Phyllis White - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Phyllis White

Department: Music

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. She cares about her students and encourages abstract thinking. She was always quick to send feedback and you received feedback on ALL assignments. She offers remedies for anything you do that isn't complete or missing parts with no loss of credit. You won't regret taking her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS1001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

MUS 1001?was my first full online class, but it was such a pleasant experience! Dr. White knows how to combine various resources to help students learn the material, with weekly forum postings and discussions to help emphasize it. Since it is an online class, forum participation is mandatory, but its reasonable and even fun at times!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor easy 4.0

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a professor who wants to see you succeed. The class isn't terribly difficult, and she gives you so many resources to help you along the way. Ask for help if you need it, but there are always options to make up work or receive extra credit points.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is actually a lot of work. You have to put in a lot of time and reading to correctly do the assignments. If they are done incorrect, she will make you repost for credit. There were three projects throughout the semester that took a good amount of time to do. She provides the textbook on hold in the library instead of buying it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her online class. It is the usual Homework but you had the whole week to do it. You doing the hw counts as attendance. I honestly think you learn even if you dont want to. If you get a low grade she will give you the opportunity to redoit and you get the full credit. Take her online class its an easy A and trust me.. its not as boring.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her What's on your Playlist online. This is not an "easy A" class. Usually 2 weekly assignments(playlist posts, questions, journals). Can not turn anything in late. This class is not too hard, but she sometimes seems to expect everyone to be a music genius, when this is a gen. ed. She is very nice though&gives you a chance to re-do things!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• 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:

One of my fav profs ever! Shes awesome!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS1001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. White is one of the most caring and friendly professors I've ever had. The class was just online forum postings with a paper (the final) and a quiz (a midterm), and everything was really easy and straightforward. She also made the class super interesting and fun, which surprised me considering this is an online gen ed!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000
• 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:

You have like 6 project to do in this class and they are super easy. She is super nice and sweet. She will call you out if you're on your phone, you can only skip 2 classes and will have to do online work, but she knows her students personally and is super caring. Don't even think about handing something in late. NO TESTS OR EXAMS

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Phyllis White is an absolute angel. She is such a sweetheart and is always so encouraging. You can tell she really cares about her students. She was always telling us that she believed in us and was all in all a wonderful human being. What's on your playlist was one of the funnest classes I've ever taken. Easy 4.0 if you put in the work.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor White is an incredible human being all around. She cares for you and does all she can to insure that you pass with nothing less than a 4.0. No tests are given, only three short projects and three simple papers based on concerts you attend. Highly Recommended, would 100% take again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000
• 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:

Phyllis White is probably one of the best professors ever! She cares about every single one of her students. She wants you to pass the class and helps anyone who is struggling get there. She starts off every day with a motivational speech and talks into students. One thing is you cant be on your phone or fall asleep because she doesnt like it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

In the beginning of the semester I was not doing any of my work and soon began to fail the class. After her reaching out to me(which is quite rare to see in a collegiate level course) I began to turn my grade around and now have a high A grade. There is for some reason a lot of work in this class, and has been more work than any other class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White is a very passionate and caring teacher and she is very enthusiastic about what she is teaching. There are a few projects that take a bit of extra time but she isnt looking for it to be perfect, just to show that you put in effort. She will let you out of class usually 30 min early

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easier than any high school class I ever took. Dr. White cares about her students, but she is very enthusiastic and will call on you out of the blue to make sure youre paying attention.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I'VE EVER HAD. I really mean that. This woman went above and beyond to make the material interesting and entertaining! No tests. Just three easy projects. This woman truly LOVES all of her students and cares so deeply about their well being. You can't leave OU without taking a class with Professor White. Go. Go sign up NOW.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. White is an incredible professor that allows students to engage the material even if they have no prior musical experience. Listen to the required music outside of class and pay attention during lecture and you will get a lot out of this course. Phyllis is also caring and easily approachable if you're having any trouble with the material.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's very enthusiastic, which is good, but it gets to be a bit much sometimes. I think she takes the class to seriously. We had projects that took me longer than some of my engineering projects, which I think is absurd.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She has been here teaching MUS 100 for 30 years, but she's still so passionate about it. It made it worth getting up in the morning and I found myself getting very excited to go to class. Amazing professor and even better person.