Current instructor

Leigh Senderowicz

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About this rating

Raw average: 3.40/5 from 25 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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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Its easy to do well in this class if you show up to lecture and do the assignments. Lots of extra credit and they were super flexible with makeups when I had to miss class
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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
BEST CLASS EVER!!!! If you have the chance to take a class with Professor Senderowitz, definitely take it!
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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
This was a okay class but the lectures were terrible. She calls out on certain students for the littlest things and makes you feel very uncomfortable if you don't want to participate. The TAs were great but as for this professor, highly don't recommend.
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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
We covered so much for an intro class but Professor Senderowicz breaks everything down in a way that's really accessible and clear. She really does her best to get everyone to learn and the whole teaching team genuinely you to succeed. There's a ton of flexibility around deadlines and accommodations.
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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Easy grader and tons of extra credit chances. You have to show up to lecture but the topics are interesting and really easy to follow. The professor genuinely cares about making the material clear and my TAs was super helpful too. Quizzes and exams are all open book.
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GWS104 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
Dr. Senderowicz is a sub-par prof. She is a very tough grader (esp for an intro class) and will not make exceptions for students. She is also inaccessible outside of class and never follows up on emails from students, relies on TAs to handle all student communication and the TAs get overwhelmed. Giving a 2 only bc lectures are engaging.
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Classes with Leigh Senderowicz

GEN&WS 699

Directed Study

1–6 credits

GEN&WS 699 is a directed study course graded on a lettered basis.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Christine GarloughAnnie Menzel+18 more

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample
GEN&WS 990

Research & Thesis

1–6 credits

GEN&WS 990 is an independent research and writing course designed to complete the dissertation requirement for graduate students.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Christine GarloughAnnie Menzel+19 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

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TermCourseTitle
Fall 2026GEN&WS 681Senior Honors Thesis I
Fall 2026GEN&WS 691Senior Thesis I
Fall 2026GEN&WS 699Directed Study
Fall 2026GEN&WS 990Research & Thesis
Fall 2026GEN&WS 999Independent Research

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

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