David Marr - Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Professor: David Marr

Department: English

College: Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My 2nd program at Evergreen back in the early 90s was with David and another professor. He was single-handedly one of the worst teachers I have ever had. I finished my BA at the UW in Comp Lit (much better teachers!), obtained my MA in Ed (taught for 10 years), and am now a practicing attorney. David is very rude to older students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 4PHILOSOPHERS
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

David Marr was incredibly instrumental in my growth as a student and professional. His standards are high, which encourages those who wish to excel more than enough opportunities to do so. Never once did I feel "stupid"; I was forced to think critically and explain myself critically. He was easily influential increasing my skillset.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL1
• 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:

I am a professor myself and want to second the comments of another person here: I, too, have never forgotten how stupid David Marr made me feel -- how he nearly killed any confidence I had in myself. So much of my current teaching is inspired by his in that I work very hard to make sure I never use my power as a teacher to make students feel small

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGHEH
• 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:

I can't recall the name of the class, nor the section, nor even if sections existed. David Marr taught what was ostensibly a writing class but it was equal parts writing, thinking and reading and the inseparable linkage between the 3. I learned more in 1 quarter from David Marr than I did from the rest of my undergraduate coursework combined.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You may forget what you have learn from a professor, but you will never forget how they made you feel. I was an older student in the mid 90s and I still remember how stupid he made me feel. I have since gotten an MEd. and have taught hundreds of students. Hopefully that one lesson he taught me is not being felt by my students today.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I was in Shakespeare's America and enjoyed David's teaching throughout. Then at the end of the quarter I got docked a credit for mising some classes. He said there was a limit to the absences we could have but he never told it to us so I had no idea. Not very flexible and apparently not that into informing students when they could lose credit.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DEATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

David is observant, patient, and challenging. I constantly approached him outside of class and he was always willing to converse in his office for hours. David would suggest further readings and share his books with me if I was interested in a subject. Again, David will challenge you, but he will always work with you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've had in three years at Evergreen. Serious yet funny and playful. HELPFUL. Respectful. Honest. Fair. Caring. Smart. Well-informed. Has high expectations of himself as well as his students. Fun. I can't recommend him enough. Even though he is now officially retired, he will be teaching now and then. . . SIGN UP.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AMERIABRO
• 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:

David Marr was excellent in his teaching of the America Abroad program. Although sometimes difficult in gradeing he is a fountain of knoledge on many subjects.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Class: America Abroad. David Marr is fantastic. He's sharp as hell and not afraid to speak up. He's also very willing to help a student if the student asks. He's been an asset to helping direct me direct my studies. Too bad he's retiring soon!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: AMER2006
• 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:

David was always willing to give great suggestions if you ask. Great teacher, very smart, someone I'd like to hear lecture more

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's hard, but great.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: USHISTORY
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Incredibly smart. Not very helpful unless you approach him directly and then he will bend over backwards to help you. Grades pretty hard, but if you stick with him for a while he starts to grade more favorably out of loyalty.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHILO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Marr knows his stuff. He provides detailed and sharp criticism. Very helpful for improving your essays. Philosophically he is huge into: William James, C.S. Peirce, Emerson, Nietzsche. Here is a tip: Marr will be hard on you all qtr. but in the end give y

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CONTRACT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very smart, fascinating discussions. Has read everythting.