Pat Gonder - College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

Professor: Pat Gonder

Department: English

College: College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HUM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very clear with how he wants things done. He will tell students way in advance and give many reminders for upcoming assignments. Gonder genuinely cares about his job and those who take his class. He is very easy to talk to for help during his office hours. Lectures aren't boring because his humor is always present.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG122
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is by far the absolute best teacher and person I have ever met. He cares about every one of his students and gets to know them. The class is easy if you pay attention and do the papers. I recommend him to everyone

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an amazing, helpful, hilarious professor. Do not hesitate to ask for help. His lectures are really interesting. Be prepared to read a lot. :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had! He saw I was struggling and pulled me aside to talk about what was going on, I've never had a teacher do that before. I was struggling with depression really bad that semester and he helped me through the rest of the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HUM123
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. He cares a lot about what he's teaching which makes it very easy to learn the material. Gives you plenty of time for the 3 papers and for the final film analysis. Quizzes are over the vocab, review the terms and its fairly easy. Films shown in class were great but change from semester to semester. Overall I highly recommend him

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG121122
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Patrick Gonder is a wonderful professor! He is one of the most caring, intelligent, and most kind people I have ever met. Not only does he give awesome feedback, he is available outside of class most of the week and will let you know if there is something he can do to help. He genuinely cares about his students and I most certainly would recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HUM222
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class, even better instructor. He is always available to help, and actually cares about his students. Very sweet and kind person. I love the personalization of his lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HUM123
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His approach seemed too ideologically motivated for me. Instead of a comprehensive approach to understanding film, I felt like he was just using a formula. Can anything be construed as racist/sexist/"problematic"? It seems like you end up with a easy way of rejecting ideas you don't want to consider instead of a deeper appreciation of cinema.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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:

Professor Gonder was the best teacher I have ever had at CLC. His lectures are always extremely entertaining. I was never bored in his class. He is very understanding and caring about all students. There is a lot of reading and quizzes, but as long as you do the reading & show up you will do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was such a slacker the semester I took Mr. Gonder. I failed every class but his. He didn't let that be an option. He really believed in me and convinced me to try amidst my depression. He said he'd help me get a C so that the class would transfer, and I stayed after class almost every day and raised my fail to a C! I really loved him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• 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. Gonder is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is incredibly intelligent with a passion for teaching, and genuinely cares about his students' success. Reading is mandatory, and luckily the content is such that it is enjoyable, too. I learned how to write stronger papers. You would be doing yourself a favor by taking any class of his!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• 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:

Gonder is pretty nerdy and has a lot of fantastic ideas and stories to tell. I took a comic book themed class under his instruction and it really opened my eyes when it came to examining texts and coming up with ideas in writing. However if you are very conservative, I wouldn't highly recommend him because he can be quite liberal in his topics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG224
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers at CLC. He makes class fun and interesting.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG244
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pat Gonder is one of the best professors that I have ever had. He truly cares about how he teaches and how students learn. He has very funny stories and always made me laugh. Makes topics fun. If you can take him I highly recommend you do!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Had great lectures, not a lot of homework, and you would get help. He is one of the most caring people I know! He really does care about his students and will help them at any cost. Just a great guy in general, you don't meet many people like Pat! Would take his class again and any other class he is in! Definitely take his class!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing! I absolutely hate English and Dr. Gonder actually made me like English! He gives great feedback, has very informative lectures, and overall his paper topics are clear and interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG122
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gonder really takes the time to make sure your needs are met. If you have questions on papers he has multiple office hours and often keeps kids after class if he sees them struggling. 4 papers are written in a semester and a lot of time is needed to complete them. They are by far not easy papers to write. Time outside of class is needed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HUM222
• 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:

I had a very hectic schedule for work and life during the time I had him so I wasn't able to put in the effort I wanted to but I did pass. Dr. Gonder was a very understanding and passionate professor. He is funny and very energetic. He cares about the well-being of his students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Themed englishes classes are really enjoyable and makes the subject more interesting. Gondor is a really great and caring professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HUM222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Gonder is awesome. I am not good at writing papers and he was always there to help and give advice on what I should. If you read the assigned chapters , pay attention to the films and lectures you will have no problem with this class. If you can..... take him!!!! hes also very funny!!!