Harvard Ayers - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Professor: Harvard Ayers

Department: Anthropology

College: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ANT1530
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I remember no professor like Harvard Ayers from 20 years ago. Such a pompous man that is more full of himself than knowledge & seems to only share that knowledge with the few he deems appropriate. It was honestly the worst class I have ever taken. I paid good money to WORK, not learn. The worst professor of my academic career.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FAHA300
• 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:

He stands out as one of the most likable and personable professors I have ever had. You should try to get to know him outside the classes. He is a very neat guy. I remember more from his classes than any others. Took everything he taught except the southwest trip.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Ayers was a great prof. to have on the southwest trip. He's passionate about the subjects and also gave us enough room to learn some things on our own. He's more than fair and it was an amazing experience.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ANT102
• 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:

Class was fair- book better/clearer. He is very knowledgable, though. SW trip was interesting, but did NOT prepare students/provide adequate information- at one point 3 girls were separated from the group on a snowy mesa. Never noticed.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof Ayers is knowledgeable on the subject matter but lacks passion and delivery of the course matter. A lot of videos doing the teaching here and often material on tests are not covered in class so read the textbooks.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

They should call this "Mountain Top Removal in Southern WV" cause thats all you really study. Be prepared to spend a weekend with the entire class sleeping in a one room rec center. We could have left a whole day early, but it interfered with Harvard's TV football schedule.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOUTHWESTFIELD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: NAINDOSTEOPHY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'd Ayers for 4 classes & was my advisor, yet he could never remember my name. 3 years, reintroducing myself. Insulting. Some classes = basic, others completely off task. EX: NA Indians, call governors office for a test grade, & get bussed us off to a commune passing itself off as a nature preserve. Why? Clear a field for $20pp. Relevance? None.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: NAINDIANS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved the subject matter. Harvard is very knowledgeable and passionate. However, his tests are set regardless of how much of the material you actually cover. One-third of one of our tests was material we had not so much as mentioned in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FORENSICANTHRO
• 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:

i thought he was very difficult. we had to put together an entire skelteon, write reports on and measure.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Ayers is the most unprepared teacher you'll ever have. The tests have nothing to do with what he emphasizes in class and is completely senile at times. Lectures are a complete bore and he never does the lecturing (leave it to the rediculous videos).

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FORANT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love this guy, everything he says has some kind of interesting aspect to me. He is very helpful and the lab is very in depth. The class size this year has made it a little hard for him to give individual attention but other than that, a wonderful teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ANTHROTRIP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his information. Class was a bit dry. Southwest trip was interesting, but we were not well prepared for it and he left us at one point. I'd go again, but not with him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ANT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not that great if your not anthropology major. A lot of professors in this department seem to be this way.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

EXCEllENT TEACHER! my favorite by far....very helpful with anything you need

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ANT1530
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The southwest trip was so wonderful--the best!!! I learned so much from Harvard. He is very knowledgable and passionate about politics as well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: NAMIND
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting...Very knowleable..but can be a bit distant to students

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: FORANTH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The Southwest trip was one of the greatest experiences in my life. Harvard is a great guy, as well as a great professor. However, the trip is his passion, so I don't know about reg. classes. I highly recommend the trip