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Communication

Gina Stahl-Haven

SPCH1A · COMM6 · COM10 · COMM1 · COMM7 · COMM9 · SPEECH1A · 34 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
85.29%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you will show up and engage; she makes public speaking feel safe and doable.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHilarious and CaringSafe Speech SpaceClear CriteriaParticipation FocusedConfidence Builder
  • Overwhelmingly beloved comm and speech professor who builds confidence and community.
  • Grades lean high when you attend, participate, and complete light chapter work and speeches.
  • A few note strict policies, heavy writing weeks, or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Most earn A or A+ with , and speeches focused on growth over perfection.

Both formats report high grades; in-person notes free textbook and light responses.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

; anxiety is the main hurdle and she lowers it.

Online and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and limits on absences or tardies.

Mandatory in most in-person and several online sections.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

and urge others to take her.

Strong in both formats; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and ; a few call her tough on policies.

Format shift

as understanding; .

Workload

Light

70/100

Weekly chapter overviews, a ; occasional busy paper weeks.

Format shift

Mostly light in both formats; one COMM1 review cites too many papers.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Hilarious, authentic, and skilled at making speech and interpersonal topics click.

Format shift

Elite praise dominates online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

Speeches, chapter responses, discussions, and a few quizzes outweigh pure exams.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and confidence-building with light weekly work and memorable lectures.

Main concern

Attendance and participation policies are strict; .

What students said

“She is the most nicest and funniest professor that I have had.”
COMM7
“With Gina, you have nothing to fear!”
SPEECH1A
“she is very contradictory at times and she literally told people in class that if you're not passing ”
COMM1

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online COMM still feels supportive and funny; and strong skill growth, with .

Main concern

Slow or incomplete email replies can leave students stuck before deadlines.

What students said

“Hands down THE while attending the SRJC.”
COMM6
“I was terrified of taking a speech class, but now I feel comfortable and confident talking in front of the class.”
COMM7
“Had to wing a couple assignments because I didn't hear back before deadlines.”
COMM1

Exam style

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Assessment centers on speeches and light quizzes with study guides rather than high-stakes proctored exams.

Study guide for finalFew quizzesGrowth-focused speechesExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and book, study guide for .

Study guide for final4 quizzesSpeechesExtra credit for perfect attendance
“Provides study guide for final.”
COMM7
“One required textbook, 4 quizzes, couple speeches, 2 mini assignments.”
COMM1
“She didn't put so much emphasis on presenting a perfect speech as she did on personal growth”
COMM1

Online

Online reviews emphasize clear instructions and .

Clear instructionsParticipationSkill-focused
“ .”
COMM1
“She wants her students to do well!”
COMM7

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Hands down THE while attending the SRJC. She is genuinely so funny.”

Voice snapshots generated from 34 reviews (7 online, 27 in person), highlighting care, humor, and speech confidence. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Truly one of the best and most sincere professors I’ve ever had in my college education.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“ !!!”

🎤 Confidence Building

90/100

“I hate public speaking, but after taking this course I am so much more confident.”

😄 Humor and Care

94/100

“Teachers like Gina are what makes college manageable but so entertaining and fun!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She makes the classroom a safe place for you and this helps a lot with the nervousness of speaking in public.
  • Gina spends time getting to know her students and makes sure our voices are heard.
  • Every class begins with some check in and social time

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • As long as you keep up with the , and participate in class you will do well.
  • This class is heavily graded on chapter responses which are very easy to do
  • Assigns way too much unnecessary work even on break.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • An amazing professor and an even better human being.
  • She is a force of nature, I've never met anyone like her.
  • she's faking it.... Anyways, for material wise it was okay and easy but as a person no thank you.

Data context

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Analysis sample

34

Recent reviews read by the AI

34

Lifetime ratings

89/100

Evidence confidence

34 reviews with dense recent detail, high consistency of praise, and a small but .

Inside 34 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 529
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMM113 reviews
COMM68 reviews
COMM76 reviews
SPEECH1A4 reviews
COM101 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 6 · A 20 · A- 2

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1