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This course was one of the most frustrating and disappointing academic experiences I've had at UW Madison. Course content was recycled, including video lectures from another SOHE class, which felt disengaged. Unaccommodating, shows little compassion, and responds late on Canvas with unhelpful replies.Rate My Professors ↗
Assigns extensive in-class assignments that are only available during lecture and due 30min after class. There is never enough time to complete these while paying attention in class. Half the time it feels like the professor doesn't even know what she is talking about. TLDR: Easy A if you show up. Horribly structured course.Rate My Professors ↗
Surprisingly a very easy course. Prof Harvey's lecture can be mundane but regardless she knows what shes talking about and brings a lot of knowledge to the course. Would recommend this class for an easy A.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Harvey is the absolute worst instructor I have ever had at any point in my academic career. She puts next to no effort into the course, clearly recycling lectures and assignments from past semesters. She does not care about her students and will not respond to your for several days, and when she does respond, don't expect any sympathy.Rate My Professors ↗
Took CNSR SCI 275 online and there were multiple weeks where only slides were posted for learning content with no lecture video. The weeks with videos you could tell were made at least a year ago. Quizzes weren't too difficult as they were open note but I don't think I learned much from the class.Rate My Professors ↗
This is seriously one of the most boring classes I have ever taken. Professor talks without any enthusiasm and gave assignments worth 25% of our grade that she never taught us. Also, she is a very tough grader on small assignments that are a hassle. The course content could have been very useful if our entire class wasn't lost, and totally bored.Rate My Professors ↗
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Consumer Policy Analysis examines consumer policies at federal, state, and municipal levels, applying economic analysis to laws and regulations while studying legislative processes and their impact on consumer well-being.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Melody Harvey
Melody Harvey taught without enthusiasm, providing no instructions for assignments that she graded harshly. Students found the delivery boring and noted she did not respond to emails, leaving the class disengaged.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleIndependent Study involves directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Household Finance and Well-Being covers major theories in household finance, financial literacy, and capability, evaluating strategies to improve consumer well-being through behavior change, asset building, and market regulation.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2026: 3.62 GPA, 75.0% A/AB (n=4 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2026–Spring 2026 · limited sampleResearch and Thesis involves independent research and writing under the supervision of a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
INDEPENDENT STUDY offers directed study projects as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 579 | Consumer Policy Analysis |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 699 | Independent Study |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 775 | Household Finance and Well-being |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | CNSRSCI 999 | Independent Study |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 201 | Consumer Insights |
| Fall 2026 | CNSRSCI 340 | Building Financial Assets and Capability for Vulnerable Families |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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