Joe Haverly - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Professor: Joe Haverly

Department: Biology

College: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIO103
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of reading. LearnSmart took an hour up to 3 hours to do plus homework and a quiz, every week. Covers one chapter per week. Worse part he sets dates for midterm/final that you have to go into the school, any he chooses one day and refuses to work with you on adjustment. Very difficult for those who have other top priorities like children.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was taking this class with a different professor and multiple subs that didn't seem to care for our class. Joe came in and saved the day! He is amazing. He does want you be engaged in class. He loves asking questions about the subject and he is always available to help. He honestly is one of the best. He is a very caring teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall Professor Haverly was a very funny guy. He could be tough when it comes to grading and doesnt offer extra credit but continuously offers to help during his office hours if students are struggling. I had him as a long term sub but he tried his hardest to make our Bio 100 class a breeze.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIO100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Haverly is a hilarious and great guy. I would consider taking him again in the future, but he give 0 extra credit and really refuses to work with a student that is struggling in the class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIO106D050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him my first semester and he was by far my favorite teacher! He made a science class extremely fun, and he gives SO MUCH extra credit. It is a super easy class if you just do the work, turn it in on time and listen in class. The only thing that people should know is that he doesnt take ANY late work. But Id recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIO185
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His exams have so many trick questions. Its difficult to prepare for his tests. Overall he is a nice professor though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Had the material not been as easy as it was, I would be calling out Joe for his ridiculous lectures. They felt more like a spiritual gathering than a learning environment. Nonetheless, it was an easy class with important, interesting material. Get ready to participate in class!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• 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:

Haverly is an amazing and caring teacher. You have to fill out note packets before coming to class and talk/learn about it in class. If you do start slacking, he does offer extra credit outside of class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His quizzes dont match anything in the text or PowerPoint so good luck figuring it out! They are timed so be ready to read fast! This class is way to hard to be a 100 level intro class. His expectations are set very high! Be ready to work HARD to pass this course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Haverly is a nice person as a teacher but does not really explain any of the information but instead gives his own interpretation of it so you need to be like him in order to pass. No mercy for excuses so don't even try. His quizzes are hard because every answer is identical and based on his own opinion. Too much work for a 1 credit class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The thing about Haverly is he doesnt really care about his students. His office hours are extremely early and I couldnt make them due to being in hs still. I contact multiple times to meet with him and he replies and stops. I dont get why he is a teacher when he comes early (when no one is on campus) and leaves rvc to go home asap after class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Basically just do the study guide work. He can help a little bit but the content is kinda common sense so it isn't always necessary. Some people have to go to class to understand the content, it just depends on the person. He rants a little bit but he respects different opinions. His lectures are sometimes entertaining though, he is an odd person.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bad. For a while I went to class every day but my friend didn't go once. We had a difference of 1% on the midterm. You don't learn anything in class, he just rants about politics which has nothing to do with the environment. Randomly puts students on the spot and makes them feel stupid. Talks about how awesome he is and we should be more like him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a interesting person but youll probably not learn anything in his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Makes the topics you learn relateable to,you in one way or another. Overall one of my favorite teachers for how he teaches, and just his warm personality.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BIO107
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Has no consideration for legit excuses. Nothing is ever good enough. Plays tricks on tests to set you up to fail.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIO106D050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher shows no mercy for legitimate excuses. The tests are written so youll have to remember everything you learnes before that even if it isnt on the test. This is too hard to do for students that feel like they have to study constantly and cram everything in a few weeks in for one test. Just doesnt help students developmental process

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Joe wastes time by talking about random topics, he said it himself that half of his lectures are bs. The quizes are nothing like the practice ones. You print the note packets to go along w/ the lecture but they do not help to prepare for the quiz. He words is questions & answers very complicated. Most of the vocab is not found in the book.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIO106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! Heres what youll do for the semester. 4 hard quizzes timed also, a stupid book report about a gorilla. A lecture tour not graded. 2 exams and also a lot of homework. The guy makes you feel like an idiot, hes straight up an ass. Youll regret taking this class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FWS237
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a problem with a professor until this one... He was rude to me and many other students in the class. The rudeness made me not want to come to class at all. Not an approachable person. He is not clear on grading criteria. Very sarcastic when it's not the time for it. If he ever teaches this class again, do not take it with him.