William Hollinrake - Des Moines Area Community College

Professor: William Hollinrake

Department: TBD

College: Des Moines Area Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Took online course. Day after Midterms I was the *only* one who turned in the next assignment. Rest of the year was 3 people turning in their homework. Took off points for incorrect COMMENTS, not just incorrect code. hyper-specific. bad teacher. wouldnt even help me install the software properly, gave no link to online instructions either.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This "professor" should not teach. He does not actually care about whether or not his students fail. He does not give instruction but rather is a grader. And when he does give feedback it's not productive, he just tells you what you did wrong. There is no helpful criticism. He is just out for an ego boost.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• 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:

He does not do a very good job of actually instructing. If you can't meet with him during his "How to schedule "face-to-face" meeting" hours then you're screwed as far as learning more. Good luck actually learning how to do anything from him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will give you a zero for even the smallest of errors. Does not answer questions or help, just tells you to read the book. His grading system is completely outrageous, and the class is more about following his ever growing set of rules than learning to code. Not at all what I expected from an introductory coding class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although this "professor" sticks to his syllabus when grading, his system is outrageous. I was deducted 22 points from the first assignment, (out of 20 points possible idk how that makes sense) 10 of which was for a single incorrect output when my other six were correct. Gives no credit for correct lines of code, only deducts for wrong ones.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't answer questions, and won't meet with students unless you submit your questions to him first. Over 60% of the class has dropped out. He has insulted students, and doesn't grade fairly. I told him I was having trouble on quizzes. He told me to read the book. He is an embarrassment for DMACC. Don't take his class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His syllabus/announcements use 5 different fonts and is just a list of all of the things you aren't allowed to do. This class isn't about learning to code, it's about remembering his rules. Don't bother asking him for help. He won't answer questions. If you follow his rules on how to ask questions, he will respond, but he will not help you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Missed the first assignment because I was moving. Did every assignment thereafter and he had me dropped at midterms for not attending. Does not give clear instructions and he doesn't seem to care at all about the students. I get the impression he is one of those people that is miserable and wants everyone else to be miserable as well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This "professor" has no concept of how to teach a class. I should have read the warning signs. He waits until the refund date for classes to actually assign homework, his list of specifications took a full minute just to scroll through. He double deducts points because he lists them in different ways. DO NOT TAKE. He enjoys taking points off.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible gives no help to students and expects unrealistic levels of perfection on homework

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS161
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I should have listened to the reviews on here! Avoid this instructor at all cost!! I started the class, did my first assignment, got 4 out of 5 correct, and received a 50% grade! Unrealistic expectations from this instructor! Dropped this class after the first quiz to get a refund.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This "teacher" will not inspire you to be a better programmer. He takes pride in deducting as many points as possible. Do you want to get 50% on an assignment because you forgot to comment the chapter/assignment number and didn't use 100% correct naming conventions even though your program runs flawlessly?Then this professor is for you.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Should've listened to everyone on here. Not sure how this guy still has a job. Unreal requirements that would not apply in the real world. All based on what HE wants to see, not what is logical. Even if you're work is correct, it has to be done in his ridiculously specific manner in order, and you will STILL lose points. Avoid at all costs!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Both books outdated, one by 9 years. He did not explain his way on how to turn in assignments properly. Explanation for everything is repetition of syllabus and reread. 4 open days is required to meet. He insulted students and scares students from giving instruction on discussion board. The download is provided to him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible Instructor! Wish I had looked him up before taking his class. Change to another instructor immediately. Deducts points like it's going out of style. Fully functioning solutions with documentation deducted points for unclear technicalities.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down WORST "teacher" ever. DROP NOW!! He is not helpful and takes joy in handing out 0's. Consider yourself warned...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS171
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Drop this class immediately. Absolutely will not teach anything that is not needed for the assignments. Flat out said he wouldn't answer my question about something in the textbook because we wouldn't need it for any assignments. You are better off buying the book and using stackoverflow for your questions.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS125
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Easily the worst teacher I've ever had. His idea of teaching was "Just read the book." He would look for any excuse to give 0's on assignments. I got one on the 1st assignment of the semester, not because it was late, but because I sent it as attachment in email instead using Blackboard. It seemed to me like he was only there to collect a paycheck.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS161
• 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:

Warning: By far the worst online teacher no communication skills, no desire to help

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JAVAWW1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Showed his assignments and emails to IT personnel I work with and was adivsed that his class wouldn't be of use in the real world.