Gordon Neavill - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Professor: Gordon Neavill

Department: Library & Information Science

College: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Neavill is a wealth of knowledge especially when it comes to cataloging however, as an online professor he is not effective. I sent numerous emails asking for assistant with either no response or 'this is new information for many, you will begin to understand it soon.' Little to no feedback on assignments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LIS3210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His online class is a waste of time. He doesn't answer email or phone calls. He provides no feedback on assignments. It seems he gives an arbitrary grade but I have no idea because he never bothered to respond to my questions. I received an A- in has class but don't understand what, if anything, that I missed. Avoid if possible.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Neavill is a wealth of cataloging knowledge, but his teaching methods have not adapted well to the online platform. Class is conducted like a study hall with little interaction between instructor & other students. Final grades are weighed on 2 open-book exams and 1 essay question, so room for error is minimal. Overall, challenging and uninspired.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LIS7790
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gordon is a good professor who is passionate about this topic and this class is very interesting. I took it online and it was the right combination of difficulty/informative. I definitely recommend it as an elective.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LIS7790
• 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:

A very interesting class that covered a lot of history. I learned a lot in this class but I feel he wanted more of a level of expertise in his students. Lectures were interesting with lots of visual aides and slides during the lectures.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Neavill is talented in his field however, I think he needs to understand that not everyone of his students are ready to "fly into cataloging" at the first class session. I dropped his class and went with another instructor. He needs to work on his lecturing as well. Good lectures but please speak up or show a little enthusiasm.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LIS8320
• 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:

In addition to being an accomplished scholar and a gifted, caring educator, Dr. N brings to this seminar course abundant humor, graciousness, empathy, and a fine sense of how to coordinate a seminar without dominating it. His contributions are always helpful and clarifying. I can't recommend him and this course strongly enough.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The exams are challenging as is keeping alert in class. He could use some work on his lecturing style. However, he made his lecture notes available online which are invaluable for studying. All the assignments have direct impact on the exams and also were useful for studying. Studying for the exams is a must, but with work a good grade is possible.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

Dr. Neavill is a great prof. I'd highly recommend him. His tests were challenging, but if you follow the lectures and outline you're going to get a great grade. He's very helpful and always very cheerful!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. N is great. The class is super hard, and the subject matter isn't that interesting, but he makes it enjoyable. Be prepared to study a lot! Challenging tests, but he always prepared us for them. I learned tons! Dr. N is the best prof I have had in the LISP program!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Traditional (and challenging) lecture/exam approach, but manages to make arcane topics interesting. Always well-prepared and professional. Highly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

Dr. N is erudite & a top authority in the field, yet he is most approachable & helpful. A true asset to LISP. He's organized, and expectations are very fair & clear. He handles questions w/ great aplomb & tact. Lessons marry humor and depth of insight. All grad classes should be this stimulating. A+

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great class I learned tons about cataloging!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LIS6120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of information to go through. A tough class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

Best professor I had in library school; very organized & receptive to student questions. Dry sense of humor; perhaps the only true intellectual in the department.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Neavill is the best prof in the LISP. Makes a dry subject interesting with personal passion. Challenging exams but he prepares you well; fair grader. U-M recommends his cat class to SI students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

Knows his stuff. Very encouraging. Hard class with lots of info. Hard to stay awake in clas, but he is a great prof!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIS6010
• 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:

Very nice. Dry sense of humor. I had trouble staying awake sometimes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: LIS6210
• 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:

Wonderful Professor. Understands material.Presents well