Sharlett Gillard - University of Southern Indiana

Professor: Sharlett Gillard

Department: TBD

College: University of Southern Indiana

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CIS276
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice professor, clear instructions on tests and assignments. All in all a great class, but expect lots of little grades based off things done in class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CIS301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is, by far, the single worst teacher I have had in my entire life. Avoid taking her if at all possible. Trust. Me. She is so disorganized and unclear on her expectations. The amount of circus acts and ridiculous shenanigans that I witnessed in this class was beyond reason. She will always redirect blame even if something is clearly her fault.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CIS276
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her tests were split into two parts: multiple-choice and application. The multiple choice part will catch you off guard with randomly specific and unimportant questions; the other part is easy. Assignment instructions were unclear and you will be counted off for things that were never required. Make sure to check what you were marked off for.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CIS301
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very dull and non-engaging lectures. Class schedule was extremely unorganized. Tests are tricky; all the answers are on her powerpoints somewhere (even if you have to take out a magnifying glass to find it). When you get assigned groups, pray that your team will pull their weight, because their shortcomings will affect your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CIS276
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While everyone thinks she is a terrible teacher, I strongly disagree. She is a very strict teacher and as long as you fall in line you'll be fine. She does a great job of explaining how to use the code we learn, and gives us practical examples as well. She treats everyone with respect as long as you show it to her as well by being on time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CIS305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are many adjectives I could use to describe this class: confusing, non-relevant, and utterly useless. Professor will lecture straight from the powerpoints and the homework is not consistent with the book. Tests are straight from the book and you are allowed to use the text during the test but they are still ridiculously tough. Tough grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is an extremely difficult class. The assignments take many hours to complete, and directions are usually pretty vague. It is possible to get an A, but only if you're willing to contact Dr. Gillard persistently and present your existing knowledge to her. Also, make sure to check Blackboard everyday for pop quizzes even when there is no class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is by far the hardest class I have had while at USI. She doesn't explain things well, and I always had to ask my TA for help. If you miss a class you will be behind, and not know whats going on.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard class but she teaches the material well. She's glad to help you if you ask for it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do NOT take her!!! You will regret. She is very strict, impudent, and confusing. No partial credit at all, confusing syllabus, she has an automatic reply button to every email which is a rude garbage. Your grade in her class does NOT determine your intelligence level. Your worst teacher would the best compared to her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is strict but she doesnt even care about the students I have emailed her and she wont responed because I didnt use Dr. Gillard, and when she does responed it says use proper salutation. DO NOT TAKE HER UNLESS YOU ARE A Computer Genius

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CIS262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you think that you are good at solving excel and access problems, then think twice!! I took her because I had to take her. I am killing hours. Her videos are not related to hw. I am taking her online and this is what she said, "Guys I hope you are motivated because you will be on your own! Have a nice day, and I'll see you on the exam..." AVOID

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a VERY strict teacher, but the class isn't bad. She treated the class as half online so most the time we never had class on Fridays and a lot of the time we didnt have class during the week either. She's not available much out of class, though so if you fall behind you won't catch up.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, tough class. She does not give much partial credit, and will withdraw you if you don't show up. How do I know? Happened to me, after I gave up on getting even a D in her class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid her classes. Do not take her. Her teaching is a pain in the butt. I have to retake this class again because she doesn't help you a lot. If i were you, take another professor...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid!! Most of the things covered on the test were not covered in class and I couldn't find in the book. She lets you use notes and your book on the test, but like I said it won't help you at all. She also doesn't really help you in class if you get lost.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go to class. Do the assignments. In general not very difficult. You get point for being there.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CIS461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very Tough on corrections..Not to clear..

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CIS461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID At All COSTS

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CIS261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class if you are naturally good with computers. If you get lost at all during class, she will go out of her way to get you back on track. I got an A in the class, but other people had trouble. The class can get a bit boring, so I just surfed the web the whole time.