Reviews of professor Tad Ballew

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This is a writing course, so do not go into this class expecting it do be easy. There is a lot of reading and 3-5 assignments weekly. The good thing is these assignments are all due on one day of the week, so it allows you to schedule your week around them. Also a few writing assignments. Just dedicate some time to this class and you will do well.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Its been such a long time since I had a good professor. I almost forgot what it felt like. I love when he calls us bioanthrophilers and we joke about pretend trips about fossil hunting. It was a challenging and great experience. Much appreciated from a nursing major.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I've taken 3 classes with Dr.Ballew. Each class has been great, and I've learned so much in every class. They are heavy on reading, but you gain a ton. Readings interconnect very well and always add value to the topics discussed. I also appreciated the thought provoking questions asked in class & the meaningful/insightful convos that came from them

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is an angel sent from above. So kind. He is readily available for his students and actually cares. He is a true gem to talk to, and cheers you on. I want to give him a hug and thank him for making the first all online COVID semester a little bit better. Fantastic human.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I took Dr. Ballew for ANTH125 completely online, and the material is difficult to comprehend. However, I still passed with an A. If you read the material and watch the lecture, it will be easy. 

- 5 quizzes 
- no final, besides a 5-7pg essay

Overall, he is a great and cool professor!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great course, heavy reading but worth it! This is a W class so get ready to write a lot also. Structured and the books are great! Work load is semi-heavy but you will learn a lot about Anthro that is fascinating. Excellent course and Proff. Ballew is helpful nd responds to emails, etc. promptly. Great class!!!!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Ballew is a great professor. He gives encouraging feedback on most assignments. He is clear and very organized. You will have weekly discussion posts along with a quiz. Midterm and final are written. There may also be 1-2 essays. There is a lot of writing in this course since it is a W course. Overall, it is an easy and interesting course.