Professor: Randall Clemons
Department: Political Science
College: Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: POLI299
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I hated geopolitics at the beginning of the semester, but by the end, it kind of grew on me. I was not expecting it to be as difficult as it is, but Clemons is always accessible outside of class (emailing back at 2 am included) for extra help. He rarely uses power points, but gives lots of handouts.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: POLI299
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Geopolitics it is a great class and Dr. Clemons is awesome but it is so hard
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: POLI299
- 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 gon learn today... In all seriousness, you will see the world differently after taking Dr. Clemons' class. Everything from news broadcasts to political rhetoric will make more sense. If you go in expecting the workload to be brutal, you'll come out just fine. Just remember, class starts when the Pepsi is opened.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: POLI330
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The worst professor I have ever had. Grades papers harsher if your political view is different than his. Treats students with little to no respect. His assignments have poor instructions then takes points off for not following instructions. Genuinely terrible person.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Randy is the man! Do the readings and take good notes. When he says "when I start talking your hand should be moving" (writing notes), he really means it!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: POLI303
- 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: Mandatory
Comment:
Geopolitics is a terrible course. As a political science student, I got much more out of other classes that explored the depth of theory in international relations. Clemons gives too many handouts and is the driest political science teacher I've ever had. I do not recommend geopolitics!
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: POLI10001
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I heard a lot of negativity before my class about him, but I love him. One of my favorite professors. A little dry but he loves politics and if you're involved he'll like you. He's an extremely easy grader and gives study guides for tests. If you take notes in class the tests are easy. If you read the book you'll be ready for class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: GEOPOLITICS
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was hard and boring, killed many trees with his handouts.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: POLISCI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took him for foreign policy, leadership, enviro politics, and Vietnam. The BEST teacher I've ever had. Assigns a lot of work, but relatively easier grader. Simulations are also creative, interesting, and worthwhile. Knows how to get the most of his students. I enjoyed and learned a lot in all 4 classes. You da man Randy!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: POLI232
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I've taken three of his classes. Those three classes are the most challenging I've taken at Mercyhurst, but I've learned more from him than any other professor on campus. If you're interested in political science and willing to work, sign up for anything with his name on it!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: POLI101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
didn't like him, clearly played favorites in class
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: POLI101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Just an awful teacher, grades harder than i have ever seen. Really should not be allowed to teach.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: POLI101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a good professor
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: POLI303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Geopolitics with Clemons-best class ever. You will never look at current events the same way. Challenging tests, but overall a rewarding class. Clemons is one of the best porfs I have had here at Mercyhurst. Take his classes!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: POLI303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
One of the best profs at Mercyhurst. His class is engaging and interesting. Iloved going to class everyday-the time seemed to fly. Having a teacher that loves what they teaches is great.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: IDST103
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Exploring Law was soooooo boring. Do not take this class. I had Dr. Clemons for the breakout session and he wasn't too bad. His lectures are dry, but he grades well.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: AGOV101
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really difficult. If you have no interest in the class, do not take it because he is very into what he teaches. I barely passed and worked my butt off.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: GEOPOLI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Geopolitics was a very demanding class, but worth it. He has an excellent teaching style that engages the class and keeps you interested. the tests were challenging, and i was not a huge fan of the text book (morgenthau). The class was one of the best classes i have taken at mercyhurst. I plan on taking a lot of his classes.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: POLI303
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent teacher, I would take him for any class! Demanding and hard tests, but very interesting material. I was surprised how much I learned from him and the class. Great guy.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: POLI100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he was informative, clear, and open minded but his class was very demanding (quiz almost every class!)
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