Positions account for how many records stand behind each number, so one perfect review does not outrank a semester of them. Every score shown is the real average — only the ordering is adjusted.
Instructor record · Experience, Reflection, Action: Lynch · Fall 2021 – Spring 2026
Julia Whitcavitch-Devoy
Experience, Reflection, Action: Lynch · 156 evaluation records across 11 classes
77BC evaluations156 records · weight ×1.0 · Fall 2021 – Spring 2026
—Student reviewsno reviews — does not contribute
—RateMyProfessorsno ratings — does not contribute
Sources are averaged by how much we trust each one and by how many records sit behind it, so a handful of reviews nudges the number rather than replacing it.
What the challenge rank is made of
1stMore challenging than 1% of BC instructorsranked against every one we hold
70BC — “Intellectually Challenging”156 records · raw score out of 100
Boston College's own “intellectually challenging” question — students answer it positively about courses that stretched them, so it measures intellectual challenge and NOT grading, workload or quality. Almost every BC class scores high on it, which is why it is shown as a rank rather than a score.
What the workload rank is made of
26thMore work than 26% of BC instructorsranked against every one we hold
41BC — “Workload”156 records · raw score out of 100
Boston College reports workload as one of five bands, not as a number of hours, and it does not publish what the bands mean — so this site will not translate it into hours. Higher means more work, which is not the same as worse.
The line
All 13 items · means across 156 records
The Professor4 items
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
Class by class
11 classes · 156 sections
How each position is worked outPositions account for how many records stand behind each number, so one perfect review does not outrank a semester of them. Every score shown is the real average — only the ordering is adjusted.
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ERAL 1112 First Year Experience, Reflection, and ActionOvr76Chal1stWork3rd
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ERAL 4000 First Year Experience, Reflection, and ActionOvr92Chal32ndWork30th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ERAL 4101 Cybersecurity: Innovation, Technology, and Formative DevelopmentOvr77Chal27thWork25th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ERAL 3300 ERA Undergraduate Teaching Interns and Peer MentorsOvr89Chal9thWork25th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
COMM 2125 Introduction to FeminismsOvr80Chal4thWork78th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ENGL 2125 Introduction to FeminismsOvr71Chal7thWork78th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
ADBM 2075 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation SkillsOvr—Chal—Work—
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
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Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
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Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
UNAS 2230 Design Research MethodsOvr80Chal3rdWork25th
Clearly Explains MaterialThe instructor was effective at creating an understanding of difficult subject matter.
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Available Outside of ClassThe instructor was available for help outside of class.
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Brings Out Your Best WorkThe instructor motivated me to do my best work.
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Sparked My InterestThe course stimulated my interest in the subject matter.
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The Course3 items
Well-Organized CourseThe course was well organized.
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Clear Learning GoalsThe learning objectives for the course were clear.
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Useful Beyond the CourseWhat I learned is applicable beyond this course.
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Assignments & Feedback3 items
Assignments Help You LearnAssignments and exams contributed to my learning.
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Gives Feedback PromptlyI received feedback on my work in a timely manner.
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Meaningful FeedbackThe feedback I received on my work was meaningful.
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Workload, difficulty & attendanceNot ratings
WorkloadHow much work the course took outside class, on Boston College's five-band scale — the band boundaries are not published, so this is not a number of hours.
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Intellectually ChallengingThe course was intellectually challenging.
763rd pctl
Attendance MattersAttending class was necessary to do well in this course.
8011th pctl
Bar length is the rank against every comparable record we hold, not the raw score: BC's questions all have a median around 4.5, so a raw-scale bar would be nearly full on every row and would tell you nothing. Every bar is one ink colour — nothing here is graded green or red. The hatched bars are not ratings at all: a higher number on either describes a different course, not a better one.
How to read this pageScores are out of 100 — Boston College's 1–5 agreement scale, ×20, the way these numbers were printed for years. Almost every class scores high on that scale (the median is about 90), so challenge and workload are shown as a rank against every instructor we hold rather than as a score; the raw figure is in the breakdown above. Neither describes quality, and neither is ever marked better or worse anywhere on this site. A dash means the question was not reported, and is never a zero. The position printed against each class is this instructor's place on that class's own board, computed from the same records the board itself is built from.