Lecture Notes: Rate My Professors - Artemis Ashland

Overview

• Institution: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• Professor: Artemis Ashland (also known as Artemis Vouzouni)
• Subject: Information Technology (INFO)
• Rating Summary:
  • Quality Ratings: Mostly 1.0, with some 2.0 and 3.0
  • Difficulty Ratings: Mostly 4.0 and 5.0, with some 2.0

Common Themes

• Teaching Style:

  • Often described as ineffective and difficult to follow.
  • Many students felt that teaching was insufficient; students had to self-teach.
  • Classes described as lecture-heavy with little student engagement.

• Grading and Assignments:

  • Tough grader; assignments and tests are perceived as difficult.
  • Limited grading criteria; graded by few assignments/tests.
  • Complaints about assignments not aligning with "demo instructions."
  • No review sheets for tests.

• Communication and Support:

  • Difficult to reach via email; slow to respond.
  • Defensive when questioned in class or Zoom sessions.
  • Not accommodating with health emergencies or extension requests.

• Specific Issues in INFO Classes:

  • Material often not covered until after related tests.
  • Confusing exam questions and heavy weighting on exams (up to 45%).
  • Accent noted as a barrier to understanding.

Student Recommendations

• Many reviews suggest avoiding her classes and finding alternative professors.
• Suggested finding transfer credits or taking courses with other INFO professors.

Positive Aspects

• Some students describe the class as easy and the professor as average.
• One comment notes that despite challenges, the class was easy enough not to require much help.

Conclusion

• Overall negative perception due to perceived teaching inefficacy, communication barriers, and grading challenges.
• Students often recommend against enrolling in her classes due to difficulty and lack of support.