Kirk Richardson - Virginia Commonwealth University

Professor: Kirk Richardson

Department: TBD

College: Virginia Commonwealth University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kirk Richardson is such an interesting person with an even more interesting class. I couldn't imagine a world where I didn't take his class. If you enjoy actually thinking, take this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• 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:

This was a very interesting course. 90% of assignments are due the last day of the semester, so don't put them all off until the night they're due. Mr. Richardson has a wild style of teaching that is very fun to observe and participate in, but it can distract you from the assignments at hand. This class is worth taking solely to get to know him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Richardson is a really cool guy who genuinely cares about his students & he's funny. He basically lets you make this class what you want out of it. Although this class has A LOT of assignments, most don't have a set due date and he's super understanding if things come up. He's also a somewhat lenient grader. Definitely recommend him!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: UNIV200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the first and only online class I will ever take. The course it'self is easy but there are so many little assignments that require tons of writing, audio recordings, and even pictures that have to be uploaded bi-weekly. I would not recommend this class, it was a chore more than anything.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Though this class is a lot of work, it's certainly worth it in the long run. He's a great guy and gives the class a lot of opportunities to connect with each other, both in and out of class. If you have the opportunity to, take his class! I've gained so many genuine friends and a better understanding of college, I'm def gonna take his ENGL250 class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: UNIV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took his online class and loved him. Kind of bummed I didn't get him in an in-person class because he seems like a cool guy. I'm an English major so the workload was to be expected. Not anything super difficult, but you will be writing a lot. He gives great feedback and is very helpful so he's an awesome professor to have.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kirk is a great teacher. He is into research and employs that heavily in his classes, making them ten times better than any other class that I've taken this semester. He really cares about his students. He doesn't like boring class structure and diversifies the way that he teaches students. The only thing that was kind of any was the lack of rubric

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kirk's class is simple and everything is due online. He's definitely dedicated to making the class engaging and always answers any questions! Wrote 2 essays in this class (both were group essays) and all the assignments are easy and short, just don't slack off on them! He also takes his classes on mini field trips around campus.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to take this class thinking your going to get an A, don't sign up because the highest grade you'll get as best is a low B. You spend a good amount of time to write a good article for your homework and you'll just get a C. Lots of field trips, and a lot of useless demands like taking pictures of books and buildings. Really hard for un111

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, funny guy. If you are looking to take ENGL 250 and just watch movies, then don't take him. He only ever shows short films. He also gives random pop quizzes so if you want to pass, go to class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so funny! He's also intellectual in movies and makes us understand! TAKE HIM

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First impression: HE IS HILARIOUS! Film is a passion of mine and having him and his personality is gonna make love this class even more!! Learning about aspects of filming and analyzing them is what I was looking for in a class like this and he seems to have them all!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor i ever had in my undergrad at VCU

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best in his depart. He makes UNIV 112 easy A class. just do some small assignment and you will get the A

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• 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:

We had a boring book, however, he made the discussion of the book fun. We learn by exploring and being curious. We took mini field trips around VCU and it gave us time to explore and then we post online. He is very caring and funny man. The final was a 5 minute stand up comedy (not graded on if you're funny or not). Everything is due online!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor at the university I toke UNIV 111 with him and now taking UNIV112 and I will also take another class Spring semester with him. His class is simple and easy and he is very helpful. His class is more about exploring through learning than just lecture class. Defiantly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kirk is a great guy. he makes UNIV so easy A class. all of his assignments are easy and small. we have to write just two essays. Go ahead and register with him!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: UNIV111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kirk was definitely very invested in his class. He is 100% open to answering any questions & assisting in ideas that you may have. You need to attend class, be willing to work well with a group, participate in many class discussion, & be able to articulate your thoughts into strong, cohesive writing pieces that will be graded.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Richardson is great! He makes Focused Inquiry fun with his quirky teaching style and lots of mini field trips. The entire semester was spent doing group work so pick wisely and be sure to choose an interesting topic. We did a bunch of discussion posts on BB, wrote two major essays, and our final was a 7- minute stand-up comedy routine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: UNIV112
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

IF you care about expanding your knowledge and critical thinking and life in general, he is the right Prof.!He is truly the right Prof. you wish you have in college! Very inspiring, very caring, very understanding, humble and kind! He is the most open minded Prof. I've ever had! He is so helpful, full of great ideas and approaches to teaching!