Randy Patnode - Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Professor: Randy Patnode

Department: Communication

College: Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM211
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor. He is very smart, but his voice would put me to sleep. However, the semester I took him, I was taking 18 credit hours. So , probably not completely his fault. I took to grabbing a coffee from coffee emporium beforehand and I survived. He really makes you think about things. I think we had two essays and a group presentation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMMMANY
• 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:

This guy is ridiculously intelligent and really knows his stuff when it comes to media, writing, law, etc. He's also hilarious and really helpful. If you don't like putting forth effort in your classes, he isn't the guy for you, but if you're willing to put in the work, you're golden.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Oh, Randall. I have him for media literacy and he is a curious man. He revamped the whole course this semester so it's a little tough but if you ask for help he will definitely give it. Overall, I like him, he's just a little strange.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Assignments pointless but easy, test somewhat difficult, but there aren't many. Classes are boring, though you do get to chuckle at a bad joke every now and again. I wouldn't voluntarily take this course, but it's not hell if you have to.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMMANY
• 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:

AWESOME. I love him. He's witty and amusing. Attendance is not mandatory; he gives you leeway on late assignments. He's great, i would take him again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM123
• 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:

Great teacher. Has a ton of experience in his field and knows his stuff. Plus, he has a great, dry sense of humor. Be prepared to work cause his tests and assignments are challenging, but you will learn a lot from this teacher!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM201
• 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 love this guy. tough but fair. smart. great.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FW300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. Patnode can be strange, but he has improved my writing. You can complain all you want, but at least you get money's worth and learn something for the real world.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've heard he was boring in the other classes, but this class is actually not at all. Had a lot of short, easy assignments, tests weren't too hard if you review the material, and readings assignments were easy. Don't listen to the reviews that say he is boring if you're going to take Media Literacy, because he's really nice and entertaining!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Terrible! Annoying! I did fine on the tests, A's but he still sucked. He is very nit-picky on grammar, worse than any English professor! The class itself is interesting, just take another professor he is HORRIBLE and I even got an A- in the class and I still think he sucks! EVIL and obessesed with Elvis!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't say he's the hardest professor I've ever had, but do not go into this class expecting an A. His tests are hard, a lot of the material on there isn't covered in class. His writing assignments are lame, and you will get points off for going "above and beyond." I would recommend another professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes, I try to hold my breath in hopes of passing out. This way, I have a solid reason to miss class. I asked the person next to me to punch me in the face just to see if I still cared. On a whole, he makes an average professor and a terrific Elvis impersonator. One good thing came from this class: the end.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is wierd. really boaring, not a hard hard class but not interesting. I would probable find someone else

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I thought this class would interesting, but Patnode made it boring. His classes always have a ond drawn out paper topic that covers material from the entire semester. Tests are hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SURVEY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy and very approachable. BUT, what we actually go over in class isn't even half of what he'll have on the tests. Very tough grader of tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's approachable and if you give even a half-assed effort, you're going to do well. He grades fairly, with an emphasis on just having proper grammar. Ok, kids, I don't think that's a lot to ask. We're all in college here. If you don't know how to spell by now, you're the moron.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Boring class although he has his moments. Tough grader and kind of moody too. Gives lots of work. He is also tougher on guys than on girls.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

the class environment is fun and the topics are interesting, but he pays too much attention to grammar and spelling.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Awful... I've never heard worse things about a teacher from other teachers & students alike. avoid this class if at all possible.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SURVEY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

easy class but he's extremely obnoxious with an excessive fixation on elvis. he sucks.