Reviews of professor Rodney Allen

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Allen can be flaky, disorganized, and go off on what seem to be tangents. I've had 3 classes with him and a lot of kids don't get him, but he really connects with some of us and we learn a lot. Beware the forced group assignment- He'll make you work out your personal differences yourselves-just like real life.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
3 absences allowed. There is powerpoints that are used that aren't his and he doesn't tell you about them until before midterm exam. His study guides lack help. Class is spent talking about current events and nothing about the actual textbook you have to read or the powerpoints.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Allen is by far one of the best ones I've had. He cares about his students' mental health and well being overall. He always responds to emails within the time frame and is completely understanding of life situations. I've had him for two classes now and I would take every class of his if I could.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you are planning on majoring in social work, this is the Professor you should seek when searching the NEIU Social Work Department courses. Absolutely inspiring and goes out of his way to insure that his learning environment is inclusive and filled with valuable curriculum, prior to field placement.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If you have an options on what professor to take SWK 207 with do not take it with Rodney. He goes off topic majority of the time, powerpoints are not even his. Class is spent talking about the current issues in the world. Always shoving the fact that policy makers make $75 an hour. His study guides do not help for exam. You teach yourself.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Not online savvy at all. Group project is 40% of the grade and you're on your own with it. He graded us on the spot in front of the class. Midterm and final are 30% and not open book. Would not take again.