Tom Mandeville - Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY

Professor: Tom Mandeville

Department: History

College: Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly he is the best professor I have ever had. I now go to a 4 year school for history and political science. Mandeville is a great teacher. I was always excited to go to class because he tells history like he's telling a story. Wish I could have taken him to university with me. he's better than most professors here.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS101102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Only wish I could take more of his classes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have awful comprehension so I usually don't do well in classes that are only lecture. This class is 100% lecture and I LOVE it! I take 2-3 pages of notes for every class and study using flashcards. I only use the textbook in class and his lectures are like story time when you were a kid. I might take another class with him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this course online. I have taken many courses online and this one, by far, was one of the most involved.....if you want that A. You need to read the material and participate in MANY of the discussions. Other than that, it was not a difficult class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't have the best experience with this professor. Taking it online I had a few questions and was confused with how the online process works. Instead of getting help I was told to read the directions or drop the class. I have never had a professor tell me to drop their class before because I didn't understand something, not impressed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you take both 101 and 102 you will get your moneys worth if you buy the bigger text book.I used a voice recorder and took ~4-5 sometimes more pages of notes per class. It is best if you go back and organize your notes into an outline. I love how he teaches,it like story telling- easier to understand! Enjoy!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

ONLINE CLASS: I had a terrible experience with him. He came across pompous and unwilling to help. I would ask for help clarifying, all I would get was "read the directions again." Assigns a ton of mandatory discussions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I don't really like his teaching style. Everything is 100% oral. Not the best teacher for a visual learner. But he sure knows his stuff. Go to review classes and you'll do fine

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher, never bought the book, survived with an A. Take notes and you'll pass. All I did was review my notes before tests, really simple class!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSC240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class required more reading and writing than it should have for a 200 level. It was an absolute waste of time with nothing learned except to never take a class with him again. Also poor use of skills with the computer constantly having quizzes lost, overall a big headache.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome Professor. There should be more like him. I changed my major because of this man. I still keep in touch with him, he was more than a professor. He was a mentor, and he is greatly appreciated.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• 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:

Took his class Fall 2008. I enjoyed this class so much I changed my major from English to History. Entire class is lecture - it isn't easy. Better study for tests - and there are only 4 per semester. If you a poor test taker - this is NOT the class for you. Nice guy - very clear - and funny. I highly recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher. need to take notes, and listen. only uses textbook for visual aid and to read on your own, which you dont have to do if you take good notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is like story time in elementary school. The information sticks but take notes!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• 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:

He has a clear voice that is impossible not to hear, even from another room. His lectures are informative and entertaining. You can't help but learn something in his classes. His passion really comes through.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I liked the fact that there wasn't any homework, essays...ect... all you had to do was go to class, take a lot of notes, and study the notes...There are only three tests these are the only grades, so if you aren' t a good test taker or note taker, this class might not be for you... He seemed passionate, and a good story teller-

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were very interesting. You had to remember a lot of details for the tests, but I feel that they were fair.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• 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:

This class was very relaxing. You could tell that he was really interested in the subject that he taught and tried to spark interest through his lectures. His lectures were done in a manner so that it was like he was telling you a story.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• 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 is ****ing wild

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HIS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good teacher but all he does is lecture, which doesn't help visual learners like myself.