Jack Chambless - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Jack Chambless

Department: Economics

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chambless is not as bad as everyone says. As long as you do what youre suppose to and prepare for the tests you will pass. Also he makes the class very interesting and no homework just 3 tests!! Good for people who dont procrastinate. I myself was scared to take him after the reviews I read but he really is an amazing professor

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is difficult but you will learn a lot about economics. To pass you will have to read the book and watch the videos. At first I struggled in his class after the 1st test and midterm, and was tempted to withdraw because I thought I would fail, but I worked hard for the final and it paid off when I saw my grade and that I passed.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• 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:

He is the best professor you will have in college! I have had him for three classes and his class offers amazing extra credit opportunities that can bring your grade up two letter grades. He is very helpful and cares about his students. He responds to email 7 days a week. Getting a good grade is very achievable! Excellent!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chambless macroeconomics class is one of those classes that, even if it was one of the last classes at Valencia, you should never take it. He is very arrogant and barely responds to emails. He only has 3 tests and you have to read 3-4 chapters, watch ridiculous videos and movies, for each test. He gives no help when asked for it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MACRO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class because there were no other options available, big mistake... There is A LOT of reading, you will definitely use the textbook plus having to read other articles and watch hour long videos. You are only graded on 3 tests the whole semester, no homework, assignments, or projects. If you fail one test, you're done.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There's 3 exams the whole semester, along with optional discussions. If you're taking this class online like I am be prepared to read and learn everything on your own. Since there's no other assignments you won't even be sure if you're learning the right or wrong thing. I think the lectures are alright it's just how the grading system is set up.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 2023MICRO
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I used the schools resources to get extra help and still failed. If you like to struggle through a class, get no feedback, and cry over your GPA then go ahead and take this professor. He is the worst professor Ive ever had.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 2023MICRO
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Your grade hinges on 3 exams. So you have no idea how you are doing until you take one and if you dont pass that you have no hope of pulling that grade up. He is impossible to meet with, when you do he is condescending and very unwilling to help. His advice to me was try harder. If you take online you will still have to go to campus for exams

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2023MICRO
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the only class that I have ever failed. All of the tests feel like trick questions and he offers no guidance on how to improve your grade. I don't mind the reading but it feels like there is a disconnect between the reading, the tests, and how he grades. Pass on this professor and save yourself some stress.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 2023MICRO
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't be scared off by the bad reviews. Professor Chambless is the best professor I have ever had. The class isn't easy and you have to work really hard. He wrote the textbook and he writes his tests, so if you aren't willing to read, don't bother taking him. His lectures were interesting and he lets you record them w voice memos. I recommend!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 2023MICRO
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is honestly my favorite professor that i have ever taken. I took his macro class and failed but, i tried again with micro and had to work insanely hard to get a C. A giant portion of the class did withdraw, and the class is very difficult but, it you're willing to work then you will do fine. Honestly though, having a good sense of humor helps

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor overall, lectures are very interesting and engaging. only 3 test the whole semester. take this class if you have the extra time to study hard on your own.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Be careful taking this professor's class! He will basically tell you that you need to figure out how to read on your own and you will receive no further assistance from him at all. BE CAUTIOUS - if you're looking for a prof who mentors/teaches you and is willing to help then DO NOT take this man!!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Chambless is an amazing professor. He teaches very well, however, he only provides three really hard tests during the semester. You will learn a lot from him but probably will fail his class. There is no homework, no quizzes, nothing. He is the kind of professor that wants the students to learn, not just pass the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have read and reread so many chapters and he will have you watch videos of the lectures. Meanwhile you are only graded on 3 tests. If you fail/ not do well on even one of those there is no saving your grade. You dont have any assignments. Just big bulky tests that are made to make sure you will get confused. Ive never failed a course till this.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dont miss this opportunity to take Professor Chambless! His class will make you laugh, cry, gasp, and completely change the way you see the world! If you study, you will pass this class and an A is very achievable. But what you learn in this class will stay with you for life! Professor Chambless is a MUST-TAKE! Best Professor ever!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor really opened my eyes to see this world in a whole new way. Absolutely amazing lectures, easy to understand and hilarious. When you get done with his class you will have learned more about this world and life then you ever did during high school. Professor Chambless is a must take!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Chambless is the best professor you will ever have! He will inspire you to to be your best, enlighten you about practical points you will use in any walk of life and prepare you to succeed in Economics at the next level. This class will help you understand the history of Economics and how it applies to todays political economy as well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ECO2013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Save yourself the stress and headache. This professor does not want to see any students succeed. No homework just 3 test the entire semester. It took him one month to grade the first test so you have no idea how you are doing in the class. I have never failed a class and he was the first. STAY AWAY FROM THIS TERRIBLE PROFESSOR!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ECO2023
• 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 Chambless is one of the toughest professors I've ever had, but he also taught me so much more than anyone else. His lectures are eye-opening, his textbook is easy to read, and he makes the material interesting. It's very tough, and you're only graded by 3 exams, but if you show up and put in the effort you'll get a lot out of this course.