Teach Evaluations fall 02

Course 39890	Meet Objectives	Materials Complete	Increased Knowledge	Testing	Instructor Knowledge	Instructor Enthusiasm	Instructor Preparation	Communication of Subject	Instructor Help	Overall Comparison	Textbook Rating	Student Status	Major
Mean	5.2	5.2	5.0	4.5	5.5	5.6	5.4	5.2	5.2	5.2	4.9
Responses	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	30	31	31
Course Average 5.2

I really enjoyed this course. Chuck was very inspiring and enthusiastic about parks and recreation!

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The was a very interesting and fun class, i would recomened it to any student who likes to learn.

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on question 13, I instead of major I would like to minor in Parks and Recreation.

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I was, at first, very apprehensive about taking a web-based course (PRM 220). The computer program seemed a bit daunting at first, and I wasn't sure if I'd be able to figure out how to submit my tests, etc. However, I have never been more delighted with how a class is set up! Less time spent taking notes (waste of paper), reading handouts (waste of paper), listening to lecture (waste of

time) and taking paper tests. The best part is that I was able to complete my assignments and read the subject material when it was convenient for ME. Think about how much better it would be for all college students if more courses were taught this way. Plus, expenses would decrease with less paper products per class. I was able to submit my PRM assignments ahead of time, which worked out really well because most of the time major projects all seem to be due on the same week, or worse, same day. One additional highlight: this course made me be more self-motivated. Since there wasn't much mandatory class time, I had to be

on top of when my assignments were due. I think this is an important skill for college students to gain, and one that is seriously lacking in university settings. I can't praise this course enough, and would highly recommend it to anyone. The assignments Hammersley picked out also greatly increased my interest and passion for recreation. Great job!

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I am not particularly fond of web based classes. I thought a parks and recreation class had a little more involvement.

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Mr. Hammersley was one of the best instructors that I have had in my college career. He has excellent advice, input, and stories that make me excited about my major in Parks and Rec.!!! Thanks Chuck! -Kristine Mitchell

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Not used to doing everything on the web: teacher seemed unwilling to give a second chance.

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Mr. Hammersley loves what he teaches and it is contagious!!!!

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Feels like paying money to teach myself, essentialy buying a degree. I do understand that much of this major is experience based though.

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Going to Chuck's class is like listening to a motivational speaker. He gives great insight to the field, and has a genuine interset in the subject he teaches.

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I enjoyed the class. Chuck was very enthusiastic and knew the subject well. I also liked the convenience of the web access

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I liked this class a lot. Dr. Hammersley is an excellent professor and is very knowledgeable of the field of Parks and Recreation.

Course 39436

Meet Objectives

Materials Complete

Increased Knowledge

Testing

Instructor Knowledge

Instructor Enthusiasm

Instructor Preparation

Communication of Subject

Instructor Help

Overall Comparison

Textbook Rating

Student Status

Major

Mean

4.8

5.2

4.8

4.6

5.7

5.5

5.3

5.0

4.7

Responses

Course Average 5.1

Chuck is AWESOME!!!!!!!

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There was some information for test questions that I felt were not presented in the text book and/or notes that were online.

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Pam Foti is the best instructor at NAU.

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Good class, didn't have to go most of the time.

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Chuck rocks.

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Chuck is a decent instructor but very intense which is easily translated as near aggressiveness. A nice guy once familiar with him though.

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This class didn't take a lot of work. Nothing compared to how much work was done in 383. I don't think it needs that much busy work, but I do think it needs more application assignments that are based on the book. All I really learned was the class software project. Also, in your module notes, when you give a list of something, definitions or significant facts about each item in

the list would be helpful in learning. Just having a list doesn't teach me anything. Other than that thanks for the experience with the Class software. I am sure I'll find it useful.

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Chuck is a great teacher. He is extremely enthusiastic about this course. Attending his lectures was informative and fun.

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Chuck Hammersley is a dynamic teacher dedicated to quality of his work.

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This class helped me realize which direction I would like to go in my field, program planning.

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Chuck did a great job on help me understand the field of Park and Rec. He has a lot of energy and make me what to do better. Very happy with this class.

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The computer application project needs to be available in more places than the Forestry Computer Lab. We should have started the project earlier in the semester that way we would have had more time to complete the assignment, also there should have been a person available at all times to help with the project.

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Chuck is a cool guy

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hammersley is the man..awesome class...did not particularly enjoy the work book assignment...overall, the assignment was easy, but feel that i did not get a lot out of it by just doing the work book...wasn't sure why everything was set up the way it was in the program, and the order of that each task needed to be completed in, in order to do another i did not totally understand and didn't

seem to be explained...other than that, class was awesome

Course 39957	Meet Objectives	Materials Complete	Increased Knowledge	Testing	Instructor Knowledge	Instructor Enthusiasm	Instructor Preparation	Communication of Subject	Instructor Help	Overall Comparison	Textbook Rating	Student Status	Major
Mean	5.1	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.1	4.9
Responses	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35	35
Course Average 5.3

It is hard to attend or become involved in a class that provides no incentive to come to class

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Tough project... takes time but great class!

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I feel that the web based testing is somewhat too easy. In addition, I find that I forget the information more quickly with this format. While it is a convenient form of learning, it also provides the student with an opportunity to take a lax approach to their studies. In my experience this results in less information absorbed initially, and even less information retained. Still, Chuck's enthusiasm, real life examples, and up to date information, in lecture, are enough to balance the material for any motivated student.

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PRM 383 was an informative class. The term project definitely challenges the student to completely understand the concepts and practices of a commercial recreation business.

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C Hammersley is very positive and enthusiastic. Unfortunately, web based classes do not work out well for me because it is too easy for me to slack off and not attend class.

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Professor needs to take into consideration the point of veiw of the student asking for help, instead of reading e-mails on his computer while the student is trying to talk to him. At this point, the student is only assuming that someone at the desk two feet away is listening, only to find out that not a word was heard when the professor chuckles at what he has read and looks up

with a blank stare that says, did you have something to say? Also, when asking for help or just coming to check on something with the professor, the student does not enjoy being put down and certainly could do without the professor

making the student feel stupid. But other than that, what a great course!!!

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Great class and a great professor

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Chuck is an excellent instructor and a great advisor. He has done a wonderful job with this class and the on-line services are awesome.

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I was very happy with the two web assisted courses I took this semester (275, 383). I beleive we covered a lot of important material, and Chuck was very helpful. Although, I believe that some more thought provoking activities in place of some of the quizes may be more beneficial to putting out better prepared graduates. Yet, I am starting to notice the benefit of the repetition

(from previous courses) in the quizes. Obviously, I am not yet a graduate or a professional in the field of recreation, but I do think the above seems quite evident. Also, I think it is important to mention that Chuck has a lot of students and many of us have a lot of questions; yet, their are only so many hours in the day and Chuck keeps very busy. Would an assistant of some sort be beneficial?

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Dr. Hammersley is an excellent example of a competent and versital professor. His ability to challenge his students, while providing advice and direction, has led many of us to excell in opportunities outside of our programs. Dr. Hammersley is truely an inspiration to all members of the NAU community.

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I truly enjoyed this class. Except, the textbook is the worst text book I have ever encountered in a classroom setting.

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Chuck is an amazing professor! My only piece of constructive criticism for him would be that he needs to be careful in being so aggressively critical - it really doesn't encourage students to interact/participate in the lectures or ask questions about things.

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chuck gives great explanations and stories to help us learn.

Course 40014	Meet Objectives	Materials Complete	Increased Knowledge	Testing	Instructor Knowledge	Instructor Enthusiasm	Instructor Preparation	Communication of Subject	Instructor Help	Overall Comparison	Textbook Rating	Student Status	Major
Mean	4.9	5.4	4.9	4.9	5.5	5.7	5.4	5.4	4.9	4.9	4.6
Responses	27	26	27	27	26	26	26	26	25	25	27
Course Average 5.1

I always enjoy taking classes with Chuck. His enthusiasm and intensity for the subject matter serve as constant reminders of why I decided to study this major in the first place. I noticed that all of the online tests for this class had deadlines that were more finite than in past years/courses. Instead of our tests/quizzes being due on a certain date by 5pm and then our suffering points

taken off for any submitted after that, no late assignments were accepted at all this time. I think this is a much better system and I encourage its continuation in future courses where tests/quizzes are offered online for PRM students. Although I know my grade may not reflect this because I missed the 5pm deadline for one quiz and one test this semester, I think that this new grading system holds us as students more accountable for our assignments.

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The website seemed to me to be disorganized, cluttered...there was way too much busy work. The quizzes and tests were ridiculous. The website should be an effective learning tool, not a complete hassle. Same with the business plan. It was an inconvienence to the people who helped us find our information, and what it was, was discouraging. It didn't teach us how to make it work, it taught us how impossible it is and how much work it is to get some of the information. All it taught was appreciation for those who do it. I WANTED TO LEARN HOW to do it! The assignment needs to be more within our reach. The book...I have never

spent so much useless time with a book. I am very discouraged with this class, I feel as though I learned nothing. I know it could be a great class, it has great intentions, but there needs to be a lot more effort put into it to make it an effective class in the learning process. I am a community commercial emphasis, this was an intro to community recreation, this needs to be an influential class for those of us who are planning on working in this field. Please consider what you would want us to know as our employer. Teach us those things. Make us apply those areas.

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Great Teacher. He has a wealth of knowledge and he is always very honest.

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Chuck is a great instructor and while this class had a huge project that was tedious, I learned everything I needed to know to start my own business. Chuck went above and beyond what was required in providing the students with information and web sites. I enjoyed this class very much and feel I gained valuable real-life knowledge.

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A good class. Some business people I have talked to disagree wholeheartedly with the way the business plan was done. Could a professional businessperson teach this class instead?

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I feel that this class put a certain twist in it that others do not creating an atmosphere that is more memerable. I liked this class and the support from the instructor and encouraged support from the class mates. I learn better with the online tests and quizes. This has been a more difficult class, yet benifical.

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The business plan was very hard. I did not really get anything more than a whole lot of stress out of the experience, and I now know I don't want to go into commercial recreation.

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Thanks Chuck, I really learned a lot!

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I learned a lot from this class

Course 97018	Meet Objectives	Materials Complete	Increased Knowledge	Testing	Instructor Knowledge	Instructor Enthusiasm	Instructor Preparation	Communication of Subject	Instructor Help	Overall Comparison	Textbook Rating	Student Status	Major
Mean	5.2	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.7	5.5	5.6	5.4	5.5	5.3	5.4
Responses	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25
Course Average 5.4

It has been many years since I have taken a class. Ecotourism was a great learning experience. Dr. Hammersley's class was well prepared and presented. He made the assignments and tests interesting and challenging. He was always an email away for help and guidance. I'm glad I chose NAU to finish my degree.

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Learned a lot about environmental tourism.

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Great class. Felt that some of the instructions for the assignments were confusing. Learned a lot. :)

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I enjoyed this class the most. I learned a lot of the material, and most of the assignments were very effective in the learning process.

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I have but one problem with the web class style. I would recieve e-mails about extra credit for on campus students only which excludes all web base students. If we are all taking the same class and on the same point system, I feel it only fair that we are all given the same oppurtunities. It's not a big deal....just a thought I had.

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Wonderful class would be very benificial to the HA program

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I loved this class, Dr. Hammersley is very organized and he presents the subject matter in a interesting way.

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Dr. Charles Hammersley is one of the main reasons the wheels spin round in the Parks and Recreation Management program. He truly kicks ass. Thanks Chuck for another great semester!

Course 97018	Meet Objectives	Materials Complete	Increased Knowledge	Testing	Instructor Knowledge	Instructor Enthusiasm	Instructor Preparation	Communication of Subject	Instructor Help	Overall Comparison	Textbook Rating	Student Status	Major
Mean	4.7	4.9	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.7	5.2	4.6	4.9	4.7	4.9
Responses	19	19	19	19	19	19	19	19	19	19	19
Course Average 4.8

I feel that Chuck was availible for the students. Chcuk had gotten behind in grading and was unable to look over some drafts of the term project which was frustrating.

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I think the tests are WAAAAAY too easy. It's like you're just doing a study guide. I think the class would be better if it were taught as a regular class with the internet, not just only the internet

Teaching Evaluations

Fall 2002