Reviews of professor Betsy O'Donovan

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
JOUR190: Attendance wasn't taken but we would often get quizzed on stuff we talked about in class, so attending is highly recommended. Fantastic at lectures, uses examples/stories to help keep the class engaged. Lots of participation, whether in a fishbowl, or small group discussions. Overall, it was a really fun class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Betsy is probably the best professor/teacher I've ever had. She has a wealth of connections and experience in the journalism field, and she has actively helped improve my writing, reporting and editing abilities.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
JOUR307: Betsy is kind and knowledgeable as a journalist, but incompetent and disorganized as a teacher. She changed our deadline and the rubric 4-5 times during the quarter. She never responded to emails. You only know your portfolio grade after finals week. I will concede that she is passionate about journalism and helpful one-on-one.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
(review for 307, not 309) Betsy is awesome. This class will challenge you, but as long as you stay on track and seek help (which Betsy will ALWAYS be extremely generous with), you'll do fine. Don't take this class if you have no interest in reporting (duh). Do take this class if you like great professors and learning new skills!