[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODUxMTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2026-04-16 15:13:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely disorganized. The syllabus was essentially a suggestion, as deadlines were moved with zero notice. Expect to wait 3+ weeks for any grade to be returned, usually with zero feedback on why points were docked.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjg3ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2026-03-11 21:21:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"he's got LOADS of attitude. very condescending. he asks us to do tons of reading, watch long films, AND complete linkedin trainings. very harsh grader too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjQ5MTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2026-02-26 22:23:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Waited ONE hour for a zoom call that he didn't show up to, then claimed there was a confusion regarding the link. Like.. we all know you forgot. Mind you we had to pay $35 to watch a movie to discuss in THAT zoom call. Canvas is VERY poorly organized, a ton of readings AND films to watch just for a 300-word discussion post, no materials of his OWN!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjIwOTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2026-02-18 01:41:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have some choice words for this prof. For one, he didn't even show up to a zoom discussion we were required to attend, while we all waited. The course itself is very disorganized and glitchy, with canvas materials written so poorly I question how he could have written his own publications. He's also condescending. Can't believe he is tenured!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDQ3NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2025-06-19 20:22:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"LIS500 was an interesting class. Contrary to popular opinion I didn't mind the LinkedIn certifications and they were semi helpful. Participation matters a lot in this class and it has to be like novel and meaningful. Grading criteria is all over the place, max effort usually got you an A but randomly you'd get points off. Not a very friendly guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzgyNTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2024-12-19 17:18:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID REGINOLD. Genuinely awful professor. Grading requirements were vague and often required students to read his mind as to what he was looking for. This led to harsh grading, and at times, condescending feedback. \"Lectures\" some weeks consisted of being asked to watch full documentaries or complete certificates on LinkedIn Learning. Very bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTI3NzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2024-12-06 00:34:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very passive-aggressive/condescending person. He and the TA are also very harsh graders. Make sure you budget lots of time for completing long readings, watching documentaries, and completing Linkedin certificates. Quizzes are very confusing even if you do the readings and watch lectures, but other assignments/projects aren't too difficult. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzkwNTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2024-10-06 22:08:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor. The course modules are incredibly disorganized and confusing. The professor's lectures are just basic overviews, lasting only about ten minutes, but then he expects us to watch three hours of videos on LinkedIn Learning to teach ourselves. It's just awful. It's hard to imagine this person is a professor at UW-Madison. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzYxMTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2024-09-24 04:26:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is an online course this semester for 3 credits. Really confusing modules including messy assignment and poor organization. Can not figure out why there is prof like him existing in top 50 US universities while we pay them so much each year.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTk3NTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2021-11-05 17:56:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Expectations are vague. Very judgemental of opinions but also wants students to share their opinions therefore it feels that you have to say what he wants you to say. The course organization is a bit messy (old links) and the content is out of date. As someone who talks about inclusivity, he does not foster that environment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTA0NjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2021-10-05 17:49:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Supremely vague in his expectations. Something is due on one day, nothing else is written, but he expects you to have it done much earlier because it was communicated by ... Idk, osmosis? For someone who's obsessed with effort as reflected by Big Brother surveillance stats, he is certainly dialing it in and using materials from years past.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:15.978463+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzMxODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2648591","instructor_name":"Reginold Royston","course_label":"LIS500","course_id":"LIS 500","course_uid":"course_bab18d0357588b37625d2579","review_date":"2021-02-01 03:37:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Royston is a nice person, but not a good instructor. His feedback is generally vague and grades harsh. Lectures are boring too!! Take someone else if you have a chance","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2648591","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]