Rolanda Pollard - San Jose State University

Professor: Rolanda Pollard

Department: Business

College: San Jose State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

People give this prof. enough credit. Everyone looks at the negative side of how disorganized she is with the semester group project. She is extremely experienced in her teaching. Going to class is important but notes can be taken from slides. Ask for help because she cares about her students & wants you to succeed. 1 GP, 1-2 MT, a final & easy hw

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall decent teacher. Her teaching method was all about being vague with everything. Not much homework, lots of lectures, 3 tests, and class all leads up to end of semester 30 minute team presentation. A bit difficult to know what she wants because she wont tell you for the purpose of this vague "teaching method".

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 165A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I learned so much in her class. She teaches with a different approach, instead of PowerPoint or lectures about text she actually uses games and activities to get students to learn about leadership and working with different cultures. I enjoyed her class a lot and would take her again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

NO BOOK, You don't need to attend class. No quizzes. 1 Jrnl entry each lecture (but not due every week), 1 career paper (counts as part of midterm grade), 1 midterm Jrnl entry, final exam, & group project presentation during finals week. Easy B. Need to at least study the power-points to get an A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A161B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

161a is more about personal reflection on related course topics. 161b is all about memorization. Both classes have group projects done throughout the semester. Professor Pollard is super, super smart and wants each student to do well. I learned a lot from the classes and from Professor Pollard in terms of school/work and also about myself

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chill prof that allows you to turn assignments in a week late. Took her Fall16 for night class. You don't need the book unless you want extra info;she fills in the info thru lectures. No quizzes. Jrnl entries per lecture, 1 career paper (counts as part of midterm&final), 1 midterm paper, final exam, & group project presentation during finals week.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUS160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard class, very unclear grading. Very unorganized and deadlines are so gray you don't know when to turn in work. The tests are hard but graded rather easy. I did very well on tests and group project, averaging 95% in exams and group project but still ended up with a B+. Vague professor and guidelines take someone else.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class kicked me in the butt. It was really difficult and it is the only class I have received a C in. She definitely curves the midterms, but not so sure the final. The final really brought everyone down, which was really upsetting. There are these 3 terrible presentations that are really difficult. I don't know how I feel about this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. R. cares about her students. Knowledgeable on the content and passionate about teaching. If you take the evening class, it probably can't get a better professor. Do the reading, come to class, and you will succeed.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

cool prof

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUS166
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Passionate and knowledgeable on the content she teaches. She cares. This professor exemplifies effective teaching. I have had her for 2 classes now. She changes the course assignments/grading if needed (very flexible). Encourages critical thinking and uniqueness. Just go to class and do the assignments the best you can!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pollard is so great. She's funny and engaging. Class is pretty simple, lectures are posted online and can be followed easily. Take this class with friends and you will have fun and pass. Me and my group presented after happy hour once (night class) and we got an A!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GUDGUED
• 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:

Your awsome

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• 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:

Prof. Pollard pretty awesome. Breezes by the 3 hour lecture. Tries to go fast. Multiple choice tests are kind of tricky. Group work not so much fun. Book is cheap. She still uses the overhead which is kind of funny. She is quirky and cool. If you take the 3 hr class you probably can't get a better teacher. She is pretty interesting person.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUS161A
• 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:

Good teacher. I didn't do that great, but it was because I didn't clarify an assignment for the midterm. Very fair and helpful. Must be proactive and ask questions if assignments are unclear.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: BUS30016
• 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:

Took Bus16 with her in Spring 2013. This teacher is awesome and will work with you to help you understand what is going on. Deadlines are variable, which was great for me, as I could schedule asignments around other classes. Want a professor who's interested in the class? Rolanda drives up from Hollister- that's a 100-mile round trip!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• 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:

Go to class! There's daily quizzes, fairly easy if you read the chapter. Take good notes from her power points and don't leave early because she will give you a couple test questions & answers at the end of the power point. She keeps things straight forward and simple. Take her for 161B, 166 & leadership!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• 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:

Professor Pollar was one of the best professors I've had at SJSU. She was able to make night classes bearable and taught 2 to 3 chapters clearly in the span of an hour when other professors go overtime. She defiately knows her material. Tests can be tricky but if you read the material and study hard it shouldn't be a problem. TAKE HER!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• 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:

Awesome teacher. If a lot of people get bad grades on a test, she'll throw out some questions. She tells you exactly what's going to be on the test. She doesn't take roll, but make sure you go to class for daily pop quizzes. 1 question, write a few sentences. All power point, and some group work. I highly recommend her! I will take her again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS161B
• 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:

Was the Best Instructor I had at SJSU. Read her site material, very helpful and informative. Uses and grades primarily on theories and understanding. Great teacher! If your looking for the perfect meld of world situation experience, fun, and work, she's ideal. Recommended