realize, understand or whatever it
takes, that a serious student must
be able to read an assignment and
obtain something from it. That
unequivocally means that one
must be able to work problems
after he, the student, has read the
material.
DAVIS.
Dr. Davis would make a good
public relations executive in the
business world. You can expect
very little helo from his class
lectures. The student is expected
to be able to learn from the text.
Gets very rattled if he loses his
answer book.
EVETT.
Dr. Evett teaches the second
part of Indroduction to
Engineering which deals with
computer programming. If you
don't know anything about a
computer you're up shit creek- he
hands you a 2-page mimeograph
sheet which tells you how to
program a computer — Lots of
luck. He is from the old school
and won't give you a break unless
you're on your death bed or
something. Since I never wished
to talk to him out of class I don't
know what kind of person he is.
KIM.
Dr. Kim is a good instructor.
He is fair in his quizzes and his
grading method. He is willing to
work with you on an individual
basis. His lectures are .coherent
and informative. He often shows
how the equations in the text
book are derived.
NOREM.
Dr. Norem teaches the first
part of Introduction to
Engineering, which deals basically
with the operation of a slide rule.
As a teacher he knows his
business, but at times he has
troubles conveying this
information to the students. As a
person, though, he is at tinws
tnirrrorous and is concerned as to
whether or not the students are
grasping the subject matter. He is
very fair with his grading.
SEEVERS.
Dr. Seevers is a very fair
instructor who will go out of his
way to help a student. Dr. Seevers
personalizes his class and
conducts them on an informal
basis and expects class feedback.
Dr. Seevers does not mind
assigning homework; however,
this homework will be
representative of his quizzes.
SMITH.
He is a good down-to-earth
Instructor. He is more than
helpful to interested and serious
students. He is not always
prepared, but knows his stuff;
however, intangibly lacks
precision. Works class on problem
basis.
WAYNE.
Dr. Wayne is a very good
instructor. He is able to explain
his subject so that if you pay
attention and study, you will
understand the material.
ENGLISH
BOGER.
Jack Boger is an intelligent,
warm, reasonably educated man
who looks very much like a bear.
He has the major flaw of being a
generally uninspiring lecturer, and
he cannot run a class discussion.
He's worth taking for a lower
level course, but not a higher.
BRYAN.
Dr. Bryan is about as good as
one could manage. She knows her
subject well, she's a very nice
lecturer, and her grading isn't too
difficult. Her Shakespeare course
especially is recommended.
BURNE
Dr. Burne sounds just like
William Butler Yeats. In his eyes
rests the wisdom of the ages. A
warm, human person to know and
learn from-take him.
DAVIS.
Her joy inspires whole
classrooms. Before reading the
material, one gets the feeling that
one is about to enbark upon some
sexual experience. Unfortunately,
some of the material isn't that
good.
DOBSON.
This dude is a science fiction
nut. Very thorough knowledge of
sci-fi, brought up in the boy
wonder tradition. The course will
interest those who are Interested.
A student, he will be teaching this
course because he knows more
about sci-fi than anyone else on
campus. Lectures will be
interesting, informative. Work
may be resubmitted for better
grade.
GATLIN.
Brilliant and interesting
teacher; knows classics, English
literature as well as anyone in
department; lectures sometimes
drag; encourages class
participation and suggestions;
prefers unstructured, free
atmosphere for learning; witty,
concerned about students; active
in curriculum affairs for
freshmen.
GREY.
A delight to learn with;
easy-going, open-minded poet,
sensitive to needs and problems of
his students; motivates learning
by charisma, attitude; tests are
rare; papers usually required, but
likes original, creative thoughts;
grades fair and devotes time to
the interests of his students.
HARRIS.
She is the Holy Terror —
Gertrude Stein in one hand,
James Joyce in the other — "and
all the gates of hell and criticism
shall not prevail against them!"
But most of her students don't
feel with her and something dies
sometimes in her classes. Work
hard and study and her approval
will beam upon you, making all
worth while — but plagiarize
one word and die a painful death.
HEDGES.
Fascinating and inspirational
teacher; aware of new areas of
English comp, grammar, etc., and
intrigues students with new ways
of thinking about English
language studies; grades very fair;
tests are unique and challenging;
papers usually required; great
sense of humor; willing to help
you with problems.
MASON.
He definitely knows the
material and brings out a few
interesting points in his lectures.
Class participation is discouraged,
so one tends to doze during class.
Three exams and a paper are
required.
McCALL.
Interesting lecturer, concerned
with student problems, always
willing to help with understanding
of material being covered. Classes
are lively with much give and
take, discussion. Grades on
understanding and if you read the
material you understand.
Encourages individual expression.
REA.
Liberated and highly
intelligent teacher; especially
well-informed on Romantic poetry
and literary criticism; lectures a
lot and keen mind will leave
behind poorer students in
explanations; tests usually essay,
medium-to-hard In difficulty;
heavy-to-medium reading for her
courses. Conducts everything in a
disorganized spastic manner
befitting the romantic era.
ROBINSON.
Perry Robinson usuaHy
manages to know what he's
talking about. Unfortunately, he's
not as good at converting it into
his lectures. If you want to learn
anything from him, go talk to him
after class.
SHAPIRO.
Good teacher, witty, sense of
humor; sometimes boring but
encourages class discussion,
questions; knows novels well,
American and British; avid classic
film buff; personable and fair
teacher; grades are usually fair;
tests are sometimes
identifications, usually short
essays.
STAUFFER.
if you love Russian lit, you
found the perfect person. Classes
are long, boring and even worse in
the afternoon. Be prepared to buy
out the bookstore.
WALLACE.
An old Southern gentleman, a
soft literati who knows Pope
better than his fellow faculty.
Waft away on gentle breezes as
your voice takes you to the 17th
Century — but don't fall asleep.
Hard reading list.
FOREIGN
LANGUAGES
BUSH.
Cares about students; works
hard to help anyone; perceptive
and very well informed about
French culture, history, people;
grades liberally based on progress
you make; expects good student
effort in lab and classroom; tests
are always well-designed,
discussed in class, fair.
HOPPER
Overall rating as
instructor-excellent.
Clarification-if you can stay in his
class for a semester, you will
learn. He is a strict authoritarian
and will kick you out of class just
as soon as look at you. Gives
semi-comprehensive finals, but
may be subject to pressure on
this. Grades strictly. Generally,
he is a bastard; try spitting back
in his face once and tell him he's
getting-olck,-after that, you'll like
hell out of him.
MERRILL.
Very fair In grading,
sympathetic to individual
problem^ difficulties*, available for
conversations concerning personal
matters, anxious to help students.
He does insist on effort and will,
if necessary, use sarcasm to elicit
responses. Deals with students on
an individual basis in the
classroom - i.e., his expectations
and demands are according to
individual capability.
ROSE.
Rose Is nervous in class and
generally runs things haphazardly,
leaving much to chance.
SAMAN.
Excellent professor. Expects a
lot of work but grades soft.
Enjoys class discussion and tends
to get carried away with his
civilization highlights of France.
Still, an enjoyable prof who is
warm and sympathetic to special
problems. Average in difficulty.
Colorful.
GEOGRAPHY-GEO LOGY
ALKER.
A Hungarian scientist with
competence in paleontology
zoology, genetics, geology,
geomorphology, oceanography
and climatology. His retention of
knowledge is immense. He is
interested in maintaining a mutual
intellectual relationship with
students. Quizzes are fair since he
doesn't try to trick you. Just
know the material.
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CLAY.
A mild-mannered geographer
who is genuinely concerned with
the need to inmprove the quality
of human life. Lectures are
interesting, relating pollution to
economic and social institutions.
Classroom atmosphere is one of
intellectual freedom since he
doesn't dominate the class.
LORD.
A shy man with a
mild-mannered presentation. A
genuinely nice human being who,
unlike some instructors, does not
avenage the world's trangressions
at the expense of the student.
Grading is extremely fair, but
testing is deceivingly simple. Class
attendance and minimum outside
work will insure success.
ORR.
If you have ever wanted to see
the world but couldn't afford it,
take a course taught by Dr. Orr.
It's just like being there, thanks to
his slide collection and wonder
ful manner of presenting
otherwise dry information.
STUART.
Extremely knowledgeable man
and seems to be interested in his
area of study. His mind functions
at a higher level than
undergraduate instruction
demands, hence he is somewhat
bored with the job.
Unfortunately, it shows in his
delivery. One has to attend class
and read assigned materials in
order to make a grades tests vary
in level of difficulty but are
generally more difficult than
most.
WOLCOTT.
Hell of a nice guy. Interesting
person. Really turned On to his
field of interest and it shows in
his class manner. Fair man in his
grading procedure, but he does
demand a minimum amount of
work.
HISTORY
ABERNATHY.
A tough sounding, kind
hearted man. You can learn more
by sitting and listening to his
lectures than by taking notes. As
a matter of fact, taking notes is a
mistake. You miss his eloquent
dissertations on the origins of
English common taw. The
material is in the book.
DUNKLEY.
Mr. Dunkley clearly shows by
his classes that he knows his
history. But there appears to be
no way of debating his
statements. Classes are lectures
with little class discussion. This
sometimes developisj into one
boring hour (or hour and a half if
you're unlucky ). Mr. Dunkley
knows his material but his classes
are one which do make you want
to cut.
JOSEPHSON.
Easygoing, friendly,
uncluttered, interested. Always
available out of class. Classes
unstructured, lots of give and
take. Listens. Work can be redone
for better grade.
MORRILL.
If you have even the slightest
interest in history, you must take
one of this man's courses.
Lectures are fantastic, even
inspiring. Knowledge of his field
is phenomenal. You'll work your
ass off, but it's more than worth
it.
PATTERSON.
An interested, enthusiastic,
affable African historian. Goes
out of his way to help students in
any way possible. Classes are
structured so that you learn
rather than he teaches. Never
boring, much discussion of
readings; your ideas count. Fun to
talk to.
PERZEL.
About the easiest going
history-type around. Over-30s will
be kidded in class. Lectures are
down-right fun. America's history
ain't all red, white and blue.
Usually, two exams and some
paperbacks or a paper. Finals
sometimes optional. What you
earn is is what you get.
PLOGER.
An enigma. Bores freshmen to
tears. Astounds those who listen
to him with his ability to
instantly recall historical facts in
any area. One of the best and
widest read men on campus.
Expert on military, ancient and
English history. Good man to
know, a valuable resourse, always
willing to talk to interested
students-makes time if necessary.
Grades fair, not hard, not easy.
RIEKE.
Quiet, unassuming,
mild-mannered. Lectures well.
Knowledge of material is
superlative. A must for those who
want to come to know history. If
you're willing to put out a little
effort, he's more than willing to
meet you half way. Has that rare
quality of being able to generate
enthusiasm in a quiet way.
ROBBINS.
Knowledgeable, k novA^s
everything about his area of
history (American, 1820-1865),
can't be tricked. Traditional
teacher. Lectures only, but 90%
interesting enough to keep you
from falling asleep. No easy grade
in his class. You must know
material to make a decent grade.
Personality; likeable, egotistical
(aren't they all). Good man if you
want to learn something. Accent
on political history (naturally).
WARREN.
Values class participation
highly, helps students any way
possible. It helps if you ask
questions. Classes are interesting,
worthwhile, fun. He doesn't
lecture much if you're willing to
talk about the material.
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
AND LEARNING
ARMSTRONG
A decent guy. Ditto traits of
Holland and Smith. In keeping
with the rest of the dept, despises
grades. Easy grade and you'll like
the man.
BURKE
Widely read in educational
literature and other fields.
Encourages class participation,
discussion, disagreement. Feel
free to say anythjjjg you like. For
best results, appear to think for
yourself and be enthusiastic, if