Diana Crossman - El Camino College

Professor: Diana Crossman

Department: TBD

College: El Camino College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMS130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First thing she said first day of class "I'm a very empathetic person, probably the most empathetic person I know" then a few minutes later she said "don't be late and don't be absent. I don't care if you're the driver in your family or usually take a sick family member to the hospital. Tell them no and show up to class" I wish I was joking.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMS130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The only reason why attendance doesn't matter is because she deosn't do zoom sessions. When we were in class before COVID she made attendance very mandatory. She's easy to reach by email and responds quickly. Easy quick assignments. There are a few recorded projects but they're not too hard

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Crossman makes public speaking the easiest thing, and tries her best to make it as anxiety-free as possible. Speeches are done in groups during the semester, and your last two speeches are done in front of her (one in front of the class and the final in a group). The textbook is online, and she does make you attend speaking events on campus.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COMMS100H
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This woman helped me step out of my shell as a student and a speaker. Sadly, I couldn't finish her course due to a lethal infection. From the lectures I did attend, she pushed students past their boundaries, and I thrived off the atmosphere. Because of her, I presented at an honors conference at UCI. I'm more than satisfied with what she taught.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COMS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Minimal workload, just show up and do your best on all the small speeches throughout the year and you'll be fine! As long as you're trying, she will see that and you'll get a good grade. very sweet and helpful!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMS130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Diana is a very chill and easy if you show up for class and actually take notes, shes very knowledgeable on the subject and was overall one of my favorite professors.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana is all right. She is opinionated and likes people who agree with her so I didnt feel like I wanted to participate. Her policies are also unclear. Sometimes she is flexible but other times not. At the end of the semester she was pretty harsh. But she knows her subject.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMS100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a public speaker, not easy for me, but I received an A. You will speak in groups alot, and you get alot of group feedback, but everyone has fun and gets to know each other. I really improved. Low pressure. Online textbook. Crossman was very encouraging.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMS130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana is cool, funny,&her lectures aren't boring. you NEED to take DETAILED notes, you can use them on 2/3 exams. not a boring subject, you personally relate to the course as you learn it. the class is just taking notes from lecture, but shouldnt skip bc classmates might not have detailed notes&thats the key to this class. very clear grading

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana seems friendly at first but her policies are arbitrary. She has favorites and that did not make me want to participate. Her lectures are alright but her tests are hard and I didn't feel prepared even though I studied. I went to her office (3 times because she wasn't there the first 2) but she didn't offer me any real help, only to study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COMM1H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took her class over the winter, it helped a lot with my presentation skills. She was very clear with everything required and always gave great feedback on what you could improve or work on, the presentations were done in front of small groups which made it less frightening, I definitely recommend taking her class if you get the chance!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Thought Id hate public speaking but this class was awesome. You speak in groups, reduces nervousness, but you speak alot. Text is online, one test and open notes. Great prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Diana Crossman is a great teacher. She was very clear with what to expect out of the class. She gave tough but fair feedback and I saw lots of improvement from everyone as the semester went on. The key to pass is just practice, practice and more practice

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM12
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rude, sarcastic, disrespectful with foreign students, don't use power point (only read papers), make fun of you if she doesn't agree with your opinion. have no idea why she is so well respected at ElCo, must be for her Resume because she has NO SOCIAL SKILLS IN CLASS, not ethic at all.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reallly helpful class, loved the Ted Talks, no text. She is super straightforward, no problem getting an A, just listen. Also I dropped out of 2 other EC classes before sticking thru this one.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COMS250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Crossman is a great teacher. She really tries to make sure that everyone is improving and never pulls your leg. She's passionate about what she does and inspires others. Homework depends on how much you practice. The textbook is advised, but not required. A quick study session with Google searches will be more than enough.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COMM1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I finally made it through public speaking after dropping twice before. Ms Crossman makes it interesting and you never feel like you are being compared to others or overly criticized-its just the right feedback! And I got an A! Enjoyed it alot!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COMM130H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

D Crossman is harder than her husband but her style is interesting. Every class you sit in a circle and she verbally delivers the lecture (no ppt). Don't be absent on speaking days... no makeups, but you can come in tardy. Tests unfairly worded to be ambiguous, but are curved. Uses the grade contract: Do a list of assignments for grade you want.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMS130
• 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:

Shes extremely rude, there are clearly favorites in her class. She was extremely rude to some non native English speakers. She lectures with no PowerPoints so take good notes. She doesnt have a poker face when you talk and makes you feel judged. Tests are poorly worded, final was hard.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COM130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved this course and got so much out of it. 2nd course with Crossman. This might be best course I took at ECC. You must speak in class. You get to buy the older book so its cheap. I am a Communication major, she helped me with transfer.