This was my first time conducting research on a health care topic. I had to make up, with a research question I had to formulate and then find over 10 academic-papers (Pubmed). This was challenging & time consuming. Although he is well organized, a tough marker and isn't a black/white instructions giver. You need to discover by yourself.
All the time I was confused by the information he gave. He is not clear in giving instructions. He made the class more complicated than it was when a took it a year ago with another prof. Too much!!!
This professor is tough but he is a good person. His teaching method is intense. I appreciated he gave feedback because he was very informational and genuinely helped me see where I was wrong but he is also a very picky and detailed marker. For sure, you will be learning, but be ready to work.
The professor lacks empathy. He is very condescending and snotty. He also puts students down. He is out of touch with the reality of being a college student nowadays. He speaks for long periods during the lectures to randomly then call out a student. His pacing is absolutely horrible. He does a horrible job teaching the material.
Suarez's style of directing the course was good mostly because of his approachability and willngness to engage with us, to foster a constructive learning envt. He asks randomly and promotes discussions and critical thinking. You must think out of the box. He has a particular inclusive style, but HSA403 is a tough class and he is a heavy marker too.
I found the Dr. Suarez's style quite effective. He was clear in explaining concepts and provided practical examples to illustrate key points. In all my years at school, he has been the only professor wishing me a good Ramadan. Their approachable demeanor encouraged class participation and fostered a collaborative learning environment.
Dr. Suarez is a dedicated and caring professor who challenges his students to reach their fullest potential. While his tough approach may have initially intimidated us, by the end of the course, most of us recognized that it was ultimately beneficial for our growth and development.
My experience with this teacher is that he is very on time, highly organized, and had his coursework with strict dates on the Syllabus. He explained the PPT's important key factors. Videos, readings are included & the book is OK. One thing about him is that you have to think out of the box. Being expressive in your oral presentations helps a lot.
In the Research class, this professor assigns numerous homework assignments, which can be challenging for students with busy work schedules. Reminders of due dates are posted since day 1 (Syllabus & weekly announcements) but you need to be proactive. Overall, he offers abundant resources to support students' progress but it is not an easy A.
He is a good instructor. He has a strong command of the subject, explaining with relevant examples to help us to understand, but if you want to learn more, you should engage in the class discussion, and participate actively. Mr. Suarez promotes a good learning environment and encourages class participation. Challenging assignments.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Suarez. His mentorship and support throughout my academic journey was special to me. He was my professor at Hostos and then at Lehman. Guys, he is intense, but his dedication teaching and passion are inspiring. Although he is tough in class, he is always helpful after class. Thanks for all.
I am grateful for Dr. Suarez unwavering commitment to our education. His determination to support us through difficult concepts in Finance speaks well about his dedication as a professor. I recognize that the content may have been overwhelming for many, but it was rewarding. Thank you, Dr. S, for embodying the qualities of an exceptional educator.
I want to thank Dr. Suarez, for his generous effort in shaping my educational journey at Lehman. He was my prof in HSA 403 & HSA 402, both. Wow! One of my most challenging learning experiences since I moved to Lehman.
At the beginning I felt it was too much: many messages, short videos, readings, assignments and lectures. His teaching style was not organized in the way I was exposed to. I thought it would not make me succeed. In Jan, it was not manageable for me at all, but in April I realized that it was. Now, I would like to have more time to learn from him.
Strategic Management was hard. However, the experience of creating, working on and presenting our healthcare business ideas helped many of us to overcome our shyness and gain some confidence. This professor was excellent at teaching this class, his passion & knowledge are truly admirable. As he said, "perform guys". My graduation is soon, tks Dr S.
I found this professor's style in directing Strag. Mangment quite effective but unique. He encouraged class participation and fostered a collaborative learning environment. In class he said once: "I am not -black/white- giving you 100% of the instructions; you need to think out of the box". It is true, sometimes, u must figure it out.
Dr. Suarez style in directing the course was effective in conveying complex concepts & fostering discussion among us.The organization of the course was OK, objectives clear and a logical progression, but there were instances where the pace of the course felt heavy, particularly when covering some concepts, case studies and the project.
This Prof was very sharp, and had his course assignments with strict dates posted in the Syllabus. He explained the PPTs and videos in class based on the most important key factors. One thing is that you must think outside of the box. He is obsessed with the references, APA and doi #'s. Heavy marker but visiting him at office hours helps a lot.
This guy needs to reconsider his teaching career. He's awful. He shared a lot of professional stories but didn't cover the material effectively. Assignments were confusing, leading to a lot of stress and if you had questions or concerns, the professor ignored them or refused to engage. This was the most stressful class ever in my college years.
This professor does not fit to teach, period. His lectures are horribly paced, talking for hours. I didn't understand the content whatsoever. He dismissed me. Due to my struggle I asked for help as any student would if they were struggling in a class. He did not offer to help me understand assignments. I taught myself throughout the course.
This professor is the worst! His exams are heavy you should be sure that all questions posed to him are answered thoroughly enough. Sometimes he resorts to sarcasm or rudeness. Additionally, he does not accept late submissions, deadlines are set in stone. Ultimately, he's simply a professor, and that's all there is to it. Save yourself from him!
Dr. Suarez has never canceled a class, always on time. Office hrs promptly after our scheduled class time where he's available for questions. He also had a tutoring hour, if you need. Assignments were challenging. Some of my classmates had issues with him, but what surprised me was that you have 4 days to complete a quiz and two chances.
The instructor explains financial concepts very clearly. He uses practical examples to help us understand them better. He had tutoring hours that help with the challenging work but you need to go virtual office hours.
Professor Gomez has a unique teaching style that challenges students to think creatively. While the coursework can be intense, his passion and expertise make the class worthwhile. Unstuckstudy was a great study tool alongside the course materials.
Finance is not an easy course, but this professor explained each section with a clear and straightforward analysis, which I enjoyed when trying to understand something new. Dr. Suarez was available in the office and tutoring session, but you must go the extra mile if you don't know much about Excel. Practice exercises are challenging.
In this course, I find Excel assignments interesting, even if they give me a very hard time. Recently, I realized how important it is to have administration knowledge in the healthcare field. Dr. Suarez is a tough marker, but if you don't understand and say it to him, he will explain again until you are clear. His teaching style is different.
In this class all Excel homework were interesting, helpful for my career but challenging. It was my first time as a student having to do this. Also, I enjoyed Professor Suarez's real-life examples about his experiences leading teams, and explanations of how to be a good manager.
I would say the professor needed to be less assumptive. I understand this is a level 4 course with many expectations that we already should know certain things. But there were many things that weren't heavily enforced in previous classes. For example, I didn't really know how to work on Excel, APA style, references, in-text citations, or budgeting.
Personally, I think this class is good; there is no need for improvement. Dr. Suarez is accessible and friendly, teaches smoothly, and he shares his professional experiences leading teams with us. I wish the Excel exercises were easier and similar to the class explanation. Other than that, everything is perfect, and the semester was great.
What I found most interesting about Dr. Suarez's course was the amount of work that demands the financial aspect of healthcare. He opens my eyes. Many people underestimate the attention and dedication management needs to have to properly assess company finances. The Excel activities were my least favorite parts. I am not a fan of Excel.
Seeing how budgeting and financial decisions directly affect healthcare services was fascinating. The hands-on work with Excel and creating bar graphs was especially helpful because it made the concepts feel more practical and easier to understand. However, Dr. Suarez is an intense professor. You will learn, but be ready for the challenge
Prof. Suarez's classes are excellent but intense. He supports participation, and he explains everything as best as possible. The content is engaging, but the pace can feel overwhelming sometimes. If you review the material in advance and/or practice Excel, you will be OK. If not, you may feel lost. In BB, he adds tutorials per chapter.
Suarez was very clear and explained things well, but the course was challenging and dense. It could have been divided into two courses. 6 quizzes, 2 exams, team-project, 3 pitches, PPT & poster. Heavy! I wish we had more dedicated teammates, and it was not easy. The course was very rigorous but gave me a good view of how corporate things are done.
Dr. Suarez delivered helpful explanations, but the workload was overwhelming at times. Overall, the course was manageable if students collaborated in a team to create a healthcare organization. It reduces the workload by balancing the course assignments. This course task can be demanding. It is for seniors and requires good teamwork.
I was just glad to pass his class and leave. He assumes you know so much, and doesn't teach. He is very sassy in his responses. The excel assignments are beyond difficult. I really hated taking his class. If you have other options take this class with another professor.
The course also helped me understand why healthcare organizations prefer private insurance over Medicaid—it's all about the money. The professor's engaging teaching style made concepts straightforward & more applicable to my work. However, you must be an active listener and participative, especially for the Excel exercises. These are challenging.
I found the professor's teaching style interesting. Professor William has a good teaching style. He seems experienced and teaches well. His voice is also clear, but he needs to slow down the pace to allow more time for understanding and applying key concepts. The theoretical part is excellent, but the practical (Excel) sessions are challenging.
Dr. Suarez style in directing the course was effective in conveying complex concepts and fostering discussion among students. The organization of the course was generally manageable, with a logical progression of topics. However, there were instances where the pace of the course felt rushed, mainly when covering complex concepts or case studies
Suarez was punctual and had his coursework with precise dates previously announced. He explained PowerPoint slides, key topics from them, and some videos too. One thing about this instructor is that he made you "think outside of the box". Strat. Management is tough!
Thank you, Dr. Suarez, for being such a big inspiration in my education! My first class with you (HSA 304) was relatively easy for me, but my second course (HSA 402) with you pushed me hard. Indeed, your style is unique, old sport, gentleman, but very tough marker. Thank you; I learned a great deal from you. I'm so proud, I have graduated!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.49 avg changeRatings by Course
HLT101
5.0
(1)NUT215
5.0
(1)HLH215
4.2
(13)HSA403
3.8
(18)HLT103
3.8
(4)Difficulty by Course
HLT111
5.0
COS126
5.0
HTL215
5.0
404A
5.0
HSA402
4.5