Pat Collier - Ball State University

Professor: Pat Collier

Department: TBD

College: Ball State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG366
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Collier for his British Literature class this semester. It was meant to be an experimental class, and we did a big project that was difficult to complete. Stay on top of your reading. There were discussion board posts weekly. He had great discussions though, so long as you know the information and can contribute to the conversation.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: VBC100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher, ridiculous course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Genuine and smart.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG366
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good class, with a professor who knows a great deal on the subject. However, I found that a lot of the assignments were not well explained and perhaps unnecessary. Also, make SURE to read and participate in class and online in order to get the most out of this course!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. C is great. He knows his stuff, too. He gives you a chance to revise your essays after he grades them, and gives EXCELLENT feedback. He leaves so many comments on you essays that you can tell he really does care. It's not the easiest class, but if you are willing to put in the work, you will surely reap the benefits.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BRITLIT2
• 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:

Nice guy, very helpful, very interesting. He grades rough, but he gives you a chance to revise, and helps you if you need it. Great guy. I'll miss his classes when I gradaute.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG363
• 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:

Challenges students to think critically, originally, and to participate in class. He grades tough with essays, but you are allowed essay revisions and your writing will improve as a result of this class. Interesting, thought-provoking, not easy, but isn't that's the point? One of the best english profs at Ball State.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable when it comes to literature. Has high expectations on papers and is a relatively tough grader, but offered the chance to revise all large assignments. His class may not be an easy A, but will improve your skills as a writer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BRIT2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

While I usually enjoyed the class discussions, I found him to play favorites. He also was not that helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG230
• 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:

Extremely knowledgeable, excited about his field, and very willing to meet outside of class to help with essays and papers (which will be a large portion of your grade). He's very easy-going and a great teacher. I would definitely take another class from him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG425
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously very knowledgeable about literature and films. However, I feel he expected all of us to already be on his level with film knowledge. Many were TCOM students and were right there with him, but I struggled and never really got it. He really wants you to participate in class; I'd recommend it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG444
• 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:

The man has style! And he knows what he's talking about. He expects a lot but he will also help deliver.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wonderful and knowledgable-- his journalism background makes him a tough editor, but I needed this.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Met with me 4 or 5 times to help me on papers and understanding the theory. I was afraid in the first couple weeks but then I started to understand. Now I can't watch movies wthout thinking of the stuff we learned in class. Great class, great teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He should not be teaching: biased and unprofessional. A bit **** (against women), but knows the research surrounding the books. Not very helpful, and, honestly, not very hard or very good when compared to other BSU profs. I'd recommend avoiding him altogether (he doesn't have time to make himself available outside of class).

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pushed you to become a better writer and analyzer of different texts. I enjoyed the materials we read and the insights he had on writing in general. He made me a better writer and I appreciate that.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doc Collier is hard, that's why you learn from him. He's serious and caring. People who are complaining are spoiled by all the easy BSU profs.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG399
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will bend over backward to help you, then give you a D because he doesnt like you. This type of person should not be teaching. I can honestly say that his ties the top of the list for my worst class ever. Everyone should avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG280
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hhrd grader, plays favorites. Worst class I ever hard