Vance Ricks - Guilford College

Professor: Vance Ricks

Department: TBD

College: Guilford College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vance is a very nice and intelligent professor. I took his class freshman year and struggled in his class. He expect too much from student and obviously I am not a philosopher. He is also definitely a tough grader. If you like to be challenge, take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely condescending. Tries to come off as nice and reasonable but is sharply critical if you happen to disagree with him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vance was the entire reason I became a philosophy major; I hadn't even considered the subject before taking my first class with him. He not only pushed me to think deeper about society and existence, but helped me realize why deep critical thinking was a necessary precursor to social change. I wouldn't be where I am today without him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• 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:

Vance seems to be a nice guy who is highly intelligent but he doesn't know how to pass on his knowledge. He canceled class without warning and then assigns work when it is convenient for him. He teaches ethics like his students are familiar with ethics. Vance doesn't know how to provide his students with a meaningful learning experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really good teacher, but as a student you have to be interested in Philosophy to enjoy the class. He really wants students to reach their potential so definitely ask him for help if you are confused! And do the reading before class because he will know!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I adore Vance. He is an enigma in class discussions and his grading especially on papers was very tough but I loved both classes I took with him and always felt like I could come talk to him even when he was no longer my advisor (he taught my FYE) or my professor. Classes were almost 100% discussion-based which is fairly typical for Guilford.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vance was cool. He was well-educated and articulate. I just did not find his course interesting or engaging, though I wouldn't call it hard. It wasn't particularly easy either. He got a remarkable part of the class to participate over the semester. Overall, I would hang out with Vance, but I found his ethics class obvious and boring.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lots of writting and tons of work for a 100 level course. He is also very tough grader on the papers.I will never take another class like this one! First and last. :(

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Vance years ago, but I still remember him as one of my best professors. Quite a tough grader and doesn't have patience for a lot of BS, but also one of the smartest and kindest teachers I've ever had. Teaches very challenging subjects in a clear way and will always challenge you to think and write your very best!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vance is one of the best professors I have experienced. He's not easy, so don't take his classes if you expect an A without any work. If you want to laugh, have fun, learn, and work to your full potential, take a class with Vance. You won't regret it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Vance is a fantastic teacher. Unfortunately, a lot of people unused to thinking take this intro course and just never apply themselves, it's very obvious who hasn't done hte readings and can't discuss things in class, and I'm sure their papers were the same. It was hard, but fun and rewarding for me. And his furrowed bald head is STRIKING!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent. so intelligent in fact, that he some times does not make clear what he wants. still you can gain allot from taking his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Horrible teacher, biased, has very clear definitions that do not mirror the rest of reality. Pretty much he has his own theory for everything, and do not disagree. He'll just be passive aggressive. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• 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:

Very biased. If you do not live inside Vance's head, you will fall flat on your face in essays. He has a very specific way he wants you to write, but he never gives examples of good writing. Way too difficult for a 100 class. I don't suggest taking this, unless you are a philosophy major!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Disappointing. Always have done well in philosophy; course virtually all writing. Assignments very nebulous. No ruberic or framework for assignment requirements. Difficulty not in course content by 'finding what it is he wants.' Wanton criticism does not buttress the course- it is just a chance to show off power of professorship

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

vance is the man! do all the work, and come to class. You will eventually learn the matierial and get a good grade.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ETHICS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Too much work for a 100-level class. Very intelligent, but expects too much from a mostly non-philosophy major audience.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His reading materials are very dense and boring... If you dont love philosophy you will hate this class and be completely lost... smart man.. but on another level.. too hard for a 100 level

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Vance Ricks is a key player.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHIL333
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

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