Dan Eastman - Winona State University, Winona, MN

Professor: Dan Eastman

Department: Mass Communication

College: Winona State University, Winona, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I personally liked Eastman, even though many people don't. He is very confusing as to what he wants in your photos but if you just talk to him and ask him for help then he will give you his honest opinions. Make friends in this class because then you can decipher what he wants better. He comes off as very intimidating and scary but it wears off.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Eastman is a total frickin genius in his field, & he knows it. May come off harsh during class, but only because he takes zero BS from students and knows everything about what he's teaching. Attendance not mandatory, but only bc he's betting on you not coming - you will miss EVERYTHING you need to know for next class period, I promise lol

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive had many professors like him. Hes clearly a genius in his field, so take everything he says and apply it. Get on his good side and do your projects well. Always think about your next question as, youre only as good as your next question.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Eastman can be super confusing sometimes, but if you trust in the "process" and try your hardest, you'll end up with an A. He teaches you how to critically think, and honestly I thought his class was going to be pointless, but took a lot away from it. Would take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive never been more frustrated with a teacher, lets clear that up. But if you desire a challenge, a new and insightful way of to learn, take his class. Hes quirky, maybe a little aggressive, some would say senile. But he demands you to rely on your own intuition, and what once felt entirely impossible begins to click. Hes truly a character.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• 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:

Eastman is lowkey a bro. I'd say he's a better life coach than professor. He is easily the smartest guy I've ever met and makes it known (but it's funny to listen to Idrc). He gets you to think outside of the box, and really teaches you a lot (whether it's relevant or not). Study for the midterm and final, only two grades in the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eastman is awful. He tries to be funny but he can be very rude. You will sit through pointless "lectures" that have nothing to do with the test. You are graded on TWO things. Your midterm and final. If you want to pass this class you will need to read the book religiously. Too much effort for a general class. TAKE A DIFFERENT COURSE.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible. Never says anything of any importance or teaches anything in a straight up manner, just goes off on subjects that make no sense and expects you to understand. Also he acts very pretentious all the time and is very condescending.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Eastman is one crazy dude but once you get over the fact that this man is a genius and you're not, the class will be fine. He makes you asks questions but once you get to know him, he's super cool and has lived an incredible life. P.S. ask about his goats.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He has a very different teaching style. You have to ask questions, and if you don't have any, then you better come up with one cause he is going to force you. Every day. He doesn't believe is online grading, so you never really know what you're being graded on and how you are doing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eastman isn't as bad as people make him out to be. He is very knowledgable and loves to talk. He can come off as a bit intimidating, but he means well. The first month of class will drive you crazy, because he is very specific on how he wants assignments done. But once you get it, you're good. People who didn't drop the class, got an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As someone else said, this guy is so smart that he doesn't teach effectively. On top of that, he makes a lot of snarky, condescending comments about people right to their faces. He is also very rude. I have pretty thick skin so he didn't bother me much, but regardless, there is no reason for him to be so rude. Avoid him if at all possible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Have you ever heard about the kind of people who are just too smart to teach? This is Eastman. He is BRILLIANT. But, his lectures go way over my head. Tests are hard. But go see him outside of class and just have a conversation with him. He's so smart, and is very interesting to talk to. You can find him wandering around campus. Cool guy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I withdrew from this class not because I hated it, but because I had to much on my plate. Yes Eastman can be mean. But if you don't have thick skin you shouldn't take a class with him. He is so freaking brilliant, I'm actually really bummed about not being in his class anymore. You WILL learn a lot, just be sure to participate.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MCOM210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You will not learn anything and your grade will be low

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible. This guy is a joke. He doesn't actually teach you anything about the material in lecture, he just sits up front and makes everybody ask questions about the reading whether or not they have one and then tears you a new one if you ask a dumb question. Interrupt your questions and goes off on a tangent about something completely different.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MCOM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this as a general hoping for an easy class, IT WAS NOT. He Teaches in the stupidest way, never has any material prepared to teach, goes off of questions from the textbook, then rambles and talks about completely irrelevant things from the text. Then gets angry when nobody does well on the test. Doesn't provide materials to help you study.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MCOM
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had him twice in one semester and it was hell, but at least it's over. -Repeats himself a lot. -Laugh at his stupid "jokes." -NO ONE fails, even when he gives you the option to leave with a guaranteed C. -Get on his good side right away. If he likes your class as a whole, your grade will probably be better. -Just show up and have something to say

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MCOM180
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst. Had to drop class because he will tear apart your character and tell you how you will never amount to anything if your paper isn't the best thing he's ever read. Rude and unnecessarily harsh. Do not take.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MCOM280
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Eastman is very smart, but a terrible teacher! He spends the entire lesson talking about pointless stuff. He often repreats himself, and if you ask a question he talks over you. Graded on a BS paper and a final project. He comes across as very condessending and rude. My frined got a C and she put twice as much work as I did. DO NOT TAKE!!