AI Rate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Anita Whitehill

CIS40 · CIS3 · CIS003 · CIS22A · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
53/100
RMP rating
2.5/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you can follow directions closely and ask clarification early, but avoid her if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardStrict graderProject basedClear if you follow rulesVague instructionsNo tests in some sections
  • Whitehill is highly format- and course-dependent, with recent online CIS40 reviews more positive than older CIS3 complaints.
  • Grades are possible, but students must follow instructions exactly because small .
  • Assessment often relies on projects, assignments, quizzes, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

A grades are common, but students often say they , and avoiding small execution or formatting mistakes.

Online evidence includes several easy-A or manageable comments, while and harsh project complaints.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

61/100

The subject matter is often introductory, but strict requirements and .

Online CIS40 can be manageable with instructions, while in-person CIS3 reviews more often mention vague or hard projects.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

65/100

, but other reviews mark attendance mandatory or say lecture participation matters.

Online reviews mostly show optional attendance with some mandatory sections, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Recommendations are split because organized students praise clear expectations, while and support is weak.

Recent online reviews are more favorable, while older online and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Students repeatedly describe all-or-nothing grading and large deductions for small rule violations, though some say she is reasonable if instructions are followed.

Format shift

Online reviews contain the clearest strict-grading complaints, while and vague directions.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Workload ranges from manageable weekly , and a large final depending on the course.

Format shift

Online workload varies from relaxed CIS40 to heavy CIS003, while , and exams.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Students and complaints about unclear directions, limited help, and strict expectations.

Format shift

Recent online CIS40 reviews are more positive, while older online and some in-person reviews report little teaching or weak clarification.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Many sections , and final projects, with fewer traditional tests in recent CIS40 and CIS22A reviews.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention no tests in some sections, while , and a .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also mixed, with some students finding her helpful and others calling the .

Main concern

Students may struggle when directions are vague and help is limited.

What students said

“Professor Whitehill was very friendly and helpful.”
CIS40
“the . The steps are so vague and unclear.”
CIS3

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

recent CIS40 and CIS22A students often find the class manageable, while and .

Main concern

Small instruction .

What students said

“follow the instructions and ask questions”
CIS40
“She wants you to follow all her rules extremely strictly.”
CIS40

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam policy varies by course, with some recent sections having no tests and .

No Tests In Some SectionsProject BasedFinal ProjectTimed Final MentionedExam Mentioned

Assessment risk

Varies

64/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, a final project, quizzes, projects, and a final, but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, or closed-book rules.

AssignmentsExamFinal ProjectQuizzesProjects
“The class is based on a , and a .”
CIS40
“ ”
CIS3

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention no test or quiz in CIS22A, no tests in CIS40, and an older timed final, but they do not clearly prove .

No TestsNo QuizFinal ProjectTimed Final
“ ”
CIS22A
“No tests.”
CIS40
“Final Test 100 questions 120 minutes.”
CIS003

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“You have to follow instructions to the tee or you won't be able to get an A in the class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting split patterns in , and assessment style. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“ very quickly.”

⚖️

34/100

“ minor things like using built-in functions that she hasn't explicitly said you can use.”

📘 Workload And Exams

45/100

“You will have a and a .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The class maintained a steady but manageable workload and provided a .
  • She doesn't really teach.
  • Professor Whitehill was very friendly and helpful.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Very strict and you have to make sure your code is flawless before turning in.
  • As long as you follow the guidelines of the .
  • Easy A though so can't complain much.

Theme 3

🧩 About Assignments

  • The if you read the textbook
  • The steps are so vague and unclear.
  • Expect to use the your assignments.

Data context

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Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

The evidence is credible because 25 authoritative reviews cover multiple years and both formats, though course differences create mixed signals.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 57
1 out of 58

Course coverage

CIS4014 reviews
CIS36 reviews
CIS0034 reviews
CIS22A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 4 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 4