Ruth Jenkins - California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Professor: Ruth Jenkins

Department: English

College: California State University Fresno, Fresno, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. Clear expectations and masterful teaching ability.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Every class there is a reading response due (250 words) based on a specific piece of literature from the syllabus. When a piece is lengthy expect a pop quiz. There is one paper that is heavily focused on throughout the end of the semester. The final this semester was an opinion based short answer exam ( 3 questions). Take her you won't regret it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jenkins is one of the best professors I have ever had. She truly cares for her students' scholarly growth and she is very understanding. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering taking one of her classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENGL30
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is an awesome professor and I would definitely take her again. At first I was nervous to take this class because I am not familiar with literature. She makes the class fun and comfortable for all students. Every class session there is a reading response due(250 words). I do feel like my writing skills have improved since taking this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jenkins is one of the sweetest professors I've ever had. She truly cares about her students and will bend over backwards to help you succeed. That being said, she does expect you to grow as a critical thinker; reading and going to lecture is important. Her lectures are informative, interesting, and make you consider texts in new ways.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENGL131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Class is interactive and fun. Variety of projects and writing assignments throughout the semester; she uses a grading contract so doing the work matters--she wants to see that you are learning, not just checking boxes on a rubric. Helpful and easy to talk to if you have questions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG105ENG152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors by far. Very approachable, empathetic and open-minded. Prioritizes clear communication/understanding with her students on assignments and writing papers. As long as you do all the readings, the tests (if any) will be easy. Usually cool with phones and tech in class. Trust her. She listens to you and you'll learn a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL31
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most inspirational professors I've met who genuinely cares about you as a person! As with any other college course, work hard, and you will pass.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jenkins is an awesome professor all around, the only drawback being long lecture days, which were few. She is very personable and takes the time to get to know her students. She is a tough grader with essays but very fair; if you talk to her about your essay she will give very thorough feedback.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL160W
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jenkins was a really nice professor and she made English relatively fun. She was clear with instructions and she was willing to explain things or answer any questions that students may have. Prepare to write a lot, and to participate in class discussions, but it was a fairly laid back & simple class if you are a half way decent writer. She's great!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG160W
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really loved her and her class!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• 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:

Dr. Jenkins is a fantastic lecturer. She chose great readings for a course that could easily have been dull, and led very engaging discussions on these works. Easy but fair grader so long as you try.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ruth, Ruth, Ruth; She is such a kind-hearted professor, she wants to see you do well and really shows that too. Her class isn't hard, by any means, read and the tests are fairly easy too. She's willing to work with you and doesn't make you feel 'less than' a person because you can't formulate thesis' correctly, or know where commas go. Great prof!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG31
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the best teacher. Will search out classes being taught by her every chance I get. So kind and caring of her students too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jenkins is extremely understanding, helpful, and knowledgeable. She thinks all of her assignments through, and is really interested in the learning that happens with each one. I take her every opportunity I can for that reason alone. Not to mention - she's a really nice person, too!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She's amazing

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jenkins is one of the most helpful professors I have had. She really cares about the students and pushes them to their full potential. I waited to take the class with her because she is really great.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jenkins is a great professor. She is extremely helpful. Her assignments are all relevant. The class was not easy, but she makes the class enjoyable. She really puts in the effort to help students succeed. One of the best professors I've had.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ruth Jenkins is the perfect professor! I love her, she is very kind and helpful, one of the nicest people I've met. I probably wouldn't have read so much or tried so hard if she wasn't teaching, she makes you want to succeed. She wants everyone in the class to do well and will help each student individually.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG13131105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Jenkins is my favorite professor throughout the entire English Dpt. If you need a class and she is offering it, TAKE IT. She is brilliant, clear, and so sweet. She gives you the grade you deserve based on YOUR effort, so don't slack off and I promise you will be fine. She is a great person to talk to as well! Overall, she's awesome!