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Holly Gibbs

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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ENVIRST/GEOG 3092026-05-12

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Holly was a great professor! Her lectures were interesting, but exams were a bit tricky at times. She was usually quite clear about what would be on exams and always willing to help clarify questions.

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ENVIRST/GEOG 3092026-01-15

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Phenomenal professor who cares a lot about her students, gives great opportunities to actually make a difference through class projects

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ENVIRST/GEOG 3092024-11-30

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

awesome teacher

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ENVIRST/GEOG 3092024-02-08

Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5

Dr Holly is truly inspirational. She showcases important environmental concerns through case studies that will really stretch your world view.

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ENVIRST/GEOG 3092023-05-02

Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5

Holly Gibbs is an amazing professor who's very passionate about her work and cares about the success of her students. Lectures are interesting and she gets students involved to make it more fun. There are plenty of small quizzes during class, but these and all other assignments are designed to help you do well. Overall, amazing class and professor!

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Classes with Holly Gibbs

AGROECOL 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research for a thesis or degree project involving agroecological research, multifunctional perspectives, community co-learning, and communication with diverse partners.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Holly Gibbs Samuel Dennis+27 more

No recorded grade history

ENVIRST 403

Special Topics in Environmental Studies

1–3 credits

Special Topics in Environmental Studies explores varying topics within the field.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Holly Gibbs

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sample

ENVIRST 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study is independent work in environmental studies overseen by a qualified instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=1 letter grades).

Heather Swan Holly Gibbs+12 more

No recorded grade history

ENVIRST 990

Research

1–12 credits

Independent research and writing course titled RESEARCH, focused on fulfilling thesis or dissertation requirements.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Karen Strier Paul Block+56 more

No recorded grade history

ENVIRST 999

Advanced Independent Study

1–5 credits

Advanced independent study in environmental studies involving independent work overseen by a qualified instructor.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

William Brockliss Lisa Naughton+17 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sample

GEOG 699

Directed Study

1–3 credits

Directed Study is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Song Gao Stephen Young+16 more

No recorded grade history

GEOG 990

Research and Thesis

1–9 credits

Research and Thesis provides individual mentored study for completing theses, as arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Song Gao Stephen Young+23 more

No recorded grade history

GEOG 999

Independent Work

1–3 credits

INDEPENDENT WORK is an independent study course arranged with a faculty member.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Song Gao Stephen Young+13 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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Term	Course	Title
Spring 2027	AGROECOL 990	Research
Spring 2027	ENVIRST 403	Special Topics in Environmental Studies
Spring 2027	ENVIRST 699	Directed Study
Spring 2027	ENVIRST 990	Research
Spring 2027	ENVIRST 999	Advanced Independent Study
Spring 2027	GEOG 699	Directed Study
Spring 2027	GEOG 990	Research and Thesis
Spring 2027	GEOG 999	Independent Work
Fall 2026	AGROECOL 990	Research
Fall 2026	ENVIRST 399	Directed Study
Fall 2026	ENVIRST 403	Special Topics in Environmental Studies
Fall 2026	ENVIRST 699	Directed Study
Fall 2026	ENVIRST 990	Research
Fall 2026	GEOG 699	Directed Study
Fall 2026	GEOG 990	Research and Thesis
Fall 2026	GEOG 999	Independent Work

Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.

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