Marilyn Sandidge - Westfield State University

Professor: Marilyn Sandidge

Department: TBD

College: Westfield State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GRAMMAR
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This woman gave only two tests the entire year: the midterm and the final. Midterm was 50% of the grade, so if you don't understand clearly and pass that one, there is NO WAY you'll pass the class. She is so incredibly confusing to meet with during office hours and I found little help there. You have to write EVERYTHING down, nonsensical it may be.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0348
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not very creative in grading: assesses students by giving them 2 to 4 tests throughout the course of the semester, but not on many other things. No projects, group work, activities: just lecture and tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENGL0317
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Marilyn Sandidge is my new supreme being. She is an incredible professor that knows her subject matter inside and out, no matter what class. Her lectures blow your mind, especially when it comes to Shakespeare. She is hilarious, brilliant, and many other super positive adjectives. However, YOU MUST WORK HARD! Tests are intense! But very fair :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSHAKES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She really knows her stuff and is always willing to help if you show that you work hard and put in effort. Not really a difficult class but sometimes the way she describes things is really confusing, like she's talking about 20 different things at once. However, she's a good teacher and is enthusiastic about the subject matter.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely love Professor Sandidge. Her tests are kind of hard but she's amazing at explaining subject matter and is more than willing to help you. It's a discussion class so always show up and make sure you take notes!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TONS300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She was a great professor. She is difficult but I appreciate that she won't baby you. If you want to pass, you have to earn it. I think she appreciated my mid-atlantic accent demonstrations. I miss her!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Brit Lit to 1603 with her, I absolutely loved her. She is great at explaining subject matter and her papers aren't bad at all. The only complaint I have about her is her tests, very hard. Besides that, I love her. I hope to take more classes with her in the future.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG210
• 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:

Really intense teacher. Shes enthusiastic about the material and likes it when you speak out in class. Ive never had any trouble speaking with her about issues or confusion. Make sure you keep up with the reading, you'll fall behind fast. Tests are...hard. Only two papers though

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL000
• 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:

THE BEST!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor! So knowledgeable about her subject matter and does an excellent job grabbing student interest as well. Her classes are completely lecture style, so if that isn't your thing I wouldn't recommend it. Love her!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL348
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

professor sandidge can be very rude. she doesn't listen to the opinion of the student and will call you out in class. it has seemed as though she grades harder on people she's had an altercation with. i got 3 a's and only had a paper left and ended up with only a b+, apparently i failed the paper.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL210
• 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:

Decent Professor. She's a nice woman, but doesn't tolerate rudeness (ie, being late/absent a lot)I had her for British Lit to 1603 and it was clear that she was very passionate about the subject matter. She's a fair grader on papers, but the tests are kind of hard. She also has a few random reading quizzes, so make sure you keep up.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENGL228
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

fantastic teacher. She is really passionate about what she teaches and if you hated Shakespeare before you'll leave with a new respect and a greater understanding of his texts. Her tests are usually one short essay and then identifying quotes or people. If you pay attention and go to the class you should have no problem

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL348
• 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:

If you make an effort she's going to work with you. Her personality doesn't always lend itself to your wanting to work hard, but if you work, she'll reward you for it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENGLGRAM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Was not helpful nor willing to provide additional help during office hours or to prepare for her unreasonably hard tests. I do not recommend taking her. Avoid taking her classes at any chance.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HXENG300S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not the best professor. Tests are very difficult. It's usually on 5 chapters at a time and her tests only consist of about 4 questions. She expects you to memorize way too much. She does straight lecture. She isn't really a professor I recommend ...

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MANY300S
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I think she's great...doesn't overwhelm you with a ton of reading or homework, understands that you're dealing with difficult stuff and takes you through it patiently. SO smart.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HXENG1
• 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:

An okay professor. She definitely plays favorites. Her method of teaching (straight lecture) doesn't work for me and her tests rarely involve topics covered in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGLISH
• 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:

She has her favorites big time, and if you are not among them you are pretty much screwed. While I do not despise her as much as I used to(she improves piece by piece the more you have her it seems), I still feel she needs to quit playing favorites.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

By far, one of the best teachers I have ever had at either the undergrad or grad level. She is amazing, dedicated, and absolutely genuine. If you love English, or want to learn to love it, take her classes; she will positively astound you in every way. She makes you want to become an English teacher without even knowing it. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!