Kathleen Waites - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Professor: Kathleen Waites

Department: Psychology

College: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: LITR2020
• 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 her for LITR2020 and it is not hard as long as you show up and follow the syllabus. Her syllabus clearly shows everything you need to do throughout the semester. She really cares about her students and if you need help she will explain everything.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LITR2021
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARE A BIO MAJOR. I took her online and she is the hardest grader. She has so many papers, and discussion posts as well. Ridiculous amount of work for an elective. I ended up with a C+ and I tried.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: LIT2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Waites is an amazing professor. Would highly recommend taking a literature class with her, no matter what your major is.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM3100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

We had to get three textbooks for this class that basically had all of the same info in it. Huge money waster! To be honest, I got an A without reading (browsing from time to time) one chapter because I paid attention in the discussions. Take notes in these because you will have to WRITE for tests and essays. She's a sweet lady who's there for you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LITR2020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Waites is a very good professor, and every second spent in her class was fun. She's great at keeping you focused and intrigued. Of course reading is a necessity, it's a literature class, so be prepared to read. If you do your work, you'll succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LIT2020
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Waites is an excellent professor, and is extremely helpful and understanding. I've had her for American Literature I, as well as Gender Studies, and she is, by far, one of the most helpful teachers I have ever had. She's a tough grader, but she's fair. To pass her class, make sure to do the readings. I'd recommend her.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LIT2020
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if you can , AVOID HER! she isn't clear about what she expects!! if you are a Bio major-- don't take her! no matter how hard you try, she will give you bad grades!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LITR2021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definetly one of the best professors I've had at NSU. She's very passionate about she does and is always there for her. She gives 4 essay type tests, 2 essays, and 4 thesis exercises. Pick her, you won't be disappointed!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LITR2130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most amazing teachers I have ever had. English/Writing doesn't come easy to me,my writing skills definitely needed some serious work. I learned so much from this teacher,and she has the most wonderful personality,and compassion towards teaching as well as her students. Participate,do the readings,and seek help when needed. She's great!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LITR3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Waites is a nice lady, but I should not have taken this course. The class discussions were interesting, but the testsessays were overwhelming. Waites is not clear about what she expects, tough grader, and often times you have to correct her. If you can AVOID, please do. If not, READ, SHOW UP, PARTICIPATE, ask questions, WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: LITR3620
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The kind of teacher that will change your life if U open your mind. Cares deeply about others. Willing 2 help if U R willing 2 ask & work. Amazing listener. True scholar. Old school, the way it should be. Lot's of great discussion in class. Fun, profound, & a place where you will grow as a person. Understanding & compassionate. Learn like Harvard.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HONR2000N
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This was a feminism class and I loved every minutes of it. Dr. Waites is interesting and engaging as is the material. Her tests are involved (ten response questions in an hour) and she expects all papers to be well written and researched, but she will go over it with you before hand. She's a wonderful professor and I'm definitely taking her again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LITR2021
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. Waites! She's a little strict about attendance/tardiness, but other than that, she's fine. She explains ALL the readings IN DETAIL during class. Make sure you're ready to take A LOT of notes! I literally wrote down everything she said, and that's exactly what she asked for in her papers. A lot of busy work, but super easy & nice!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: AA2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst freaking teacher I've ever had. If you don't agree with her in your papers or provide different insight on a topic she will MURDER you paper in red. I'm a smart kid: AP English in high school and straight A's. Yet somehow EVERY paper I turned in I got a C or lower. She's so unclear about what she wants. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: LITRPOET
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Very wonderful professor, one of the best at Nova in the English Dept. She is difficult but you will learn a great deal from her. The only problem I had was that she wasn't always clear about her expectations, but just ask her to clarify, she's there to help. LOTS OF READING. LOTS OF PAPERS. Very insightful, overall, a must take.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GDR101
• 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 cannot express how wonderful Dr. Waites is. She truly loves&lives by the ideals she teaches, thus her passion& expertise truly make her lectures inspiring &enlightening. You will learn a lot, &be happy to do so. This professor will definitely make an impact on your college careers. I highly recommend you take her for any course that you can.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LIT2020
• 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 Teacher. Will analyze the reading in ways one could have not thought of. Very available if one has any questions or problems. One of the best English professors at NOVA hands down.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: LIT2021
• 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:

Highly intelligent woman and class was extremely interesting. However, be aware that she is biased among students and will give better grades to certain students. LOTS of writing on tests - so you must be a good writer w/ complete thoughts - otherwise her grading is HARD. YOU CANNOT B.S. THIS PROFESSOR -

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIT2020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a very nice and understanding person! however you must do alot of reading in this class and she grades the test hard! she doesn't tell you whats going to be on the test and she does not go over the correct answers! so you must really be prepared! this is not a class to take just to get an easy grade. make sure you dont slack or you will fail

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FILM3040
• 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:

Excellent teacher. A tough class, but had fun and learned a lot. Never thought I would enjoy the class and came out with one of my better experiences.