Greg Shafer - Mott Community College, Flint, MI

Professor: Greg Shafer

Department: English

College: Mott Community College, Flint, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shafer clearly only plans about 12 weeks of material for a 16 week class- there are a lot of filler days. But you still have to show up because if you miss more than 3 classes he deducts from your grade. That being said, I like that he allows you to resubmit your papers for a better grade. I don't like that we have to grade others' papers.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super awesome professor, very clear and doesn't rush to get things done. You do need to buy his book that he wrote because he has you write a paper on it. Very nice teacher! Emails back fast too, definitely recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best Professor at Mott--hands down. Read his book and take the class. You won't regret it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is a lot of fun and he lets you write based on your experiences. Lots of freedom to be yourself when you write. I recommend him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy. Lets you revise all of your papers.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Shafer for two classes, 101 and 102 and couldn't be happier with the result. He let me revise all of my papers for higher grades, so that helps when you're a weak writer. He's very nice too.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Thank you, Dr. Shafer for two GREAT semesters. You're the best!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very good instructor. I revised my papers and got a really good grade. You have to attend, but that kind of obvious--right?

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very arrogant, doesn't plan well, if you don't show up you will not pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good structure to class and was clearly defined in syllabus. Had to do 5 papers total. He can be a hard grader. If you turn in a rough draft, he gives you a pass so you can redo the paper. So you turn in a rough draft and get a 3.5 on your final draft, he will let you fix the errors to the paper. Fair grading. Lots of extra credit. Kinda weird.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took him for 101 and loved the class, so I'm taking him for 102. He is a nice guy and gives great feedback on papers, which he will allow you to revise for higher grades. I recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is SO much to like about the class. I loved the writing assignments. If you want to have fun and actually write creatively, this is your class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Shafer's class as a way to become more in touch with my writing ability. I found him to be a true gem, a very capable and articulate pedagogue. I told him that I would love to continue with him and hope he teaches a literature class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have to say that I loved his class. He's very kind and patient, but I got tired of students coming into class late and asking the same questions over and over. (It's on the syllabus, dope). In my country, they'd get kicked out. Keep doing your thing, Dr. Shafer. . .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors ever taken. .5 minutes late for class hell mark you absent. 3 absences and its a whole 1.0 marked off your grade. He grades on his opinion , I had to change my opinion for many timejust to receive a 3.0. He never warns you when to meet in the library therefore you sit and wait with others and show up late to class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class was a lot of fun. Not too many papers and good feedback from both students and teacher. I would recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Shafer for 102 and found him really cool and creative. If you like freedom to go in your own direction, he's your prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I waited a semester just to take him, and I wasn't disappointed. I'm an English major because of him. Great teacher!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I can't believe how much I learned in his class. He does vocabulary, which seems kind middle schoolish but it expanded my vocabulary a lot and was fun. He also gives lots of chances for extra credit. Take him!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

My absolute favorite class at Mott. He's really cool and makes writing fun. Lots of different kinds of assignments, makes it more like creative writing.