Clifford Althoff - Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Professor: Clifford Althoff

Department: Economics

College: Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

although he has his doctoral degree he goes simply by Cliff. He is hilarious and an incredible teacher who really loves what he teaches. 10/10 amazing guy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is really nice and easy going show up to class and do good on the test and you will pass he has a good grading scale and he is willing to meet his students outside of class he makes class enjoyable and is great at teaching the material. There is no homework and your grade is based on the three tests you take.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hilarious, very kind and is obviously passionate about teaching.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Althoff was an amazing teacher! I can't imagine anyone that would not love his class. I've finished several years at JJC and I feared getting yet another bad teacher since they have a ton of those. This teacher changed all of that and proved that there are a FEW good ones.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff made econ so interesting, I want to take micro just so I can take class with him again. His stories during class made my day. You don't need the textbook. Make sure to read through your notes before each test, everything he covers goes on the exams. I recommend making notes of his long examples, that helped me get an A in the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Althoff is a great professor. You must pay attention to his lectures and take notes because without them you won't pass the tests.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Awesome teacher!!! Super nice and funny. I never understood econ even remotely in high school and he made it so that I could pass the tests only by skimming my notes. Your entire grade is based off of three tests, but you have an opportunity to replace a test score by taking the final which is just retaking any of the tests given.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

So let me just start out by saying I am not good at economics at all but Cliff defintley helped me understand the material! He really wants all of his students to achieve. Going to class is optional but I highly recommend going as all the test material is covered in class. But with a professor like Cliff, you will enjoy going to class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

What an amazing teacher. Economics is such a crazy subject and Cliff makes even the most complex topics approachable and easy to understand. Very lecture heavy and you'll have to pay attention to completely understand the material, however that's the easiest part as his class will be the one that you look forward to going to.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff is hands down the best, most caring, genuine guy you will ever meet. Today was my last class with him and I am really sad, he is a great guy and so passionate about his job! I am going to miss this class a ton, he really is one of those professors you want to be friends with. AMAZING lectures as well!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECO101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff is the teacher that you'll be excited to have in your schedule! He's hilarious, knows exactly what he's doing, and loves teaching!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

My most favorite professor at JJC EVER!! Cliff really cares about all of his studnets, not only that but gives the best lectures and will relate them back to your everyday life. He takes a few minutes out of class to tell stories and it actualy helps alot. I wish I could take him for all my classes

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor EVER. Economics is a boring subject to me, but he makes class interesting and I ACTUALLY understand Economics now. Wanted to keep my 4.0 GPA but was really struggling with some of the material. Went to his office hours for tutoring and he helps you understand! Go to class and take notes! His tests are straight from the notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Easily the best professor I had at JJC. If you have to take Econ 103 and 104, make sure you take it with him! Fantastic class, and guy. Makes the material interesting and is willing to help if you have troubles.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO104
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sitting through my first two monotonous microeconomics lectures at a large public University, I couldn't help but think of Cliff and how great his macro class was. My professor is literally reading verbatim off a power point we all have access to outside of class to 700 people. Cliffs class was fantastic, still my favorite professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His Econ 104 class is identical to his 103 class. Same teaching style, same testing and grading style. If you go to class and take notes, you'll get an A no problem at all. Cliff has great stories he tells during class breaks.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff is a great teacher, he really knows what he's talking about so he's good at elaborating on what he's talking about. Takes intermissions halfway through class and talks to the class, he's actually pretty funny. Only grades on three tests, for how easy I thought this class was I still finished with a B unfortunately but will take him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff was the best. He made Econ pretty manageable to pass. 3 tests, no homework, and optional final(retake any of the 3 tests). Don't buy the book. Class is optional, but show up. Take notes and he gives you little review packets that HELP for the exams! There's a break where we sit and talk which was awesome. HATE tests and managed to get an A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON103104
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff is a MUST TAKE for ECON 103 & 104. Do not buy the book. All test material is from his lectures. With that being said you must attend class and take notes to pass this class. No homework, grade based on 3 tests only. No extra credit, but has a different grading scale. Great guy, hilarious, makes Econ fun believe it or not.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Cliff was the man. Very personable. Was very clear in his lectures. Not an easy class but he made it easier.