Dave Ross - Rock Valley College

Professor: Dave Ross

Department: TBD

College: Rock Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes a really good instructor. Very flexible.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ross is a chill guy, but the tests given in his class were extremely hard and even with the papers he gave us in class to study for the exam, none of it was on the tests. The speeches were fine and pretty easy but its the tests that really don't incorporate any valuable information.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is based off of 30 points. In order to get an A you need to get between 27-30 points, which is impossible with how hard he grades. There are two tests, which everyone failed. He doesnt teach much, just talks about nothing. Very boring teacher and rude. Drop the class if you have him, it isnt worth it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult, his style of teaching is unusual compared to what most would experience. Few assignments and only worth a few points, (if you mess up and get a 2/3 on something it significantly drops your grade). Not clear on what he wants or says one thing one day and changes it for the next class. Won't let speak if you mess up on something small.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SPCH101115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take Mr. Ross. Everyone told me to drop him as soon as I got my class schedule and I should have listened. He does nothing in class that has anything to do with his tests. You need to read at home, which does not engage students and means no questions are asked about the material.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SPH101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Out of 5 of my courses, the only one Im doing bad in. Im not a fan of his grading system at all. I wish we could get a preview of our professors before selecting them in a course.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Unless this class is the only thing you need to focus on in your life, I wouldn't recommend. He is so sweet and caring, his speeches are basically all easy A's, but the exams are absolutely impossible. Almost my entire class failed out or dropped. Not worth the pain when you can learn just as much with another teacher. Wouldn't take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

David Ross is a nice guy. I got A's on all 3 of my speeches, but we had two exams that made no sense what so ever!! We hardly ever had a "lecture" & when we did the material on the exams had nothing to do with the actual lecture. I asked a few of my friends who were also taking speech classes & they said they didn't take any exams in their classes

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• 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:

He seems super nice at first and he says dont worry about your grade. He isnt my favorite teacher. Hes probably my least favorite teacher. On the tests (yes theres tests for a speech class) he said dont write the definition out of the book, put it in your own words. But then he doesnt want it in your words. Most of the class dropped the class

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is such a down-to-Earth teacher. He understands that speeches are hard, so he helps you in any way he can. There's only 3 speeches, each adding more people to the audience, so it helps build up the confidence. I received all A's on my 3 speeches, but the exams dropped by grade down to a final grade of a C. You need to study hard for them.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• 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:

You only have 3 speeches to do. 1)Informative in front of 5 people 2)Persuasive in front of half the class 3)Inspirational with the entire class. The speeches are not the hard part of this class BUT the written exams murdered my grade. He grades pretty harshly especially on the exams which I didn't have a clue when we learned what was on them.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPEECH131
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives test in speech who does that. The test are in his own words nothing from the book. No xtra credit offered. Tells long drawn out stories boaring takes for ever to get to the point.I reccomend any that wants to take speech don't take this class with him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You only have to do 3 speechs. 1 informative, 1 persuasive, and 1 inspirational. You also have 2 written exams. At first glance the class seems like not too much work and fairly easy. WRONG! Ross is one of the hardest graders I have ever gotten. You may have to do less speeches than other teachers but he is a 10 times harder grader than the othes

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Is really laid back and kind, but the tests are almost impossible. He didn't give us clear things to study or ANY reading assignments, but expected us to know it all for the test. Unless you can give this class your 100% focus and attention you probably won't pass

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Understanding, but still strongly sticks to his grading criteria. Fairly difficult class but so doable if you put in time and effort.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SPC131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Understands the nerves, will help you through it. Easy to moderate grader; no pressure speeches, but he offers great feedback. Takes the sting off the first speech class, and our class was fun. Great office hours; e-mailed him/stopped by multiple times: speaks slowly and with emphasis, always making you feel valued.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SPC131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

awesome guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SPH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very personable and easy-going, he makes a great effort to get to know each student individually. He understands the struggles of giving speeches but still expects you to meet the necessary criteria. The speeches are not hard assignments and he gives ample time to prepare. Tests are relatively easy if you study the textbook.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIM. He understands we all dread speeches and get nervous and he helps us work through it. Our first speech was in front of 5 people, second in front of half the class, third in front of class for 2 min. Attendance is not mandatory and he even asks you not to come most days. HE IS AMAZING, caring, and so sweet.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SP131
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so nice and sweet. I struggled without the book since that's where a lot of test material came from. Only a few speeches that are easy. Overall pretty easy class if you study for the tests.