Western Kentucky University / H / Gary Hughes
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Av
Course Difficulty
Moderatev
Quantity of Notes
Moderatev
Tag Summary:
True/False: 21
Multiple Choice: 41
Matching: 18
Fill in the Blank: 20
Essays: 18
Problem Solving: 3
Mandatory Final: 19
Cumulative Final: 11
Textbook Required: 34
Extra Credit: 38
Attendance Required: 41
45 Total Evaluations
COMM-145 : Hon: Fund Public Speaking - Posted 6/20/2016
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Great class! Tests are easy and he made the speeches fun to give. I took it honors so there were not as many students in the course--making it less people to speak in front of. He does his grading on a point scale so once you reach the grade you want you can stop doing any of the work (like taking the final). The quizzes online are easy and come directly from the power point slides. He has an extra credit folder on blackboard that he does not tell anyone is there but will occasionally post extra credit assignments. He doesn't tell anyone about these but if you do them you'll get more points and not have to worry about final tests/speeches
COMM- : Small Group Decision Making - Posted 8/20/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This was one of the harder class I took in the summer on line. Did not like my grade tied in with the work of other students. Lots of stress on time and amount of papers and the final all in two week time period. Loved the teacher and learned alot. If you can skyp this class is for you. If you like research this class is for you. If you have worked in groups this class is for you.
COMM-349 : Group Decision Making - Posted 7/19/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
COMM-145 : Fund Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/22/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Terrible teacher. Won't bump you up a grade even if you have a 89.6!! Don't take him.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 12/19/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
He is a real easy teacher and a nice gentleman. He understands everything a lot. You can keep on giving medical excuses and miss as much class as you want. Extra credits are highly recommended. Keep up with the class and turn in all the assignments in time and you will be fine.
COMM-145 : Fundamental Public Speaking And Comm - Posted 12/17/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a super nice guy! He is professional and fair professor. Attendance is counted and absences will count against your grade. The notes are mostly common sense and aren't necessary to take for the class. You will give three speeches and he isn't too hard on the grading. Keep up with the class and an A is very easy and obtainable.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 12/11/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a great professor and I would recommend anyone to take his class. He is very passionate about what he teaches and makes this general education class an easy A. First of all, he gives out extra credit like its Halloween candy, so much to the point were you can have above an A before the final (I had a 97% or so before the final exam). Second, he specifically tells you what to put on your outlines and incorporate into your speeches in order for them to be effective.
Now, the break down of the class: There are two exams which are the midterm and (possibly) the final. Both of these are worth 75 points out of the possible 800. Recommendation for these: Study your ass off for the midterm so you don't have to take the final =D. There are also 3 speeches along with outlines on each of them which make up a majority of your grade so do well on them (Mr. Hughes is more than happy to work with you on those). You also have around 16 online quizzes from the text that are about 10 questions each, but he always throws in 2 extra credit questions or so which is cool. OH! Attendance is mandatory (he starts knocking off 5 points for each absence after the first unexcused one).
Always check the extra credit folder on blackboard, he hides it there and doesn't announce it in class. Have fun in this class, and be yourself when you speak! You'll do fine! Get > 720 points and it'll save you a final on finals week!
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 11/30/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
For a class that is supposed to be easy, Mr. Hughes makes it something it shouldn't be. He takes every aspect of the class to the next level. For every speech (there's 3), you have to submit a VERY structured outline according to his specifications. Also, every speech has to be evaluated using specific software that ONLY WKU computers have installed, and it's not even on all of them so it's specific locations on campus. You have to print off the evaluation and turn it in to class. They take about a half hour or so to do. Makeup speeches are TERRIBLE. I haven't had to do one but I was around when one went on. It's the same as a normal speech except you have to find 7 FRIENDS to drag to campus at 7 am in the morning to be your "audience". I find that almost impossible, I don't know about your situation though. Extra credit for him is like jumping through a hoop on fire 500 feet above the ground. He allows you to attend SPEECHES (not seminars) on campus or around Bowling Green that he specifies, then when done attending, you have to write a two page paper on the speech. This guy is crazy. Also, there is a quiz on Blackboard before every class that must be done. Now, he's quite lenient on them in that he re-opens them frequently during the semester to people who have fallen behind, but he may just be doing this for us, I don't know. You must read the textbook to have the answers for the quizzes! I don't like this professor, and will not be recommending him to my friends! Lastly, he gives you a NY Times every Wednesday.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 11/16/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
fairly easy class. you write 3 speeches and a paper. he only gives a couple exams but opportunity for extra credit.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/1/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Public speaking has always made me really nervous, but taking this class pretty much broke me of that. Hughes is a really nice man and a really good teacher.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 4/29/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Professor Hughes has to be the nicest professor at Western. He is very understanding and cares about his students. He makes public speaking a very tolerable thing, even for people who are fearful of speaking in front of others. He makes the class enjoyable. As long as you pay attention in class and take notes, which he also posts on Blackboard, you will do fine in this class. There are only two tests, the midterm and final, and if you have a certain amount of points by the end of the semester, you do not have to take the final. He also gives plenty of extra credit opportunities! DEFINATELY TAKE HIM BEFORE YOU LEAVE WKU!!!
COMM-145 : Comm 145 - Posted 4/27/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Best damn teacher PERIOD!! This is one of the nicest guy's I have ever met. This mofo will go down as the #1 professor I had at WKU. I nominate this guy for Pimp of the YEAR!!
COMM-345 : Advanced Public Speaking - Posted 4/16/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The class would not be hard if all material was covered so that you can understand, but it is not. Notes are very scattered and not necessarily important to topics being tested over. Speeches are graded over outlines significantly more than the actual speech delivery. Grades are very arbitrary and extra credit opportunities are actually assignments within themselves.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 10/16/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Hughes is absolutely amazing. It consists of 4 speeches, 4 outlines, 1 exam and a final (that you dont have to take IF your grade is like 630/700) you also do a few papers like critiques. Everything is great. He also works with you and uderstand the fear of public speaking that some people have. He is truly the ideal professor for this course. I HIGHLY recommend him. =)
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/14/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Very Nice Teacher. Explains everything thoroughly and clearly.
One Test during the semester. 30 questions. 5 speeches throughout the class. Not Hard at All.
He gives out easy extra credit.
If you have an A before the Final, or if you are okay with the grade you have, you don't have to take the final. But Final is very easy.
You have to attend class, he passes around an attendance sheet everyday and if you miss your schedule speech day, you have to make it up at 8 am and you have to provide your audience of 5 or 6 people.. not fun at all.
COMM-145 : Fundementals Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/6/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Basically, if you can write a speech and present it, then you are fine. Hughes is a good teacher and a great person. He breaks the ice quick the first day. Sometimes he is boring, but then other times he is just a crazy man. The speeches are the same across the entire communcations department, so no change there. But near the end of the semester he does tend to offer more. good class.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/4/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes is understanding and is very clear about what he wants from his students. Pay attention to what he asks for in his syllabus and his assignments and there should be no problem. You get one free unexcused absence, but after that he deducts points from your grade and they can add up if you don't do great on everything else. If you have enough points after all is said and done, you don't have to take the final. There's only one other exam in the class and it's only 30 points, so it's not a huge deal -- it's common sense stuff really.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 4/25/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a very understanding guy and really wants you to succeed in his class. He isn't super strict on your speaking grades as long as you improve and act like you're actually trying. I ended up liking this class even though I dreaded it at the beginning of the semester!
COMM-349 : Group Decision Making - Posted 5/12/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Be prepared to spend a lot time gathering with your group outside the classroom. This class is very challenging for the full-time working person due to the scheduling of group meetings, and making arrangements with all of your group members. I would suggest taking this course if you have the possibility of being part-time status for a semester. The professor is really cool and laid back. He had us buy clickers for his class, but he only had us use them twice on class polls. Reading the chapters and taking the online quizzes were essential.
COMM-349 : Group Decision Making - Posted 4/24/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Good teacher, tests are hard but he curves and points can easily be made up on group speeches. Takes attendance.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 11/27/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class seems like it would be really easy at first but he is a really tough grader on speeches and especially on the speech outlines. You DON'T have to take many notes because he puts his power points on blackboard. The test are hard if you underestimate them. He will try to trick you on the exams. The class is not HARD but if you are easily bored its easy to fall asleep or zone out.
COMM-349 : Group Decision Making - Posted 10/25/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Okay class, good teacher but doesn't have very good organization in the class. Gives assignments all at once that are due all at the same time or close to the same time. Nice guy, understandable professor, but very boring class!!! 90% of your grade is the work you do with a group and your group is assigned by him.
COMM-349 : Group Decision Making - Posted 12/17/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Hughes is an excellent professor. He is very easy going and just an overall nice guy. The class is not hard, but you do have to do your work to do well. About 90% of the assignments are group related, and the tests are difficult. He offers extra credit, usually stuff going on around campus, and he curves on occasion. If you listen in class and participate in your group's presentation, you should be fine.
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 12/14/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Although this class sucked, the professor made it easier than I thought he would. The tests are over powerpoints which he shows during class and then posts on blackboard about a week before each exam. That makes it nice because you don't have to take down notes in class but he still expects you to show up. He grades the speeches fairly easy but as the semester goes on, he grades them harder. If it wasn't for the extra credit, I probably would not have an A.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 11/29/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Although Mr. Hughes is very knowledgable on the subject of public speaking, he grades to the extreme. Every possible point he can count off, he will. I don't think he does this to be mean, he just expects his students (who are usually freshmen) to almost be professional speakers already. He teaches well, but he places too much emphasis on perfection rather than effort and improvement. Also, he makes you do your main speech (the call-to-action speech), which is supposed to be over a topic that you feel very strongly about, over volunteer work that you are required to do for the class. This is unfair for the students, since it's very hard to do a motivation speech over a subject which they themselves are not very motivated about. If you are not a talented public speaker already, I would not reccomend taking Comm 145 with Professor Gary Hughes. He's a very nice guy, but his class is more difficult than it has to be.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 5/4/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Professor Hughes is a really nice guy.... I just didnt like the class....He requires 10 Volunteer hours during the semester in which you take the class.....two of your speeches are based on your volunteer work.....that helps a lil bit....but doing the volunteer work was a pain while I was handling a job and 17 hours this semster......I recommend Hughes if you have the time to do the hours (or if you WANT to do them)....
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 5/3/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
I highly recommend taking him, he requires 5 speeches and 10 volunteer hours for 2 of those speeches, but he mails you different opportunities and such so they are very easy to get, he grades very easy and offers a bunch of extra credit, very easy A if you how up, read alittle and prepare.......
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 4/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This teacher was not a good teacher. He requires you to do 10 hours of community service for your call to action and informative speeches which has to be done during the semester in which you take the class. His tests are based a lot on the book, but the notes arent very detailed so you have to read to do well. He is nice but he grades hard on speeches and doing service was annoying since most people dont have time for it.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 4/10/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Gary Hughes is a really nice guy. He means well..the class is VERY boring...but easy in a way..I'm not good at all about speaking in front of peers but I did ok..one thing I do not like about the class is that we were told we HAD to do ten hours of volunteer work..thats stupid..why should it be "mandatory" to do volunteer work..shouldnt volunteer work be done on someone's own will? and to make someone feel good about something theyve done..its hard to go to school, work, and then find volunteer work to do at the same time for a speech. Its ridiculous...but overall the class is ok and reccomend takin this guy...but not very highly.
COMM-145 : Fund Of Public Speaking - Posted 12/17/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I found this class challenging, but worthwhile.
Professor Hughes really was helpful and appreciated students who tried their best.
I would recommend this class to everyone who needs it.
Make sure to study what he gives you on the study guide - he will ask you those questions.
A really caring professor.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 12/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Hughes is an excellent teacher. He makes this class as pain free as possible. Mr. Hughes was a very helpful teacher and seems to really enjoy his job. Remember this....he gives TONS of extra credit. Even though attendance is mandatory, I really feel that you gain something from this class that you can use in the future. He gives a study sheet for each exam, use it! The study sheet is very beneficial. Mr. Hughes is a great person and I would recommend anyone to take his class, unless you are going to miss a lot.
COMM-145 : Speech - Posted 10/27/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Dr. Hughes was great! He makes you give 4 speeches, but he grades very easy. He offers tons of extra credit so the class is very manageable. Definitely take him, you'll be glad you did!
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 7/29/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
What can I say about Mr. Gary? I wish all teachers were like he was. Anyone who ever has anything bad to say about him doesn't have a caring bone in their body. He is a very compassionate man who is not hard to get along with. It's evident he loves his job, which makes the classroom so lively. The lecture days were straight out of the book, and he always provides a study guide for the tests. The ONLY reason anyone wouldn't pass this class is if they took advantage of Gary's fabulous personality. Take this class, pay attention, and even if you don't like public speaking, just TRY IT!
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 7/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Hughes is probably one of the best professors that I've had at WKU so far. He is a very caring, understanding man who is really excited to be doing what he is doing everyday. I highly recommend him for Public Speaking. He tells you exactly what he expects from you and as long as you try as hard as you can, you will do well in his class.
COMM-145 : Intro Public Speaking - Posted 6/13/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
A public speaking class is never going to be easy, however professor Hughes makes you feel very comfortable. As long as you attend class and prepare for the speeches, you'll make a good grade.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 6/10/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a marvelous professor to have for Public Speaking. He is pretty laid back so if you have a fear of speaking in public I would take him. He does notes on powerpoint and they are basically straight from the book. I never really copied them down because he posts a study guide on blackboard and you can get the answers out of the book. his tests are multiple choice for the most part but he will throw in the occasional essay or matching or listing question to spice it up a little. For the final, if you have at least 450 points by the time the final rolls around you don't have to take it. If you do have to take it, it's not cumulative so it isn't that hard. For the speeches - look nice! He will take off points if you look sloppy or unprofessional (don't wear jeans!). He is a stickler for vocalized pauses ("um" "uh") as well. With attendance, if you miss more than 3 times he will take off 10 points. And don't miss on your speech day unless you have a very VERY good reason and it can be proven because if you miss your speech just because he won't let you make it up. All in all though, he is extremely caring and a wonderful guy. I left his class wishing all of my professors were as kind as he is. I would highly reccommend him.
COMM-145 : Speech - Posted 6/3/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a good professor. Anyone who is scared of public speaking should take him because he seems to make it more comfortable. He is compassionate and a great person.
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 12/13/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes is so awesome! He is the nicest guy and will help you any way that he can. There are only 2 tests and you can be exempt from the final. You have 4 speeches to do and a few notes to take in between. I never read the book (only to look up info for the test study guides). The outlines for the speeches kind of suck but take his class if you can. It's probably the easiest public speaking class at WKU. (He also gives out like 4 chances for extra credit)
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 10/29/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Gary is a nice guy and will help you with anything you want. The test are straight out of the notes and are pretty much common sense. The speeches aren't all that terrifying once you finish. The class is easy if you attend it. I recommend it.
PUBS- : - Posted 5/28/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mr. Hughes was an okay teacher. you will not pass the class if you cannot do a speech in front of people. You have to do atleast 5 speeches that go from 1 minute to 10 minutes. They are very easy, but I can speak in front of people. The tests are simple. He gives you all the notes on overhead and lets you copy them and the tests are the exact notes. He also gives a review sheet with all the questions from the test on it. It's an okay class. you have to give a little effort though.
COMM- : Public Speaking - Posted 4/28/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Hughes is at times boring, but very easy. You have 5 speeches you have to do, but he grades easy and fairly. If you show up and attempt to do well on your speeches you will come out of there with an A
COMM-145 : Public Speaking - Posted 4/3/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Gary is a really nice guy, he is always there to help and talk to you... only problem is he is not extremely bright. His tests are mostly listing and in my opinion do not test you very well. the class it self is easy and the tests are not difficult, but are basically a blank sheet of paper and you just list stuff. he is a new teacher and just needs time. i recommend him, but not highly recommend.
<hr><b>Correction 04/06/2003:</b>
Someone writes: "<i>I would take issue with two aspects to this post. First, the tests are not composed primarily of listing, but they include a variety of multiple choice, matching, true and false, listing and some essay. Less than 20 percent of the exam items in the semester are listing.
Second, I believe that to use the phrase "he is not extremely bright" is a bit harsh and offensive for someone who graduated summa cum laude from the undergraduate program and maintained a 4.0 for the M.A.
Thanks. </i>"
COMM-145 : Fundamentals Of Public Speaking - Posted 12/18/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mr. Hughes is a really good professor. Anyone who hates public speaking should take him because he seems to make it easier. He is compassionate and a really great person as well. I wish all of the professors were like this!
COMM- : Public Speaking - Posted 12/2/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
He is such a nice guy. He makes public speaking as comfortable as possible. There are alot of notes, but they are all powerpoint and he posts them online, so you dont really need to copy them. Overall, he is a great teacher, and great person.
COMM-145 : Fund Of Public Speaking - Posted 10/22/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
He is a great teacher and a really nice guy. You take alot of notes but they are off a powerpoint so they aren't that bad and his test are easy. But you can only miss 2 days, so if you are a class skipper don't take him, but other than that it is a great class and he is a nice teacher.