Vivian Smith - Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH

Professor: Vivian Smith

Department: Psychology

College: Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCPSYCHF00
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith was one of the worst professors I have had in my entire collage career. She was not able to tell what assignments were due nor did she give information on how to complete assignments. When we would have a test she did not prepare us with a study guide or any review. She was unprofessional, unprepared, and disrespectful to students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith is one of the worst professors I have ever had. She was disrespectful toward me and other students. She had no clear grading criteria for a large research paper that was a large part of our grade. Also she went against her syllabus in the beginning of the semester and had taken down practice tests two days early.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are long and boring. Read the text before class so you know what shes talking about. But she will also preach about her own views when the subject is something she doesnt like. Her tests are all 50q multiple choice but HARD questions. Only two 10pt extra credit assignments available. Would not take in lecture or online.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you don't read and study the textbook, you won't pass. Listening to lectures and taking notes is not enough to pass a tests. Learning term definitions only is also not enough, the test wants you to apply it to real life situations. Lectures are boring and slow.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smith is an excellent teacher. Her lectures were clear and thorough, and she explained things well. The tests and system of grading was fair. She cares about the subject and I learned a lot from the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2800
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith is very knowledgable about the topic, and I learned a lot! She gives extra credit quizzes, which help a lot! Theres a paper and 5 tests, the final is cumulative but if you do the work throughout the semester you will do fine. She provides study guides for each test which are very helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring, hard to listen to her lectures without falling asleep

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You only have to take five tests but each are 50 questions and are pretty hard. There are also quizzes for each chapter.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are clear and interesting, tests are multiple choice, closed book, and not difficult if you put a decent amount of effort into getting ready for them. Professor is very knowledgeable about the material. Does not grade on a curve, does offer extra credit assignments. She tries to make sure everyone does well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good class. Alot of reading and homework but as long as you do it and take the online quizzes prior to the in class tests you will be fine!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed her class, highly recommend!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took the online class, and really did enjoy it. There are weekly quizzes and a discussion board you must post to. Reading the book and her notes are both very helpful. Make sure you know how to apply what you read, as her tests are not just memorizing. You are also able to take the online quizzes up to 3 times. Would definitel recommend her class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for an engaging class in Psychology, avoid taking this professors online class. Per chapter, you get a quiz, one question, and an activity that only works on legacy versions of browsers (not mentioned until the whole class had issues). Plan to memorize all concepts in the chapter.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Smith is an amazing professor. She knew the subject well and designed her class in a manner that followed the syllabus exactly so you will know whats coming. If you read the chapters, take notes and used the chapter reviews.. You'll pass. You can't slide by in her class but if you work hard you will be rewarded. I would recommend her to anyone!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lack of communication online. She is like your book there are 4 test. Completely useless.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this as an online class. WARNING-you must go into the testing center for tests. Class was NOT listed as hybrid. I took it online because of scheduling issues and here I am having to go on campus an additional day. If you enjoy reading text books, memorizing definitions & taking tests, this class is for you. Otherwise not at all engaging.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHPSYC
• 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. Smith is a devoted instructor. She was easy to reach and great to handle any confusion or issues you had on any topic or subject. Her class was a little tough but she designed it in a manner that you will leave it with a education in Psychology. I wish all my professors were like her. I definitely recommend her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1150
• 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:

The class was hard but Dr. Smith was a great teacher. Her lectures were interesting and she explained the material very well. A lot of extra credit available via online quizes and a lot of the quiz questions were the tests. You have to read the book and attend the lectures or you will not pass!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2800
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard Class, but she is very helpful. She even doesn't mind if you come to her office for any questions. Most questions on test are questions on the practice tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2800
• 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:

a good teacher, easy class, knows what she is talking about. makes class fun and interesting. there are group projects in class though. willing to help outside class and give extra credit. take her class