Matthew Cuddeback - Providence College, Providence, RI

Professor: Matthew Cuddeback

Department: Philosophy

College: Providence College, Providence, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: DWC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good guy, funny guy

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHL330
• 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:

A wonderful person and professor. He will challenge you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely old fashioned when it comes to his views on sex. I understand Providence College catholic identity but it still can be off putting . Gives extremely difficult pop quizzes each class. Also fails to give timely feedback. He took a month to return 1200 word paper. Also believe his standards for papers were unfair. Best avoid.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the man. Tough grader most people ended up getting at least a B overall. Kept the seminars interesting, although he did tend to lecture a bit too much in some seminars. Didn't give quizzes every time and they weren't that bad, even if you just read the summaries. Take this guy and you're in for a juicy treat.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHL301
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Cuddeback is one of the toughest graders at PC. Participation is required or he will dock you for it. He gives quizzes at the beginning of EVERY class which you have to be very specific in order to pass. His lectures are heavy but very enlightening. I would avoid taking him if you are seeking a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He was on my Civ team and always gave good lectures that made me think beyond the reading material. He knew to relate lecture info to things that would be in college students' lives, and he was very thought provoking. Although he has been known to be a hard grader, I am considering taking his philosophy because I respect the way he thinks.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but really tough grader...

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cuddeback was a very good lecturer, and I enjoyed having seminar discussions with him, even though they were very different. He made it almost impossible to get an A because he regarded a B as extremely good. He was very enthusiastic about his philosophy, but you have to be a great writer and know exactly what he wants in order to do well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cuddeback is a great professor to take, especially if you are a Catholic. Although he is a tough grader, especially on quizzes, he is a wonderful and inspirational man.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

"General Ethics", but no ethical situations were discussed. Every class is just a lecture on sex ed according to the church. I thought this was a philosophy class, so not sure why every class is an obscure biology lesson about the female body from a man. The quizzes are incredibly specific, usually about insignificant reading. Very harsh grader.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHL200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

At times he is extremely conservative and offensive. Do not take him if you are weirded about by talking about sex because he talks a lot about it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy his class at all. I dreaded going everyday because of him. He should really reconsider teaching as a profession.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIV101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avoid avoid avoid. I have been a straight A student all my life and his unreasonably (and I mean unreasonable!) specific pop quizzes are making it difficult to get a B+. And i worked hard! Avoid! PC get better professors for Civ!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHL301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best class I have taken. Deep thinker and gifted speaker. Prepare to work but if you study the reading guides, you will do well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy. He talks most of seminar, but is not at all boring to listen to. Read everything because quizzes are pretty tough. The readings aren't that bad though and aren't too hefty. Definitely a manageable class. Participate, participate, participate. He loves when you are engaged. Very manageable class and a great professor!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHL202
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cuddeback is definitely one of my favorite professors at PC. He makes his class a lot harder than it needs to be, and really makes you work for it but he's an amazing guy. He's absolutely hilarious and genuinely cares about his students. He's crazy but he really has a great heart. Definitely would recommend, his class is a great experience

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHL202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes are unreasonably specific, limited to one-sentence answers based on an entire chapter of reading. Does not grade papers based on content, only writing conventions. Does not give work back until the very end of the semester, so it is near-impossible to know how you need to improve. Your grade will not reflect the work you put in.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHL201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cuddeback has a beautiful soul. All you have to do is go in with an open/willing mind and dedication and you will succeed. He is a great person and is actually quite funny. He will respect you if you respect him. Probably my favorite professor at PC.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHL301
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed my experience with Dr. Cuddeback. Yes, his teachings are old fashioned, but that's his job... his courses tend to be about Christian beliefs and traditions... that's the course you signed up for. And yes, you have to put work in - but this is college guys. If you ask for help, he is more than willing to explain again. wonderful man

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DWC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He runs an extremely rigorous course, a hard workload and a lot of reading. Attendance is mandatory, and he is very old fashioned and strict. With that being said, he has a good sense of humor, and getting a B is doable, you just have to put in a lot of work.