Brian Ray - University of Florida

Professor: Brian Ray

Department: TBD

College: University of Florida

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GEB3017
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is one of the best professors I've ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Instead of textbooks, you'll read about 5 books that are actually really great reads. Don't procrastinate on finding your leaders to interview as there's an opportunity to earn extra credit if you do more than the required amount.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray does a great job preparing you for the exams and makes the class a fairly easy A. There are a couple big writing/research projects but the grading and extra credit make it worth the effort. There is a good amount of reading throughout the course but the exams are not overly difficult. Do the extra credit and reading and you should get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Five assignments and two exams. He is a very generous grader on the assignments. Some say the tests were easy, but I never received higher than a B. Be sure to read the articles because they are definitely on the exam. I never read the book, so maybe that is why I didn't do well on the exams. Overall, he is a good professor that cares.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BUL4443
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray made going to class fun and enjoyable. His passion for the topic showed through in the lectures and was contagious throughout the classroom. Favorite teacher at UF so far.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the only professors I have ever had that truly cares about your success. Email him, talk to him in person, he's there to help you succeed. Absolutely a positive force in this universe. Class was organized, easy, yet intellectually stimulating. I learned to be a better person and student here.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is amazing. He genuinely cares about students. You don't need the book if you watch the lectures because he goes over everything you need to know. Assignments are not difficult, and there 2 exams which are easy if you watched the lectures/read the assigned articles. Dr. Ray will take the time to speak to you about your career & advise you!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GEB3017
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is my second course with Dr. Ray and he is phenomenal! I could not recommend him more. If you are looking to get motivated to learn new things and grow as an individual, Dr. Ray can help you! Watch all his lectures and take notes! Never opened the assigned books and got no lower than 90% on tests solely studying the notes from the lectures.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUL4443
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Taking his class was very beneficial to me as well as eye-opening, I was able to learn how to solve real-life practical issues in business. This class is actually something that can be applied in the real world and it teaches you how to navigate tough situations in the industry. His lectures were always inspiring, keep an eye out for his quotes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

there are very few lengthy assignments that you receive great feedback on from your "career coach", meet the requirements and you should get an A on them. Two books were required but I wouldn't say they were necessary as you can look up info on them. Overall, great professor and helpful class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GEB3017
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is a great professor. This class should be an easy A, as long as you do all of the assignments (there were only five assignments, some lengthy, plus two tests). Beyond the grade this is the course that I have gotten the most out of in my entire time at UF. The reading material is very inspirational and helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have a love-hate relationship with GEB3035. Dr. Ray is an amazing professor and spent the time speaking with me on the phone about my career, which I really appreciate. The exams are, for some reason, extremely difficult for me. For most assignments, he doesn't provide a rubric so that's kind of annoying. Overall, the course was useful though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUL4443
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking this class! When I saw it is an easy A, I mean it. I did like 1/5 of the readings. He gave one extra credit assignment but honestly there wasn't a criteria for it. You literally just had to do the assignment and answer the questions he wants you to include in it. 4 easy quizzes. Downloaded pdfs for the longer readings to use on quiz.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of real world benefit in taking this class, so when you finish you'll have an updated resume, linkedin page, etc. Exams are not difficult but since there's only two and since they cover a lot of content make sure to do all of the assignments. Score well on the assignments and you'll be fine.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel like this class tries too hard to earn its 3000-level. There are only two exams, which is fine except that you never really get to learn how he and Guffin test. Lectures are crazy long, but most of the exam questions come from the books and articles. The papers probably saved my grade; they make up most of the points in this class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUL4443
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray was one of the best teachers in the business school. His class went threw different ethical dilemmas you might face in the work force and how to go about them. He is very inspirational and impactful when it comes to his teaching. A class that I would recommend and it's not that hard to get an A in either.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GEB4930
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ray is a really great professor. He is inspirational and very passionate about what he teaches. He is a great professor and very understanding. This course was interesting but there are 5 required textbooks and lectures are quite long. Honestly, I bought the books but never read them because Dr. Ray's lectures cover the material just fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy elective. There is weekly assignments. Long lectures. Need the book. Not too bad, but was more work than intended. Very tough grader.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GEG3106
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, but very unclear on assignment and exam expectations.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Oh my goodness the lectures are entirely TOO long. i just read the book and took notes and got a 90 on the first (hardest) exam. For the outside book i watched the lecture.. 3 lectures that are at least 30+ minutes long 2 times a week. The content is kinda interesting but the expectation of watching these long lectures kill the experience for me...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GEB3035
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took this class thinking it would be a relatively easy elective, seen as it is taught by two guidance counselors. Awful tests and lots of lengthy assignments. They try and justify the difficulty of the class to other 3000 level business classes, but there is just too little substance for how hard and specific the tests are. Really time consuming