Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Building a course schedule can be an exhaustive process, especially when you have many professors to choose from for an important class. Rate My Professors (RMP) is a popular website to gauge which professors are best for … [Read more...] about Rant: Students Should Not Depend on Rate My Professors
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Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Professor Michael Folkerts (center) poses with grad students Avery Encalade (left), Kelsey Carlton (second from left) and Sabrina Krebs (right) on April 13. Folkerts said students should ask upperclassmen for class advice. Photo courtesy of Michael Folkerts Before attending the first day of class, students said they had already formed judgments on their new professors through … [Read more...] about Transparency or Bias? Students Rely on Rate My Professors When Choosing Classes
Rant: Pepperdine Ditches The Myth Syllabus Week Is Not A Thing
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. The first week of classes is commonly thought of as a time of relaxation, teacher introductions, ice breakers with classmates you most likely already know, lecture on class policies and word-for-word readings of the … [Read more...] about Rant: Pepperdine Ditches The Myth Syllabus Week Is Not A Thing
Opinion: Learn and Use People’s Names
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Like many college first years, I was anxious to begin my academic career in college. I was intimidated by college classrooms and professors.During my first weeks of classes, I was put at ease by friendly classroom environments … [Read more...] about Opinion: Learn and Use People’s Names
Opinion: Morning Classes Are Better Than Afternoon Classes
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Pepperdine students understand the struggle of picking classes and forming a balanced schedule. I think the ideal schedule would have mostly morning classes and little to no afternoon classes. Despite the variety of classes, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Morning Classes Are Better Than Afternoon Classes