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Original student reviews · all captured dates
Michael is very kind and responsive. He is very accommodating. The class is all based one one group project. Some of the deadlines are unclear and the project is sometimes just busywork but overall an easy class. You can learn if you choose to.Rate My Professors ↗
Michael is a fine teacher. There are a lot of random deadlines and rubrics for grading are not clear. The course itself is not difficult.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Maguire is one of the most kind and understanding professors I have ever had. He is approachable, friendly, and accommodating. He clearly cares about his students and is a genuinely good person. The coursework is pretty straightforward and not too difficult. I highly recommend this class, especially if you need a CSCS for a SoHE major.Rate My Professors ↗
It's not hard to do well, just show up and do the work that's expected. Pretty straightforward!Rate My Professors ↗
So kind and helpful outside of class, lots of writing but very easy assignments. Very vague on assignments and not much material to learn in the online format so I struggled to know what to write about. Would def take another class again but would want it in person. Easy to get a good grade, very understanding Professor if you need an exceptionRate My Professors ↗
Professor Maguire cares a lot but this class was very frustrating online. There are a lot of looming deadlines, big projects/papers, and a lot of writing to do. We only had a few mandatory class sessions and making the class asynchronous was not a good idea. I do not recommend taking this class if you are not a CNPL major.Rate My Professors ↗
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CSCS 254 explores career pathways in community engagement, organizational development, and public service within Human Ecology professions.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.69 GPA, 87.1% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.89 GPA, 96.9% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.92 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 300 teaches concepts and tools to analyze the nonprofit environment and assess its impact at community and organizational levels.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Michael Maguire is consistently described as kind, caring, and accommodating, often granting exceptions and grading favorably. However, reviewers report that his classes are very easy with minimal learning, vague assignments, and insufficient material, particularly in online formats.
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 335 teaches comprehensive communication strategies for individuals, families, and communities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Michael Maguire is consistently described as kind, approachable, and accommodating, with straightforward coursework that is not difficult. Reviewers highlight his responsiveness and care for students, recommending the class for its ease and supportive environment.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Fall 2025A capstone course for demonstrating community and nonprofit leadership through reflection on social justice and human ecology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 990 is a research and thesis course involving independent research and writing under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
CSCS 999 is an independent study course where students engage in directed study projects arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 254 | Career Pathways in Community & Organizational Development |
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 300 | Nonprofit Sector: Overview and Foundations |
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 335 | Communicating with Key Audiences |
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 600 | Community Leadership Portfolio Capstone |
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | CSCS 999 | Independent Study |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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