Jefferson Davis Futch - Washington and Lee University

Professor: Jefferson Davis Futch

Department: TBD

College: Washington and Lee University

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Jefferson Davis Futch lll was the best college professor of my W&L career. I learned more from him than any other professor and he inspired me do work harder to achieve. He is funny, whimsical, quite the gentleman and very kind and courteous, and beyond all of that, brilliant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The smartest person I have ever met in my life. This guy is incredible. Legendary.

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Took this class on American Civil War in 1969 -- a long time ago. Dr. Futch was a living legend then. Not sure how his class would get past the PC police today. Back then, you could seriously study a difficult topic free of all the "noise" and distractions you have today.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST
• 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:

The best of the best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST333
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

40 years after his lecture series on the Spanish Monarchy, I still remember them.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST317
• 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:

Taking a class with Dr. Futch is like opening your first bottle of champagne! He is fascinating, fun, and knows absolutely everything about the history of western civilization. He's an institution. Take his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Futch is the man. By far the most interesting and old school professor at W&L. Don't expect to make a good grade in his class without putting in some effort and seeming interested. Every student at W&L should be required to take a Futch class

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Futch rocked my world at W&L. I still remember his lectures, even as an alum. Funniest prof I ever had, smartest prof ever, very articulate, and taught me to write so much better. And oh-so-Southern. He defined Washington and Lee for me, and for so many before me. He has been there since 1962 - take his classes for both European and W&L history!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I could be rated elsewhere at this site and am long out of college, but I have to put in a word for this incredible man. He is a treasure - phenomenally smart and gifted and a gentleman of the old school that one never sees anymore. Don't pass up a chance to experience this man. He remains a treasured friend after 30 years.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Interesting teacher who is definitely worth taking, although a bit long winded at times. A really nice guy, interested in helping students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This man is one of the giants of teaching and W&L. Fun classes that can teach someone more in an hour than others do in a semester. He was as heplful and respectful outside the classroom as any professor I ever saw.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am the parent of a W&L alum and cannot say enought good things about Dr. Futch. He is a superb teacher: the depth & breadth of his knowledge of history is almost unfathomable to the modern mind. He is a gentleman of the old school and has devoted his life to his students. What a treasure! If you have a child there be sure they take his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 310311316
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Futch was my favorite professor at W&L. He treated me with uncommon kindness, courtesy, and respect. His lectures, although a little long at times, were always informative, humorous, and very well narrated. His memory for detail is something which I will always aspire to mimic. I hope to continue my friendship with this man for years to come.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HISTORY102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He refuses to update his opinion on anything. He is a monarchist. He told a fellow prof. that the only reason he didn't leave when the school turned co-ed was b/c they would replace him with a woman. Don't expect above a B unless your name is followed by Jr, III, IV, etc.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Futch is like the Monolith from 2001- Ancient, mysterious, and yet an unparalled endower of knowledge.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST310311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Futch is the best teacher at W&L, period. He is brilliant, with a memory for detail that amazes me on a daily basis. Not just for history, but also the personal lives of students. Very polite, considerate, and humorous to boot. A true gentleman of the old school. 43 years and still going!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you don't enjoy this man's classes it's grounds for me never to speak with you again

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Greatest professor ever

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A real character. A great, very amusing prof of the old school. Not enough like him left anymore.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 19CEUROGOSSIP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

JDF has been knocking them dead for over 40 years ... wear a tie ... He interviewed Fancisco Franco and can remember stuff about student's fathers ... "Just remember ... if you look common, people will think you're from Vanderbuilt"