[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:59.666425+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzU1ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798757","instructor_name":"Ashton Leach","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2023-01-19 17:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great learning environment. Clear syllabus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798757","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:52.472243+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzU4NjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2227746","instructor_name":"Brooks Gallman","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2017-01-20 13:03:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brooks Gallman is a TA for Comm Arts 100, the speech class. He was a very easy grader and if you participated in class, you got a good grade. Don't buy the textbooks, they are all available from the library. Do all the homework, which is clearly laid out, and you will get an A. Basically, just try.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2227746","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:12.093210+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTE5Njk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2345463","instructor_name":"Caitlin Mayer","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2021-12-14 18:30:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just follow the instructions and examples of the speeches exactly (like same layout and everything) and you'll do well. She basically just looks to see if you are copying the textbook and its instruction and then you'll get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2345463","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:30.987836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTgwOTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2307518","instructor_name":"Daphne Gershon","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2017-11-28 18:43:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice! Fair grading. Funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2307518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:50.599968+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODUxMjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1079424","instructor_name":"Derek Johnson","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2015-05-17 15:56:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Put a lot more work into this class and my final grade didn't show it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1079424","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzMxMDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-16 22:27:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"You are blessed if you get Gary for your Ta","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzA4MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-15 16:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary was a great instructor and created a variety of presentation styles to cover the topics required. He was a fair grader and was receptive to feedback that he received about the class overall. He was also very flexible and understanding of outside events that may affect a student's ability to complete assignments. Overall, it was a great class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjM5Njc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-12 02:33:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never written a review on a professor but I felt tit was absolutely necessary to write on about Gary. I absolutely loved him. He is funny and cares so much. I had a 7pm class which seemed daunting but he made me actually enjoy it. He cares for his students so much, answers all questions thoroughly, and is overall the kindest person i know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:49:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary Lu was simply extraordinary. He made learning easy and engaging. Taking his classes will allow you to develop your writing competencies and explore a new realm of creativity. He will be there to support your learning and make sure you succeed in your endeavors. 5/5","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:49:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is great! He is so creative and funny and really knows the material. He does a good job going over the required materials and helps us understand whatever we have trouble comprehending. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:48:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary was very good at teaching the concept and ensuring we read the textbook. It was great that he incorporated the APA format and it taught me a new level of writing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary is an extremely good teacher who has improved my speech ability and overall writing talent to new heights. If you participate in class and make the effort to know him he will easily be your favorite teacher. He makes sure to review everything and prepares you fully for all four speeches and the two exams. Would alter my schedule to get him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:42:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Com A can be challenging, but Gary makes all the difference. He always walks us through the readings and always answers all my questions. I can't imagine talking a speech class without him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDcyNjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-12-03 00:40:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the coolest man in campus and an awesome teacher to have, other then being strict on APA he's a really good teacher and will suggest again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:42.664548+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzcyNjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3032489","instructor_name":"Gary Lu","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2024-09-28 23:22:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lu was fun to have during my first semester of college. I recommend taking his class if he is available. Because he comes from a background in education, he tells lots of stories related to the course material from the experiences he had with his previous students. Attendance was mandatory for his class but he allowed three free misses. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3032489","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:25.053814+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDIzMDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2468282","instructor_name":"hamid Nassiri","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2019-03-11 05:25:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would not recommend ever taking a class from this man. He grades extremely difficult without an explanation as to what was wrong, he focuses solely on technical definitions of public speaking, and I learned absolutely nothing from this class. As an A student, he was genuinely one of the most frustrating and unnecessarily difficult professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2468282","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:15.723709+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDQ4OTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2210365","instructor_name":"Jennifer Wang","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2016-12-12 15:52:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors on campus in my opinion. I had her for Com A Speech and she is so caring and definitely cares about her students. She is upfront with you about the speeches you write which makes it easy to get a good grade. You need to show up for class because of class information and speech feedback. Books are needed for midterms/final","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2210365","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:04.529105+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDU5NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2860874","instructor_name":"Katherine Trotter","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2022-12-10 02:11:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"READ THE TEXTBOOK. TAKE NOTES. KNOW THE INFORMATION. The speech class itself was awesome. Midterms screwed me over because I didn't study well enough ig (it was really hard). Made me more confident with public speaking. Textbook pack is a lot of money, but it's written in a way that's easy to understand and can be used later for gen. writing help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2860874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:13.401463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODU1MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2086296","instructor_name":"Kenneth Lythgoe","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2015-12-31 20:06:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Expect a lot of busy work in this class. There are four speeches you do which is the easy part, however writing them is brutal. Ken is actually a pretty hard grader. Don't expect to see your grades until the end of semester. He never graded things on time so that was a bummer. His lectures though were super helpful especially before a test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2086296","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:06.226837+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzNDA3OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3166394","instructor_name":"Linwei Ding","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2026-09-04 05:47:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the first Com Arts class I took and Linwei made the class very enjoyable and made me look forward to attending class every week. She is very kind and supportive and hands out treats for presentations. I highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3166394","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:09.492773+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM3Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2580645","instructor_name":"Perpetua Owese","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2020-04-09 02:31:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She grades so stringently for absolutely no reason, as this should be a cake walk of a class. She gives you meaningless feedback, marks you off for not following the books suggested structure of a speech TO THE LETTER, and is terrible at communicating requirements. Astonishing she is allowed to teach at all. I would avoid having her AT ALL COSTS.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2580645","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:08.219690+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTMyMzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1437502","instructor_name":"Shannon Skelton","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2013-12-12 21:08:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best \"TA\" I've ever had! I would take any class of his just because of how he teaches.  He cares deeply about all students' educations.  He is passionate about speech and english and loves teaching.  He is humble and loves to make class enjoyable. Take this class with him if you have the chance! He makes it totally worth it:)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1437502","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:59.283500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE0Mzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2857814","instructor_name":"Shawn Hannan","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2023-05-13 05:03:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very tough grader, I actually tried very hard in this class an barely got an AB. Although he is funny and pretty cool, he is still a harsh grader. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2857814","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:59.283500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzcwMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2857814","instructor_name":"Shawn Hannan","course_label":"ComArts100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2023-01-24 00:29:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a fair, understanding professor. He cares about his students, and he always kept things interesting. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2857814","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:29.346324+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ3Nzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2759022","instructor_name":"Xinle Jia","course_label":"COMARTS100","course_id":"COMARTS 100","course_uid":"course_391fcb703c547d7e79b0643f","review_date":"2021-12-24 05:46:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was often hard to understand Xinle and she often didn't have a lot of structure for her class periods. Despite this, she seemed to be an easy grader as long as you followed the rubrics and what was discussed in class. This course often just felt like busy work, but it is not a super hard class at all which was nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2759022","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]