Lawrence Sullivan - Adelphi University

Professor: Lawrence Sullivan

Department: Political Science

College: Adelphi University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL385
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Terrible! His tests have no grading criteria so there's no way to know if you did well or not. It's just based on how he feels you answered the question. He's extremely unorganized and loses assignments from time to time. Uses old videos as lectures. Adelphi needs to get rid of this guy. He's a waste of space and tuition dollars..

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL385
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not know how he is in person, but he is terrible as an online professor. Videos are confusing and unclear and he rarely talks about the main subject but often goes off on tangents. Sends way too many unnecessary emails out about his personal life that no one cares about. I would never take a class with him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOOD5
• 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:

Great prof

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Sullivans an amazing professor I've recommended him to all of the polisci majors I know. He does go off on tangents from time to time but he still thoroughly teaches what the course is about. What makes him an outstanding professor is the fact that he's not terrified of being politically incorrect

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POL3XXX
• 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:

I wish I could take all my classes with Professor Sullivan!!! He is literally my favorite professor at this university. He is very interesting and has so much knowledge it is unbelievable. I like him also because it is basically your decision if you do well or not in his class. He does not assign much but what he does assign you better do it

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLI3XX
• 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:

Had him at University of Michigan in late 80s. Professor Sullivan and his wrinkled tie were the best part of class schedule. Encouraged us to go to movies on China; enthusiasm was fantastic. Akin to getting pushed into the 9 ft end of the pool but what a blast. Still remember first day in class. Got me interested in China and political theory.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MODCOHON
• 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:

Uncle Sully is the best! Requires you to actually think, but isn't really strict or anything. Paper topics and formats he gives are more fun than anything else. Doesn't hold back on anything he says, which makes the class awesome. Take his classes if you get a chance!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MODCON
• 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 appears tough, but there's a reason we all call him Uncle Sully behind his back. He's quite out there, but extremely entertaining. His paper topics are a bit preposterous at times and sometimes not even relevant to the curriculum. Two semesters of him was a bit too much. Love him though.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MODCON
• 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:

By far one of the most interesting professors I've ever had. Simply put, he's crazy. He goes off on so many tangents, but they're all so interesting and you'll learn a lot from him. He gives 3 papers. They're hard to start, but once you get into them they seem to get easier. Would definitely take another wild ride with him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HON120
• 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:

Fantastic teacher- learned a lot from him. Very fair and understanding. Pushes you to do your best.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MOD102
• 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:

Awesome professor! Yeah he is the stereotype of your College favorite professor. Heir Sullivan or Professor Uncle sullivan is just AWESOME.You'll learn a lot from him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor to talk to both inside and outside of class! He might not always stick to the subject at hand but I learned more in his class than any other this semester. His random tangents are particularly amusing. Do the homework and papers and you'll be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HON001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wow. He has definitely been my favorite professor this semester. The cat is NUTS but he really knows what he's talking about. He's exactly like the nutty history teacher everyone loved in High School...he is definitely your stereotypical SUPER AWESOME college professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST290
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an awesome professor. You learn a lot of useful and relevant information. Definitely need to take him at least once.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HON101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The kid is fake, and the sense of humor is awesome. As for all of you who said he is "closed minded," having an opinion doesn't make you closed minded. It just means you are using your brain. I once kept a counter for all of the tangents that he went on during class. And they all had categories: China, his wife, golf, wine, etc.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIS290
• 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:

haven't even gotten my grade from him yet so i can be pretty unbiased. i think he's great. attendence isn't even mandatory & i still always wanna go. favorite class this semester by far! very lenient & love listening to him bc he's been everywhere.totally not judgemental at all. sweetest guy ever!i do what's expected and you should be fine...

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Such a fun class! He is so funny- I learned a lot too

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL351
• 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:

I had Professor Sullivan at another school. He was the best. I still remember him meeting us for a film and coffee afterward, his slideshow from his days in Intelligence, his insider knowledge... It was exactly what a university should be about. He knows his stuff, and that's what you're in school for. So shut up and listen and learn.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLITHEOR
• 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:

super intelligent prof-forces u to THINK-if u read u will do fine-essays graded on curve-if u imporve over course of sem. he is fair with ur grade-learned a lot from him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMPARATIVEPOL
• 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:

The smarter he thinks you are the harder he will grade... ****er...