Daniel Gitterman - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Professor: Daniel Gitterman

Department: Public Policy

College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gitterman seemed to be a really great guy and showed a deep care for Public Policy as well as Carolina Students. He is extremely sarcastic and has a unique sense of humor (I loved it). The tests are extremely fair and lectures are engaging. I am not a PLCY major, but still enjoyed this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during my first semester at Carolina. I would definitely reccomend this to new students. The lectures were really amazing and hilarious, and even though I didn't get an A, I am glad I took this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never had a more fair professor. He clearly cares about his students and the material and gives "Top Ten" lists for his exams. I'm sure the exams would be hard if you don't study or listen because he doesn't post slides; however, he gives you every tool necessary to succeed. Homework is minimal. Just pay attention. (easy bc he is HILARIOUS)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gitterman is the best! The class always felt like it flew by because it was never boring. He is very straightforward about what will be on exams. However, I will say, attendance is very important. If you do happen to miss a class, don't do the Poll Everywhere from wherever you are, he will probably catch you. The slides also won't be on Sakai.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I had this semester. Cares about students, fair with grades, upfront about tests. One of my favorites.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This man is THE BEST. Easily my favorite professor at UNC. His lectures are engaging and interesting, but be prepared to attend always. He's well-respected and serious about attendance. Put in the work and you'll get great results. Can't say enough good things.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gitterman is super passionate about the content. He sometimes gets a bit off topic but he knows a lot and cares about student learning and wellbeing. There's also a lot of room to work on things you're interested in.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Gitterman! His class was extremely enjoyable and informative and made me realize that I 100% want to do Public Policy as my major, so thanks for that! I wish I recorded his lectures bc I would love to hear his information and life lessons again. The TA I had graded really harshly though, which was disappointing as I put in a lot of work

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Gitterman! He made class interesting and educational. His priority is the students; I appreciate the way he makes things work for each individual. He is very accessible outside of class. He also has a great sense of humor. The exams are very straight forward and there are plenty of extra credit opportunities. I 100% recommend this class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gitterman is easily one of the most caring professors I have ever had - he clearly looks out for all of his students (even in a 300 person lecture class). Furthermore, even though I was not very interested in public policy, I looked forward to every single lecture because he made class fun and interesting. Would 100% recommend his class!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gitterman is the best professor I have had at UNC. His lectures are engaging, I loved it so much I changed my major. He makes somewhat boring topics(if you do not like history) fun and he tells funny stories. If you just pay attention and study you will be perfectly fine. There are 2 papers(one 2 page and another 10 page), but you have all semester

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Gitterman and Policy 101. Professor Gitterman makes the material interesting and constantly welcomes students to come and chat with him. He clearly cares about his students and the material. After taking the course with Gitterman, I've decided to add public policy as my second major. Needless to say-- take his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gitterman was by far my favorite professor. He has a real passion for public policy and he really cares about his students. There is a 10 page paper, but you work on it throughout the semester in different parts. His tests are clearly outlined. There are extra credit opportunities but if you study for the tests they are just extra.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PLCY393
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good professor generally. He didn't want to teach this class, though, and that was pretty clear.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. G is an energetic, passionate, and involved educator. He's well respected in the UNC community, and his class was fair in terms of assignments, expectations, and grading. However, personal issues, calling out students, and what he did for the final (unreasonably hard) was unfair to overall effort by the students and, frankly, very petty.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor G really cares about the material he is teaching, and has clear expectations for assignments, presentations, and tests. It's worth putting in some extra effort outside of class to understand the material and projects, and def go to office hours for feedback or to chat

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

On a personal level, I think Prof Gitterman is a passionate department chair. He truly cares for UNC students, especially Public Policy majors. Go to his office hours. Chat with him. Explore what the UNC Public Policy Department has to offer. However, do not waste your time with the class. You will learn nothing about policy. Only life lessons.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gitterman is a great professor who really cares about UNC and its students! His material is very straightforward, and if you go just go to the lectures and pay attention you'll have everything you need to know for his tests. He does take it to heart if you are late/don't pay attention, but he is also the department chair and just wants respect.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gitterman was awesome. You could tell he really cares about his students and the subject. His midterm and final were straightforward and he doesn't try to trick you or get you on small details.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PLCY101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I throughly enjoyed this class! Although I am in the major, I feel that this class would be interesting even to students who just interested in learning more about policy. Prof. Gitterman is a nice guy despite what some of these other posts say. Go to class, put forth effort on the brief, and take notes on the reading and lecture and you'll be good