EXCERPTS FROM STUDENT EVALUATIONS
STUDENT EVALUATIONS OF LANIER GRAHAM
(primary descriptive words from all written
reports from each recent year in the order received)
Humboldt State University, 1995-96
WORLD RELIGIONS. RS 105
1. I really like the fact that he was a visual teacher.
He was extremely knowledgeable and led lively discussions.
2. ...willing...to adjust...towards student needs, ideas...
3. The instructor allowed meaningful and intuitive discussion.
4. He was extremely knowledgeable on the subject.
5. He used films and slides...very organized and allows us to voice our opinions.
6. ...sincere interest in our ideas.
LIVING MYTHS: Introduction to World Mythology. RS 300, section 1.
1. He lets each student express their beliefs.
2. He was friendly and you felt like your ideas were important.
3. ...makes the subject interesting to all by relating the material to past and present...
4. He was very knowledgeable and willing to take time out to really explain things.
5. His understanding and presentation was learned.
6. He was so into this class (subject matter) it really radiated onto his students.
He is deep, really deep. It's enlightening.
7. The class was based on open discussion, making it easier to learn more...
8. He is a very pleasant professor...easy going attitude and understanding nature.
9. Very knowledgeable, and he made himself available...approachable.
10. Very skilled and offering deep insight ... inspiring.
11. Very clear...
12. ...a teacher with...a gift of patience, understanding, and explaining.
I don't think I've ever gotten so much valuable information from a class.
13. One of the best educational experiences I have ever had. .... unusual in his
patience, understanding, and the positive feedback he gives each student,
finding the good in what they have to say...raising self-esteem, respecting each
student's uniqueness.
LIVING MYTHS: Introduction to World Mythology. RS 300, section 2.
1. Graham was eager to hear the class' comments...learning from us.
2. His first-hand experiences really helped me get into the class.
3. He has a vast knowledge of the subject matter. Easy going and non intimidating.
4. ...enthusiasm...knowledge.
5. ...openness, knowledge, diverse intellect.
6. ...his open-mindedness and willingness to discuss all subjects.
7. He welcomes input and is frank when commenting on it.
8. Very patient and explained his subject well, very knowledgeable
9. ...taught me a lot about myself.
10. ...insight into these myths and existence in general...
11. ...a very great experience.
12. ...learned things I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
13. ...learned such a great deal not only about myth from this class, but
about myself and the world we all share. I will not walk away from
this class in the same manner in which I walked in.
CSU Hayward, 1992-94
1992-93 WORLD ART [taught as World Art & Spirituality].
1. ...flexible, responsive, open. He cares...
2. ...great instructor.
3. ...great teacher.
4. ...easy to understand, enjoyable.
5. ...great job.
6. ...knowledge & enthusiastic.
7. ...excellent teacher... great learning experience.
8. ...very effective.
9. ...excellent & very fair.
10. ...excellent teaching ability.
11. ...no other class gave me such satisfaction.
12. ...great instructor.
13. ...great - very accomplished.
14. ...study guide very helpful.
15. ...highly recommend.
16. I hated art....but now...thank you!
17. ...opened my mind...more from this class than any other.
Summer 1993--ETHNIC ART [taught as Tribal to Contemporary USA].
1. ...the best course I have taken at CSUH. Because of Graham's
superior teaching methods the class unified.
2. ...a wonderful learning experience - clear, open, and insightful thinking.
3. ...truly inspirational in his style and delivery of multicultural content.
4. ...excellent lectures.
5. ...the best class I have had a CSUH. He knows his subject -
a truly learning experience.
6. Graham is passionate about his subject and I really enjoyed what I learned.
7. ...personable, knowledgeable, sensitive to students, and open to their ideas.
8. ...one of the most interesting classes I have taken - excellent instructor.
9. ...wonderfully enhanced by visits to museums - want to take another class.
10. ...learned more about world history through art.
11. Graham was able to make a subject which seems distant into something I care about.
12. ...truly enjoyed the class.
13. ...very helpful on understanding the philosophy behind different ethnic arts.
14. I've learned important information that will be useful long after graduation.
15. Graham is an asset to the Bay Area ethnic community - extremely knowledgeable.
16. I enjoyed this experience.
17. ...it was a multicultural experience that enabled me to understand today's culture.
18. ...overall happy.
19. ...instructor is well informed and projects it well.
20. ...excellent instructor!
1993-94 20th CENTURY ART [taught as Art & Spirituality].
1. ...one of the best I've had anywhere.
2. ...interesting & informative. Graham is an asset.
3. ...will go the extra mile for the student.
4. ...one of the best.
5. ...one of the best in my entire academic life.
6. ...hope Graham teaches more.
7. ...challenging - I was much inspired.
8. ...excellent.
9. ...willing to learn from his students.
10. ...very rewarding.
11. ...very knowledgeable.