Paula Donson - University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Professor: Paula Donson

Department: Business

College: University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PM620
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The reason why Dr. D. Is so good is because of her professional experience and corporate service. So many of the faculty I had in the past were pure academics and never had the insights and experience that Paula Donson has had. She's been there and that made all the difference helping us see what we have in store. We need more like her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has accumulated experiences in her work that make her lectures come alive

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BA461
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

What a pleasant surprise this course was! Instead of lectures and note taking we were in action in every class. This class was a winner!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BA461
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Our negotiating scenarios were some of the more meaningful classroom activities. We were thrown into real-life deals that we'd be facing in the real world.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lots of real world experiences that made learning both easier and practical, because you learned how to apply what you were learning.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PM620
• 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. Donson was a good teacher; she often reminded me of a librarian in class, with all of her references, but her sessions were good, worthwhile, and helpful to me on the job.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BA461
• 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:

A good teacher and mentor. She helped me with professional issues often after class and was able to provide me with additional info on topics that I requested. She was flexible with assignments and very responsive to quick tutoring or questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BA361N
• 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:

Paula was very helpful to me in class and took time to work with me on issues that I was having with my company I own. She spent her time and resources on me in a generous way, concerned that I should make the best decisions.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BA01
• 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:

Very good. Definitely worth the time and effort for this class. I would take her for another session if she offered a different course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUSAD1
• 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:

Paula D. is a wonderful human being and teacher. She is generous with her assistance,her insights, her books. She is insightful and has helped me organizational problems we had in our company and I am glad to have had her available to give me guidance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BA1
• 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:

A great lady. She took time with anyone who needed her help, despite the large class. I can honestly say that her care she took in class with us was the best experience I had at UAA with a professor. I would take her again in a flash.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BABA
• 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:

So helpful! She was also extremely knowledgeable about how to work within a company to get policies done, to work effectively with HR, and to help you develop within your job. She is top notch!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• 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:

Paula is a very interesting professor. Her experience in han reaource management makes her a shoe in for the job. She possesses a wealth of knowledge and cares that students learn. Don't get smart or sassy with her though, she is smart and skillful. Perhaps a little long-winded at times, but worth picking her brain.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• 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:

Very helpful; learned a lot and I even email her questions after graduation when I need HR data.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BAA
• 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:

An understanding and helpful person; her use of media, discussion, take home tests, and course projects varied thru the semester and kept things lively in class. I learned a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BABA
• 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:

One of the best and most helpful teachers I had this year. She provided guidance, discussion, and challenging questions that helped me think through workplace issues and my career as well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• 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:

Dr. Donson provided some of the best help I have received from adjunct faculty. She provided assistance for changes in schedules due to my work and provided very good instruction. Several students were found to be cheating in class and I believe out of anger and frustration with her catching them, they attempted to attempt to ruin her online.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BAHRM001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

What can I say--Ms. Donson seems like a great person to have as a friend and a professional aquaintance. As far as her teaching abilities, however, she leaves much to be desired. She seems very unorganized and rather absent-minded about a teacher's responsibilities. She is also inconsistent with her policies about grading. I am disappointed.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Total waste of time in this class! She has no knowledge of real world and is only able to spout what a textbook says. The is the worst class and professor I've had in college and I got an A- in the class just by memorizing because she had nothing to contribute!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BA361
• 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:

I wouldn't reccommend this teacher to other students, try to take the class from someone else. It seemed that she graded on how much she liked you rather than on the quality of your work. Her tests were hard, you need to memorize the textbook. Some funny/applicable stories in class, mostly a waste of class time though.