Dawn Nowacki - Linfield College, McMinnville, OR

Professor: Dawn Nowacki

Department: Political Science

College: Linfield College, McMinnville, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and a better person.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Nowacki was very disorganized. We did not receive a syllabus or direction until a week after class was supposed to start. She stated that she was busy with selection for a scholarship. Her directions were not clear, and she did not provide good feedback. I would definitely advise not taking a class from her if you can avoid it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMPPOL1
• 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:

years later, I still remember Dawn and she was instrumental in pushing me to pursue grad school, albeit in my other major! Dawn was the voice of (in)sanity that we craved. Her stories of her spy days are not to be missed. We ALL wore paper Stalin mustaches to the Russian politics exam, though I can't remember why.. she loved it though :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL386
• 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:

Enjoyable classes, doesn't bore and has a great personally experienced look at politics.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS360
• 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:

She explained complex political concepts in a way that was neither over anyone's head, nor seemingly stupid for anyone who already had a good grasp on the subject. Really intelligent and inspiring, I suggest taking this course

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dawn is a good professor. I agree she plays favorites and it is probably best for one's grades to just agree ideologically with her on tests. Other than that, her classes are informative and you get out of them what you put in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS210
• 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:

Dawn is great. She's a bit disorganised, but she makes it work. Classes with her have a very easy flow, but she does a good job of getting in everything that she needs to. Fantastic for office hours. Good courses, great person. I'd suggest to take a class from her if you can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL210
• 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:

She was amazing. The single most passionate teacher I've ever had. I don't know why people are claiming bias, I wasn't a major *and* I disagreed with her constantly but she always heard me out and I always felt respected. Her class is very discussion based and I find it truly wonderful! A must-take class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: EESSECT
• 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:

Dawn's teaching was unconventional, but highly effective. She taught some of the few classes that after 6 years I still remember stuff from. She was passionate about what she taught and it got me excited about stuff I would not otherwise have been interested in. She did have favorites, and not being one of her favorites, I was ignored.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Not prepared for class; EVER!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken a few classes from Dr. Nowacki and found her to be quite reasonable. Contrary to some who have posted here. I found her to be very reasonable. It may be that those who feel she didn't allow other views failed to provide evidence in favor of their views. While this class has a feminist tilt, “women and war” Dr. Nowacki is receptive to m

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dawn Nowacki profoundly influenced my academic career, and thus my life. As a soon-to-be prof, I always remember the inspiration and encouragement that dawn gave me while at linfield. Any students still there should revel in the opportunity to learn from dawn!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her interest in Politics is passionate and infectious. She may not be the hardest grader, but her expectations are consistent and her advise helpful. As far as bias is concerned, I think the charges are fairly baseless. Overall, a highly personable and effective professor (and cute to boot!).

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dawn is a great person, but I thought she played favorites among us majors as well. My ideological leanings didn't align with hers, and I didn't feel that she was necessarily totally balanced in her presentation, nor did she always allow for dissenting opinions. I occasionally felt degraded for disagreeing with her, but other than that she's great! (and a pushover...I don't even know how many papers and tests we talked her out of)

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dawn is a great professor! She was just getting her doctorate during my senior year but she always found a way to give us something GREAT and NEW to try!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Nowacki is a great prof, very discussion oriented and engaging. She can play favorites sometimes towards majors in her lower level classes. One of my best profs at Linfield though, she has a genuine interest in her students

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLISCIMAJOR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dawn was always a blast to have and she had GREAT stories. I liked the fact that she was upfront with you and steered you in the right directions if you needed he help. She was always willing to take the extra time with students.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Unorthodox teaching style, a bit Socratic. At the time I thought her class was a waste of time, but 5 years out, I remember her classes more than any other. She teaches big picture, important, and interesting stuff. She has a passion for the stuff and its contagious. Sorry to say she plays major favorites and even more sorry to say I was never one.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLSCI210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, makes class interesting.