Robert Powell - California State University Fresno

Professor: Robert Powell

Department: Communication

College: California State University Fresno

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powell is by far one of the best professors at Fresno State. I looked forward going to class everyday and learning something new. Professor Powell makes the class fun and exciting. If you want to be a teacher, you will for sure want to take his class. He is the best!!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM163
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is my second time taking a course from Dr. Powell. Dr. Powell is a fantastic professor. He cares about his students and is passionate about what he teaches. This course is a lot of group work; group tests, group presentation, and group paper. He takes attendance every day.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy assignments but start the micro lesson/ted talk early. Provides options on assignments for liberal studies and comm majors. Reading can be heavy if you dont go to class. 5 absences and a dropped grader after that. Funny, caring, and accessible. Online exams but doesn't provide enough time. Most of the class ran out of time or did not finish.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powell is one of those professors that every student should have a class with. Instead of the W course that is required, the new requirement at CSUF should be to enroll in one of his classes. He is such an awesome, passionate, caring professor; it's obvious he loves what he does. I am so glad I had the opportunity to be taught by him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BY FAR my favorite professor I've had (Comm 114 and 163). He keeps his lectures interesting, he is very clear about the assignments, and cares about his students. He gives great feedback, and is willing to work with you if you have any questions. I HIGHLY recommend him! You will NOT regret it!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM163
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Powell is a very sweet and amazing professor. The class isn't to difficult. Show up, study, and don't procrastinate on any papers.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• 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:

Dr. Powell is passionate about what he teaches. He has a great sense of humor. His projects and in class activities are interesting, but require a lot of time. Attendance is required, reading the text is required (it's his book), and participation is required. I thoroughly enjoyed him and his class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Powell is an interesting one, it's pretty easy in the beginning, there's three tests online. You get in groups A LOT (no projects) You have to do a micro lesson by reading a children's book to the class. The hardest thing is the observation assignment but from what I've heard he's the easiest Comm teacher to take! He's awesome!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Powell is funny, helpful, engaging, and genuinely a good person. Amazing with a great personality. His class is interesting and not boring. Several assignments. The most time consuming one is the paper that requires you to observe a class (any grade). You must read the book to pass. Everything comes from the text. Tests are online. Takes roll.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Powell. His lectures are super boring but all his tests are online, which makes it easier. Assignments aren't hard, a lot of work though. Not a very difficult class at all, and Dr. Powell made me want to come to class because he's super nice.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM163
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Powell. He is genuinely amazing and cares about his students. I would take him for every class if I could. Lectures get a little boring sometimes but hey, thats school.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Let me sum up this class/professor with this sentence: On the last day of class, EVERYONE hugged him. He's that good.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor with a great personality. He makes class interesting but he is hard on grading. Test are online with multiple choice and short essays. You must read the book or you will fail. DO NOT miss class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• 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:

This class was very entertaining and interesting. Powell is a good professor, funny, engaging and helpful. The lectures were not always clear so I studied by reading the book, it helped a lot. Enjoyed the material of the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM169
• 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:

This class was AWESOME!!I loved going to this class, Dr. Powell made it so interesting and fun :) tests were straight from lectures, he is very knowledgeable and dedicated. Highly recommended!! Easy A, as long as you go and do the work. Take this class, you'll be glad you did.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• 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:

He is a great teacher and would recommend his class. He make you want to be in class every day

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Teacher. He is very nice and is always willing to help. He is funny, has a good personality, and I looked forward to going to this class every week. He made the classroom environment very fun.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

To the person who said he drops you a letter grade if you miss more than four classes without telling you: read the damn syllabus. I've had the man for three classes and it's been noted in every single syllabus. And why are you missing so much class anyway? You deserve what you get if you're missing that much.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM100
• 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:

Core classes with Powell are impossible to earn an A, the only teacher in the dept. (adams might be harder but you CAN earn an A with her) I'd say this about. However for other major classes I recommend him HIGHLY. He gives a great classroom experience and if you are looking for a 'communication in the classroom teacher' you HAVE to take him!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM3
• 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:

It is impossible to get an A. No really- Impossible. His grading is completely biased and unfair. DO NOT MISS MORE THAN 4 classes. He will deduct your grade by a whole letter, without even telling you.