Mead Loop - Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Professor: Mead Loop

Department: Journalism

College: Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JOUR11100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mead Loop knows his stuff, so I can't fault him there. He teaches the large group lecture as well as a smaller break out section. There is an advantage to being in his section because he writes the quizzes and teaches you accordingly, while other professors are in the dark. However, I personally found him very patronizing and full of himself.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JOUR213000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mead Loop is very full of himself and his teaching style reflects that. He is vague about his expectations and yet very harsh with his grading - which is not a good combination at all. Other than a few blaring disconnects in his expectations with his explanations, he is a good professor and clearly passionate about the subject.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JOUR111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loop is fantastic. Always willing to lend a helping hand and give great feedback on projects, out-of-class work, and anything pertaining to Journalism. He expects a lot from his students, but equips them extremely well to produce a high level of work. I would gladly take more classes with him. Personable, energetic, passionate, and knowledgeable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JOUR200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Loop is a great professor with plenty of experience in the journalism field. He's insightful, witty and funny. I left his classes as a better journalist and better person. Definitely take him if you have the chance. Oh, and if you know sports, you can have some good conversations with him on the side.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JOUR102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved Loop, he really made me a much better journalist and though the 20 page jresearch paper was tough, he gave you enough time to really do well. I learned A TON from his lectures and though he seems tough, he is actually very understanding and nice if you talk to him 1 on 1.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JOURNALISM
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome. Some of the content can be difficult, but Loop makes sure you leave his class a better journalist

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JOUR101
• 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:

Professor Loop has been one of my favorite journalism professors as Ithaca. He is extremely useful and is always willing to give advice about the future of your journalism career. He is in no way biased, nor is he a crazy rambler.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JOUR213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not listen to the other reviews. Loop may love sports, but he does not favor sports journalists. He is a fair teacher who grades and tests like he says he will. He is an extremely good teacher for Intro, J-Research and Ethics. I would take any of his classes regardless of subject matter.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JOURN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loop is without a doubt the most instrumental professor in the Journalism curriculum. Contrary to what former posts have said- he does NOT favor sports journalism students. He definitely loves sports and talks about them often, but I hate them and have never been discriminated against. If you never take a class with him- you haven't learned.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JOURMANY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Loop for J-Research and Journalism Ethics this past semester. He has professional experience, gets to the point, and doesn't waste the students' time. Outside of class, he is very helpful during his office hours, as well. Ethics is a very interesting, thought-provoking course, and Journalism Research requires lots of work but is rewarding.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JOU0000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

After taking numerous classes with Prof. Loop and reading fellow student's opinions of him, I feel that I can no longer hold Ithaca College in high esteem. His teachings are the ramblings of a delusional showboat of a man. I am baffled at the fact that no other students seem to be able to see through to the real person who is hardly as experienced

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The guy's standards are too high. He favors sports journalism students. If you're not into sports you feel out of place in his class. I definitely respect him and he is a good teacher, but he never used all of class time and he assumes you already know so much.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JOUR213
• 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:

Prof. Loop is the greatest teacher ever. He is extremely helpful and honest and he never wastes class time. He has high standards, but not unreasonable ones. His classes are enjoyable and he really knows his stuff. Take any and all of his classes that you can.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: JOUR111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Loop is great. Even though its an intro class, he makes you really feel like a journalist and gets you out in the field. Take his class!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JOURN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loop knows his stuff and expects you to know it too. He treats you like a professional and expects professional work. But at the same time, he's entertaining and fairly personable. If you're prepared to work for your grade, you will learn a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPRTJSECT
• 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:

Great professor for Sports Journalism. Really loves the class and is generally excited to be there. Teaches you everything you need to know about the Sports Journalism worl and AP style. I came away from Loop's sports J class with more than just about every other class. A great guy in general, very friendly and nice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JRSRH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Loop is great. So helpful, and honest and just knows his****. Be assertive in his class, he likes it and you'll get the most out of it that way. Tests are weird but not impossible

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Some of the earlier comments claim that Loop is easy and cuts class too often. That is not true. Yes, classes run short, but that is because Loop gets to the point and doesn't fill time with unnecessary grunt work. He is the best possible teacher to get in this department. Take his class! Trust me, you will be thankful later.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOMEDIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

the class was awful. but atleast he was easy on the eyes

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JOUR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loop's a good man. Big into sports, which is pretty cool. And he's a ****. The one drawback - he hates the Steelers.