Serafín Mendez-Mendez - Central Connecticut State University

Professor: Serafín Mendez-Mendez

Department: TBD

College: Central Connecticut State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COMM336
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was hesitant to take him bc of the reviews but honestly, not bad. Do the discussion post once a week and you'll be fine. Its reading reading heavy but nothing unbearable. The tests are super easy and he's an easy grader (for the most part). Make sure you take notes and keep all your discussion/blog posts. Most are the test questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COMM355
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

COMM majors: avoid if at all possible. Entire online class is one weekly discussion post based off of poorly scanned, outdated PDF's and 4 short essays. Absolutely no lecture aspect where he actually teaches, yet is available for 6+ hours of "online office hours". Didn't learn a single thing in what could have been a very interesting class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM336
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

COMM majors: avoid if at all possible. Entire online class is one weekly discussion post based off of poorly scanned, outdated PDF's and 4 short-answer tests. Absolutely no lecture aspect where he actually teaches, yet is available for 6+ hours of "online office hours". Didn't learn a single thing in what could have been a very interesting class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Just a sad and irritable little man. This whole experience was a nightmare, don't bother having anything to do with communications at ccsu. Horrible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is fantastic!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COMM355
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mendez knows his stuff but he won't compromise standards. While his self assurance can be confused with arrogance, he truly cares. I have never seen a professor with so many shoes, fancy clothes and jewelry.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COMM420
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Highly unorganized. Was not clear on what the assignments were. Grading unclear and abrupt.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him online over the summer. Lots of 400 word posts on online discussion board topics (about 13 in all). Bunch of tests which are fairly difficult (look in the glossary of your textbook for keywords, it helps a lot). Setup on Blackboard was very sloppy. I would say take him online if possible, but only take him if absolutely necessary.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COMM245
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is from a different country and has a strong accent. Also if you ask for help he grows very impatient. This class is SO lecture heavy and he's very boring and monotone. He knows what he's talking about but if you have trouble paying attention you won't do well. All of your grade relies on 4 exams worth 50pts each and are biweekly. Exams can be d

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• 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 is an excellent teacher. Easy to keep up with lectures because despite his accent, he talks pretty slow and will repeat if asked. Tells a lot of stories to keep it interesting. Puts emphasis on persons and theories. No out of class work. He takes attendance. Easy to pass if you take good notes. 4-5 tests. Only grades are on tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have had him for three courses. He is the toughest professor in the department of communication and has complete disdain for fools. He doesn't believe in regurgitating the book for the students. He makes it clear that he is the professor and you are the student. He taught me a lot of discipline.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His online class this past winter, was a mess. Nothing was organized, emails were ignored and tests were confusing and messy. I would not recommend this class or professor to anyone who has questions to ask . Students were neglected by this professor. All he had to do was answers emails during his 6 office hours.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COMM115
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am taking his online class and would not take one of his again.l have to take a winter session and he only answers emails during his office hours which are for 2 hours a week. I have yet to have one of my emails answered in full and sometimes it never gets answered. I feel as though he does not care and he does not give any feedback for anything,

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COMM230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I would not take Prof. Mendez again. His class was mandatory for my major, but the way he covered the material was awful. Material was hard to find, very disorganized. First test was very easy, the last two were literally on material he never mentioned or included on any presentation. If possible, avoid. If you must take him, make sure you show up.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMM230
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the most disorganized professors I've had. He would cancel class almost every week and sometimes he wouldn't even show up. Almost all of the material on the tests we did not go over in class, I feel like I barely learned anything in his class. He will give you an oppourtunity to drop the lowest test grade which was nice.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Mendez this Fall and I can tell her was not his usual self. He is a very well respected professor and I enjoy his lectures; but i must admit he was very hard to reach. He does like his students to pass, so he did throw in 2 last exams and dropped the lowest grade. He's pretty chill and he'll help you if you show him you care.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand and doesn't lecture well. The only Graded things in the class are tests and you only have the power points to study from with no opportunity's to fix your grade if you don't feel comfortable with your standing.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Mendez is a great professor! I had him during Hurricane Maria, which was tough on him. But he is extremely knowledgable on the subject matter! It may be hard to keep up if you have a hard time understanding his accent.. but that's not a huge deal. Plus he wrote on the board a lot for that reason. He used PPTs and provided the book online

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COM230
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Mendes is an unusual professor. He is extremely knowledgeable of the subject matter. He is super friendly and treats students kindly as long as they respect him. Nevertheless, he doesn't suffer fools easily. He will give you the pink slip if you miss too many classes or challenge his accent.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM336
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great person, but if you take his class prepare to learn on your own. Grading is not clear. Work load is too heavy.