Denise Wales - Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology-ALL, Toronto, ON

Professor: Denise Wales

Department: Philosophy

College: Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology-ALL, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM100HUM200
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr Wales reminds me of the White Queen in Alice in Wonderland. I understand why people think she's fake, but I don't understand how people think she's not a good coordinator or professor. She's approachable, patient, VERY helpful and sometimes goes above and beyond to help her students. As for exams, you need to understand the material to get an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Denis what a great teacher she is ;). If you love teachers like Dolores Umbridge you will do amazing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not only is she fake in regards to her personality, she flip flops with her decisions last minute. She failed some midterms for using the textbook, which she said we could use a week before. Wanted to fall asleep most of the time. Very condescending, and uncomfortable to speak to. They need to tell people it's cumulative GPA Uni's look for.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HUM100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Denise is an amazing professor and co-ordinator. She really cares about her students and has a lot of knowledge to share. Those with bad experiences probably didn't show up to class and/or do the work! She is always available to talk to/assist her students, her demeanor is welcoming and gentle and she is VERY patient. You'd be lucky to have her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Aweful conversation skill. Terrible relationship skill. She's too critical. Can't breathe when talking to her. She is a coordinator, but not helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WALES101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE. WORST. PROF. EVER.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM301
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Got stuck with Denise as my coordinator as well as my prof and she's AWFUL at both! Condescending, fake, clearly despises students and is just putting on an act. Don't ask her for help, she will just sneer at you and turn you away.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I can't believe the negativity on this page! Denise is a fantastic professor. She really cares about student progress and is always accessible when needed. She requires an effort on the side of her students, but anyone in her position should. The material in her courses is very interesting, and she really knows her stuff when it comes to philosophy

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Her philosophy course ykc 200 and her history lectures were excellent. Really approachable during office hours

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HUM100
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

AVOID AT ALL COSTS. GO TO A DIFFERENT CAMPUS IF YOU NEED TO. PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, FAKE, DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS FUTURE. HOW IS SHE A PROGRAM ADVISOR??????????

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It's sad that such an amazing program has such a horrible coordinator. She is far from inspirational, her phoney niceness is one thing, but the fact that she doesn't treat her students with the kind of respect she expects is another. Her criticism can be constructive, but more often than not unreasonable. Get in her classes and get out. Sigh.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm a PhD now, but I distinctly remember a course with DW 10 years ago and how mean and self-absorbed she was. Our class was in the morning during winter and if we got caught in the weather she penalized us and called us lazy. Readings were lengthy, irrelevant, and delivered dryly. Instead of booking exams during exam time, she held in class exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really have nothing against Denise, I've heard she can be nice, but from experience she is just MEAN. I hope that she'll eventually change her ways and learn to deal with students better. Many of us walk fearfully into her office, we shouldn't have to. Her lectures and presentations aren't too bad. Her marking is kind of tough. Disappointed

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HUM200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Denise is NOT a helpful prof at all. She's not there for the students and really gets mad when you question her work. I thought raising questions was key to college success, though if you have Denise, that is NOT the answer. If you want to pass, just go to class, do your research and hand things in. Her PPT and Textbook are your only hope

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HUM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She seems to garner a lot of hate on here and with the students in my program. I believe its about adapting to her critical teaching style. She is very critical and I felt that is the most valuable trait of a professor . Contrary to the posts above, she really cares about your academic success as long as you arent a slacker. Fav prof so far...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Denise is fantastic. In my experience she has been extremely helpful. She has office hours almost every day and is very willing to meet with students or reply to emails. Without Denise I would not have survived third semester!! She has a gentle nature and is very soft-spoken. Some lectures can feel slow, while others are quite interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

she is a great professor, I really like her a lot because she is very, very helpful. And, there is a trend of students who likes her and doesn't like her, usually the slackers (in most case not all ways) doesn't like her but student who are hard working, likes her because she is hard but fair. Advice, don't argue with her and be on her good side.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The single worst professor I've ever had. She is disorganized in her lectures, and has no sympathy for her students that struggle. Office hours are practically mandatory because she can't communicate ideas in class. An psychotically rigid marker that thinks C is an average grade. I'm convinced she was promoted just to get her out of the classroom.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: YKC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she's ok. she really wants to help the students out and keeps telling them to "see her after class" but she really is zoned out in her own world when lecturing. easy marker and tough to understand her. and if she doesnt like you, ou cant do anything about it. she'll give you a's if you are doing well in other classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: YCK100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Denise Wales is not a bad teacher. She is a tough teacher and teaches overall well. I am really ashamed of everyone else's comments. She has office hours damn near everyday and is available through email all the time. In order to learn from a professor you need to put an effort in to. She is very clear and passionate about teaching.