RIT SG Professor Evaluations ca. 2005

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Ratings for James Vallino

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9920023Excellent professor! Knows what he's talking about and gets his point across to the students.
9120023had him for cs1 good teacher really explains stuff at the duhhh level, tests quite easy and tells you what you need to know
9520012Took him for SE1. Very nice teacher (I got on his good side). Approachable outside of class. Study or know your stuff if you want to pass the tests.
9520011Good professor. Grades fairly and explains clearly. He always answered every question anyone in the class had, and even gives bonuses on tests if you catch mistakes in his code =D
4820011I dropped CS as a mojr due to Vallino
7520002Be careful with this guy. If he decides he doesn't like you, you're screwed. He'll probably give an "I don't care if you show up" speech, but he'll grade you more harshly if your attendance is low. If you get on his good side, he's a great teacher. Not easy to approach, but easy to talk to.
6520002Wants typical computer science geeks in his class... If you don't fit the profile, be ready for a 40 point spacing error on your project... Two words to the wise, Stay Away
9920002Strict, but nevertheless an excellent professor. Knows his stuff real well. The C++ guru without a doubt.
9920002Best professor I've ever had.
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7520002real smart guy, tough grader
9920002I owe a great deal of my success to him. Extremely professional, and can be dull. However he knows exactly how to teach. Very good at leading you to an answer without giving it away.
9120002I've had Vallino for several classes since he's taught at RIT. At first I thought that he didn't like me because of his glare when I'd ask questions, but later realized that he was very willing to help, and knew the material very well. Good teacher.
9120002His lectures are not very interesting or exciting. However, Dr. Vallino clearly defines his expectations. Others feel he grades harshly, however if you meet his expectations you should have no problem doing well.
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9520002Good straight-forward teacher who knows his stuff. He didn't necessarily make the class fun but I learned a lot.
8520001Very strict, but also a very good teacher.
7119993Knows the stuff, but not very friendly
8119993I ve taken Vallino for two classes, and he seems to be a pretty good teacher. His grading is very fair and he is easy to go to when you have problems.