RIT SG Professor Evaluations ca. 2005

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Ratings for Will Delavan

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9920023Cool Young professor. Classes are fun and I seem to learn from him with little study. The only thing I don't like is that he uses power point all the time, but he doesn't only use it in the sense that it is always up on the screen but we will chat in class to keep you awake. Which is good :-)
9920023How can you not like this guy? He's a great professor and a great guy. Sure you have to think to do well in his class, but his classes are really interesting. He doesn't just lecture, he involves the class in discussion and demonstration of concepts. A very friendly and fair guy. Take him whenever you can.
9520023Will is a great guy and professor. I missed almost 2 weeks of class because I got mono, and he was very accomodating. His classes were actually somewhat fun, even though I don't like economics. The work wasn't too hard either. I got an A. He helped alot, and I would definitely recommend him.
9920023Good teacher for intro level Economic courses. Tests fairly and makes class relatively fun
9520012He is a good professor overall. He is a little disorganized sometimes and some things do not come across as clearly as they should. However, he is more than happy to answer questions and will give you all the time he can when helping you. His tests are fair and as someone said he doesn't allow calculators. But come on, if you can't do simple math without a calculator then maybe you shouldn't take econ right now. A good guy and a good teacher.
8120012Professor Delavan is one of the better economics teachers here at RIT. He's also a young professor and fall quarter was his first term here. He has some trouble conveying certain concepts to students, but is overall not a bad teacher. He's also always more then willing to help if you take the time to goto his office hours. I do disagree with the fact that he does not allow ANY calculators on tests, even non-graphing ones. Overall he is a fair grader and keeps a very nice atmosphere in the classroom. Take the guy if you get a chance.
9520012Very good professor. He cares a lot about teaching, and really wants you to do well. His tests are very fair, you will get an "A" if you go to the review sessions. Extremely friendly outside class, I would take him again.
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7820012Nice guy, teaching needs alittle something.
9920012Great professor. Fun, very helpful and wants everyone to do well. Those who dont like him need to get their heads checked. One of the best profs i've encountered and i'm not even an econ. major.
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4820011One of the worst professors I have ever had
9920011Really cool Professor!!!
The best in Economics.... he knows what he teaches and is always willing to help... He really cares about students...
9920011Delavan is a great teacher. He knows his stuff and is really cool. He made the class a lot of fun and has a great sense of humor.
9920011If you are looking for a teacher that goes out of his way to teach then take this class. Professor Delavan is a great teacher. He knows his stuff and is really cool. He is very laid back and very easy to talk to, both inside and outside of class. He made the class a lot of fun and has a great sense of humor. I feel bad for the people who gave him F's. If they only showed up to class every now and then, they would realize he teaches the material well, while still making you interested in economics!
9120011Great guy. sometimes he can lose his chain of thought and sound a little incoherent but his tests are easy and he grades more than fairly. Good for foundation economics courses.
9920011Delavan is the man! He's a young prof thats new to RIT but he knows his stuff and is easily understood. He keeps you involved in class and keeps it fun. He's also always available outside of class if you need help. Great economics Teacher.
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4820011This is the worst prof. I have ever had. It is evident he has not gone through any of the examples he tries to present because he cannot complete them. During class someone asked a question he didn't like, as a result he assigned us an ENTIRE extra section of homework due during finals week. I don't know about him for the lower levle classes but he just can't cut it for the upper ones.