Open Ended Responses on End of Semester Evalutions
Davis Foulger
Fall, 2002

What were the strengths?
What needs to be strengthened?
What would you like to see maintained or changed?
Has this course given you new viewpoints and appreciations for different views?
Any other comments?
Dr. Foulger does a great job communicating w/ the class & creating class discussion to create interest in class & the topic.
Good organization w/ lecture &

Great class discussions maintained which spur interests.
open note/book tests !!
Yes
You're a great teacher & know your material.
Good job!
Have a good winter break!
The material itself all was covered.  The classes discussions, and that we have the option to see the lecture note on the internet
Professor always go to classes

The lecture notes on the internet
Yes and understand better the process of communication

I was able to feel comfortable in class.
I learned alot from the group work & discussions.
N/A
The comfortableness w/ teacher & student was great!
Yes, I learned so much on how to understand people, and not to be judgemental.
I had fun, and I enjoyed coming to class.
I loved the class, & thought Professor Davis was very knowledgeable.
I enjoyed class & his teaching methods.
His knowledge & how he relates to class.
Absolutely, as a matter of fact my husband & I spend quality time of how to improve our communications to each other & our family.  This course has been tremendous.
Great instructor!!
The class was extremely fair in work load and pace.  It flowed smoothly and I never felt overwhelmed.

I don't really think the communication journal should be that long.  I think the last paper (journal) should be just the last 2 questions in the current journal.
It has helped in my understanding of my personal relationships, although the knowledge only works to better a relationship if both people know.

I thought that a major strength was the historical background given.  Index card assignments were also a strength.
Right now I can't think of much that needs any major strengthening.
I think the way the course is taught overall should be maintained.
Absolutely.

I liked that there was a lot of class interaction.

Maintain interaction with the class.  It's good to have students speak in class.
Yes.
Fun class !!
Everything was well outlined and talked about.  If we ever had questions he gave various ways of reaching himself.  The lessons did not go over and they were interesting.  Also he made the class very personal.


Yes, I really enjoyed this class and sometimes wish it could have been longer.  I also learned many new things about myself and communication skills.
I have recommended this class to some of the staff members in my hall (I'm an RMinRiggs) because I feel the content is important to our job.
The lectures were very good and very educational.
Nothing!
Maybe more class discussion in a group.  Putting the desks in a circle and talking.
Yes!
Very good class!
Class is very interesting and enjoyable.
Nothing.  I think Dr. Foulger is very nice and interesting teacher.
Personal experiences of a teacher
Yes they did, I think I about paying more attention to my non-verbal skills (listening, hearing people).
Dr. Foulger is the man.  I liked his class and it was always interesting.
Very good at giving descriptions of situations we are learning.  Even if it does have to do w/ his wife & girlfriend. J/K lol...
I don't like taking quizes that have info from that same day.
It is pretty well structured now.  I like the book.  Its direct not abstract.
Yes.  It's made me rethink my way of thinking. Ah, ha.
Nice guy.  Easy to talk to.
I liked how the notes were on the web.

I think the notes on the web was a great idea!
This course made me really think about how we communicate.

He's flexible.  Topics interesting.
Spice it up.  Make class more interesting.
Keep the same topic & remain w/ the openess of the class.
Yea, I've learned alot about starting & maintaining relationships & how to communicate effectively.

He was available.  He put notes online.
Nothing.
Keep Notes online.
Yes, for communication needs.  improve my communication needs.
Nope, Good Job!
I liked the index card assignments that allowed us to think about the instruction from class.  I especially liked the liberal environment which was nonthreatening in which to communicate freely.  Dr. Foulger was always open to discussion no matter the immediate signification for the course.
The notes and more interactive scenarios to express and implements the philosophies we learned from class.

I think it's allowed me to be able to think more liberally and adopt a dialectical perspective on ethics and context of ethical application.
N/A
I like how many different philosophers, and views were shared during this class.  Ethics is a very subjective course yet it was taught objectively.
The economy, but seriously I'll let you know when I think of something.
I really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the class.  Learning as a result was interesting and enjoyable.
Yes, I appreciate how diversity played an important part in the material.
Thank you for inspiring me in yet another communications class.
Great Discussions, discussion topics. Interesting, thought provoking assignments.More groups.  Re-arrange seating.  A discussion class shouldn't have a big wall dividing class.
More group activities, class activities.
Yes, immensely.  Makes me re-examine decisions.
More group activity!  Small class, so use this rarity.
The syllabus & the clear stating of requirements.  Having notes displayed on website.
Way the class discussions are presented
Everything seems fine.
Yes.  Gained a better knowledge of comm ethics.

Lectures were educated.  Knew a lot about the subject.
Nothing.
Nothing.
Yes learned about ethical views & situations.
None.
Casual discussion of subject.
Nothing.
The class is good the way it is.
Yes.
It was an entertaining and thought provoking class.
Class was challenging but yet easy!
Class could be more interest and fun.  More videos.
I like group projects & take home test
Yes.  I learned alot in this class.
Overall good professor
The presentation of notes and their availability on the internet was helpful.
Nothing.

This course made me realize how much ethics plays a part in everything we do.

The professor's knowledge.
More index cards.  I thought they were creative assignments.
I would like more index card assignments.
Yes.  It has helped immensely with my significant other.

He knew what he was talking about and liked when he told stories to explain concepts because its helps me to better understand.
Maybe explaining some concepts a little more.
Midterm and finals are good openbook -- there is too much info for them not to be.
Yes.
No.
Dr. Foulger is a person-person & relates with all people.  Knows his stuff.
I can't think of every thing.  Maybe a field trip.
Everything seems ok.
Yes, I feel the course gets a person thinking how to communicate w/ others and how to have better relationships.
It's been fun & educational having you teach (2) classes I was in.  Happy Holidays!
Self disclosing to the class and using examples from life to explain/describe concepts.
WorldCom
Maintain the user friendly website.  It helped me look up notes, talk with other students, and look up important information.
Yes, Diversity and the teaching of many different views gave me a great outlook of course material.
Thanks for another great semester of learning.