Anthony Ruggiero - Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Professor: Anthony Ruggiero

Department: Psychology

College: Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY111PSY206
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knowledgeable, Real, Human and an educator RIP dear Professor. The world a better place because of him. RIP Professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Ruggiero was absolutely nuts! I think he respected a good argument, and he wasn't afraid to mince words. You can never say that his classes weren't entertaining.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely insane...but if he wasn't, I don't think his class would be as awesome as it is :D Be ready to pass with all the test curving he does - but don't question him...unless you have a REALLY good defense. Epic teacher

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ABNOR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors ever. Not only does he curve the hell out of tests, but he makes it easy to pass. He will shock you with the things that come out of his mouth, but he is hilarious! A little abnormal himself, but it's a perfect fit. "It's a joke, it's a joke. It's not, but it is." Haha. Take his class!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher. That being said he's out of his mind. It makes class pretty enjoyable though! Just sit back take notes and enjoy his twisted sense of humor. Has a great curve on the tests pretty hard to fail with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY206
• 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:

Very good teacher! He is so helpful!everyone was so harsh on him in class, but he was just trying to make it interesting. Highly highly recommend!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• 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:

Gifted teacher, easy grader, fascinating person. If you do the reading and attend class, you will get an A. Period. The people who complain about him are lazy, humorless twits. He curves the hell out of tests. His wicked, sick sense of humor makes lectures highly enjoyable. You won't find a better professor here or anywhere else.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY206
• 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's a great teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Keeps the class moving and interesting almost like a stand up comedy show .He doesn?t just talk about the book, even though he does go off on tangents it?s usually for a purpose. Tests can be challenging if YOU DON'T READ THE TEXT but he curves the tests most of the time. Great teacher wish I could

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ABPSY271
• 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 is one of the most knowledgeable people in the field of psychology. He makes the class interesting and believe me the examples he uses to explain his lecture's make it very easy to remember the information. It is a shame he is retiring this semester he is a legend at Dutchess and they are losing their best psych teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows his stuff- this is fact. My problem is that he doesn't TEACH! And when you call him out on it he accuses you of being "one of those people who need what's on the test and that's it!" His mood varies within 5 minute spans. Nearly impossible to fail though because he curves the**** out of tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is a very good teacher. he has alot of knowledge about psychology. he tends to go off topic alot and this can prevent from getting alot of material done. he also had mood swings. if you question his knowledge about the topic he gets very offended. he is very funny but u never know when he will be in a bad mood.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tony is an INCREDIBLE teacher with so much knowledge to share. He doesn't put up with any crap so time is not wasted by useless students that don't care. He is always open to your opinions and always wants to help. HIGHLY recommended!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Simply the best!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

At first I didn't like Ruggiero too much but as I got to know him, I understood him more. He's very smart, knows a lot about Psychology. And he's a cool guy to talk to just on a personal level. I recommend him definitely!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• 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:

The best professor at Dutchess, hands down! He is extremely helpful and is always open to everyone's opinions. He is an awesome teacher & i wish i could take him with me to my transferring school!!!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ruggiero is definitely a good professor if you don't mind his highly offensive sense of humor and sometimes unintelligeable topic-jumping. While I cannot say that he grades unfairly, I can say that his mood swings tended to be a bit of a hurdle when going in for extra help. However, he was satisfactory and I definitely enoyed the class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

Excellent professor! Great personality and very helpful when you get confused. His tests come straight from the book so you have to study. Easy grader and very straightforward. Best psychology teacher I ever had!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ruggiero is a nice guy who knows A LOT about psychology. He's pretty amusing, but it's mainly to keep the students awake (because psychology IS boring). Mainly, to get a good grade in his class, just show up and try. He teaches a lot from the text, so buying the book is mandatory.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Anyone who can't learn from this professor is an imbecile that can not learn.The man has a delighful,offbeat sense of humor and makes himself available to his students.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Ruggiero. His stories and descriptions are hysterical. He is very well versed in the subject matter and he has the life experiences that complement his lectures in the most amusing ways. He is a legend in DCC. If you need to take PSY do not hesitate to take him.