Western Kentucky University / K / Soleiman Kiasatpour
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 14
Multiple Choice: 32
Matching: 8
Fill in the Blank: 23
Essays: 36
Problem Solving: 9
Mandatory Final: 29
Cumulative Final: 20
Textbook Required: 35
Extra Credit: 14
Attendance Required: 30
40 Total Evaluations
PS-350 : Terrorism - Posted 5/6/2014
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
As a person Kiasatpour is an enjoyable individual. You can tell he tries to make class interesting. There were only 2 tests, and a paper that determined your grade. It was a 3 hour class every Wed. that we sat and wasted time in watching videos and pointless discussions that were all over the place. Just like his previous classes, he's all over the place. Whether it's with the syllabus, the assignments, or what he wants you to do. He's always unclear and alway's all over the place.
POLI- : - Posted 12/2/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
If you want to take a class just to listen to him talk about himself and growing up in Iran go for it! He is arrogant, rude, and overall thinks way too much of himself. If you can tolerate sitting in his class you will get a good grade, if not you will struggle. Sitting in class is difficult tho, since he literally doesn't actually teach anything that is on the agenda for the day. Good luck.
POLI-250 : International Politics - Posted 10/16/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class was kind of a joke. International Affairs is my major and I was really excited to delve into the subject, but Kiasatpour doesn't really know how to teach. The information was interesting, but he would get so off topic and our class never knew when things were due or what was actually going to be on exams. This class should be an easy A but it was kind of bullshit. By the end of the semester I just went to class to hear him go off on his hilarious tangents- usually about Iran or pistachios. Ask lots of questions and don't get behind at the beginning of the semester- believe me.
PS-303 : Politics And Film - Posted 4/1/2013
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The course basically consists of meeting once a week for about 2.5 hours or so, you watch a foreign political film, and then you have a film analysis sheet that you need to complete by the following Sunday. Along with the sheet, you also need to participate in discussion boards on blackboard answering your choice from discussion questions listed on the sheet. It's a pretty simple layout and while the analysis sheet can feel time consuming, I think it's pretty fair since you don't have a textbook and you only meet once a week. You also have 3 long papers (including one paired project) due through out the semester.
Kiasatpour is a great professor, but if you are looking for an easy grade, don't look here. Kiasatpour is a tough grader, but the analysis sheets shouldn't be too difficult. The long papers are a little more difficult, but since your final is an optional take-home assignment, I think the long papers are also pretty fair. Also, Kiasatpour is sometimes unclear about exactly what he wants in his assignments or when they are do, so keep a close eye on the syllabus schedule and be ready to email him with questions frequently.
PS-250 : Intro To International Politics - Posted 2/25/2013
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Kiasatpour is a great professor and his lectures are interesting. But he has high expectations for students and grades hard, so you really need to have a good understanding of all the concepts.
Take time to prepare for the tests, since its not just all multiple choice and some of the fill-ins can be tricky. Also, there is a fairly lengthy paper you have to do towards the end that includes an annotated bibliography and more work than you are probably use to yet if you are only a freshmen or sophomore.
All and all, really great, I'm taking him for another course this semester because he's worth it. Just remember you have to really work for your grade because its not an easy A.
POLI- : Politics And Film - Posted 2/16/2013
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you're here looking at the green to red ratio, and hopeful, you are sadly mistaken. I am a third of the way through my Politics and Film course and already horrified of my dropping GPA. I am an honors student, and have to put up at least five hours in a single day in order to receive a B on a Kiasatpour analysis. His instructions are remarkably obscure and misleading. His usage of unnecessary texts applied to the films is pathetic. You will be reading journal articles that are maybe 12% pertinent to the film at hand, then having to analyze the political function of each stylistic impulse of each director in each film. Kiasatpour has the most boring and calming voice on planet Earth, it is as if your grandmother suddenly earned a degree, and rocked you to sleep while grading everything you write with scrutiny to an F. I hope you withdraw before making the same mistake I did.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 12/12/2012
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Kiasatpour is a fascinating individual. He is originally from Iran, which allows him to share different viewpoints on the world. The class focuses on International Relations and is very interesting. You will cover topics that include: Conflict, Information Technology, Environment, Trade, etc. The class is difficult and many students do not like it because of the amount of critical thinking that is involved. You are required to do weekly Blackboard quizzes, write an 8-12 page term paper, and have 3 exams that will test you to the max. If you are will to work, the class is great and you will learn a lot. If you do not want to read and challenge yourself, then you will struggle to find success. Overall, great class for people that like a challenge. Dr. Kiasatpour is also hilarious.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 4/26/2011
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Pretty difficult class all in all. Dr. K is very smart and has high expectations for his students so be prepared to work. Did I enjoy this class? Not really. Some of the material is fairly interesting and I did learn a lot, but the workload just gets annoying after a couple weeks. There is a quiz due every Sunday on Blackboard, and if there isnt a quiz for the week, there is some other small assignment due to replace it. Most of the work involves using two or three different concepts or course terms, and you have to be sure to bold each term you use and clearly define them. He usually requires a certain number of words to use in each assignment as well, so you have to submit an "honesty statement" each time you turn something in that shows your word count and that the work you did was all "your own." These little expectations of his get very annoying. Tests are very difficult, and the term paper is pretty tough to write as well. Dr. K is pretty bad about getting stuff back to you as well. We turned our term papers in the week before Thanksgiving and I never got it back. I finally saw the grade posted on BB right before he turned the final grades in, so I had no idea where I stood going into the final because of his lazy attitude towards grading assignments. Have fun!
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 12/22/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. K is really good. He'll try to scare you with how tough of a grader he is, but there are so many points available that it isn't hard to get a good grade. Make no mistake, though. I worked hard to earn my A, and it doesn't hurt to do Soliya instead of the term paper~
PS-110 : American Government- Summer Online - Posted 8/14/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I just finished Professor Kiasatpour's summer online class and I really have mixed feelings towards this guy. While it is obvious he really knows his stuff he also is very picky in everything you turn on. You are required to post in a discussion board and you will typically have to answer 4-5 in depth questions that cover each chapter from your textbook, notes, and also another book that you are required to read from. The class is a lot of work and Professor Kiasatpour has very high expectations for his students. If you are willing to work you can get an A in the class like I did. If you are going to half do it then expect to struggle.
PS-250 : International Politics Online - Posted 12/21/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This was an ok course, considering it was online. Just make sure you keep up with the online discussions and you'll be ok. The exams are easy and he is a soft grader on them. There are four quizzes given via BlackBoard and the final must be take at DELO. The final was a bit ridiculous, but if you read the text and all the posted notes then you will do fine. I didn't hardly read the textbook and was able to pull a B in the class easily.
POLI-110 : American National Government - Posted 12/14/2009
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I took this class online! DO NOT TAKE IT ONLINE!!! You read a very long chapter and do very in depth questions. He is very particular and wants every possible answer you can give him. His test are ridiculous hard! the final is 3 essays 500-750 words apiece. Then more short answer questions. If i started it 6 hours before the deadline i would not have finished. Do not take this course unless you want to be tied down and never see the light of day. way way way overkill on the amount of work he wants put in. His tests are very hard and complicated. Do not suggest taking this class.
POLI-110 : - Posted 4/28/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. K is a wonderful professor. However, I must say that he is challenging. But don't let the fact that he is challenging scare you off. If you go to class, take notes and make an effort you will definitely get an A or B. Just go to class!!
POLI- : Political Terrorism - Posted 3/19/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
It's a great class, it's hard, he pushes you and expects a lot, but you learn tons. I have an 88 in the class at the moment. He challenges you, you have a quiz or essay about every week, usually take home. Our midterm was take home, final isn't. There is a big 10-15 page paper due at the end of the course that takes a lot of work but he's willing to help you. I think he's a great teacher, even though its hard and it takes a lot of your time, its worth it, you actually learn something instead of regurgitating info for tests and forgetting it.
POLI-110 : Political Science 110 - Posted 7/20/2008
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The requirements for this online class are ridiculous, and way to much to keep up with, particularly if you work full time like I do. Do not take this class. This teacher's expectations are far too high.
PS- : - Posted 8/29/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
First off when i first searched for evaluations on this teacher it seemed like he was well liked and a decent teacher. GO NO FURTHER. drop the class immediately if you have this teacher, please its for your own good!
Secondly this guy is from Iran. He favors people from the Middle East, and constantly talks negatively about the United States. He is very unorganized and almost never ends class on time (this can get very annoying after about 15 times).
Not only is Kiasatpour the worst teacher I have ever had, he is also an arrogant man who doesn't appreciate the country that has given him and his "people" so much.
POLI-365 : Politics Of Middle East - Posted 8/28/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Kiasatpour is a very intellegent man, and expects his students to do a lot of work. Even though he is very bright his classes are very unorganized and students in my class often found it hard to follow from class to class. Often times his lectures would not connect from class to class. For example: one day his lecture was about the involvement of the British in WW1 and then the next class he would lecture on the Gulf War, never brining anything together. He expects his students to have A LOT of background knowledge on the Middle East (most normal students dont), and expects students to perform EXTENSIVE research, read 3-4 required books (many of which are impossible to finish), then write very long term papers. I would not reccomment this class unless you want this to be your main focus for the semester you take it.
He is also very arragant, very liberal, and not very informed on America. If this guy would have been around during the cold war he would have been dealt with.
PS- : Politics And Film - Posted 12/20/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I think Dr. Kiasatpour is great. He helps his students in any way he can. As long as he sees that you are even trying he will help you. I have taken many courses with him and even though he is a tough professor you learn in his classes. I RECOMMEND DR. KIASATPOUR. I really liked his Politics & Film class, in which you have to analyze different movies and apply political concepts. Every week you have to do an analysis and discussion. You also have three papers and a presentation. But the class is really good and if you take it you will learn a lot.
PS- : Political Terrorism - Posted 9/3/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I had Dr. K for Political Terrorism and other PS classes, I have learned a lot and he is a great professor who is ready to help if he sees you trying. His classes are pretty tough, but if you do the work you can learn a lot. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to learn.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 3/25/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr Kiasatpour is a very unique professor. First of all, I would not recommend him for people not interested in Political Science or if you are just taking the class to fill a requirement. He knows what he is talking about, and his side rants really add a new aspect to class. He tells you his opinion which is very rare from a professor, and if you are willing to put in the work it is a really fun class. You can talk to him before and after class about anything, and he is always there to help if you have questions. I know several people who have tried to take his class and said it was too hard, but these people were not willing to actually put forth the effort needed in his class. It is rare to find a class, especially at Western, that challanges the students to go beyond what is necessary to improve their education. This class is not for those who want to do the minimum. You will have to work for a good grade in his class, but through your effort you will come out of Dr Kiasatpour's class with a better knowledge of International Politics and a better global perspective.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 8/30/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Kiasatpour is the man. He is extremely passionate about his subject matter and loves to have discussions with students. At first, he seems really tough, but once the weak people leave the class, it's great. There is a research paper involved, but it's not that bad. His exams and quizzes can be a little tough, but you're good if you carefully review all the material. ALWAYS DO THE ASSIGNED READING! Make sure you have read the textbook chapter, NY Times & BBC articles, and anything else he gives you. He does a great job of teaching students the processes of critical thinking and not just a bunch of definitions. He has very high expectations and may sometime go a little over, but it's well worth it. He offers extra credit opportunities through writing about various functions on campus (like the Genocide lecture last spring). Great Professor!
PS-110 : American Government - Posted 8/10/2005
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This was a web class and it was difficult. There were discussion board questions each week, about 20 something. You had to respond to two and answer them, then respond to someone else's response, then respond back if anyone responds to your intial responses. Then there are the questions for everyone to answer, two or three each week. You have to check it daily and work on it daily. There is a research paper due and you have to use the resources you must use. You have to get NewYorkTimes by e-mail everyday to your web address and read them for some questions come from them. The first exam took me seven hours to write,type and complete, and the second, took me the same. There were 3 essays and you had to have 250 to 350 words each, then the last exam, the final, there were 15 numbered definitions, with some of them having more than one term on a line. You had to define, then write a 100 word explaination or example of each. It was very draining, exhausting and hard. But............I learned much about our government. It was worth the effort to learn so much. He challenges your responses and gives input and adds much info. that you didn't previously know. I feel I know a lot more about our govt. now and will be watching and listening more and more abreast of what is going on in our next election. I would have really rather had him in a classroom situation, rather than on the web.
PS- : Any - Posted 5/10/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
If you are a PS major, you should definitely take at least one of Dr. Kiasatpour’s classes. He is very knowledgeable about the subject and goes through the material in great detail.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 4/28/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr Kiasatpour is a great prof, he cares about the students in his class and he designed the class for you to succeed, if you’re serious about the work. There are several quizzes and 4 test (each of which get progressively easier as your learn the terminology, so stick with it). He drops the lowest test grade, which is awesome, and bases a large percentage of your grade on a 6 page paper due at the end of the course. IF YOU TAKE THE CLASS< STICK WITH IT!
PS-260 : Comparative Politics - Posted 1/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Kiasatpour is very knowledgeable about the subject but his tests are a joke. He gives you a study guide for each test, but It does very little to help you for the test. The multiple choice are impossible as he finds little details out of the book for them. Someone needs to remind him that this is a 200-level class. There is a group presentation as well as a 8-10 paper. He also goes off on his soapbox constantly about stuff nobody cares about.
PS-110 : American National Government - Posted 7/6/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you really want to learn about and thoroughly understand our government, take this class from Dr. Kiasatpour. If you are interested in Poli Sci as a major or minor, then he is an excellent teacher. If you are just looking for an easy class to satisfy your Gen Ed requirements, take this class from someone else. I learned so much in this class, but it made me not want to take any more government classes for the rest of my life. I was determined to get an A in his class, but it by far the hardest class I've taken at Western so far. I studied so hard for his tests and I still didn't do very well on most of them. The 7-pg. paper is what saved my grade in his class. He is very entertaining and knows his Poli Sci, but his class is a little too difficult for such a low level class in my opinion.
PS-250 : International Politics - Posted 5/12/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Kiasatpour is a great teacher, he really knows all of the information and breaks it down for you to learn. But dont miss class! Its all based on lectures, he posts the notes on powerpoints on blackboard but it is still hard to receive good grades without reading the book and paying attention in class. His tests are pretty hard, about half multiple choice, and the other half he gives you questions based on articles you read in the NY Times, he gives you the article there to read so you dont have to have previously read them. They are all applying concepts and theories you learn in the class to actual events. This is a really interesting class, and if you pay attention and learn how to apply concepts you will be fine.
PS- : International Politics - Posted 4/28/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Dr. Kiasapour, I am sure he is a fine fellow if you are not a student. He said that people told him that they like the sarcasism. Well, I don't! If you have some point to make then make it, don't make fun of the students that are trying to learn.
The test are difficult and hard to figure out and answer. He wants you do read the New York times from front to back and remember everthing in it, Not just the headlines! The test is mostly multi-choice and essay, short and long style. He wants you to read a long article and decicde how it relates to international politics from his point of view. The final is cumlitive and you will be required to write a 5-7 page paper on an international topic middle east or noth African. I think he is from Iran and his views on subject are most likely not the same are yours.
He does drop the lowest grade but it will mostly likely be the final. If you have an A going in to the final you are not requried to take it. Good luck if you take this guy.
PS-110 : American National Govt - Posted 1/12/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This was probably the best class I had last semester (Fall 2003). Dr. K was a hilarious teacher--he's from Iran and looks like a skinny Tubby Smith. He constantly had the class laughing. As for the difficulty of the class, it's not bad at all if you take notes and look up the stuff on the study guide. He drops the lowest exam grade (not including the final). There is a research paper, but it's only 5 pages, and he will help you with it. Great class--I'd recommend it.
PS-110 : American National Government - Posted 11/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This teacher really isn't that bad. He expects a little student participation and for you to understand basic things about our government. (i.e. the first amendment) His notes are all powerpoint and on blackboard and attendence is required for the first month or so of the course and then he quit passing a sign in sheet around. Very willing to work around absenses concerning tests and always returns your e-mails.
PS-110 : American National Govt - Posted 11/4/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
GOVT-110 : American National Govt - Posted 10/23/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Very good class. Dr. K is a great professor; he IS opinionated, however. He is really easy to get along with and really funny. He is from Iran or something, but he doesn't have an eastern accent or anything. He's very cool and makes an effort to know each student's name, even though the class is big. His examples in class are hilarious.
As for reading, he assigns a textbook and another book, but you don't really HAVE to read them. There is a "thought paper" at the end of the semester in which you have to use both books, but for the tests he gives you a study guide and you can just look up the answers. He also uses PowerPoint in class and posts all slides on Blackboard.
I would highly recommend this class. You can get an A if you pay attention and take pretty good notes.
GOVT-110 : - Posted 10/22/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
He comes in to class and it was his first year in bowling green and he just talks bout how the roads are bad......he's hard to understand......the book that he uses is very hard....he also trys to make u believe everything that he believes in like whether u are a democrate or republican b/c hes neither and he wants u to be also....basically if u like to kiss up to ur teacher take him but other wise stay away.
GOVT-110 : - Posted 7/31/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class is difficult, but if you study hard and go to class you will do fine. If you attend class reguarly he does notice and you will be awarded for it. He also gives free test questions out in class for those who decide to attend. The notes are online, but he adds much more detail to them in class. He tells you to read parenti, but as long as you glance through it you will do fine. He's a smart man who has an opinion so if you like to debate he's up for the challenge. There is a research paper due, but you will definately learn alot from it. This class was very interesting.
GOVT-110 : American National Government - Posted 5/28/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
F
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
STAY AWAY! If you take this class, you WILL regret it. This man is very self centered, and thinks everyone is a government buff from the start. Most of the tests were very confusing, and sometimes covered things that weren't discussed in class, nor in the textbooks. His opinion is the only one that counts. BEWARE!!!
GOVT-110 : American Government - Posted 4/3/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
wow. what a great class. his notes are very structured, all with a powerpoint projection. Very funny, very smart. Test are fairly easy, right from the notes. drops your lowest grade. You will not find a teacher who is better at relaying information in a form that you will understand it. I am taking him again for other classes
GOVT-250 : International Relations - Posted 1/13/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
The course was challenging but he definitely knew what he was talking about and tried hard to dummy things down for the class. If you come to class and put forth a decent amount of effort you'll do fine. Don't buy the books. He tells you you'll need them but test material comes from his notes not the books!!
GOVT-110 : American National Government - Posted 1/11/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. K is a very good teacher and he keeps his classes fun, he has a great sense of humor. Take this class if you can. You will not regret it.
GOVT- : American Government - Posted 11/20/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Kiasatpour is an awesome teacher. I definitely recommend him if you are considering government. He gives great notes and is enjoyable everyday. If you don't take the notes down though, you'll have trouble on the test. And he gives two quizzes per chapter, but a lot of the times the quizzes are take home, which are wonderful. It's not hard to get an A in there if you just get up. He's a really good guy.
GOVT-110 : American National Government - Posted 10/29/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Withdrew
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Good god, STAY AWAY. With confusing notes, perplexing test that are barely legible, and a teacher that is Ben Stein (from Ferris Bueler) with a Spanish accent, this class is more than difficult. You'll find it takes more then a double shot with a couple No-Doz just to pay attention in this class. The assignments, classwork and notes are extremely confusing. Some parts of tests are on obscure things found in the text book in parts he never assigned in chapters you aren't even reading, but figures you should have read or you should already know. On the first test, the class average was somewhere in the low 50's, and he remarked that we were doing well... You are much better off going with Lasley if you can get in.