Reviews of professor Bill Ventura

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This professors "online class" is hardly that, speeches for this class will get gutted to an F because you aren't speaking in front of 3+ people. I take an online class because I don't have time to waste. Guy grades like he is upset in life because he didn't become a Harvard English teacher. It's a public speaking class nothing more. Horrible prof.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You get what you put in, and he won't take ANY late work unless you have a doctors note. Not really a hard ass but not exactly open to getting to know his students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Always thought I was a good public speaker, but I did struggle to get good grades (probs bc I didn't read as I should have). Professor was very nice (doesn't negotiate grades) and very encouraging and always gave really good feedback and comments! Just read the textbook and incorporate what you read into your speeches and you'll be golden!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
this guy can kick rocks

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
It's really not a hard class but you do have to do the work. He tells you up front how you will be graded on your speeches, so its easy to follow.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Super easy class. Barely any homework and most of the homework is just discussion boards.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
If you plan on taking this class online do yourself a favor and don't. The grading rubric for the speeches seemed clear but when you submit it the grading that you receive is not equivalent to the grading rubric. When you ask on how you can improve speeches he says refer to the rubric. Even if your speech hits all points in rubric, not enough.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Don't take this professor unless you're sure that you can attend every speech and turn in work on time. I was forced to drop because he wouldn't work around a trip to Europe my family had booked months prior. His guidelines are utterly ridiculous, and I'm not joking when I say no excuses without proof are accepted even if you're in mortal danger.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This was my public speaking course. Professor Ventura was fabulous!! Would definitely recommend him for any class. Made public speaking enjoyable