The best aspect of the course was the engaging and hands-on classes that dealt with useful topics. The worst aspects of this course included the lengthy lecture times and the twenty-page paper. The course would be improved if it met twice a week instead of once and if students had more hands-on opportunities to practice the leadership skil s. Prospective students should know that this course involves a certain level of work and reading, but offers them skills that will be useful in military and non-military situations.

Students found the discussions to be the best aspect of this course. The professor was very approachable and knowledgeable. However, students felt that there was a disconnect between the homework, what was taught in class, and what was on the exams. Suggestions included providing more structure to the course with a more cohesive syllabus, including additional group projects and interactive elements during discussions. Prospective students would benefit from ROTC experience or plan to enlist in the military.

Students broadly praised this course’s instructors, in particular Joyce Louden, for making the course engaging and keeping it exciting. Perceived issues with the course varied; multiple students thought lectures could be somewhat unorganized which made them feel long and un-engaging. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that there be more opportunities for students to be engaged during the lecture either by including group activities, group projects or having more back and forth between students and the instructor. Prospective students should know that students found the course had a light workload and was enjoyable.