Tom Ulch - Eastern Michigan University

Professor: Tom Ulch

Department: TBD

College: Eastern Michigan University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall a reasonable dude! Assignments were demanding and interesting, but I can't say that I became a better writer. Typically ends class early/cancels class, so don't schedule this it in the middle of a block of classes.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WRIT121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom seems pretty tough at first and the workload is a lot but as long as you stay on top of it and don't procrastinate it's not too hard. If you are having a hard time, talk to him about it. He wants to help he just needs to understand whats going on. I nearly failed the class until I talked to him and I ended up with a B+.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes great. Hes a hardass when grading papers, and if you dont get your form correct , you WILL fail! do all the work, and its an easy class. He gives you a month to do a four-page papers and holds open conferences during his office hours where you can come in and help with your papers. Highly reccommend!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a cool professor. If you are a late person I wouldn't recommend you taking his class, because if you are late on the day a paper is due you'll get a 0 on that paper. Also, he doesn't use canvas, but he is a really nice guy and he's funny. Don't expect an A though cause he is a tough grader, but he's very open with reading papers before due.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the best professor Ive had. A real down to earth guy, if you respect him he respects you. The only ones who are upset with this class are the ones who expect to do nothing and get a good grade with no effort. Awesome hearing him talk about his family. Funniest guy. Class ended early all the time.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Makes you do journals that are a complete waste of time and don't help improve your writing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

3 essays and he grades hard but if you turn everything in you'll do alright and don't expect an A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a very straight forward guy. He is very clear during the first day of class. If you don't like him, drop the class. His course is graded on 3-4 big assignments, which can be a lot of work, but he is very clear about what he expects. He is a tough grader, but you'll live. I was terrified to take this class, but he turned out to be a favorite.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would say that he is a pretty good professor. He takes time in class to reiterate what he expects of you. From what I understand, his class has a lot more writing than other classes, so don't procrastinate like I did. There are a lot of journals to do, so try to do them in a timely manner. He offers extra credit and office hours.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do your work and you're great.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First day of class I was terrified of this teacher and then failed the first essay. Hated him at first, but Ive never learned so much from one teacher. Writing essays comes so easily to me now and Im thankful that I had him as a professor. Hes tough but thats what makes him good, hilarious and knows more than just english/writing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• 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:

He does not care about you. Day one of class he tells everyone to drop. Don't waste your time. If you do not turn in anything, you fail, regardless of your grade. Tom is on a power trip and gains pleasure from making students fail. He does not want any student to email him, and he will not respond. If you hate students, why teach?

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great guy. I wish I could take another one of his classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very very tough grader, but he's an awesome professor. For a not so great writer, he was very intimidating. Strict on the specifics of MLA and will not grade papers that aren't in MLA. Other than that, he doesn't want to fail you and offers extra credit throughout the semester.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

didn't appreciate his language. very rough and the final project took very much time. he was a decent professor but I don't recommend and I would not take again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There are three major papers with a final portfolio at the end of the semester. If you want an A, you need to visit him to get help with your paper. It is because he is a harder grader. He was not available near the end of the semester, so I was not able to see him for help. He is not my type of professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Tom, was an amazing professor, however he was a tough grader, and very specific about what he wanted in the paper use MLA format and you will be alright.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very strict on using MLA format; if you don't follow it, he will have no problem failing you on that particular assignment. Gives very simple instructions on what he's looking for in the assignments, so you should get a good grade if you listen.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WRTG121
• 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:

He's very down to Earth and he'll tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to pass and do well in the class. He doesn't try to trick you into a hard class. His class is NOT for those that have problems following directions to the letter or those who want no workload. He also has a tendency to use profanity, so it's not for those who dislike it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG121
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom is a really cool guy. He tells you what he expects from you, and that he wants you to actually put work into his class. He's hilarious and is always helpful.