Below are a set of sample comments from student evaluations conducted at the end of the course, or from kind e-mails or cards that students voluntarily submitted.
Note: student course feedback in w2020 was disabled by the university due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Note: student course feedback in w2020 was disabled by the university due to COVID-19 disruptions.
Sample comments: Organizational Human Relations f2019, f2020 (Huron at Western)
- "Professor Maxwell–Smith did a great job teaching Organizational Human Relations. This was the only course that I had the opportunity to meet new students in as he arranged group projects and hosted fun Zoom discussions on course content throughout the semester. I was pleased to realize I could still have some social interaction even if it was over the internet. Overall, great efforts were made to keep the class as close to what it would be like in a classroom."
- "each class is planned to the end and is always presented in the best possible way. the professor engages students and is overall a really great class that I look forward to attending"
- "Emphasis on and appreciation for research–based outcomes made the course more impactful/meaningful. Professor Maxwell–Smith kept it interesting and highly applicable to future employment."
- "this was my favourite course this semester! :) Very intriguing concepts and I was actually interested and invested in class."
- "I felt like you were organized, very open about expectations, clear in explaining concepts, fair and responsive when I had issues. I also really appreciate how you open the floor to questioning, I know many people don't appreciate this but to me it is a vital part of learning. Keep doing what your doing!"
Sample comments: Integrated Marketing Communications w2017, f2017, f2018 (Western University)
- "Great lecturer. Enjoyed his teaching and exam style."
- "Honestly one of the best educators i have come across during my time at Western. Have previously taken his Consumer Behaviour class, and really enjoyed it, plus retained what was taught to me — which is perhaps the most important aspect of taking a class... Has shown to be an equally great instructor for IMC, and really enjoy his style of teaching. Professor Matthew's classes are ones i look forward to, and he keeps things fresh and fun and sincerely encourages student participation."
- "Professor is very knowledgable in the subject. Uses great examples of course materials and assessments are valid measure of learning. Great class!!"
- "The content in this course is interesting and helpful in the overall marketing field. The marketing project is very interesting and gave me a good opportunity to work with a local london company"
- "Fantastic teacher, fun course that is interesting for marketing students."
- "The use of our own examples that we sent to you, guiding us through activities, and showing a genuine interest in what our learning goals were for this course really showed me that you cared a lot about our class and our progress."
Sample comments: Consumer Behavior w2014, F2016 (Western University)
- “Matthew is a great lecturer – I learned so much and enjoyed his class!”
- “Matt has been very helpful and responsive. He has helped me and my group a lot with any additional questions and was available to meet up for feedback.”
- “You’re hard but fair.”
- "he is very effective professor overall. teaches each contents well and he grades fairly and offers to set up appointments for students in need for help."
- "This course reasured me that I picked the right module of business for myself. Very engaged and would take again!"
Sample comments: Marketing Research f2013, w2017 (Western University)
- “Dr. Maxwell-Smith. Thanks for a great semester. I have really enjoyed this course even though I had no interest in taking it beforehand.”
- “Great professor. Easy to talk to.”
- “Very engaging in class. Exam very fair. Makes material interesting. Easy to talk to.”
- "Good Professor, who truly seems to care about students and them getting everything they can out of market research."
Sample comments: Psychology of People, Work, & Organizations f2012-w2013; f2018, w2019 (King's University College)
- “You are a wonderful Prof. I really like how you don’t slack and actually care of making us better students and yourself a better prof. You make learning funny and down to earth.”
- “Professor Maxwell has become a fine professor over the months I’ve had him. He is an effective teacher.”
- "Awesome teacher, super educated on the topic. Delivers strong arguments and points and is never dull."
Sample comments: International Marketing f2014-f2015 (University of Illinois)
- “I really enjoyed Matthew Maxwell-Smith as an instructor. He was very knowledgeable, clear, and interesting. He really seems to care about the material he teaches.”
- “Thank you for a great class; I really enjoyed this and found greater interest in international marketing!”
- “Your class had a considerable impact on my career goals as I apply for jobs.”
Sample comments: Social Psychology w2014 (Western University)
- “I enjoyed the ‘mini-experiment’ you implement to help us understand the topics. I also appreciated the videos. You enjoy the course material and it shows. I’ve enjoyed the class, thank you.”
- “Friendly and good at explaining concepts. Fun, with the experiments and the videos.”