Earl Tilford - Grove City College, Grove City, PA

Professor: Earl Tilford

Department: History

College: Grove City College, Grove City, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS356
• 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:

My favorite professor, hands down. He takes note of those who are there to learn and those who are there for the grade. If he likes you, he'll go out of his way to help you succeed in college and out of college. Informative lectures punctuated by hilarious personal stories. Tilford keeps history fun and relevant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very smart man! Knows everything about history and Alabama football. Sad to see him go:(

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AWFUL ... thank goodness he's leaving

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST409
• 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:

I'm a biology major, but I loved taking his classes better than my own major classes! He is hard but that's because he WANTS you to understand thoroughly. He's funny as all get out too. Ask him about Oog and Moog or Southern Culture.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST271
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Tilford is an amazing professor, very funny and well worth attending class for. Your hand will hurt at the end of each class from the speed at which you must take notes but it's well worth it. (Do not take if you absolutely hate history, foreign policy or the military)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101J
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Earl H. Tilford is an amazing prof. He keeps the classroom's attention and truly delivers material well. He is humorous and his subjects are taught with passion and enjoyment.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very fast talker, does not cover things clearly but acts as if its a race to finish the class and he crams so much into a class period, if you miss one thing and ask a question he'll make you feel like an idiot for asking. i dislike this professor very much...very disapointing to have him as my HUMA prof.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HISTPOLS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He talks fast, he's hysterical, he knows his stuff... and I hear he's leaving next year. So take him while you can!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's very passionate about what he teaches, and his military background makes for great asides. tests are fair, and if you read it will definitely help. he grades on grammar on the paper, so make sure you proof multiple times. if you're into history, this is the guy to take. I looked forward to every class and wish I had him this semester again =)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

First and foremost, Tilford is a factual military historian. If you are looking for anything else, you will be greatly disappointed. If not, you will enjoy him. Tilford knows his stuff, and works harder than anyone here (except maybe Bibza). He may not be a true academic, but he serves as a breath of fresh air amongst the stale ivory tower air.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tilford was entertaining and clear in his teaching. His quizzes and tests were all dates and dead people. He is a major stickler for grammar on the paper. Can make you feel dumb at times when you ask him questions. Talks fast, so you better take notes quickly.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy who knows quite literally everything about history, it seems. Especially military. If you like military history and can memorize material half decently take his class. He is worth it. My suggestion for note taking in his class is get old pc notes and just add to them as you go along. If you like Auburn stay away. The Tide are his focus.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the smartest man at grove city

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST271
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best. Hands down.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST473
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Clear and intelligent.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HUMA301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Talks sooo fast - your hand will literally hurt at the end of class! Tests are HARD, no matter how much you study, since you can't possibly write down all he says.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious. Defininetly wanna play close attention cause he does speak fast, but his lectures are worth listening to. Really knows what hes talking about. Just tell him you love alabama football and you'll be set for the year.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUMA101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He moves fast. His stories are hilarious, and you'll never be bored in class. The tests are not unreasonable, either.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST272A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Knows a lot of stuff about Russian/Soviet history. Very interesting class. Has many good anecdotes. BTW, if you want to hear a funny story, ask him why the Soviet air force never flew on Monday.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RUSSIANHISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows what he's talking about, has many anecdotes, and occassionaly a funny story (one was called "Skgaya Imini Og I Moog"). Yet, he talks very fast, so look out...it's possible to miss entire concepts with how fast he goes.