John Straayer - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Professor: John Straayer

Department: Political Science

College: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the very best Professors I have ever taken and the internship program was phenomenal (2007)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS304
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not many assignments or evaluations but the ones he does give he grades tough. Classes are 3 hours long but only once a week so they are doable. Straayer is a bit of a legend and is well connected. I would recommend him if you are up for a challenge.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not very flexible. He is nice but expects you to be reading everyday.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was amazing and very helpful whenever you needed it. He made class fun and worthwhile to go to. I highly recommend this teacher and he is also well connected. He knows what he is teaching and he knows it well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLS305
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Best Professor I have ever had!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Straayer lets his opinions be known but is very respectful of other people's ideologies and ideas, he is well connected and CSU is lucky to have him. He explains things well and is easy to talk to.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS304
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Great professor. Interesting, funny, definitely knows his stuff. Don't take is class if you can't write though. He doesn't care if you have all the content in the world if you can't put a sentence together.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PO304
• 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:

Intelligent, funny, a pleasure

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PO304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

CSU is lucky to have someone so knowledgeable about and well connected in Colorado politics. Most universities have no one like this. Dr. Straayer will make you laugh every day. He offers opinions but is tolerant of a wide range of views. Engaging, laid back approach to teaching. Don't miss the chance to know him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PO304
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PO304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

know his stuff and is passionate in his teaching. good sense of humor, one of the best political science faculty.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL500
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PO500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable re: Colorado politics. Keeps workload reasonable, tailors assignments to students' interests. Love him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PO500
• 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:

Very unclear unhelpful on assigments. Grading criteria is very unclear and seems arbitrary. Do not take this professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PO500
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PO500
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PO500
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PO304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

as long as you read and attend lecture, the class is informative, fun, and you'll do great.