Joe Cambridge - Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY

Professor: Joe Cambridge

Department: English

College: Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take his class before he retires. Otherwise you would be doing yourself a disservice in missing out on the privilege to do so. He doesn't give out freebies but always gives you a chance to salvage your grade. His combination of motivational theory, witty lectures, and unparalleled knowledge of his field make him a once in generation professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prolific.As good a professor you will find anywhere in the country. Course world load is not to heavy. However, not an easy grader. He still wants you to suceeed and will help you get an A if you have the aptitude and put in work. No one has such command of the English language. Has perfected craft of lecturing even off topic you learn life lessons

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy who's passionate about English and life lessons, but the tests are extremely difficult. Cant miss class, and if your late buy a rooster!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

As everyone else has said on here, Joe is not an easy grader. Don't take this class if you expect an easy A. But if you want on of the most genuinely great professors who is passionate about what he does, take any class with him. He's hilarious and makes class fun, which is incredibly rare in any teacher nowadays.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LIT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Without doubt one of the BEST professors I've ever had. Passionate about his subject and made you want to do well for him. Hard class, but life isn't easy! "if I were King....."

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took him more than 20 years ago and he is still one of best teachers ever. You will take away a lot and carry it through life from his class. Loved him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISHLIT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Joe is a rare professor in this age of those professors in "higher education" whose goal is only to 'tell you what to think' instead of learning how to think for yourself. He was extremely challenging in the best way possible.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

No other Professor has such command of the English language,knows how to teach, and is funny. Not an easy grader, but he gives you chances to resubmit papers after he smeared it with red ink. Additionally sometimes he gets off topic and runs a tangent until class is over: feel lucky you just learned something valuable if you were listening.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a very good writer, and I have never been challenged to do a better job at it. I have received awards for my writing, and have gotten requests from professors to use my written assignments as class examples. I had Joe, and he challenged me. At first I was pissed off by all the red ink, but now my writing is better,and I thank him for it now.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was pretty harsh, but overall a good teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Joe's speech class. I loved it. If there is anyone who can make you feel comfortable speaking in front of people it's Joe. He is a very sensitive guy with lots of knowledge. He is very friendly and constantly joking with you. He has such an amazing sense of humor and is really laid back. He has many jobs and I think makes a lot of money but dresses so plain. That says a lot about someone. He is a very down to earth man and a pleasure to have as a teacher

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• 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:

He is a very funny teacher! He makes me laugh and teaches very well. If you really want to be good at speech or you are nervous about giving speeches, I recommend him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• 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:

Joe Cambridge is one of the premier faculty members at TC3. He is consistent, well intentioned, and entertaining. His knowledge of the conventions of writing and successful articulation of their application make him the best professor I have had to date.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

You'll miss something special if you choose another lecturer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very entertaining lectures. I learned more in his class than all my other classes combined. But also received my lowest grade from him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you really want to learn, this is a professor i would take in a heartbeat. However, for people who want an easy class, Cambridge is not the answer.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• 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:

The best English teacher ever!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't take a class with this guy unless you plan to major in English. He is more difficult than some of the other teachers and he will give more work. As a result you will probably learn more from him while being entertained. His classes are stressful if you dislike English classes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

xenophobic!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stickler for the kings English,You must put a fair amount of effort into his class but you leave with practical life/work lessons that will help you out in life/career