James White - Concord University, Athens, WV

Professor: James White

Department: Political Science

College: Concord University, Athens, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLI104
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White does not like to see any side other than his. While this would not normally be an issue he teaches political science a class that opinions are often shared. Any student that has a different opinion than his own is up for ridicule and scrutiny. Direct quote from class. "Raise your hand if you are a republican... there are my F's."

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• 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:

Very charismatic and fun teaching style. He's often sarcastic and critical, but it helps break the monotony of an otherwise boring field. Beware the Citizen Action Project: Start early and make sure everyone is involved. Definitely go to class, as he told one guy to leave when he showed up for the final without having attended many class sessions.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POSC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White is what you should expect from a professor of Political Science. He expects you to read because that is how the field operates and that is how you will learn. Also, I cannot emphasize enough that you won't be able to fake the reading but I will promise that if you read and go to class you will learn so much more than you'd think.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POSC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor and terrible online course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POSC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor, I took Dr. White during my junior year at Concord and loved it. He is very easy to get along with and his classes are somewhat challenging (I received a "B" in one class and an "A" in the other and I have a 3.7 GPA) but many people forget that classes are supposed to be challenging. Looking forward to his UK study abroad trip.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POSC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White isn't a bad professor, he is just tough, extremely tough. Well, to me anyway. I'd like to say i'm a average college student and i find his material difficult. There is a tremendous amount of reading so if you hate reading, you'd better stay away from his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the ABSOLUTE best professor on Concord's campus. This man is a political guru and always makes class fun. I recommend everyone take POSC 104 with Dr. White.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• 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 went into Political Science with hardly any knowledge of how the American government works. Now I feel like an expert. I learned so much from his classes that I recommend him to everyone!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really wouldn't take this class again, even though I received a high grade. If you are a freshman and you've never had a real courseload, consider waiting a semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POCS306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Simply put: best professor on campus!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POSC306
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White is an amazing professor and really knows his stuff. He is down to earth, comical, and easy to get along with. By far one of the best professors on campus. He lets his liberal ideology known which sometimes distracts from the topic at hand. He likes to keep the student involved through discussions. Highly recommended!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POSC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy mistakes his own opinions and agendas for academic teaching. Lazy, slipshod, shallow, and easy to see through if you're not impressed by the glad-handing and the "professorial airs". He's retired on the job, and hasn't kept up with events in his own field. He's also very narrow in his knowledge of other fields and disciplines.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The reserved reading in the library is a pain and I received many fines for keeping the books too long. He is a brillant man and he brings experience to the classroom. I throughly enjoyed his class and the discussions, but he is definitely not easy. Be prepared to read "What's The Matter With Kansas" (BORING).

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• 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:

He is a good teacher and a bad teacher because he expects a lot from his students. His lectures are effective and informative; however, his workload is intense. A's are achievable through hardwork, attendance,participation, and interest.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POSC104
• 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:

He is a good teacher and a bad teacher because he expects a lot from his students. His lectures are effective and informative; however, his workload is intense. A's are achievable through hardwork, attendance,participation, and interest.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: AMERFEDGOV
• 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:

Dr. White is a pretty good teacher. He has lots of stories and likes to have the class active in the discussion. I just don't like the fact that he wants people to voice opinions with raising their hands, I like to think before I decide and he wants an answer right then. His quizzes aren't hard, his mid-term wasn't too bad and the summaries are eas

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FEDERALGOV
• 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:

Dr. White is a great professor. He knows what he is talking about and communicates the information very effectively. If you work hard, there is no reason you cannot earn an A. However, do not ecpect to be lazy and do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POSC305
• 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:

An outstanding professor. Will go the extra mile to help out his students. His classes put a premium on attendance and keeping up with the workload. You will learn a great deal from Dr. White.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: UMEVERYTHING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gets rid of those people that cannot hack criticism. All of the bad comments are those that cannot stand being taught how to accept that they may not always be right. He is very helpful and wants his students to succeed. Weeds out bad students in the first 3 weeks. Awesome man and teacher!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is an idiot! This guy is someone that thinks he is so important. He is just an associate professor at a small school WOW that is what i want to be. yeah right. He needs to learn that people have their own views and his is not the only one that matters. HE gives way too much work and his exams are rediculous. No one should take him. Best Wishes