Lori Alfe - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Professor: Lori Alfe

Department: English

College: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her class was work but shes always willing to help if you ask. Very approachable lady!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a tough grader, and participation is extremely important make sure not to miss any workshop days they are extremely important.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Professor Alfe. Shes always in a good mood and smiling. She trys to get to know your name and likes participation. She gives a lot of extra credit too! I would definitely take her again for 103.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just stuck in her ways no matter how you explain it you're wrong.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

We had a test the 3rd day of class over the first chapter of the textbook without warning and half the class didn't even have books yet. She is an overall decent professor but does give lots of assignments.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG099
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The group work really will bring your grade down if you get put into a group with others who aren't quite where they should be. She was never clear on grading, you kinda have to guess why you got the grade you got. Overall I wouldn't take her class again unless it's the only one open.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG103
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class goes deep into analyzing fairytales and their effects on readers. Be absolutely prepared for picky grading and repetition of past lectures of English 101. Unless you are willing to take a challenge, go on ahead and take her class. If you know extremely well that English is not your strongpoint, don't take this class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's an awful teacher that seldom shows up to class and grades papers with no consistency. Wouldn't recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LIT142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a tough grader, but clearly states what she expects from the class on assignments. Participation is a must. If you do not talk during class she will call on you. All in all her class is enjoyable, but she will make you work for your grade. Thankfully She offers many extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think she's a very fair teacher. She can be tough, but if you don't understand something, just ask her and she'll help. If you do the work, participate, and read what is asked, you'll do fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although she mainly lectured most classes, she was in my opinion a fairly decent professor. She takes her time when she grades, is pretty tough, but gives plenty of extra credit! If you don't do well writing, her class may be a little rough for you. When there is a chance for her to help you or to get help from a classmate, take advantage of it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LIT142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher I've ever had. She is a random grader and I only got an A because I got extra credit every chance I had. I disliked her teaching style as well. She isn't organized with her thoughts. I would not take her if I were you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alfe is an ok teacher. She can be a little confusing, but when you go in for help she helps you. I got an 88% on the essay I went in for help on. She does give extra credit.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor at RVC

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

shes not good lol

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a very tough teacher and would not recommend her. I feel she doesnt even know the rules of the handbook for some occasions and will never give you a good grade in class unless you basically harass her with every minute detail. if you dont participate you wont pass. papers seem easy but if you miss commas or too abstract you will have a D.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She definitely enjoys teaching, but doesn't clarify enough when she gives out essays. She does not give "great" feedback when you ask her questions. She is a very confusing instructor. I would recommend taking her class if you expect an easy A on your essays, but if you are looking to be pushed to work hard then I suggest look elsewhere.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alfe takes forever to grade papers! I was halfway through my second paper before I finally got my grade back for the first one. She is late to class all the time and gives unclear directions on what she is looking for in assignments.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIT143
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I went to her office hours to work on an important paper multiple times that she told me was very good, after correcting the mistakes she pointed out, I received a C on it. She grades harshly with no justification. The quizzes are mainly vocabulary questions and fairly simple. However the journal articles are graded very harshly.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• 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:

she is not a good professor. make a few grammatical errors on a paper and kiss a good grade good bye. i recommend not taking her. she was very poor at teaching.