AI Rate Professor

Ethnic Studies

Darlene Haines

POLS13962 · POLI005 · POLISCI005 · POLS5 · ETHN2 · POLS005 · ETH002 · POLS101 · ETHN002 · 16 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
57.14%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you value energetic teaching and can , and test-heavy work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough GraderPassionateTest HeavyInconsistent OrganizationCaring
  • Student experience is sharply mixed, ranging from hidden gem praise and organization.
  • In-person reviews are more positive overall, but , and .
  • Online reviews warn , and quiz or test content not fully covered.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

61/100

Some students earned high grades and found the class easy, but , and workload prevent it from being a low-effort A.

Online reviews sound harder and stricter, while and grading-heavy.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The , but , and fast or scattered lectures add challenge.

Online evidence mentions uncovered quiz and test material, while in-person .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Several in-person reviews mention participation, quick writes, or not missing class, but .

Attendance evidence comes mostly from in-person comments, while online reviews focus on .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

and support, but grading and organization issues create real hesitation.

Online reviews are split, while but still include strong negative warnings.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

34/100

Multiple reviews call her a tough or and complain about missing, late, or .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize strict grading, while complaints.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload varies from easy , and finals-week pressure.

Format shift

Online workload is heavier in discussion writing, while and term.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

She is often described as passionate, funny, and caring, but some students say lectures are scattered or too personal.

Format shift

In-person reviews show stronger passion and classroom energy, while online and communication.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

, and finals, with assignments and papers also present.

Format shift

Both formats include quiz or test evidence, while and group projects.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are polarized, with many praising her passion and support while , and difficult exams.

Main concern

Expect and a test-heavy structure in some sections.

What students said

“She is one of the hidden gems of COS”
ETHN002
“She returned one graded .”
ETHN002

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students describe caring communication and a free textbook, but and .

Main concern

and workload can feel strict and uneven.

What students said

“She gives a , but it has to be done in .”
POLS101
“there were questions on the quizzes and or .”
POLS005

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam policies vary by course, with quizzes, many tests, possible notecard use, and group project finals mentioned, but .

Online QuizzesUnit ExamsCheat Sheet AllowedGroup Project FinalNo Final Exam In Some Sections

Assessment risk

Varies

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

use on exams, and group project or no-final structures depending on the section.

Online QuizzesOnline TestsCheat Sheet AllowedGroup Project FinalNo Final Exam In Some Sections
“there is 6-7 test due online”
POLI005
“ and a cheat sheet for exams”
ETHN2
“ ”
ETHN002

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and tests but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book, or Lockdown Browser policies.

QuizzesTests
“there were questions on the quizzes and or .”
POLS005

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She is one of the hidden gems of COS and I recommend taking her for Poli Sci 005 or American Indian Studies.”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“She is passionate about what she's teaching.”

⚖️

34/100

“She grades strictly!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

55/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is very funny and very understanding to students situations
  • She goes really in depth to make sure that you understand the content.
  • Scattered. generic, lectures is and too fast.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • She grades strictly!
  • The , although she was a .
  • One of the easiest professors you will ever have.

Theme 3

🧾

  • She gives a , but it has to be done in .
  • there is 6-7 test due online
  • use a notecard on

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

16

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Sixteen reviews across several years give detailed but , and exams.

Inside 16 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

Course coverage

ETHN0025 reviews
ETHN22 reviews
POLS0052 reviews
POLS1012 reviews
ETH0021 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 3 · A 2

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1