Donald Salyards - Winona State University, Winona, MN

Professor: Donald Salyards

Department: Economics

College: Winona State University, Winona, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a pretty funny guy. If you pay attention to most of his lectures you should pass. The test were very hard even if you study. His lectures are long and quite boring. Often side tracks and tells stories about himself.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The book will be your best friend in this class. Donald Salyards is a nice guy but his tests are way off topic with the actual class itself. Make sure to listen during his lectures because some of the things he talks about isnt even econ related and he puts it on the test. HOWEVER he curves the grades really well at the end of the semester.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MICRO210
• 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:

Donald Salyards is the best Professor I have ever had and likely the best I ever will. He teaches from life experience and truly wants you to succeed. Unlike some Professors he has had a successful private sector career, and I believe that he views his teaching as a ministry for those he teaches and not just a paycheck.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great guy that really wants you to learn. His tests are almost impossible though, I read the book, never missed a lecture, watched D2L videos, and studied a TON for the exams and barely passed this class with a C. Interesting lectures, overall great guy with a lot of knowledge and experience. Just super hard tests, if he offers EC DO IT!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor although his class is very hard. He makes his lectures interesting, but the tests are based off the book so if you do take his class, then make sure you read the textbook. Attendance is absolutely necessary

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Salyards is great professor, even if the class is hard. If you want an A YOU HAVE TO WORK. If you just want the grade, don't take him. I would definitely recommend his class though. Great speaker with great experience and you'll learn a lot. You are missing our if you don't take the class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON201
• 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 love Prof. Salyards. Best college professor I've taken so far

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing life advice

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON401
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I unfortunately did not take any classes with Don, however, I had the opportunity to collaborate with him and one of his classes for an Entrepreneurship Mini Camp. He is very organized, really cares for his students and as long as you're a hard worker, is willing to help you out in any way!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Have had Don Salyards twice now. The most inspirational professor I've had. Truly cares about his students, is hilarious, and very understanding. If you take his class, you will learn, and be a better person afterwards. 10/10.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Entrepreneurship for Everyone with Professor Salyards. There aren't any tests, but you do get points for attendance. You'll have to write a few short papers for the speakers that will come in, but none of the work is difficult. Recommend if looking to fill a goal

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

40% of grade is from attendance, 40% from final PowerPoint, and the remainder from homework. No tests in the class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Entrepreneurship for everyone was a fun course overall. However if you are expecting an intro to business class you'll get a little bit but not a lot. The class focuses more on speakers and a slight introduction to business mechanics such as supply and demand. I would suggest people outside of a business major to take this course.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

To be perfectly honest I didn't really care for Salyards at first. I thought of him as arrogant and ignorant. However, through the progression of the class I was able to appreciate much of the advice he gave to us regarding not only business but life in general. The class itself is pretty easy. Short essays- attendance points- guest speakers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Salyards is easily on of the best professors at Winona State. He truly cares about his students and and how they do in the class. He is very personal and respectable as well. There are a lot of guest speakers that come in, but its nice because you get to hear advice from actual business owners. Great professor and class... recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Salyards is a great guy with tons of knowledge, cares about his students and is always willing to answer any questions you might have after class. Entrepreneurship for everyone was a very easy class, 10 guest speakers, a short paper about each one, a few other random assignments and a final project at the end. 10/10 recommend for any major

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Entrepreneurship for everyone isn't a very hard class there are no tests in the course most of it is listening to presenters. There is a lot of short essays to complete in the class but most of them are simple because there are based on the presenters from class. Not my favorite class so far in college but not bad and it covers a goal area.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this intro level entrepreneurship class. Was lots of fun and able to listen to lots of guest speakers from all different backgrounds. Learn a lot about life in this class. Feel as if this class is very valuable for anyone not just people in business majors. If you show up to class and put in an effort with the papers you will do great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He brings in a lot of guest speakers which is nice to hear how people decided to create their companys and tell us their stories, its a good class to take for all majors its not just business majors it is a class for everyone, short 1 page papers are wrote after each guest speaker and the class is a great gpa booster and teaches you a lot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Salyards is an amazing guy. Recommend this class to anyone who needs to take an Econ class for a goal. Very fun and interesting class.