Kenney Mencher - Ohlone College, Fremont, CA

Professor: Kenney Mencher

Department: Art

College: Ohlone College, Fremont, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A quirky professor with interesting lectures. Emphasized class participation via facebook but he later dropped that requirement due to lack of comments. All the material is available online and is fairly easy to understand. Hard to fail his class and I would definitely recommend it to others.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ART100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really helpful professor. Actually the professor that inspired me the most. His test won't be hard and he will tell you what's on it beforehand. He will let you answer questions on Facebook for participation but they are easy questions. One of my favorite teacher in Ohlone. Highly recommended no matter u r taking it for credit or fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ART103A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mencher is a very fair teacher. He is passionate about the subject and really wants students to succeed. Make sure you look at all videos, take notes and key is to participate on Facebook. It is a very challenging class but if you do the work, you will get a good grade! It's a fun class and you learn a lot!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 103B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you are a student who wants to do the bare minimum and get an A, then not only will you struggle with this class, but you will struggle with the rest of your college career. Simply put, you get out of this class what you put into it. Go to lectures, participate, & ask questions. Mencher has his peculiarities but then again, so do the rest of us.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ART103B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Watch the videos and you will pass. Not a great online teacher. Does not respond to students very timely if at all, unless on Facebook. If you ask about test or grade he will respond negatively so beware. Big ego and expect you to love art history. He forgets some people just have to take the class and don't love it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ART103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Currently taking Professor Mencher's art 103 class online. He's been an amazing teacher; he really does care about his students and he wants you to succeed. He even posts videos students can watch from home covering all the material which I greatly appreciate. I wish more teachers had the dedication he does, I enjoy his class. Thanks for all you do

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 103B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Show up, do the work, participate. Students need to take more responsibility for themselves in anything they do with their life. He's a smart and great human being. Information is clearly presented.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ART101A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kenney Mencher is extremely rude in his interaction with students. I have never felt so disrespected and belittled by an instructor, his way of voicing concern is troubling and I seriously think he needs to reconsider his method of instruction. I absolutely would not ever recommend taking his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ART101A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Def Would not take again, he has 10% of your grade in participating in his Facebook group where you basically have to be the first person to answer or else you're boned, sucks for people who work in addition to going to class. Online quizzes and tests were easy, didn't watch his lectures at all for the last two chapters and still got A's on them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ART111B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took painting with Kenney last year and he truly helped me grow as an artist. If you think outside of the box and put in effort, he'll do everything he can to help further your skills so you get where you need to be. He pretty much ignored the lazy students. His stories are hilarious and he's very loving to his participating students. I miss him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mencher is not as bad of a teacher as what some people have said. His art course is very straight forward and does not include any curve balls. If you try in his class and make an effort, he will do the same back but you have to be willing to do the work too. He cares about your grade!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I emailed the professor several times and no response but he can send out mass emails on how important it is to him for us all to succeed.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART103B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Mencher is great teacher, he is smart and organized. He loves teaching and art and it shows when he's talking in class. I learned a lot from him. If he still offers the field trip to the Stanford Museum, make sure to go because it does help one appreciate art more.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ART101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His online class consisted of 3 Quizzes and 3 tests. He gives a time frame in which you can retake the quiz until you score a better grade. Be ready to view all his video lectures and take notes, because you will need them for the tests which are timed essays. It's not a difficult class it actually grows on you, however, stay on top of the videos.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 111A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Charismatic, straightforward, unconventional, kind, knowledgeable. All the things I needed to kickstart my journey as a painter. Expect optional trips to museums and galleries all over the bay. Kenney really catered to each students individual needs by offering personal and honest constructive criticism. Thanks Kenney, you're the bomb.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ART103B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful teacher and very inspirational. I was in his Art 103 B class last semester and the man went through so much personal stuff that would make a person have a nervous breakdown. He went through it though and was able to finish the semester on a great note. It was one of the most amazing things I've seen in my life. Mencher's awesome!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH103A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kenney is the type of professor that lives off what he teaches, in the literal sense. His veins flow with fresco and his idea's are as enthusiastic as the master artists he teaches you about. This coming from a student he used as an example of how not to be late, but thats a personal issue. Survive the first few weeks and you'll enjoy his teaching.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ART103B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Watch all the videos and some little readings, attend class if not an online course, and excel. Ask questions what the professor meant by iconography, formal, and contextual analysis. Here is where most of the students fail; not asking what should be specifically written. I thought this class was easy since I have an A. Study hard

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIST
• 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:

Students would ask questions. If Kenney doesn't know he says come after class. You come after class and comes up with excuses that he forgot or he's busy. He has a habit of being unreliable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ARTHIST
• 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:

Mencher is one of best instructors I ever had. He is excited about teaching and cares for all his students. Will stop at nothing to help a student. Wonderful Experience and would recommend it to anyone.