Cindy Sifonis - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Cindy Sifonis

Department: Psychology

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY316
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Always very helpful. Uses Second Life, makes the class more interesting. This topic isn't easy but, she will make sure you are understanding what you need to.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is rude, does not respond to emails, grades way too harshly. Takes off points for the most minor things, not to mention her quizzes are IMPOSSIBLE.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Takes forever to give grades&feedback. Super passionate about research & teaching, but puts those before grading. It was always hard for her to reply to my emails. Group projects are a given since online- we turned in HW 2A & didn't receive the grade/feedback in time, so we submitted Hw2B and failed it. Discussion forums each week. Open note exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY316
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sifonis was an okay professor. Her grading was a bit confusing on the weekly forum posts. She would give feedback, but it was unclear. She would say your wording was confusing but didn't say why or how it was confusing. The weekly quizzes would be really difficult, her wording was odd also. Overall I got a 3.1 that I really worked hard for.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of those prof's only interested in her own stuff. Don't bother trying to communicate, just study and get your A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• 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:

Great personality, failure to commit to class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY305
• 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:

It took me a while to figure out the class structure, but over the course of the semester I have come to enjoy the lectures and this class has greatly increased my interest in creativity. Professor Sifonis is a great teacher and seems to know a lot about this subject. I have no regrets taking this course and I would recommend this course to others.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible class. Professor is nice and has interest in field, but way too harsh in grading. Tests were impossible, no textbook so all we had were her lectures and questions on tests fell out of the sky! Would not recommend! I knew material she taught well and got a C in the class when i normally get at least 3.5s

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SHe is one of the best professors at Oakland University. She cares about her students and her field and ensures that her courses are challenging. If you are in college for the right reasons and not taking classes simply to boost your GPA because of how much you choose to slack off, she is a great choice for any student!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She made this class way harder than it should have been. Her grading is questionable, grades very hard and is not specific in what she wants from you. She is very energetic about the field and needs to lay off the coffee. I took this class to boost my gpa and it had the opposite effect. Avoid this class!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class was really hard. There was no Textbook to refer to. She was helpful when you asked questions. She grades very tough!! She treated this class like it was a 400 level class when it was a 200 level. She is very passionate and energetic about her field, but is a harsh grader.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LBS100
• 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:

This is a quality Professor. She is not easy, and you will work for your grade. She is also approachable, and she makes adjustments to benefit students and the course. If you put the work in, you can definitely be successful in one of her courses. I would take a course with her again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY305
• 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:

Sifonis is one of the most enthusiastic professors I have ever had. She truly loves what she does, and is more than willing to help you out with anything in the class if you are willing to take the time to ask her. Grading takes a while, but homework points help make up for any points missed on exams. Definitely recommend her.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY305
• 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:

Yes, this is a hard class and exams are all essay. However, if you actually put effort into it, you will do fine. Homework and projects really help your grade. Exams questions are taken directly from the study guide. Grading is sometimes unclear, but she's always available to ask.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is such a fun, energetic, and nice prof, unfortunately her exams will end you, they are impossible. Too bad huh?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want your papers back in less than a month, don't take her. I don't know what she's doing, but it's not grading your work. EXTREMELY PICKY, if you have the right idea but don't word it how she wants, it's all wrong. Not reasonable at all

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY316
• 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:

She is notoriously bad at getting your grades back to you in a timely manner. Grading is often sloppy and she marks you down for not having info that was actually present. Apparently doesn't have enough time to devote to teaching. She should stick to researching and you should take a prof who puts students first.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a tough class, she really "digs deep" into the material. She is very energetic & loves what she teaches. You can't just slide by in this class, you have to study because her exams are more in depth that her lectures. She gives lots of extra credit opportunities which help a ton! Pretty good/average professor, tough class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

WORST CLASS EVER. HORRIBLE TEACHING AND TESTS ARE IMPOSSIBLE. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU'RE TRYING TO FAIL.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very good prof, hard grader