John Stipe - Grand Valley State University

Professor: John Stipe

Department: TBD

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stipe's class can be frustrating at times due to his instructions being very vague, but if you are lost/have any questions he is more than willing to help. Attendance is a must. Once everything is said & done, you will be happy you took his class. You will take something from it that will actually benefit your future

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CAP315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy who knows his stuff, but a ton of work for this class. Assignments due every class period. Lots of busy work. But he's been doing this for decades so he knows what he's talking about. Just a little dry sometimes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor but definitely makes you work for your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall I would be hesitant to complain about Stipe because he is very dedicate prof who wants you to success in life and career. We had some good talks. However, his class gave me a hard time because he was so strict in his participation rules, tough grader and lots of online quizzes here and there that you might forget. Would not take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• 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:

Had him for 210 & 310. Stipe gets a lot of hate because he actually makes you work for the grade you want & doesn't spoon feed like in high school. He can be unspecific with assignment instructions at times (which can be frustrating), but he is a wonderful professor who wants you to LEARN how to thrive in the advertising industry, not just get by.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed this class and 210. He's very specific but he will take time to explain things if you go to his office. Be prepared to memorize the APA book but it's very worth it for the major. He becomes really excited with students who want to learn. I would highly recommend taking his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have had at GVSU. I put forth lots of effort and still received a bad grade. He grades like we are in a 400 level class. Take this class if you want to fail

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• 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:

I love John Stipe. He's a tough-love kind of guy. He wants YOU to figure things out and he wants you to fail a little bit too. But he means very well-- that was the only class I've ever taken in college that I left and I felt like I had grown as a person, and as a student at GVSU.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Stipe is a tough professor but if you are willing to do the work you will learn a lot and get a good grade. He knows the industry well and genuinely cares about the students. Prove to him you are a hard worker. Loves when students come in and get help in office hours. I have had him for 3 classes and found all 3 very helpful.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stipe seems boring and not interesting, but he is much more. I have never learned so much from all the professors I have has at GVSU so far. He is tough at grading, but he truly cares about all of his students. He is fair with grading and gives out a lot of extra credit. I would take this class if you wanna learn and are committed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CAP315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was a good professor. He had a lot of assignments, but he doesn't assign them until the class before they are due. Read for quizzes. Usually the answers are the bold words. Offers lots of extra credit! He gives lots of feedback to students work and is always willing to stay after and help students. I'd take him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CAP220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you ever wanted to feel like you were in high school during college take this class. With an attendance policy where 2 tardies equals an absence, and using a cell phone in class gets points removed from your final score.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor I have ever taken. His classes are boring and pointless. He wastes time teaching things we already know such as using a search engine... AVOID if possible.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting course. Learned all the main points of advertising as had hoped. He assigned a campaign paper for this. DO TAKE CAP115 either before or same time. or DO a take a ton of time with APA manual. Media buying for the ad campaign was most complicating. Pretty sure everyone in class did the math wrong and instructions were super unclear

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a patient guy. If u want to fight a grade, he lets u, but sure doesn't express any positive attitudes when u try. His schedule is super clear, but when he assigns something during class, make sure u write it down. One assignment, 90% of class didnt hear the length requirement and lost big points. Course was useful over all.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Stipe was one of my favorite teachers. He is very hard grader because the class was only worth 100 pts. You have no tests but there are two papers and multiple quizzes both online and in class. The book is your bible for the class. Helped me so much. If you follow all the instructions for each assignment easy class to pass.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CAP215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed having Stipe as a professor. He was very hands on and helpful with APA format when I had never done it before. I really appreciated his help and his encouragement in the course

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CAP210
• 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:

Frustrating. Very strict and specific grading/teaching style. He actually is a nice guy (I went in for office hours A LOT), but extremely frustrating as a professor. I never did anything right, and was always confused as to what he really wanted. I definitely wouldn't take him again. By the way, 100 total pts. for the class is RIDICULOUS!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CAP315
• 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:

Prof Stipe is either love or hate. He is outdated in some areas and you'll prob. laugh when he uses the computer, but he has a decent amount of knowledge. He just seems to think some things are his way or no way. Quizzes every week on the chapters (not bad) you write copy for a diff. type of ad each week- it's not a bad way to learn!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CAP115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Although he is knowledgable, he is very outdated, he was a news writing way back. He sets strict guidelines on assignments and nobody in my class could get an A. He is hardheaded and refuses to listen if you have a concern. Try your hardest to get a different professor, I suggest Howard or Penning if you want to be treated with respect.