Rebecca Powers - East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Professor: Rebecca Powers

Department: Sociology

College: East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures get WAYYY off subject and some of the material doesn't make sense. Her test questions are confusing. She randomly takes attendance. She's always happy and excited about class. Weekly discussion posts. Honestly, if you do the discussions then you'll pass and I never studied for test but still passed them and she lets you have a cheat sheet

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you don't have common sense, don't take this class. Read the syllabus and figure out everything you need to do beforehand because Powers isn't the type to remind you ahead of time. Her notes (or lack there of) are just her talking and writing key concepts for you to read later in the book. Pretty easy grader, make sure to read, random attendance

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

love her, during lectures she only focused on the important stuff that will be on tests, instead of telling us useless info. shes super kind and caring. the book is VERY helpful to have, but if u cant get it for financial reasons she provides a website that summarizes the objectives for the chapters! the tests are straight from the textbook

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCI3213
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Going to class seemed pretty pointless since she was unorganized and rambled a lot. Her grading criteria was vague and made it difficult to understand expectations, which were very high even for college students (most professors are more understanding). The tests were open book and notes which was essential since you basically teach yourself.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

There are only 4 graded assignments which are 3 exams and 1 final exam. Attendance isn't required because you don't accomplish much within the class period. Read the assigned chapters for the test and you're almost guaranteed to pass the test.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SOC3213
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. I honestly don't think she knows what she is talking about when teaching. We never accomplish anything. No grades, gave me an unstatusfactory in starfish for my work && I completed everything early. I think she really needs to reconsider her career choice.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The only grades are the 3 tests. You better work for those test grades. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT! When you ask questions she will barely answer your question. For the extra credit if you try then you will get it. The extra credit will save your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCI3213
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectured on things that did not go along with the readings very well. Very confusing class. Tough grader on projects and tests are hard. Gives study guides if you beg for them. If you read, you will pass the tests and quizzes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOCI3213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Absolutely the worst professor I've had at ECU & I'm a senior. She's all over the place with her "lectures", if you could even call it that, it's mostly her rambling off the top of her head. Her assignments make no sense, do not bother asking for clarification bc she will only confuse you further, you essentially teach yourself. buy the textbook!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Powers is not a very good teacher. She writes on a piece of paper with markers on the projector for notes. Handwriting is barely legible and notes aren't clear. She rambles. You are better off just reading the book. Randomly takes attendance maybe 3 times a semester. Very enthusiastic about the class, but not very helpful at all.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Powers has been by far one of the best professors I've had at ECU. She is a bit all over the place but makes the class fun. If you go to her for office hours she tells you everything you need to know. She appreciates everyone's opinions about life and really incorporates the in class assignments into the exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's a little quirky, but a good professor none the less. A lot of the questions on exams are things that you HAVE to attend class for rather than reading assignments.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 1010
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

do not take this woman as a professor. She is horrible, only gives 2 grades, and treats you like a child. Don't take it; you will do a horrible job in this course and cry, just as I am. Don't do it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powers is a nice person, but a bad teacher. We only watch videos and listen to guest speakers who talk about everything from studying abroad to immigrant farm workers. I have not learned anything about sociology by taking her class, but I did make a good grade by going to class and reading the book.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2110
• 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:

She's a bit odd. Sweet lady though treats her "college students" like children sometimes and is ditsy but she loves what she teaches and enjoys it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very energetic and funny professor! Unfortunately her class is a waste of time. She shows videos and covers things in class that aren't even on the test. Save yourself the trouble and pick a different professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOCI1100
• 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:

Dr. Powers is a very sweet lady. She tries to teach in a creative way by engaging her students. She doesn't use powerpoints and most of her tests are based from the text book. She does put in stuff in her tests from random things she talks about in class. Go to class sometimes and read the textbook and you'll get a good grade

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2110
• 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:

Dr. Powers is an interesting woman who cares for her subject and students. Some say she is hard but truth is she isnt. She is always full of energy and trys hard to make the class interesting. There were moments where I was confused about some things but she is always willing to help. Just read your book, go to class and just enjoy the class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prior to this class, I was excited to learn about it, but you really have to WORK for this grade. At this point I find organic chemistry easier. You MUST treat the textbook as the bible and I recommend never taking this as a night class. She projects the attitutde (during hrs) "why try now cuz your never gonna do well anyways"

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2110
• 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:

Good teacher. She teaches creatively. Her tests aren't too hard if you study a little and go to class.