Steve Yanca - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: Steve Yanca

Department: Social Science

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SW0001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Steve Yanca passed away on June 4,2012, from cancer. A great loss of a good and caring man.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SW401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great instructor but has been into the field for a lot of years an dis getting burnt out. He is really detached when it comes to students passing or failing or having issues. Is not really interested in advocating for students who are having difficulties with field placement.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SW318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HORRIBLE! He's an egotistical maniac. If you can avoid him (which is close to impossible) then do yourself a favor and take someone else....anyone...else.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SW315
• 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:

Dr. Yanca is a fair and good hearted man. He knows his stuff and will pass it on to you if you let him. He has a wealth of knowledge in his field, just ask.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SW320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked him. He was very to the point. He told us what we needed to know and didn't waste time on other stuff. It was a spring class and he let us out at a reasonable time. I don't know why everyone else is complaining, he is a great teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SW318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Research paper is the only thing I learned from. Steve talks a lot but doesn't teach much. Does let you redo papers if you make many mistakes. Repeats himself A LOT! No tests. Have to buy the book for hw, but I stopped reading them because he never lectures on anything from them. Just turn in stuff on time and follow guidelines- pretty easy class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SW3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

its not the most interesting class but yanca wants students to learn material. ask if u need help, he will help just have to get the guts to ask!spring summer class are a bit draining, all u have to do is sit and take notes but better than long semesters!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ALL
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SW483
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SW320
• 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:

Dr. Yanca is intelligent, well read and informative. Students wanting to be spoon-fed material will object, but if you do the work you will ace the class. Goes beyond class to answer questions and assist students. Clear about requirements and expectations. You will earn exactly what you work for. No free lunch, fair grades.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SW316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class if you study exactly what he says, teaches to the exam. easy if you study the manual. Don't buy the book!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SW318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He just talk talk talks. Spring class is easier than the others cause though he constantly talks about nothing he lectures straight out of the student manual.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SW318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What a prick! He never makes eye contact and anytime you ask a question he makes you feel dumb. He makes up facts to support his beliefs. He changes class requirements as he sees fit. He is a control freak! He makes your day, your semester, and your life miserable bc of his ridiculous requirments.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SW318W05
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Yanca just wants those of us who are serious about the SW field to do well. I for one am grateful that I will not get to Grad School and make an ass of myself because I do not know how to write a college level paper. He is a very fair man who really wants us to be good in our field. He will g

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BORING AS HECK. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALWORK
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I have been taught that if you don't have anything nice to say keep quiet so........

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SW318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

BORING!! Talks the ENTIRE time even though he tells you he will let you out earlier. I genuinely learned nothing about social work in his class. LONG, pointless papers that really teach you nothing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Talks a lot...especially about himself. Says he's an extreme feminist, which is weird. Talked off subject a lot about how the government is messed up. Never lets you out early! Nice guy though, tough class, but you learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SW485
• 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:

Loves to hear himself talk...very unorganized...if you are a young, attractive female you will be fine....otherwise lookout!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SW
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

jerk. Insists on having his hands in everything, even the other professor's grades! Full of himself, students NEVER get a chance to discuss in class, or participate. If you have Steve, plan on some redos, for no other reason than he can. TRY TO AVOID!!!!!