William Shullenberger - Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

Professor: William Shullenberger

Department: Literature

College: Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is too pure for this world - what a gem, and brilliant professor.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: LIT2022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bill is incredibly intelligent, kind hearted, and loves what he does. He is an incredible educator and mentor. He responds to emails at any time of day and quickly too. He often sings for us. It's very cute. The class is very low key and an easy A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A little TOO nice!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: LITR2012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a lovely man who cares deeply about all of his students. Sometimes I fear that some might take advantage of his goodwill, but on the whole he is a joy for anyone who loves to learn.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: LITR2022L1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bill is a fantastic professor. LOVES literature, and LOVES to share his LOVE with people who also LOVE literature. Tends to ramble in lecture (as he'll tell you himself), but it's never boring, always interesting. Flexibility in paper topics. Group conference needs more structure to work, but lecture is awesome. A sweet guy, big brain and heart.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: LITR2022
• 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:

Bill is the greatest man on the face of the planet. Despite not having much of an interest in "epic" literature, he made this the best class I took in my four years at SLC. One semester with this man is worth the price of the four years tuition alone

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: LITR1069F
• 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 want a mentor and a friend, take a seminar with Bill. He takes an unbelievable amount of time for each student, and will respond to emails/cries for help any time of day or night. With papers, he is honest and thorough and critical, but deadlines are nonexistent--careful not to take advantage of that. Most passionate professor out there.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: LIT2022
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The kindest, sweetest man I've ever met. He's so brilliant, and so in love with the material. He clearly loves teaching, and he seriously cares about his students. If you don't take his class, you're missing out.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: LITR1035
• 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:

Sweetest, nicest man I have ever met. Shows an interest in all of his students, and keeps his classes fun and engaging. His class is worth the price of admission alone.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: EPICL2
• 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:

Bill is a very sweet man and a true Milton scholar. He loves, and is emotionally connected to, the material he teaches. However, I was always terrified he was going to break down or have a stroke because he seems so fragile. His lectures can be obnoxious because people tend to talk over him and slow the pace down. Take his seminars.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Bill walks around campus like a modern day Apostle exuding humility however scratch the surface, challenge his judgement and the humble exterior erodes leaving behind the hidden huge ego. His classes were often engaging. He is like the wizard of Oz-all illusion. Take the class but be forewarned don't disagree with him, it will hurt you in the end.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: LITCONS
• 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:

Shullenberger is a great proffessor! He's very friendly, interesting and he takes the time to talk to his students and is very approachable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: LIT101
• 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:

the class (african literature) was one I didn't know too much about, got it in alternate registration and it was a real gem, all the texts we read were awesome, the discussion lively, bill was helpful in conference and was great to bounce ideas off of, i'd take another class with him!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: LITR1074
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As my first year here at SLC, and having Bill as my don, I have to say he is the most wonderful guy I could think of. Always very nice and inviting, constantly appreciating, considering, and relating different insights on the texts. He's very passionate about the texts he teaches, and is always ready to give assistance in conference work.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Such an outstanding, wise and committed professor. Knows the ins and outs of every text we studied. Full of spirit and passion, he makes everything seem so relevant and exciting. Wonderful in conference, enormously helpful and supportive. One of the best.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: LITR3655
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a kind and gentle spirit! Very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. You will probably see him get teary-eyed over some piece of writing at some point, which I find endearing. Makes really adorable jokes. Very helpful. High expectations coupled with great faith in students. Don't disappoint him; it just wouldn't be right.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: LITR2017
• 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:

Bill is not only one of the best professors I've ever had, but he's also one of the sweetest, kindest, most genuinely wonderful human beings I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bill is one of the best teachers I ever had. Early morning class on a Friday, and I could never bear to miss one because I knew it'd be so damn interesting, and I'd had almost no interest in the subject before I started. He's insightful, intelligent, hilarious, and altogether fantastic. Take any classes you can get from him!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIT000
• 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:

Best prof. at SLC!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MILBLABIB
• 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:

The lectures were inspired and vigorous, and always geared toward drawing people in. He even went so far as to SING! Bill is amazing as a person and a professor. I would major in "The classes of Bill Schullenberger" if we had majors.