Meredith Heiser - Foothill College

Professor: Meredith Heiser

Department: TBD

College: Foothill College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL1ONLINE
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her class is fairly easy if you're just a robot doing exactly what she says, and pay attention to the smallest tiniest little details. She takes points off for the smallest little things, and so you have to pay attention to EVERYTHING. She is the most anally retentive person I've ever met, and she took all fun out of this class with her pickiness.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL1ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was challenging because I hate the subject, however, it wasn't too difficult to pass. Do your weekly post EARLY and you must comment on 2 other students' post. Do not procrastinate on your 8 page research paper! Her instructions were sometimes unclear, but she was very responsive. I believe this was her last quarter teaching. Very doable

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLI001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I felt she always looked for something wrong in every assignment you did and all her comments came across as aggressive, "you're wrong" "do more research next time". I literally named something wrong and she took off 2 points on a 10 point assignment. I would try to justify what I did when she took off points and I never got a reply back via email.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 30315POLI
• 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:

Do not take her! Sad to say, but she is looking for ANY excuse to fail students. No matter how hard you try, NOTHING is good enough for her. Will not allow you extra credit. I ACCIDENTALLY submitted a paper 1hr late but she is not at all reasonable. She is very COLD!!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: POLI001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed this class. Professor Heiser is a clear and fair grader, and her lectures are concise and down-to-earth. Do every assignment, and read the syllabus.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL01
• 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:

The way that Professor Heiser decided to teach the material made it very interesting and appropriately engaging for everyone. The discussion questions were always clear-cut, based on recent events in American politics that were relevant to the modules. She also grades leniently, caring more about clear effort and dedication rather than conventions.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL1ONLINE
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This professor's way of teaching was very refreshing. I took this class because I had to just as a general elective. She seems to understand that. You can learn as much as you want to if you happen to be a Poli major. For the rest of us, an A is still attainable. Very easy but learned a lot. Highly recommend.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fair and honest grader. You get what you put in: More effort better grade. Consistent and clear assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POLI01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her online class which did not consist of a lot of assignments but each assignment involves a lot of work and time. She really expects you to put in all your effort b/c she wants you to learn. She's organized. Quick grader. No quizzes or tests. A lot of writing/researching. Big essay @ the end.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL1ONLINE
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The first paper is a one page summary of a current events topic. The other two are full length essays. Discussion is very important so make sure to participate. As long as your answer is well crafted and you respond to others, you should get 100%. Midterm was M/C. Final was a 1200 word paper. Her grading is not that too hard. Quite reasonable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ECON9
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to participate in 4 out of 8 discussions. You have 1 midterm and a rough draft and final paper. In order to get an A, you can only miss 40 points total. The midterm is tough compared to the rest of the class, you have to study for it! She expects you to put a lot of effort into your paper which is over 10 pgs long. But, she'll help you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL1ONLINE
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Syllabus is poorly made & everything is just piled up in paragraphs. Instructions are not clear. A lot of reading & research. Not an introductory class. Not sure if my name looked exotic or foreign but she told me to take an ESL or additional english classes bc of my "poor" grammar or maybe I'm just taking it way up there, but I'm offended anyway.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLI001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is challenging not because of the content but because of the way it is taught. Don't take this class if you are looking for a truly introductory class, you'll have to know what you're talking about from the start. Review guides and tests have little in common. Lost interest in the subject because of this class and actually dread it now.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: F00103W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her summer course online. Although I received a decent grade, I considered dropping the class every step of the way. While the material is important to learn, there is strong indication that she may need further teacher's training because the way she teaches lacks clarity and fairness.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: POLI1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her class online in summer. Her instructions are always packed together into paragraphs so it is hard to read them. She is a fair grader. I found it slightly hard to ask questions(maybe because its online). She makes the final due early so she can grade and answer questions about grades which I like because most teachers dont do that

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POLI1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is not very clear on her discussion directions, however she is very clear on her assignment instructions so BE VERY CAREFUL to read everything closely in order to do the assignments right.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POLI01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Heiser's class requires a lot of writing. It really helps if one stays on top of all current events. The essay instructions are really thoroughly, follow them and you will be fine. She grades the assignment promptly and updates students on her whereabouts incase anyone needs to reach her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: POL1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLI15
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a really tough teacher. Loads of outside work, class is barely needed. Makes you write a lot, but spreads it out over time so as long as you are on top of it you will be fine. Make sure to stay on her good side because she has a short fuse.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL1
• 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:

Assignments have nothing to do with the study of politics-they are just there for her to grade something. She takes forever to respond to questions and when she finally does her response is not helpful