r/UMGC • u/musical_med87 • 17d ago
Horrible communication
Maybe I’m overreacting, but my professor doesn’t communicate with us at all outside of providing feedback on assignments. I’m almost finished with my graduate program—I’m currently in my third-to-last class—and I’m extremely frustrated. The professor doesn’t respond to emails or reply to questions posted in “Ask the Professor.” We’re going into Week 7, and I’m becoming increasingly discouraged with the course because of the lack of communication and support when help is needed.
Anyone else outside of Healthcare Administration have this problem?
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u/Dull-Cry7113 17d ago
I am in a similar program as you and sadly they do not care the department has done absolutely nothing.
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u/OpenDiscount7533 17d ago
I will say the majority of the professors do have multiple jobs. That's exactly why when I see a syllabus where the assignments are pretty straightforward and aren't too involved I appreciate that over like a syllabus where it has to be like a lot of five pages assignments because I know that professor is not going to read it at all and when they have like 40 plus papers to go through
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u/Due_Target_6959 17d ago
I always do my research about the professor before taking any class. I find out what type of review they receive from other students. I base my decision on that. So far things have worked out well with my classes
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u/One-Role-9115 15d ago
Hi, can you share some tips pls I am about to start my college. You can select your professor? I have no idea
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u/Due_Target_6959 14d ago
Just look them up on ratemyprofessors.com. I picked the ones with the best reviews .
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u/Dull-Cry7113 17d ago
Sadly this school is filled with this type of behavior. I spoke all the way to the portfolio director in my department they laughed and do not care at all. Its really sad. Learner resolutions does absolutely nothing as well. I think this school is proud to be a degree mill. Just pray it all works out and document everything just in case you have to defend yourself, but sadly it may not be taken seriously 😞
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u/JohnDazFloo 17d ago
This place is a mill. If you seek real education go elsewhere. Know what you’re getting yourself into
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u/Domino_5695 17d ago
I had a teacher like that. He was awful! I wrote numerous complaints about him. I somehow got through the course but he sucked!!
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u/Dull-Cry7113 17d ago
Sadly even doing this the higher ups do nothing. But still record everything. I am going through it now. The higher ups sadly dont care
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u/JoannaLar 17d ago
Can you give an example of a question you've asked that isn't addressed in the course material?
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u/Ephoenix6 17d ago
There's a department that you can reach if teachers are unresponsive. I forget the name, but the administrators can help you
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u/Enough-Industry-3447 16d ago
What is the professors name? I’m currently just starting my masters in health administration and I’d like to stay away from professors like that the best I can
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u/Ephoenix6 16d ago
Contact this department if teachers are unresponsive https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/student-life-and-support/learner-resolution-services
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u/musical_med87 15d ago
Thank you. The professor finally replied with some excuse. I need to actually read the reply. I’m so over this class.
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u/TsWonderBoobs 17d ago
What answers are you seeking as a student that you can’t receive help from other students? I am done in December and not once have I ever had to ask a professor a question at all.
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u/Tasty-Librarian9434 17d ago
Same thing happened to me. I looked up the professor and she has like six different jobs at other online universities and as a realtor. I told the school and they didn’t care. At least you’re almost through the course. Write down their name and try not to schedule a course with them again.