Comments on: Interview: Alan Davis, Associate Dean, Jefferson State Community College

By: Student Nurse

Student Nurse — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:57:31 +0000

This is a good college for “regular” and pre-req. classes, But I would not advise choosing this college for the RN program. The first semester alone will “weed out” over 1/2 of the class. The tests have numerous mistakes and do not correlate to the text, lectures, or notes. This school is too concerned about what percent will actually pass the NCLEX and less concerned about what they are actually teaching the students and what the students are retaining. It is a sad, but true fact. Ask around and you will notice that JSCC has the LARGEST “wash out” rate when compared to other colleges in the area.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:30:27 +0000

I am very greatful that jeff state offers online classes. I am a single mom of two teen daughters that also works a full time job. I have always dreamed of earning my degree and through these courses I am half way there. I do have to agree with laura about being more selective about the instructors. Most of my instructors have been great; however, I do have one online instructor now that is unconcerned and careless about what she post. For example, she will post assignment for sections of the book that don’t even exist and then correct it a week later and the day before it’s due. Furthermore, she doesn’t seem to care that she has a > instead of a

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:50:40 +0000

Distance education can be a wonderful way to learn, especially for the motivated and disciplined student. However, it is very important at Jeff State to be selective about the instructors you choose, and it is critical for the online classes.

By: Shawnette

Shawnette — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:15:41 +0000

I, personally, am extrememly grateful for distance education. Even with a campus in my hometown, with a full time job and full time family, distance education allows me to obtain the education that I always desired without sacrificing physically being there for my family. I have taken on campus courses as well and I can assure you that distance education requires much more dedication than traditional classes. My experience has been that distance education classes are also more difficult than traditional classes not less. Thank you Jeff State for an opportunity that I might not otherwise have had.