Jon Porter - Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Professor: Jon Porter

Department: History

College: Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very easy professor, but you will not learn anything valuable from his class other than stories about his life. It was a waste of my time, and I would not recommend taking his class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GHS208
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Porter is very amusing, but will constantly go on tangents about his life…you will hear the same stories at least 30 times. If you're planning on law school, don't let him know because he will bring it up negatively at least once a week. Fairly easy grader, helpful if you ask, and is always willing to rectify mistakes he made

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GHS205
• 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:

I've reviewed Porter several times and mysteriously the comments have disappeared. Porter is the worst professor at Butler University. He is obviously pro Greek and he shows that in his grading. If you're not Greek, DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. He also doesn't teach (standing up in front of the class and reading verbatim notes is not teaching.)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GHS208
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Porter is a fairly easy professor. If you show up to class and talk maybe once per class you should get at LEAST a B. As long as you listen to him and answer his test questions the way he explains it you will be fine. He's quirky, but fun.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GHS208
• 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:

Class material was pretty dull, especially for the Chinese half, Islam was a bit more entertaining. Dr. Porter's personallity reminds me of the actor Jim Carey. Fun in class, make sure you complete the assigned readings prior to class. By the way, it seems everyday he talks about his college days in Crawfordsville, IN. He will especially like you i

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GHS208
• 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:

At first I was stuck in the China/Islam course b.c it was the only one that fit my schedule, a subject i thought would bore me to death. This turned out to be my favorite class I've ever taken at Butler, and I'm taking him again next semester. He really keeps you engaged and truly cares about teaching!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GHS208
• 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. Porter is a rather amusing fellow.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CC203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Porter is a nice guy, but not a great professor. He often rambles on tangents about his experiences in Greek life, living in Europe, or his wife, the attorney. It is quite annoying because none of this is on the test, so you often have no idea what is coming. I would not recommend him, if he thinks he could work for tips, he is mistaken

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CNT203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Porter def. shows favorites. He will love you if you are greek. If you are a returning student he will love you even more. I took him for two CNT courses and I highly recommend him. Easy grader, easy tests, entertaining lectures.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CC205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grades so hard, it's absurd.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CC203
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

From his famous "I am the evil Dr. Porter speach" on the first day, Porter will have you riveted to your seat with interest in what he is saying. Easy grader, easy tests, stickler for attendance, hilarious, and easy going. I recommend him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CC209P
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy grader...doesn't like it when you skip class especially if it is on a Friday..funny in a weird sort of way. Class lectures are very entertaining. One of my favorite professors ever!!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ID201
• 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:

This man allows people to think differently about a lot of things. He has reshaped many things that I thought about into a more liberal view and for that I am grateful. He sometimes speaks quite mysteriously, but dig through the riddles. There is some amazing things to be learned about being a human. Extremely dedicated and passionate as well.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ID103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take a class from him if you are greek cause he will love you forever

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ID202
• 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:

Dr. Porter is an excellent professor. His lecture style is unique and he keeps you guessing about his own real viewpoints. He interesting and enjoyable. It well worth taking any of his classes!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ID201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was an extremely easy grader and understanding if you had a problem. I would take him again if his classes were available!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CNT201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ID103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was on Tolkien and was very enjoyable. Class featured mostly student discussion. He was open to ALL our opinions and is one of the few profs who wouldn't come down hard on you for bringing up Christianity in class. He is friendly and fun. Not at all organized though. He misplaces papers a lot, and comes to class late. Fair grader.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ID201
• 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:

Just like many professors in the liberal arts and sciences, Dr. Porter is very intelligent and interesting while at the same time quite dramatic. He teaches through analogies which is very helpful to the average undergrad. For example, he will compare and contrast Confucian rule with Fraternity bureaucracy. All in all, he is a nice prof and wort

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

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