Gene Shelton - Kent State University, Kent, OH

Professor: Gene Shelton

Department: Journalism

College: Kent State University, Kent, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was a great class. It is lecture heavy, but he keeps it interesting. He holds study sessions the day before a test and they are extremely helpful! He offers extra credit when you attend events on campus. He's a really funny guy with a lot of experience in PR/mass communication. I recommend taking his class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JMC001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is an inspirational old man who has been around the block a time or two. He really knows what he is talking about when it comes to the material. His lectures include a lot of stories (especially if he and his T/A can get PowerPoint to work), informative topics about the media, and some good humor. Would definitely take one of his classes again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gene Shelton is a great professor if you ask him questions and try to get to know him. If you sit in the back and don't do your work you will probably hate this course. He is a great man who has had many great experiences in his life, and is very knowledgeable in this subject.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This man was the reason I decided not to be a Journalism major. His class was awful, & I should have just taken it online. Doesn't care about his students, & though I got a good grade, I would not give any of the credit of that grade to him. I read the book & became a good guesser (if you have taken his tests, you know what I mean). DO NOT TAKE HIM

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Shelton is a cool prof. Really knows his stuff. Gives extra credit if you attend events and lectures held on campus. Allows open book open note quizzes and holds study sessions a day before tests. Be sure you keep up on reading because the study questions he asks are from the book and you WILL see his mad side if you have not been reading.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• 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 guy and Great teacher! quizzes are open-book, hosts study groups before every test. Encourages every student

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such an interesting professor! Good classroom banter. Gives multiple extra credit chances. I would recommend him and wish he would write a book about his work with Motown, Michael Jackson, Prince, etc!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty cool guy but his lectures only cover half of what's on the test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There's a good reason why this class fills up quick. Professor Shelton is great! He makes you enjoy every class. Attendance is "optional", but you'll never want to skip. Hands out extra credit like candy

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks about race a lot and black history. If it is not something you care about, then the class is a complete bore. He also talks about his life a lot. Tests are confusing with trick answers/questions. Bonus offered, but must attend an event. Study sessions offered the day before tests where he gives away answers, but usually when you have class

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. Gives many chances for extra credit and study sessions before each test. Loved hearing what Professor Shelton had to teach us from his years of experience!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is a huge lecture class, I did not necessarily enjoy the class as a whole, nor did I hate it. I should have just taken it online.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MPC20001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very interesting professor but he can be little rude but overall very helpful. You must read to past the test however, quizzes are open book and note. Attendance isnt mandatory but i suggest you go he gives out extra credit periodically

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shelton's really respected and for good reason, he knows what he's talking about. However, he often goes off on tangents during class and has to hurry through lectures and leaves a lot out. Reading the textbook and going to study sessions are essential to passing.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JMC001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I disliked this professor a lot, he didn't care to get to know most of the students and he takes 20 mins at least to start the lecture if we even get to it. But we still get tested on things we can't get to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst experience. Would not recommend at all. Easy class, gives extra credit, but no.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JMC20001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shelton is a very highly-educated and experienced man. He will praise you when you do good and warns his students about reading the textbook before the tests. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities, so go to them, you'll need them. Go to his study sessions, he gives away 30+ answers out of 55 questions for the tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 20001009201480
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst experience of my life. Avoid at all costs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MPC
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Shelton is a funny, well rounded man. He is very proud of his accomplishments, which he should be! Make sure to speak up during class, and always have a news story ready, he'll remember your name that way. Quizzes are open book, but look over your book. Test study sessions and a lot of extra credit opportunities, but he can take that away.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MPC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He would run off on tangents a lot and expects you to read the book for exams even though he doesn't discuss half the stuff in class. He's a decent professor, though, and a really interesting person. And my god, does he love food.