Greg Kiser - Northwest Arkansas Community College

Professor: Greg Kiser

Department: History

College: Northwest Arkansas Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST2013
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really difficult professor! He wasn't bad, but there is so much work and an insane amount of writing. If you even forget one source, enjoy your F. Very tough grader.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HISTTO1877
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online. Greg states exactly what he expects for both homework and test. If you do what he expects, you will pass with 100%. However, if you do not cite sources in both text and MLA citation, you will receive a 0 on the tests. He is relentless about citation. There is bonus available, but you must work for it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST2013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Kiser is pretty good if you take him online. He seems really tough and sends a lot of emails that might come off as rude but overall he grades fast and just wants you to turn in all your assignments on time. Late work is not tolerated and he closes his discussions on Saturday. Its honestly an easy day as long as you put the work in.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST2013
• 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:

I expected this teacher to be super hard but he was not. He explains in great detail what his expectations are for the class and as long as you do the work you will get the grade. You only get the grade you work to get. I would take him again. He also was easy to get a hold of through email.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took an online class with Mr. Kiser. You'll pass if you do the weekly chapter reading, quiz, discussions posts, and 2 exams. Offers extra credit work. No late work and makeups! Will help you if you ask him and responds in a timely manner. Not much interaction with Mr. K in the online class setting, but his instructions are very straightforward.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think this teacher forgot why he started teaching. Felt like he was trying to fail me rather than help me do well in his class. Reached out several times to make it clear I wanted to do well in his class and if he could be more helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Being an online class, it was all basically self-taught. A lot of reading. Make sure you read all of his instructions on everything. He's a stickler for citing sources. Got a couple zeros because I didn't cite the textbook.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 31381
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have heard lots of good things about Mr. Kiser, though one thing for sure is that he does not have a good policy when it comes to online classes. If you are a working student that is taking heavy times during the week attempt to get your job to work with you because Mr. Kiser will not. You will miss tests and you will miss discussions

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class. Took it online through the summer. As long as you read do 2 disscusions and the test everything is laid out pretty simple. You should get an A .

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST05W
• 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:

Took summer fast track 2012. History 2013. Be prepared to work. Do the work and you will be fine. Don't, you will not make it. Be thorough in your exam questions, could mean the difference between a F and an A. If you fail this class, you simply did not participate at all. Teacher very clear with expectations. Would take this teacher again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• 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:

Kiser is the best History teacher I have ever had!I had him for American History to 1877. He explains things very clearly and his notes that he offers on blackboard are very helpful for studying for his tests. He is very entertaining. Attendance to class is extremely important but it is rarely boring because Kiser makes the lectures fun.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: USHISI
• 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:

The only people who might complain about Mr. K are those who were looking for a blow-off class. If you want to learn and have fun doing it - take him! I am now considering a minor in history because of him. Follow your syllabus, go to class, participate, put forth your best and you will do fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• 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:

Kiser is a great Prof. he is funny and makes class a lot of fun

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST2053
• 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:

% Okay, I HATE history, but Professor Kiser was great. I took his class online & he makes everything crystal clear in the syllabus. YES he expects you to DO your work. NO you can't just breeze through this class, but he cares about the students and is passionate about the subject. A+ Teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class online and I did a lot of work but it wasn't too difficult. You know everything you need to do and have a whole semester for your book review. The exams were not so easy but it is all open book so it just took some time to find the answers because you have to comprehend the reading in the book. I would recommend this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• 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:

Excellent Teacher! The syllabus given at the beginning of the semester is essential to being successful in this class. He makes History fun and interesting. If you take good notes you'll do great on the essay exams! I wish he taught government!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not a good professor at all. his standards were unclear and so was some of the things such as discussions. do not take this class with this teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST2003
• 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:

best teacher i've ever had. very funny, clear on expectations, fair on grading exams. only 3 exams, all essay. one quiz online weekly, and a book report due at the end of the semester. i would take him again in an instant. be prepared to take notes the entire class. attendance isn't mandatory, but directly affects your grade bc you miss the notes.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher was very funny, but he spent far too much time joking around. For an undegraduate class, he required far too much. He just talks about funny points in history. He expects students to remember everything from one lecture to another. Don't take him under any circumstances! He is just worthless!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HISTO2053
• 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:

He is a very good instructor and I would recommend him to anyone, especially if you never liked history in the first place I think he adds a different light to the class.