Jim Bumgardner - Bergen Community College

Professor: Jim Bumgardner

Department: TBD

College: Bergen Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE BUMGARDNER! He's such a sweetheart and is very passionate about Musical Theater. He tells you everything you need to do for each assignment. It is written out for you. Their is a mid-term and a final, he gives you a study guide for both and no lie that's your test! This was my only class on a Friday and I looked forward to it. He's amazing!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THTR101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy A with no effort. He makes the class enjoyable. Assignments are very easy and no exams. He gives a final review which is the final. Take him if you need a easy class in your schedule.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class because I registered late but Professor Bumgardner is a good man and a great teacher. I was not into Theater although he made it interesting. I only recommend taking this class if you need easy credits or if you have an interest in Theater.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM100034
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sometimes its just exhausting going on the class. There is no vibe, nor any motivation to go on with the class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: THE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the best. His classes are very interesting. I hate movies but he made me start to love plays and movies. He gives a review paper for his exams and everything on the review is on the test. Two test only and one paper. Easy* *A*

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: THR109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome professor, we watched such great movies and just a fun class to be in, definitely worth taking him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I would definitely recommend this professor for theatre. Amazing and kind individual.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Perfect

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: THR109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING!! Gives great lectures about musicals and we watch non stop movies. I highly reccomend this professor!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEAT160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE BUMGARDNER! He's such a sweetheart and is very passionate about Musical Theatre. He knows his stuff! If I could take this class again, I most definitely would!! He always comes to class with the happiest smile on his face and he'll go out of his way to bond and get to know his students. I would definitely recommend taking his class :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: THR109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is such a sweetheart! I hate musicals so the class was very boring for me. We watched a musical almost every class but HELLO?! what did i expect? lol overall he gives really easy i think 3 papers and 2 tests which one is take home. When i had trouble with my take home test i went to his office hours and he helped me tremendously! he is great!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: THR109
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jim is incredible. I too his history of musical theater class during the summer just to fulfill a humanities requirement. I thought this class would be boring but Jim proved me wrong. It was so much fun and very entertaining. Jim has such a positive energy and always put a smile on my face. Take him!! You will not regret it and it's an EASY A!! :)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors/ classes I've taken at Bergen. He kept things entertaining and his assignments were actually enjoyable to complete. I highly recommend this professor! Even if you don't have much of an interest in theatre, it's well worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THR101005
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Jim is 1010 good professor and good person. He is very clear in his lessons and easy to approach. Trans-positive, do not be afraid to correct him on name and pronoun usage if needed. Make sure to do your work and you will pass. Great with students who have accommodations, will not deny them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor at Bergen. Anybody taking any theatre or cinema class must take him. Very lenient with attendance and really gives a great insight on musical theatre. I didn't like musical theatre until i took his class. Very easy A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim is the best! Love his class and he is really just the nicest guy ever. Just beware that if you are someone who doesn't have a lot of spare time he makes everyone in his class contribute at least 10 hours of work to the school plays (i.e helping put together set, ushering,taking a part set ect). But best class ever, take it if you have the time!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM100034
• 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:

He's the man! He is the best prof I've come across yet. Definitely take speech with Jim, I highly recommend it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• 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:

seriously the BEST history teacher ever!! he's amazing at teaching, hilarious, explains everything clearly and he's understanding when it comes to student's needs. I learned a lot in his class about theatre and he's the best teacher to learn from on this subject. the classes were fun and i would definitely take him again and recommend him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: THR101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! So energetic and fun, and really passionate about the material! Easy A, as well. His study guides are word-for-word what will be on tests. Only 2 tests. No book use, he provides everything. Definitely take him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THR109
• 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:

Jim is the best ever!!! Take him for every Theatre class. If you are interested about learning musical theatre, than this is the right class for you. You will be watching movies from every decade and and about the decade they were written, than y ou will have fun in his class.