VaNee Van Vleck - California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Professor: VaNee Van Vleck

Department: Economics

College: California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. V is a good professor. You can earn an A if youre a hard worker. The class is mainly online, theres barely any in class meetings. I learned most of the material on my own, so if you have a hard time learning on your own I wouldnt recommend this class. If you do your work youll be fine. She can be confusing at times, but shes a good prof.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awful! She is very bland and makes focusing very difficult. Doesnt do a very good job at explaining topics. This makes the course difficult if you dont have a good grasp on economics.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. V is a great professor. Challenging course w graphs. In order to be successful you must really understand the material. READ. ASK QUESTIONS. 3 Exams are worth 30% in class free response(2 questions) & 70% online test(35 ques.). Go to Supplemental Instruction on the regular & do not fall behind!! Fri class usually online. Final MC in class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Van Vleck is a really educated and fun teacher in a way but the way she runs her class is very frustrating, homework every class. You pretty much learn micro on your own and she teaches only about %20 of what you learn in the class. Very hard on grading and asks for very specific answers on exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Van Vleck is a good teacher but its a tough subject/class. If you have any questions she is always willing to answer. I highly recommend going to class with questions because she always asks if anyone has questions before she begins lecture. I attended S.I. sessions I highly recommend going to them because it is the reason I was successful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wishes she offers more extra credit. Study guides could be fixed up a bit. She should ask for a volunteer to draw and label graphs to see at least someone has an understanding after she shows us how to do it or have groups with a whiteboard and count on 3 show your board of what your group thinks the answer is and get extra.c that way

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are easy to understand but how can you ask someone a question when you don't even know where to ask because you think you already get what's going on and I think that's the problem that most students have.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She goes over the same things in 2-3 classes and does the same exact problems and then she goes in more depth when you don't even need it. Her study guide doesn't work well. Also, she doesn't give much extra credit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is not hard she just doesnt give you good study material for the test. She goes over the same things in 2-3 classes and does the same exact problems and then she goes in more depth when you don't even need it. All she needs is to show us what we need. She uses inquisitive which does help.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ECON100A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention and participate, you earn her respect. If you ask for help or ask questions, she tries her best to explain it. Overall, great teacher. Just do the work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her class is not an easy A, but it is college and you should expect to put in a decent amount of work if you want to earn a passing grade. Read the chapters and take notes prior to class, this way you can ask question sin her lecture. 2 papers (grades hard), 4 exams (online m.c., in class short answer), except final in class. STUDY key concepts.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

although there is a lot of homework and reading, I found that if you actually take the time to go to office hours and ask questions, she will make things a bit easier. Just takes some patience and practice

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

1. Her lectures are nothing but GRAPHS GRAPH!!! 2. Read the book 3. Test: 2 parts- Part 1 is in class and only problem solving and short answer & part 2 is online multiple choice 4. she gives SI leader all the information you need to know for ECON but tells them to only give students some of the information! AVOID HER AT ALL COST!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are difficult. Ask questions if you don't understand, or else you'll bomb the exams. Read the textbook. She grades very hard on the GEWRs. If you chronically use your cell phone in class, you'll annoy her. As long as she see's you paying attention and participating, then she's willing to help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECON111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Van Vleck lacks a clear, helpful, and transmitting course that provides meaningful information for students. The course did not have a structure or objectives that will be of life long use for students. Economics requires thought, analysis, and much importantly, application. The course lacks many of these components, as it is usual of Dr. V.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

4exams, 2papers, and homework. She is there for you when you are stuck! Ask lots of questions during class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECON100A
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Van Vleck lacks a good method of transmitting the information to her students. She is kind and intelligent, yet she is not the best instructor for the subject. You will struggle in this course, being one of the hardest classes you can possibly take in the Econ department. Pass it the first time; you'll be proud regardless of the outcome.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Test are hard. She will answer all questions, but she will only go over basics. Do not expect test material to be covered in class. How she teaches is wonderful, and makes this class look very easy, but be careful, and study for test. Even the book material will not be on test. You have to think outside the box. Do everything, and you will pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why everyone is saying to avoid taking her class. I have an A in the class so far and I took this class knowing nothing about economics. Your grade is based on 4 exams, 2 short papers and the online homework. As long as you attend lecture and read the book, you'll pass easily. She's there if you need help too. Great professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECON40
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a good teacher. Just read the book and you will be fine. She grades her tests pretty easy. She is not hard that is only for the students that don't read or ask questions. I managed an A in the class and i didnt feel that this class took up all my time. If anything I spent a total of 2 hours a week doing the homework and reading. Get the book!