Matt Archer - Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Professor: Matt Archer

Department: Anthropology

College: Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANTH6
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Archer as a person! So caring and sweet and kind to all of his students. His grading criteria was a little confusing and really requires you to know yourself and how you work. If you arent self motivated or procrastinate, you wont pass, because all of the work is done on your own and there are no deadlines until mid/end of semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ANTH002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Matt Archer is a GREAT teacher. His lectures are just as amazing as he is and he really loves what he does! there is a heavy amount of homework but his grading system is so simple and he makes it easy to work ahead at your own speed. He is a very nice caring teacher and wants to make sure you understand what you're learning.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 80105
• 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:

Respectful and very understanding

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You NEED to take this class. The way that the class is structured will make you sad at the idea that other classes are not. I cannot give enough praise to this professor for making his online class feel more involved than one that is in person. the communication is amazing. 5 stars! I would go on and on but the character limiter is ... limiting.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved the way that he has his class set up. He is the PERFECT online teacher because of how flexible the way you learn is. Always wants to know how he can be a better help/teacher to you and is just an awesome genuine guy. Subject matter is interesting and I never felt bored :D. Very fair and clear grading, you end up getting the grade you deserve.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Archer is really nice and is very passionate about Anthropology. All honesty, he assigns too much hw. You have 8 assignments a week (2 quizzes). Granted he lets you turn them in late, the assignments are very time consuming. Plus you have a giant project due. He's really down to earth, but not sure if the work he assigns is worth it....

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• 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:

Great dude! Super helpful, and the kindest person! His class requires quite a bit of homework, but it is all easy and getting an A is not hard as long as you apply yourself! Very approachable and is always there to help!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Listen when I say this, TAKE THIS CLASS! He cares about you and your grade. You choose the grade you want the way he runs his grade system. And DONT be scared, ask questions about his grading system! It is very confusing but VERY easy once you get the hang of It. I loves him as my teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ANTH002
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework but it's reall easy. Research project to get an "A" isn't that hard either. Didn't have to use the textbook once, the power points summarize and simplify what you need to know. Also non biased politcally so that's a plus.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was so skeptical about his class structure probably until 3/4 of the way through the semester, but the best thing about his class: You can get an A if you want, guaranteed. He is one of the few teachers that I believe when he says he wants to see his students succeed. I enjoyed his class discussions and minimalist-style of lecturing!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't take Prof Archer again, but I can see why so many people like him. He's a really nice guy! But for me, the class felt like a colossal waste of time because everything we did in class we could do on Canvas or teach ourselves at home. Also, he LOVES to have us discuss everything. Like everything. It got really tiresome after a while.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Matt was a great professor and really cared about his students. He accepted late work until the last day of class, but the way his class was structured is hard to grasp. He has C level assignments, B level assignments, and an A level research paper as the final but it's optional which is strange. I clearly got a B but he put a C on my transcript.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ANTH02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Matt is hands down one of the most incredible professors I have had at Sierra. He encourages critical thinking to become as natural as breathing is, to his students. The material will force you out of your comfort zone but Matt clearly articulates his depth of knowledge about Anthropology, people and culture.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Archer is one of the best professors ever, wish he taught all classes. The first week was confusing, didnt quite get what we had to do, and how things work, but you get the hang of it, and it becomes so easy. No tests or finals, only have quizzes which are online.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Matt was a great professor. Very engaging and gave great feedback. His class structure, however, is very confusing. For the first two weeks I was confused and stressed because I thought this class demanded a lot. But I urge you to not drop, because once you understand how it's structured, it'll be the easiest class in your college career. I promise

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ANTH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great teacher

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I cannot express how awesome Matt is. I HIGHLY recommend taking his classes. Everyone I talk to adores him. He is beyond helpful and engaging. The class goes by super fast, it's an easy A(as long as you pay attention and do the work assigned). I wish I could take more of his classes. Best teacher at Sierra! You won't regret taking his classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ANTH0027
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Archer is a genuinely involved professor. I took his anthro of sex/gender/sexuality class, & it was delightful. While the material isn't difficult per se, you do have some degree of responsibility to read what you need to to be able to participate in discussion, & his style of teaching is unique in that the course work is very much in your hands.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ANTH002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Archer is such an amazing professor, he is very invested in anthropology and loves what he does. There were A, B, and C-level assignments throughout the class. There are no quizzes or tests, the "homework" (a list of assignments to do) have no due date and are due by the last day. He gives a semester review to see if he should change anything.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ANTH002
• 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 key to taking a class from Archer is to stay on top of your work and go talk to him as soon as you don't understand. Grade structure is not typical. In order to get an A you have to do 3 Xs the work as for a B. But it's possible.