Some timely, lighthearted reading from my son who currently resides in Boston:

MIT's Course Evaluation Guide

The following are actual comments from MIT's Course Evaluation Guide:

"The course was very thorough.  What wasn't covered in class was covered on
the final exam."

"The class is worthwhile because I need it for the degree."

"His blackboard technique puts Rembrandt to shame."

"Textbook is confusing... someone with a knowledge of English should
proofread it."

"This class was a religious experience for me... I had to take it all on
faith."

"The instructor would make a good parking lot attendant.  He tries to tell
you where to go, but you can never understand him."

"TA steadily improved throughout the course.  I think he started drinking
and it really loosened him up."

"He is one of the best teachers I have had. He is
well-organized, presents good lectures, and creates interest in the
subject.  I hope my comments don't hurt his chances of getting tenure."

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Oralia Preble-Niemi,Ph.D.
Professor and Head
Foreign Languages & Literatures
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN  37403
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