Cheryl Laz - University of Southern Maine,Portland, ME

Professor: Cheryl Laz

Department: Sociology

College: University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Laz is a great teacher!! She has high expectations but works with you to achieve the best work you're capable of

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: EYE129
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think Professor Laz is a very intelligent person. She is very clear in what she expects from her students and makes her courses challenging, but also intriguing. Her chicken class is very well structured and informational, and as weird as it may seem, and it is a very interesting class overall.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Every class there are questions due that you answer about the reading, theres a midterm and a final that you can use notes with. Other than that there is no other work in the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• 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:

Cheryl is an awesome professor. I've taken multiple classes with her (210, 300, 358) and she has a knack for making challenging material more accessible. She doesn't give any tests and gives extensive feedback on every paper you write for her so you can revise them. If you put in the effort, you will get an A in her classes, every time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOC363
• 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:

Professor Laz is the best professor I've had in an entire undergraduate career. She expects a lot from her students, but the no-penalty-if-not-done assignments she builds into each class schedule makes the workload manageable. If you're serious about learning, don't leave USM without taking a class with her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC316
• 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:

Cheryl rocks! If you want to cruise by and not learn anything, don't take her class. If you want to really sink your teeth into a topic and come away with a real understanding, take all her classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very controlling, it's her way or else. Doesn't think enough about what her students think or see, just what she does.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• 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:

Great course. Cheryl will present you with challenges, but she is also very helpful. I felt that the workload in this course was very appropriate, and the subject matter was interesting. Cheryl did a great job with the lectures, and she's very open to students' questions and viewpoints. She provides many opportunities for students to succeed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• 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:

Prof Laz is one of the best professors I've ever had. She expects a lot but she grades fairly and always offers feedback and help. She really cares about students learning and succeeding. This was one of my favorite classes at USM. I'd definitely take another class taught by her.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was almost unbearable. I might have enjoyed it if it had actually been about sociology, a very broad field. Instead, it was all about food politics -- only. Everything was crammed into this one area, which I did not find very interesting. The pace of the lectures was a crawl, and the extremely tedious homework assignments were numerous.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Cheryl is my the best professor I've ever had. I've taken her courses three years in a row, because I cannot stay away! To this day, she continues to enlighten me.. If you are willing to work, you will learn a great deal.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC210E
• 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 took this strictly to eliminate 2 common core requirements...phil. and writing intensive. I never expected it to be such a great class. I worked so hard, but learned so much. Great teacher, good feedback, actually reads your papers and gives valuable feedback. I got my monies worth. Take this class only if you want to learn something!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This Class made for a very long hour and 15 minutes. This professor does not know what she wants, or how to teach clearly. She is close minded, and is a waste of time and money. TAKE THIS CLASS WITH SOMEONE ELSE!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC210E
• 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:

She was perhaps the best teacher I've had at USM. Very engaging teaching style, lots of work (it's a writing intensive, remember!), I can see how the work changed my writing for the better, great topic: Food. Great book:The Omnivore's Dilemma.Great class! I recommend her to anyone who wants to really work/learn.She's not mean, but not for slackers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOC210E
• 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:

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. One of the best classes I've taken at USM. My stimulated brain is on fire now. She's flexible, intelligent and incorporates ideas from every individual with ease and kindness. Classroom discussions were dynamic and intelligent. Maybe because only motivated students take a summer class? Highly Recommended.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

IF YOU TAKE THIS CLASS DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND FIND ANOTHER PROFESSOR. THAT IS IF YOU LIKE YOUR GPA AND MONEY SPEND ON QUALITY EDUCATION.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC210E
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take a class with this professor! She only talks about food and her chickens. Her grading is hard and she has favorites!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOC380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

took a summer course with this professor....would never take her again. I did not learn anything, the way she set up the class was not helpful and a waste of time. If you don't drive a prius or if you take a shower daily she does not like you.....def, has favs and it shows!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC210E
• 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:

I really do enjoy this class. There is a lot of work but it is work that really helps you reflect on what you are learning. I find her as a professor to be clear and concise, and open to everyones perspective. She is a nice lady and a great professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was very disappointed in this class.I was hoping to learn critical thinking skills, not hear about the Professor's chickens and organica farming. Critical thinking was not practiced by the Professor herself.I agree with her politics, but felt it was inappropriate to use the class for a personal agenda. Take this class with someone else.