Paul Colella - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Professor: Paul Colella

Department: Philosophy

College: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• 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:

Dr. Colella is one of the best professors I have had in the Xavier core. He is knowledgeable about philosophy and makes it relatable to his students. He is very helpful during office hours. His lectures are engaging and relevant. Reading helps, but he goes over the important information in class. I loved learning American philosophy from him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• 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:

Very down to earth and knows that you do not understand these difficult things. Explains concepts very well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• 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:

knows his stuff, cool guy. class was three 5 page papers and thats all. wasnt too hard. only flaw was hes a pretty slow grader

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Collela is one of the most respected professors at Xavier for a reason. He is incredibly intelligent, and loves class discussions. Come prepared to class having done the reading, he gets perturbed when people aren't prepared (obviously), but we never had a reading quiz. Dr. Collela was great, our class wasn't impossible, and I enjoyed it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHIL101BL
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can tell that he loves to teach. Reading isn't too difficult and he explains the material well. Participation is encouraged and the conversations in class are interesting. Papers and oral 'tutorials' are the only grades, though he does not grade harshly. Would recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes class really interesting and adds comic relief. At the end of each lecture i feel like i have learned something. he really knows his stuff

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL234
• 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:

Phenomenal professor! Makes philosophy thoroughly interesting and I have never had a professor who knew absolutely everything about his subject. Very passionate and respectful of other beliefs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Dr. Colella is the most AMAZING professor ever. He makes his classes interesting, cares about his students, and has a real passion for what he teaches. If you ever have the chance to take a class from him, you should do it!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHILOSOPHY
• 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:

Best professor so far - I can't imagine what it would be like to have a better philosophy professor. He must be the best in the country, for sure.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

He is one of the best professors Xavier has to offer. I highly recommend his class! You will learn a lot about yourself and the subject in ways you never thought you could.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL290
• 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:

It's obvious that Dr. C enjoys teaching. He is easy to understand, helpful, interesting, and funny. Always enjoy going to his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

What a pleasure it is to be able to be in this class. Dr. C. makes difficult material not only understandable but relevant and interesting!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

What an excellent teacher. I took this class as an intercession, so it was 4 hours a day. How he made it interesting for that long every day is beyond me, but I was so thankful that he did. Amazing class, amazing professor, and made the subject matter amazing as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Greatest teacher I've ever had. I hated Philosophy coming into this class, but he made it clear and relevant. Barely any grades, which can be good or bad. Hard to get an A because we only had two papers and an exam. *TAKE!* You'll learn so much, especially how to think!! (he is anti-catholic though...boo that.)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

He is an amazing teacher. He makes things easy to understand and fun. I'm so glad he is my advisor because he is really helpful and understanding. My favorite teacher in college so far.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL110
• 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:

Best teacher I have ever had, in any subject, at any level. He is extremely passionate about his work and very personable and helpful. I loved his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Can't say enough great stuff about him! Keeps a very boring subject interesting and easy to understand. Is also a very kind and understanding person who you can go to to talk. As an academic adviser, very supportive and encouraging. One of the best professors I've ever had!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL290
• 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 makes very complex material pretty clear. His summer classes are brutal to sit through for 3 hours, but if you can make it you will be satisfied. He is extremely nice and the work isn't too hard. He grades fairly and you will come out knowing more about philosophy. Down to earth and VERY highly recommended.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Colella is awesome!! One of the best professors at Xavier! He constantly challenges you to think in different ways and question your beliefs. A++++

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL338
• 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:

I have had Colella for 3 semesters now and he is also my advisor. Absolutely fantastic teacher. Passionate about the subject, clear without dumbing down material, very willing to help students and even have discourse on class material outside of class. He's not a tough grader as long as you put some effort in, and readily gives extensions, too.