Nikki Givens - Tulsa Community College

Professor: Nikki Givens

Department: TBD

College: Tulsa Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• 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:

By far this was not my favorite history class, her tests were impractical at best and she seemed slightly rude and it was either "her way or the highway" she was very knowledgable however most of her lesson plans were based on one sole subject instead of involving multiple areas of federal government. Personally, she isn't the best.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is a 1113 and this instructor treats it like a capstone course for a political science major. The essays revolve around changing the bill of rights to be more inclusive; her personal agenda is far more important than teaching intro to government... She does not use college email or blackboard and is impossible to reach in a timely manner.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take gov't with this professor. Her online course is extremely confusing. You have to read between the lines to know what she's saying. We had a group discussion project that if we didn't get replies to our posts from fellow students, points were deducted! You shouldn't have to suffer the consequences when your classmates procrastinate!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL1113
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class if you're a concurrent student, she doesn't respect the fact that you have other classes at all and she only answers her emails once a week and office hours are during school. Tests are Thursdays from 6am to 11am and she doesn't allow you to make it up if you can't take it at that time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POS1113
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Bottom line Givens is no nonsense! Simply put, if you are not prepared to read and write don't take her class! Online there are 3 exams, 2 quizzes 3 group assignments, a course orientation quiz and extra credit. The videos she provides are controversial and informative. Loved her class! PERIODT!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was a little frustrating. Some grades depend on if your peers respond to your papers. If you dont have enough peers that respond you lose points. Tests are based on study guides. Be sure to prepare by answering all study guide questions and you should do fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL1113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This isnt going to be an easy class, but its definitely non-conventional with a lot of discussion rather than assignments.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 16WEEKONLINE
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Impossible to get ahold of. Doesnt reply back to emails for 2-4 days if she replys back at all! Most horrible professor Ive ever had. Couldnt pay me to take her class again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: FEDGO1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved this class! Come to class, take notes, and study on your off time and youll be great. if you have a question, make SURE you email her. She is very detailed with her responses and can really help you!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV1113
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Givens, was great!, at time responses through emails for any questions needed to ask her; also allowing much grace time periods needed to submit all work! Wonderful online course to take anywhere in the World! I totally have much more knowledge about our American History, through this History American Government Online Course 1113. Thanks

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FEDGOV1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend. Her quizzes and exams are way harder than they need to be. And she isn't very helpful when asking for tips or advice.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FEDGOV1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

not responsive, only answers emails once a week, never at office hours, very few assignments

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FEDGOV1113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this class. She missed 8 classes the first half of the semester. Her tests were incredibly difficult and her feedback is not helpful at all. She is shrewd and intimidating along with being confusing and misinformed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. One reason is that she gives no feedback on tests at all. She does not respond to emails. She is sometimes shrewd. The only thing I liked about her class was the discussion assignments. Her tests are not practical

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POL1113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this class, Mrs. givens actually does give you good feed back on your discussion post. Please MAKE SURE you get 5 classmates to respond back to your original post or yes you will get points taken off. So make sure you are responsible and talk to your class mates its not up to the teacher ! Good Luck. stay up to date on current events !

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Givens is not on the campus during the Summer so you'll have to make sure if you have questions, email her or set an appoitnment. I met with her a couple of times in the library at southeast to make sure I understood my Study Guide and she was really helpful and I passed the exam with a 100. Make sure you communicate with her to do well. Class+

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Counted off if other students did not reply to your discussion post, which is absolutely ridiculous. When I went to her office hours to ask for help she was rude and just said that I needed to do better without offering any real help. Her grading criteria is not clear at all, she counts off points for seemingly no reason.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV1113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She gives study guides to help with exams. Not hard to follow. Class pretty simple if you follow the Deadlines on Bb. Learned a lot of current government stuff that was interesting. Earned a B without really trying. Enjoyable 16 weeks.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Please dont take this professor if you care about maintaining a good GPA

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOV1113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Format of the class is confusing. Info she was sending in the syllabus did not match what she wanted in the assignments. Would routinely receive email to the group saying that the information in the syllabus was not to be followed for the assignment. Tough on grading and if others responded on group projects. I wish I would have reviewed first.