Ken Millen-Penn - Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV

Professor: Ken Millen-Penn

Department: History

College: Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST2213H
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Doc. He lives in Prichard and is hilarious. I love making him feel guilty for being the only person to give me a B out of 8 professors that semester lol he says hes retiring in 2019 he has a cat named Raja who is amazing

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST1107
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

What a pleasant surprise this class turned out to be! I have always been bored by history, but Millen-Penn's story-like lectures are captivating, easy to understand and remember, and bring to life the content of the class. Show up, take notes, and study at least a little and you'll have no problem passing. He is fantastic!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST4499
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Millen-Penn is one of the best history professors at FSU. He is an amazing lecturer and makes class go by fast. He is very funny and easy to get along with. Any chance I get to take his classes I do. Make sure you bring a notebook and don't play on your phone in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST1107
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not at all a history buff - it most usually bores me - but this was not at all the case with this class. Millen-Penn makes his 2hr lectures feel as though it was fifteen minutes with his story-telling and humor. As long as you show up and study the basics, you should have no problem passing with flying colors. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST107
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough but a great teacher, I recommend him to any student that wants to learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1107HISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is a heavy lecture class. If you don't show up you will not pass. He only uses the book for group projects. All his test comes form the lectures. Wonderful class! If you show up and study, you will pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 1107HISTORY
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive always hated history of any kind. He makes it easy to understand and i actually look forward going to his class. He is great. Thats all you need to know.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Millen-Penn is one of the best professors I have had the pleasure to take. I took at least five of his classes as I was a history major. Enjoy his lectures. Take notes. Study them for tests. You will actually learn in his class. He was always available during office hours or email. A wonderful professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST3317
• 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:

Millen-Penn is a great professor. He jokes with the class and isn't uptight at all. His tests are 95% from his in class lectures. If you want to get a good grade, go to class. He's interesting and won't leave you bored. Funny and loves his Sam Adams. Best history prof at FSU.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This guy is awesome. Easy A, but you learn a lot, too. SERIOUSLY-- TAKE HIM!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really knows everything about history. It's amazing. He doesn't need any notes, he just talks. He's super cool and loves on campus, also he has a tendency to cancel class or let you out early. He's amazing. Easily one of my favorite teachers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST3310
• 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:

You won't find a greater history teacher. Dr. M-P loves what he does, maintains an excellent sense of humor, and a realistic approach to teaching his students. He lectures for solid, entire sessions without referring to notes!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST3310
• 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:

Fairly easy class if you go to class EVERY day and take good notes, as the tests come directly from your notes. MP is a very funny guy who loves talking about drinking and teaching history, which all comes from his head like a good story. If he is teaching a class, take him if at all possible, you won't regret it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1100
• 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:

Millen-Penn is awesome. I had him for class ten years ago and then again last year. Still the best professor I have had. Wish I could take all my history classes with him. Take good notes and study them and you'll do great. I could live without the group projects though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST1108
• 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:

I had a three hour Monday class with him and it was some what difficult. As long as you study your notes you should be fine, make sure you pay attention and take great notes! He is an excellent professor

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST1108
• 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:

Anyone who has ill things to say about Dr. Millen-Penn must have him confused with someone else. He is an absolutely hilarious, brilliant man that enjoys drinking and can recount American history like he's recounting his weekend to you. Take him if you get the chance!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1108
• 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:

He's awesome. I had mistakenly dropped his class while scheduling my classes. I added the class. And now I'm very happy I did so. It was realy great experience attending his class. I hope everyone enjoys the class as much as I did, even more than that!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST1108
• 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:

Overall a really good professor. It's really easy to follow is lectures, because he is really knowledgeable. Listening is key in his classes, as is paying attention.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTRCAM
• 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:

I'm in his Recent America class & I don't think he's that bad of a guy. Why are you people so mean?!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIST2222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you speak in class he looks at you like, OK... Why are you talking? Newsflash, Ken... We are undergrad level college students not Graduate students. So don't expect graduate work on the tests! Tip: Assume he is retarded & explain every single little piece of everything on an essay. Because if you don't you'll fail, like I did. Write a book!