Mack Mariani

Summary of Student Evaluations

 

Below is a summary of student evaluation results.  The mid-semester evaluations from POS 120 (Fall 1999) and the end of semester evaluations from PSC 418 (Spring 2006) were self-administered.  All other evaluations were conducted as part of the official college/university evaluation process.  Copies of the original results, forms, and completed surveys are available upon request.

 

 

 

Hamilton College

Govt 208  – Political Parties and Elections

Spring 2006

 

N=32

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The course challenged me intellectually

0

0

1

5

17

9

The instructor encouraged me to think

0

0

1

2

14

15

The instructor communicated clearly and effectively

0

0

2

1

10

19

The instructor set high standards

0

0

1

3

19

9

The instructor was approachable and helpful

0

0

0

2

5

25

The overall quality of the course was high

0

0

2

2

14

14

The instructor was an effective teacher

0

0

1

3

10

18

 

 


 

 

Hamilton College

Govt 116 – American Political Process

Spring 2006

 

N=36

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The course challenged me intellectually

0

0

4

8

15

9

The instructor encouraged me to think

0

0

2

9

11

15

The instructor communicated clearly and effectively

0

0

0

2

14

19

The instructor set high standards

0

0

3

8

15

10

The instructor was approachable and helpful

0

0

0

1

7

28

The overall quality of the course was high

0

0

1

5

11

19

The instructor was an effective teacher

0

0

0

3

13

20

 

 


 

 

Hamilton College

Govt 308 W – Politics, Persuasion, and Public Opinion

Spring 2006

 

N=23

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The course challenged me intellectually

1

0

1

4

9

8

The instructor encouraged me to think

0

0

0

5

5

13

The instructor communicated clearly and effectively

0

0

1

0

6

16

The instructor set high standards

0

1

0

4

10

8

The instructor was approachable and helpful

0

0

1

0

3

19

The overall quality of the course was high

0

1

0

2

7

13

The instructor was an effective teacher

0

0

1

1

4

17

 


 

 

Hamilton College

Govt 334 W – Congress and the Presidency

Fall 2005

Note: The low enrollment in this course is due to the fact that the course was not added to the schedule until after I was hired in mid-summer. I ended up running the course as a seminar.. 

 

N=6

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The course challenged me intellectually

0

0

0

0

4

2

The instructor encouraged me to think

0

0

0

0

4

2

The instructor communicated clearly and effectively

0

0

0

0

2

4

The instructor set high standards

0

0

0

1

4

1

The instructor was approachable and helpful

0

0

0

0

1

5

The overall quality of the course was high

0

0

0

0

4

2

The instructor was an effective teacher

0

0

0

0

2

4

 

 

Hamilton College

Govt 116 – American Political Process

Fall 2005

 

N=40

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Somewhat Agree

Agree

Strongly Agree

The course challenged me intellectually

1

0

1

5

27

6

The instructor encouraged me to think

0

1

1

4

15

19

The instructor communicated clearly and effectively

0

0

0

2

15

23

The instructor set high standards

0

1

0

7

18

14

The instructor was approachable and helpful

0

0

0

2

7

31

The overall quality of the course was high

1

0

1

2

17

19

The instructor was an effective teacher

1

0

1

1

13

24


 

 

Nazareth College

PSC 418 - Public Administration

Spring 2006

Note: the results below are selected responses from a longer, self-administered survey.  Because I was teaching a night course and the college did not send me the usual evaluation forms in time for the last day of classes, I used the English Department’s (rather lengthy) evaluation form as a substitute.  Copies of the originals are available by request.

N=11

A

B

C

D

E

Were the objectives of the course clear (A=Unclear, E=Clear)

0

0

3

3

5

The amount of work required was appropriate to the nature and level of the course (A=Strongly disagree, C=Agree, E = Strongly Agree)

1

0

2

3

5

How would you evaluate the text/assigned readings in terms of the objectives of the course (A=actually detrimental, E=very appropriate)

2

4

4

1

0

How would you evaluate the difficulty o these readings in relation to what you got out of them (A=Too elementary, E=Too advanced)

0

1

3

4

3

Degree to which the course hung together (topics and activities were related to each other). (A=Much less than most, C= About average, E=Much more than most)

0

0

3

6

2

Considering the above, how would you rate this course (A=poor, B=Fair, C=Good, D=Very good, E=Excellent)

0

3

1

6

1

How helpful is the teacher when students have difficulty (A=not helpful, E=actively helpful)

0

0

1

2

8

Does the teacher make students feel free to ask questions, disagree, express their ideas, etc…?  (A=intolerant, E=encourages student ideas)

0

0

0

2

9

Does the teacher present material in a clear, well-organized fashion? (A=disorganized and/or unclear, E=well organized and clear)

0

0

2

4

5

Does the teacher stimulate thought (A=seldom, C=occasionally, E=Usually)

0

0

1

6

4

Considering everything, how would you rate this teacher’s overall performance?  (A=poor, B=fair, C=good, D=very good, E=excellent)

0

0

0

3

8

 


 

 

Nazareth College

PSC 201 – Introduction to Political Science

Fall 2005; End of Semester Evaluation (selected responses)

 

N=21

Not at all

Very little

Some-what

Mostly

Completely

Course objectives and expectations, assignments, grading standards made clear in the syllabus and by the instructor

0

0

1

7

13

The instructor demonstrated an appropriate knowledge of the subject matter

0

0

0

8

13

The instructor utilized class time effectively

0

0

1

5

15

The instructor encourages student involvement and participation

0

1

0

3

17

The instructor creates a class environment that encourages learning

0

1

1

4

15

The instructor treats students and their questions and opinions with respect

0

0

2

4

15

The instructor taught the subject matter specified for this course

0

0

2

5

14

The instructor made it clear why it was important to learn the subject matter

0

2

2

8

9

The instructor uses a balance of teaching techniques (discussion groups, assignments, lectures, et.c.) that contribute to understanding the subject.

0

0

7

2

12

The course assignments are appropriate and contribute to understanding the subject

0

0

2

11

8

The course materials are appropriate and contribute to understanding the subject

0

1

4

6

10

The content and difficulty of the reading materials and other resources used in this class are appropriate to this subject.

0

1

7

7

6

Tests and assessments reflect the main concepts of this course

0

0

1

8

12

My grades for this course accurately reflect my performance

0

0

5

9

7

I have received useful feedback on my graded assignments

0

0

3

6

12

There are sufficient tests and graded assignments by which to fairly evaluate my understanding of the subject

0

0

5

9

7

My expectations for this course are substantially met

0

3

2

10

6

I would enjoy taking another course from this instructor

1

2

0

7

11

 


Syracuse University

PSC 121 - Introduction to American National Government

Fall 2000 (Instructor); Mid-Semester Evaluation

N=17

Almost Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Almost Always

Well prepared for class

0

0

1

7

9

Answered questions effectively

0

0

0

5

12

Was clear and understandable

0

0

0

6

11

Stimulated student interest in the subject

0

1

1

2

13

Treated students with respect

0

0

1

3

13

Was accessible to students outside class

0

2

1

5

8

Encouraged student participation

0

0

3

1

13

Returned exams, papers or projects promptly

0

0

0

5

12

Provided helpful feedback on graded exams, papers or projects promptly

0

0

0

7

10

Used clear and understandable grading procedures

0

0

0

0

17

Used a variety of classroom activities to add interest to the course

0

3

0

5

9

Was responsive to the needs of the adult part-time student

0

0

0

6

11

 


 

Syracuse University

PSC 305 – Congress and the Legislative Process

Summer 2000 (Instructor); Mid-Course Evaluation

N=9

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Instructor presented clear syllabus

1

0

0

8

0

Expectations were clearly outlined

1

0

0

8

0

Course progressed coherently

1

0

0

8

0

Exams were fair test of materials

1

0

0

8

0

Exams and assignments were graded fairly

1

0

2

6

0

Graded materials were returned timely

1

0

1

7

0

Instructor prepared for classes

1

0

0

8

0

Instructor’s knowledge of material

1

0

0

8

0

Instructor presented materials clearly

1

0

1

7

0

Instructor open to questions

1

0

0

8

0

Instructor respected differing views

1

0

0

8

0

Instructor encouraged good discussion

1

0

1

7

0

Readings contributed to class

0

0

0

8

0

Relevance of readings made clear

1

0

1

6

0

Readings were interesting

1

0

2

5

0

Assignments contributed to understanding

0

0

0

8

0

Too much reading for the course

1

3

1

2

0

Course was challenging

0

1

2

6

0

Demands were excessive for what I learned

4

3

0

1

0

Course stimulated my interest in subject

0

0

1

8

0

I learned analytic skills

0

0

4

5

0

Encouraged my own analyses and views

0

0

2

7

0

 


 


Syracuse University

PSC 202 – Political Argument and Reasoning

Spring 2000 (Team Taught); Mid-Semester Evaluation

N=16

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

Instructor presented clear syllabus

0

0

5

11

0

Expectations were clearly outlined

0

0

3

13

0

Course progressed coherently

0

1

3

12

0

Exams were fair test of materials

0

0

5

11

0

Exams and assignments were graded fairly

0

0

3

12

1

Graded materials were returned timely

0

0

3

12

1

Instructor prepared for classes

0

0

2

14

0

Instructor’s knowledge of material

0

0

6

10

0

Instructor presented materials clearly

0

1

2

13

0

Instructor open to questions

0

0

1

15

0

Instructor respected differing views

0

0

1

15

0

Instructor encouraged good discussion

0

0

1

14

1

Readings contributed to class

0

3

8

3

0

Relevance of readings made clear

0

0

10

6

0

Readings were interesting

1

3

10

2

0

Assignments contributed to understanding

0

0

11

5

0

Too much reading for the course

1

9

5

0

0

Course was challenging

0

3

10

2

1

Demands were excessive for what I learned

3

12

1

0

0

Course stimulated my interest in subject

0

0

9

7

0

I learned analytic skills

0

0

8

8

0

Encouraged my own analyses and views

0

0

8

8

0


 

Syracuse University

PSC 121 - Introduction to American Government

Fall 1999 (Mid-Semester Evaluation)

* This table includes the combined results from sections 001 and 003. Copies of the original results are available by request.

N=40

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

prepares well for class

1

0

0

7

31

0

makes oral presentations clearly

1

0

1

8

30

0

presents material in an organized fashion

1

0

1

12

26

0

encourages questions

1

0

0

7

32

0

responds well to questions

1

0

0

10

28

0

provides helpful feedback on course assignments

1

0

1

9

29

0

shows concern that you are learning the material

1

0

2

9

28

0

makes him/herself available outside of class

1

0

2

9

27

1

demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter

1

0

0

9

30

0

presents new material in an understandable way

1

0

1

16

22

0

willingness to help students having difficulty

1

0

2

12

25

0

communicates concepts, content and issues clearly

1

0

1

12

26

0

is approachable about course related questions

1

0

0

15

24

0

shows enthusiasm for the subject and teaching

1

0

1

7

31

0

 

 


 

Monroe Community College

POS 120 - American National Government

Fall 1999 (Instructor); End of Semester Evaluation

N=16

No Response

N/A

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Agree

Makes clear what is expected

0

0

0

4

12

Assignments clearly related to content

0

0

0

7

9

Presentations clear and understandable

0

0

0

9

7

Feel free to ask questions in class

0

0

0

5

11

Answers questions effectively

1

0

0

5

10

Tolerant of other viewpoints/dissenting opinions

0

0

0

2

14

Knows the subject matter

0

0

0

3

13

Stimulates interest in subject matter

0

0

1

5

10

Well prepared for class

0

0

0

4

12

Available for help outside of class

1

2

0

7

6

Lectures and work assigned are related

0

0

0

5

11

Grades assignments carefully

0

0

0

3

13

Returns assignments in timely manner

0

0

0

5

11

Increased your awareness of concepts and principles in the field

0

0

1

5

10

You found course to be valuable and relevant to future plans

0

0

1

6

9

You enjoyed class and would recommend

0

0

0

6

10

Explains grading criteria clearly

0

0

0

7

9

You would recommend instructor to other students

0

0

0

3

13

 


 

Monroe Community College

POS 120 – American National Government

Fall 1999 (Mid-Semester Evaluation)

* For the purposes of consistency, I used the Syracuse University Mid-Course evaluation to gauge my progress in POS 120 at Monroe Community College. I put the results together myself.

N=19

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

prepares well for class

0

0

0

7

12

0

makes oral presentations clearly

0

0

0

10

9

0

presents material in an organized fashion

0

0

0

8

11

0

encourages questions

0

0

0

7

12

0

responds well to questions

0

0

1

8

10

0

provides helpful feedback on course assignments

0

0

1

9

9

0

shows concern that you are learning the material

0

0

0

7

12

0

makes him/herself available outside of class

0

0

2

7

7

2

demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter

0

0

0

6

13

0

presents new material in an understandable way

0

0

1

11

7

0

shows a willingness to help students having difficulty

0

0

0

10

8

1

communicates concepts, content and issues clearly

0

0

1

9

7

1

is approachable about course related questions

0

0

1

7

9

1

shows enthusiasm for the subject and teaching

0

0

0

6

12

1

 


 

Syracuse University

PSC 121 - Introduction to American Government

Fall 1998 (Mid-Semester Evaluation)

* This table includes the combined results from sections 002 and 003. Copies of the original results are available by request.

N=34

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

prepares well for class

0

0

0

5

29

0

makes oral presentations clearly

0

0

1

6

27

0

presents material in an organized fashion

0

0

0

9

25

0

encourages questions

0

0

0

4

30

0

responds well to questions

0

0

0

6

28

0

provides helpful feedback on course assignments

0

0

0

6

28

0

shows concern that you are learning the material

0

0

1

8

25

0

makes him/herself available outside of class

0

0

0

6

28

0

demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter

0

0

0

4

30

0

presents new material in an understandable way

0

0

0

7

27

0

shows a willingness to help students having difficulty

0

0

0

3

31

0

communicates concepts, content and issues clearly

0

0

1

4

29

0

is approachable about course related questions

0

0

0

5

29

0

shows enthusiasm for the subject and teaching

0

0

0

2

32

0

 


 

State University of New York at Oswego

PSC 497 – Federalists and Anti-Federalists Seminar

Spring 1998 (Interim Instructor)

N=9

E=Poor

D

C

B

A=Excellent

The instructor arouses interest in subject

0

0

0

3

6

The instructor presents ideas and concepts clearly

0

0

2

4

3

The instructor opens new perspectives

0

0

2

2

5

The instructor encourages students to question, disagree, and express their views

0

0

0

1

8

The instructor provides individual help when sought

0

0

1

5

3

The instructor integrates lectures, readings, assignments and examinations

0

0

0

3

6

The instructor encourages and stimulates thinking

0

0

0

3

6

The instructor is prepared for class

0

0

0

4

5

The instructor gives worthwhile assignments

0

0

1

5

3

The instructor gives fair tests

0

0

1

4

4

I would judge this instructor’s overall teaching effectiveness to be

0

0

0

5

4

My overall evaluation of this course is

0

0

0

4

5


 

Syracuse University

PSC 121 - Introduction to American Government

Spring 1998

* This table includes the combined results for Sections 105 and 106. Copies of the original results are available by request.

N=34

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

prepares well for class

0

0

0

7

27

0

makes oral presentations clearly

0

0

0

8

26

0

presents material in an organized fashion

0

0

0

9

25

0

encourages questions

1

0

0

6

27

0

responds well to questions

0

0

0

7

27

0

provides helpful feedback on course assignments

1

0

0

8

24

1

shows concern that you are learning the material

1

0

0

7

26

0

makes him/herself available outside of class

1

0

0

4

29

0

demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter

0

0

0

6

28

0

presents new material in an understandable way

0

0

0

10

24

0

willingness to help students having difficulty

0

0

0

6

28

0

communicates concepts, content & issues clearly

0

0

0

8

26

0

is approachable about course related questions

0

0

0

6

28

0

shows enthusiasm for the subject and teaching

0

0

0

3

30

0

 

 

 

 


 

Syracuse University

PSC 121 - Introduction to American Government

Fall 1997

* This table includes the combined results for Sections 102 and 106. One student’s response was improperly entered. It has been re-coded for the purposes of this table. Copies of the original results are available by request.

N=37

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

N/A

prepares well for class

0

0

0

9

27

0

makes oral presentations clearly

0

0

0

8

29

0

presents material in an organized fashion

0

0

0

11

26

0

encourages questions

0

0

0

6

31

0

responds well to questions

0

0

0

11

26

0

provides helpful feedback on course assignments

0

0

0

9

28

0

shows concern that you are learning the material

0

0

1

10

26

0

makes him/herself available outside of class

0

0

2

12

20

2

demonstrates knowledge of the subject matter

0

0

0

8

29

0

presents new material in an understandable way

0

0

0

14

23

0

willingness to help students having difficulty

0

0

1

12

23

1

communicates concepts, content & issues clearly

0

0

0

10

27

0

is approachable about course related questions

0

0

0

10

27

0

shows enthusiasm for the subject and teaching

0

0

0

10

27

0