AI Rate Professor

Communication

Larry Leach

COMMC1000 · COMS265 · COMS100 · COM130 · COMS130 · COM100 · COMM100 · COMMS100 · 69 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
72.13%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you can follow detailed instructions, participate consistently, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear ExpectationsTough GraderParticipation MattersSpeech PracticeExtra Credit
  • , and prepare speeches or exams.
  • , late work, and missed speeches.
  • Experiences are mixed because many find him engaging and fair while some describe him as harsh or unsupportive.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is realistic with , and careful directions, but missed details or late work can be costly.

Online sections look easier academically but stricter on formatting, while in person sections depend heavily on speeches and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

The material is manageable and , but , and detailed instructions create moderate pressure.

and discussion based, while in person courses add speech performance and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

, and missing speeches or in-class work can damage the grade.

In , while online sections require steady weekly logins and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

73/100

and helpful structure, but and personality concerns create real hesitation.

In person reviews are more polarized, while online reviews are generally manageable but sensitive to instructions and deadlines.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

He is often fair with and , but many students call him strict on outlines, formatting, and late work.

Format shift

In person reviews emphasize strict speech grading, while and peer reply rules.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Workload is steady but not overwhelming, with , and occasional projects.

Format shift

Online sections include frequent discussions and weekly work, while in person sections , and exams.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many students find him engaging, clear, and approachable, but negative reviews cite harshness, poor boundaries, or weak communication.

Format shift

In person reviews show the strongest split in teaching experience, while online reviews focus more on organization and responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades combine speeches, outlines, participation, discussions, projects, quizzes, and exams depending on the course.

Format shift

In person speech courses lean toward presentations, while COMS130 and COMS265 include more exams and written work.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews show a clear, engaging communication , and exact outlines but can feel strict.

Main concern

Missing speeches, outlines, or .

What students said

“He's strict but fair, lays out the criteria and provides a copy of the grade sheet before each speech”
COMMC1000
“But if you miss a speech you probably won't pass the course.”
COMMC1000
“ although is pretty harsh.”
COMMS100

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe a manageable but instruction-heavy class with , and strict formatting rules.

Main concern

Small missed details in loss.

What students said

“Overall, it's a chill class if you follow instructions and make an effort”
COMS130
“if you don't order your answers or format them in the if the answers are correct.”
COMS130
“3 non-proctored exams, a couple of projects, AND A LOT OF DISCUSSIONS.”
COMS130

Exam style

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Exam rules vary by course, but evidence supports mostly standard exams with some student-friendly notes, study guides, or non-proctored online formats.

Notes Allowed in Some ExamsStudy GuidesNon-Proctored Online ExamsOpen Notes in Some Courses

Assessment risk

Standard

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention study guides, online or open-note exams in some classes, and stricter no-note tests in others, so the evidence varies.

Study GuidesOpen Notes in Some ExamsNo Notes in Some ExamsWritten Midterm and Final
“Yes there are mid terms and finals but they were online and it was open notes.”
COM100
“ but there is a study guide & you get a notecard.”
COMS265
“Must know the ; .”
COMS100

Online

Online reviews mention easy textbook-based exams, notes or study guides in some sections, and one explicit report of non-proctored exams.

Non-Proctored ExamsNotes AllowedTextbook-Based ExamsThree Exams
“ book”
COMS130
“He allows us to use our notes and study guide during the exam.”
COMS130
“3 non-proctored exams, a couple of projects, AND A LOT OF DISCUSSIONS.”
COMS130

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He's strict but fair, lays out the criteria and provides a copy of the grade sheet before each speech overall a pretty cool prof.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Great professor, engaging, approachable, and tries to makes public speaking feel less intimidating.”

⚖️

55/100

“He's a , but , so just make sure you read them thoroughly.”

📌

25/100

“But if you miss a speech you probably won't pass the course.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Great professor, engaging, approachable, and tries to makes public speaking feel less intimidating.
  • Leach was an engaging professor full of personality.
  • This course was very clearly laid out and he made it seem manageable.

Theme 2

⚖️

  • He's a , but in the end you can pass if you practice your speeches and just try.
  • If you do not follow his instructions to the letter, he takes away or gives no credit.
  • No leeway if ur work is late, has no mercy giving u a fat 0 even if it means you won't pass the class.

Theme 3

📣 About Participation & Speeches

  • There are five speeches, if you make a reasonable effort and try, you can pass.
  • gives simple task in some class & that gives u a bunch of so attend the lectures.
  • Just try your best on each speech to pass the class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

69

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across online and in person formats with , and course structure.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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3 out of 56
2 out of 54
1 out of 57

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 3 · A 25 · A- 4

B range

8

B+ 1 · B 4 · B- 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2