James Piers - Hope College, Holland, MI

Professor: James Piers

Department: Social Science

College: Hope College, Holland, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SWK352
• 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:

He is an inspirational and beautiful person! So understanding and conscious of student needs.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SWK232
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Piers is an interesting man and has entertaining lectures. He always asks for student feedback during lectures and tries to keep students engaged in the class. His tests are difficult and long, but right off the study guide which is nice.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is soooo funny! Three years later and I still think about his family lectures about him and his wife. One of the most interesting classes I took at hope.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SWFAM01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Peirs is a fun prof who keeps the class interested. If you do his study guides and study them, there is no way you can get below an A. He is so funny!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SWK232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Social Work of the Family (SWK 232) solely because I wanted to take another class with Dr. Piers. He is the nicest, funniest man I have ever met; goes out of his way to help students, and LOVES to discuss topics WITH them in class, not just lecture AT them. Take his classes, you won't be disappointed!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SWK300
• 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:

awesome professor. cares a lot about his students and he's always available for extra help. his classes aren't always super easy but definitely worth taking. he always makes class fun.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SWK232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Tests can either be multiple choice or essay, its up to the individual. Really great information taught by a laid back prof. Do the study guide before the test and you'll do great!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALWORK
• 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:

Favorite memory: when he taught us how to do relaxation exercises. (Talked softly while we slept on our desks). Also, he was qouted in Cosmo.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SWK232
• 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:

Great guy. His lectures are enjoyable because he's so funny. He's very student-oriented and is always available for extra help.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: FAMILY
• 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:

Fun class with lots of energy. I like the multiple choice and essay option tests. They allow you to be evaluated in the way that works best for you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Good guy and all- but the test format is dumb. All questions about meaningless stats when it would be more helpful to learn trends/ideas- should have essay tests- but doesn't.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SWK232
• 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. Piers is bright, quick, has intereting and informative classes and good humor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC
• 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:

He's great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SWK351
• 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:

Energetic, enthusiastic, intelligent and humorous

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SWK
• 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:

he's great!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SWK351
• 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

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SWK221
• 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:

Awesome!