J.C. Ellefson - Champlain College, Burlington, VT

Professor: J.C. Ellefson

Department: English

College: Champlain College, Burlington, VT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WRT220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor. Kind, passionate, thought provoking. Definitely a character but in the most interesting and enjoyable of ways. His work is consistent, 2 poems or 4 pages of prose a week. Some light to average reading. A few papers. He is very lenient and more than willing to give extensions. Only downside is that he doesn't use canvas. at all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate about poetry, absolutely hilarious man with such rich expression. A poet through and through, and can teach you a lot. Requires a fair amount of homework, but it's not uptight so you can have fun writing it. Willing to work with you individually as necessary. Doesn't provide grades throughout the semester, but does give feedback

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WRT220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

JIm is by far one of the best professors at Champlain. He does kinda give a lot of work, but it's definitely worth it in my opinion. He's also very understanding, so if something happens and you can't get work done on time, just tell him and he'll give you an extension. Also, thanks to him I'm getting something published for the first time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRT220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

People like Jim because he tends to give the easy A. But, he provides literally no feedback beyond: checks, good job, or expand, even when he hands back bad grades, cannot be reached to get more feedback. He gave weekly assignments, but only 2 grades total before the final. Has students copy 50 poems by hand, try it with carpal tunnel some time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRT220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Jim's class. He is honestly one of the best creative writing teachers I have ever had. The class is a hard one. He pushes you to succeed, but he is still one of the nicest guys out there. His class can get repetitive, and his final Anthology project makes no sense to me. But I learned more from him than any other teacher out there.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• 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:

Jim is amazing! He pushes all of his students to be even better writers than they thought possible. His almost 3 hour long class always flew by. He is so understanding and really cares about each individual student. He is truly inspirational and I am going to make sure that I take another class with him before my time at Champlain is through!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim is an incredible professor who inspires students every single day. It was an honor and a privileged to have taken a class with him. It was truly a life changing experience.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WRT220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Genius. Genius genius genius. Every class I take with Jim changes my life for the better... And that's not an exaggeration.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WRT324
• 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:

Jim is my advisor and I have had him for several classes. We've had weekly meetings, where we converse and discuss my writing. I owe him a great deal for where I am right now. A must have teacher for any Champlain student.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jim is the best thing to about Champlain, hands down. He could read from the dictionary and would still inspire every student in the room to change the world. If you have even the smallest interest in creative writing, he'll inspire you to create masterpieces.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jim's the greatest teacher I've ever had. I'm honored to have him as an advisor as well. He inspires the best of myself as a writer. He breathes and lives the job. I will never forget him, and will miss him after graduating. I can only hope to have him every semester. A one of a kind teacher. Everything you look for in a life-changing kind of prof.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I fear I will never meet a person who lives up to Jim-- someone who teaches, inspires, and cares, but also someone who I would love to hang out with. I feel extremely lucky to have had him in my freshman year of college. Long Live JCE

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: EVERYONE
• 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:

I always heard there will be a teacher you meet who changes your life. This is that man.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• 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:

Such a wonderful, kind man. He truly loves what he does, and goes far out of his way for his students. The best professor I've ever had.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRT225
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jim is a fantastic professor. He is always the most encouraging, most enthusiastic, and most supportive professor among all the ones I have. His passion for both the art of literature and writing, and teaching is present in all of his classes I attend.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WRT120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took one of his classes as an elective and it was the best class ever. He cares about his students, academically and personally. His classes are never boring. I totally recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: WRT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Let me just say: I recently started my first grad class for my Master's and I wish my professor was as amazing as Jim. He has real heart. He gets to know you and cares about you/how you do. He keeps it light, but he's serious about his subject. Let the badger out!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice!!! He is very helpful! Take his class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If everyone was like this man... there would be no problems and the world would be a better place.. he genuinly cares about people and wants to do his job to his full potential... dont graduate with taing one of his classes hes a part of champlain you dont want to miss out on....