Fred Slack - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Professor: Fred Slack

Department: Management

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MGMT405
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors at IUP. Highly recommend a Fred Slack class. He also tells the best stories!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took Slack twice. I got my degree in 04 but and now just taking the time to give Slack the credit he credit he deserves. 2 of the easiest As I had at IUP. Literally go to class and take notes and the exams were a breeze! Cant say enough how much I enjoyed the easy grades. He wasnt the most exciting guy in the world but neither is the material.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MGMG310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Spends so much time talking about irrelevant personal stories. Didn't learn a thing in the class. He gives a lot of bonus but the tests are impossibly hard. Can't get lower than a C in his class but good luck getting an A

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory, it can be bonus. Don't need a book, puts all the info online.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HRMD630ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Slack was FAIR and a pleasant distraction summer the summer semester. His syllabus was CLEAR, he encouraged interaction between students and/or faculty. He reminded us that at GRAD Level, you are required to write in a specific format---this should not be a surprise to anyone. Exams were posted in a timely manner to achieve maximum result

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MANAGEMENT310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dude is straight up baller. Plays Spongebob and Seinfeld in class and it still somehow relates to material. Do the work, show up to class and you'll pass. He throws so much shade and sass at people who don't do the assignments or come to class. Dry humor for sure, but he makes it work. GOAT

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MGMG310
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fred Slack or as I like to say Slack Daddy is an amazing guy, truly one of a kind. Best professor not just at IUP but world wide.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MGMT402
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Slack, worships the almighty dollar, and is just there to make a buck. While you would think this is a bad thing, it really isn't. He genuinely cares about students, tries to make lectures interesting, and very knowledgeable. While he can ramble on, he does try to be funny and by the end of the class, you really have learned quite a lot!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MGMT405
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Some people don't like him, but I really don't get why. He seems to be very knowledgeable and tries to pass that onto his students. I imagine he knows the subject material isn't the most glamorous, but he tries to make it fun with some humor. If you have the opportunity, take him, you really will learn quite a bit!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGMT401
• 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. Slack, better known as Slack, is one of the best professors at IUP! While he tries to come off as just an ordinary guy, he goes above and beyond for his students. He teaches "corporate in college" and gives a real world perspective. If you want a professor who cares about students, and challenges you to grow as a future professional, he's it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGMG310
• 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:

Read ahead, attend class, sit in the front and turn off all electronic devices. Attendance isn't taken but you never knew when he'll have you turn in an easy in class assignment and give bonus points for it. Fred's a decent guy with a lot of real world experience. Some lectures are simply him giving career advice in the context of the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. No need to buy the book. Grading based off of 3 exams.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE FRED SO MUCH. HE IS THE BEST. IF YOU HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE HIM, DO IT!!!! He is so funny. Sit in the front row, and whatever you do, don't sit in the back!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MANAGEMENT310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hes a really cool and funny guy but makes your work hard for your grade. You will learn a lot in class and he makes the material interesting but showing many demonstrations or examples. your grade is made up of just exams, and they are pretty tough. Good guy and will help if you ask

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frank Stack, er, Fred Slack, was one of the more memorable profs I've had. His blend of dry humor and SpongeBob sound bites kept the lectures interesting. Make sure you show up and don't play on your phone, since he grades a significant portion on behavior. Also, make sure you read through the chapters.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easy but haven't really learned anything about management. Class includes 3 tests on 7 chapters a test. The three test are your only grades so it is a lot of material. Tells jokes all the time in class but I don't think I have ever heard him laugh. Management did not interest me at all but Fred Slack made it a little more intresting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. You get a good laugh in lectures, but reading the book is the only way to do well on exams. Exams are a tad brutal, but stay on top of the class and you should do okay. Just because she skips over a slide does not mean it won't be on the exam. Lectures are practically pointless, but you kinda have to go to maintain a good grade

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 311AND401
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took and online class and regular class with him. He is great I would recommend anyone to take him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 400
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fred has a one of a kind teaching style. You'll come out of class somehow with more life knowledge than class knowledge, which by no means is a bad thing. He appreciates people who are helpful and hardworking. Attendance isn't mandatory but you never know if that's the day he's going to give everyone who came a study guide. Effort pays off.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MGMT310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't like most others you will take. At the end of the course he explains that it's 50% content and 50% behavior. You get what you put into this. You will need to read the book to pass the tests. This is a great class and Fred is a great professor but if you have a bad attitude you will "fail."