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Ron is an awesome guy! Really cares about giving thoughtful feedback, will brainstorm ideas with you. You're expected to turn in a decent amount of new writing content every 2 weeks (10-20 pages), anything from short stories or long-fiction, etc. Time management is really important!Rate My Professors ↗
I had Ron for ENGL408, but that wasn't a class option. The advanced workshops require a ton of writing, but he is amazingly laid-back and truly cares about you as a person/writer. Sincerely don't think I've met a nicer guy in college, and even better you can learn a ton from him. He's also happy to brainstorm creative ideas, which is so valuable.Rate My Professors ↗
I had Ron for two separate workshops, including my senior thesis. His comments are always helpful. He's a sharp editor, has a great sense of humor, and a lot of good anecdotes. He's laid-back where it counts, but always eager to pitch in ideas whenever you're stuck on something. I couldn't recommend him as an instructor more whole-heartedly.Rate My Professors ↗
No one has rated Kuka in 2 years! One of the few CW professors who doesn't give written comments for your work, but everything he says is gold. Laid back kind of guyRate My Professors ↗
For someone who basically unknown in the field (I looked him up and found nothing of his own work), Ron is an amazingly adept creative writing instructor. He just thoroughly understands this craft and will absolutely make you a better writer if you're lucky enough to land in a workshop with him. He is a a great, genuine and funny guy too.Rate My Professors ↗
He is a nice guy who selects interesting material for classes to read. The only downside is that he doesn't seem that enthused to be a teacher, and even shares this will you on occasion.Rate My Professors ↗
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Directed Creative Writing involves the individually directed writing of a poetry or fiction manuscript.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.94 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=15 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Directed Study is an English course for junior or senior students with prior or concurrent intermediate-level work in the same subject, requiring consultation with an academic advisor.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
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Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
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