James Lenze - Indiana University of Pennsylvania,Indiana, PA

Professor: James Lenze

Department: Communication

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM207
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took COMM 207 this year and while it was extremely difficult, but Dr. Lenze made the class much easier. He has weekly deadlines and a lot of work per week but he is extremely knowledgeable about the subject of managing social media. He is always available to help you and has plenty of office hours. I would definitely take his class again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He treats you how you will be treated in the real world, if this scares you grow up. Such an inspiration and will really open your eyes, he is ALWAYS available for feedback, utilize it! You use both texts for the tests, use them. He is a tough grader but will usually budge if he knows you do good work. One of the best profs!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sadly enough I didnt realize I was taking a Christianity class. I was under the impression I was taking a com class. Everything he lectured about came back to his god and his religion. If you can stomach this, he is your professor. Thanks to him I have turned from god completely. Thanks !

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

tough but fair for sure. he stands by the idea that no one improves without constructive criticism so if you dont like that youre in trouble. no final, its a bonus opportunity. its an easy class to pass if you care about your major or minor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lenze is a very fair professor. He lays out all that you will be doing in the semester on D2L and even goes into the specifics. Just follow his guidelines and you'll get a good grade. It may seem pointless at times (especially when he makes you sign in BLUE ink. He will hold you to that), but I would definitely take him again!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lenze is the definition of tough but fair. He treats his students like they'll be treated by employers to best prepare them for a career. Very strict grading guidelines, but always specific and thorough. Grades attendance so don't skip. He's tough because he truly cares. I've learned a lot from him. Be professional and you'll have no problems.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When I took Dr. Lenze's class, I hated it. I really disliked him, and working in groups was awful. When he became the internship coordinator, and I was struggling to find opportunities, he sat down with me on multiple occasions and was really awesome. He's a good guy, just very religious, loud, and make you work to get good grades.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He can often be obnoxious and imposing, but I think he means well (in his own way) The class is lecture heavy and easy to coast thru, and my god does he give extra credit. I seriously had a D going into the last week and ended up with an A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I really liked having Dr. Lenze as a professor because during his lectures he would get hyped about them. He would be very excited while lecturing. He does give out a lot of bonus points.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class not gonna lie. He's very fair though, you're put into groups at the beginning of the semester and those are your groups for the rest of the class. It's important to get along with your group. Show up to class. Read the textbook for tests or else you'll fail. Really caring prof though, he genuinely wants to help his students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guys crushes any creative flow that you attempt to have. I took this class for my minor, and as an English major (now English graduate student) I would not recommend this man for any class. He is the most pretentious professor I've had the misfortune to learn from.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overly harsh with his grading. Says he cares about students but will say no to your face the second you need something to make videos. Annoyingly manic in his lectures. Very selective and biased with content he "deems" to be good. Overly religious and lets it guide his lectures. *He does give you chocolate on occasion though

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lenze is great. He really knows what he is talking about and it very passionate about his job! If you're a comm media major, the class is enjoyable. The whole semester is a group project, but if you get a good group you'll be fine! He is very honest and gives great feedback! If you miss attendance you lose so many points!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately you have to take his 150 class since he's the only professor. If you're bad at group projects you're gonna have a bad time

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

None of the info in lecture will be on the exams. No one even bothers to take notes. Yells a lot, so keep away from a morning class with him. He's pretty annoying. And also dumb, my group for our annual projects have corrected him almost every lecture on the incorrect information he gives out. He told us the director of The Godfather was Spielberg.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the worst teacher I have EVER had in my entire high school/college career. His grading is totally random and when you bring it up to him he'll make up nonsense as to why he gave you that grade. Entire class is based off group assignments and if you he doesn't like you or your group you can't get above a D.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lenze was one of the most personable, genuine, and passionate professors I had. He certainly sets a high bar, but he wants the best from his students. He can be a bit Hot or Cold sometimes with mood. Although, I attribute all my success to his wisdom. He stays current with cutting edge research in the field. Make him your advisor if possible.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher. It's a great class. I took his class as a prerequisite for other Comm classes. The class is based around a group project. He is a little crazy and after the few classes you think he is a great human being. But once the lectures start you get bored and he comes off a little rude and condescending. But he is a great teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall a great professor. Really inspires you to put hard work into everything you do. Treats the class like it's your job. If you can't work in groups, you should probably change your major. Takes attendance via TopHat.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was really easy, especially with the amount of extra credit he gives. Attendance counts, big time. He's also really helpful, go to his office hours if you need guidance with your projects. Show up to class, do the work, easy A.