MB 110: Human Resource Management Course Evaluations 2008-2009

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MB 110: Human Resource Management Course Evaluations 2008-2009
MB 110: Human
Resource Management
Course Evaluations
2008-2009
Prof. Brad Harrington
Boston College
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Human Resource Management
 Offered as part of the HRM major or minor
 Excellent elective for students in behavioral and
social sciences, education
 Good class for students considering any career in
organizations, especially ones involving leadership
 Course content includes:
 The role of HR in contemporary organizations
 Overview of the major HR functions and activities
 Understanding how to be your own HR manager
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
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Instructor was prepared
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Instructor showed enthusiasm
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Instructor was sensitive to students
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Instructor treated students with respect
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I enjoyed learning the subject matter
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The course was well organized
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Helped me understand principles & concepts
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I learned a great deal
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Student comments on the class (2009)
 Course really took into account the future of students
and plans they may have. Not the normal course with
a boring lecture and forgettable test, it made students
think about what they want to do with their lives.
 Great mix of discussion, lecture, guest speakers, and
other media. I never dreaded going to this class and
the 2.5 hours flew by because he was so engaging.
 It stimulated intellectual thought about the matter,
helped prepare students for real job experiences
 It was one of my favorite classes at BC. I used what I
learned about in this class when choosing a job.
 Thank you for a great semester in your class. I never
anticipated it would involve so much self discovery
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on the class (2009)
 Class activities were pertinent to those majoring in HR
and those who were not.
 Human Resources is a practical class for students of
any major because it provides basic knowledge of the
field & involves so many different aspects of companies
that are important for everyone to learn about.
 It was a great class and a great Professor
 I would definitely recommend this class to students,
especially ones who don’t know what they want to do
when they’re done with college.
 One of my favorite classes at BC.
 It was a fun class to be in with the professor.
 Self-assessment exercises truly opened my eyes and
allowed me to discover a new approach to the future.
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on the class (2008)
 Excellent course. Professor had a perfect blend of
academic and real world examples.
 I thought the course was great
 Fantastic course – made me feel great about picking
up an HR concentration
 This course helped me learn a lot about myself. I
thought it was great. Thanks!
 Did not feel the class was 2.5 hours long. I looked
forward to going to class
 I liked the way Professor Harrington broke the class into
groups to be able to share and work with each other.
 It was great!
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on professor (2009)
 Great teacher, made the class entertaining
 He is enthusiastic about teaching and keeps the students
involved. Even though it was 2.5 hours, it was never
boring and he kept the students attention the whole time.
 Instructor is very knowledgeable of the materials and
very enthusiastic. He was always very approachable and
available as well.
 Professor Harrington is not only a great professor, but
such a good guy. He is down to earth and really wants to
see his students do well.
 Professor Harrington has extensive business experience
and is a tremendous teacher.
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on professor (2009)
 The teacher was excellent and really made the subject
matter fun.
 Professor Harrington was able to make the information
interesting and relatable.
 Never dreaded going to this class and 2.5 hours flew by
because he was so engaging. Challenges students but is
reasonable with workload.
 Constant interaction with students.
 He showed a passion for his work and the real life
assignments proved very useful to me.
 Loved the professor. He is such an understanding,
reasonable, personable, and funny person.
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on professor (2008)
 Prof. Harrington was extremely clear in his lectures and
did a great job of encouraging class participation.
 Knows what he is talking about!
 Passionate and knowledgeable professor. Enthusiastic
about teaching and learning. Has LOTS of experience
that pertains to what he’s teaching, involves students in
the classroom, know how to assess students effectively.
 Has experience in subject material as well as a deep
interest in it.
 He was a wonderful professor. He always made time for
his students regardless of his personal schedule.
 Great, funny, engaging. Wonderful real-life experience
and stories that help to illuminate the class materials.
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Student comments on professor (2008)
 Professor Harrington has a really great personality and the
remarkable ability to make a 2.5 hour lecture go by quickly.
Professional experience he brought to this class is really
untouchable– SO informative but very enjoyable
 Great teacher, very knowledgeable, down-to-earth, funny,
and respectful.
 He is a very personable and knowledgeable person and I
enjoyed this class immensely.
 He is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He
made his lectures interesting, interactive and very
informative, He raised important issues that would be
pertinent to any student in planning a future career.
 Role model of role models
Dr. Brad Harrington, ©2009
Would you recommend this class to others?
 Yes, great teacher, you can learn something very important.
 Yes, 100%. You get a lot out of it and the classroom
environment with Professor Harrington is friendly, energetic,
and informative.
 Yes, it was a great class and a great professor made his
lectures interesting, interactive and very informative, He
raised important issues that would be pertinent to any
student in planning a future career.
 Yes, great for any major. HR has been one of my favorite
classes in college.
 Yes,! I wasn’t sure about taking this class but so glad I did.
 Absolutely, I would always recommend this course because
it allows you to plan your future in a very creative
Dr. Bradway.
Harrington, ©2009