UNM Graduate Course: Survey of Organizational Communication Course Comments (Fall 2005)

Pam is a wonderful, enthusiastic member of the department. The strengths of the course included preparedness, disciplinary and subject knowledge, classroom leadership, excellent course design, EXTRAORDINARY efforts to prepare reading selections and materials for students.

Pam is very friendly and fun to talk to. She really brings in her years of work experience to articulate ideas and concepts, offering good examples where applicable. She give students many opportunities to speak. The discussions, and the fact that we could ask anything, was great. The use of WebCT was also easy and helpful. Her grading was fair; she always gave good, thoughtful comments.

Pam has a great deal of knowledge about the subject and always has interesting commentary. She runs a good classroom. I liked the wealth of articles I've acquired that relate to organizational communication. Her grading was done in a fair and constructive manner.

UNM Undergraduate Course: Business and Professional Communication Course Comments (Fall 2005)

This was one of my favorite classes in the 3 1/2 years I've been at UNM. This teacher was so fair, and I loved that I always knew my grade in the class. Awesome assignments; I really learned a lot. Grading was terrific. I wish more teachers conducted their classes like this one. I think the retention rate would be higher.

I really appreciate the enthusiasm that Pam brought to our class. She created an environment that was warm and friendly. Students were comfortable asking questions. I really enjoyed coming to class. I also enjoyed the team dynamic utilized in this class. It was helpful. I really hope to have Pam again.

Dr. Pam has a challenging yet student-friendly course structure. My listening, writing, and speaking skills improved. Grading was straightforward, fair, and thorough.

This class surprised me! Each class built upon the last one, making the class more and more relevant as the semester continued. In the end, this class, which at first I found boring, taught some of the most important lessons that I will continue to use in my future career.

Very fun! Adapted to needs of class :-) Open-minded instructor.

Pam provided knowledge of the subject that was greatly useful to the students. The entire course was beneficial.

Pam made the classroom environment fun and interesting.

Excellent instructor. Teams were great. Excellent course; needs no improvement.

Pam is extremely personable and approachable. She was also willing to teach in a way that was a welcoming break from most other university classes.

Pam had a lot of work experience and was able to apply that to explain concepts clearer. It was a good class; I enjoyed it and learned a lot.

Pam's strength is structuring the class so that expectations, grading, etc. were clear.

Arizona State University Student Letters

I just wanted to thank you for making the class interesting even though some of the material for the course was kind of dry. I thought that you did an excellent job at trying to keep our attention through you colorful examples and personal stories. I really enjoyed the class, which was a surprise because I was told going into the class that I would dread it. Thanks again for the encouraging comments. I wish that I could sign up for the class that you are teaching in the fall but I have not taken the required previous class. Hopefully I will be able to be in one of your classes again in the future. Good luck with your teaching and your research. I will see you around campus. Thanks again, B.T.

I just wanted to write you to tell you what a great experience I had in your class last semester. COM 207 is one of the two classes (308 is the other) that I had so much anxiety about taking. You made it a fun class to come to, and I thought your teaching style was great. I also appreciated your openness about your life experiences, because I feel like they motivated me, and helped me to realize that I can overcome any obstacles to meet my goals. 

I really learned a lot. You taught me in a way that I really had a clear idea of what I was supposed to do and you gave me all the tools I needed to successfully write the final paper and the skills necessary to succeed in the rest of my classes. I am taking 308 right now in the two week intersession, and I have already used a lot of things I learned in your class. I wish I could have taken it with you, but I needed to take it now, so that I could take the rest of the classes I need this summer to finish by August. There are four other students in my 308 class that were in your class, and we have all talked about what a great teacher you are. 

I just wanted to let you know what a positive impact you had on me. Thanks so much! M.C. (Spring 2004)

Thanks so much for the help and correspondence. I don't see that too often from professors. Thanks again. A.W. (Fall 2003)

Thank you so much for passing on that information :-). I have never had a professor who has helped this much. Usually, they give the assignment and that's it. I really appreciate it. I look forward to this class on Fridays as well. You seem like an interesting and funny professor. J. (Fall 2003)

I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your class. I honestly think it was one of the best classes I've ever taken for class participation. Time spent in class was fun, and I really enjoyed your style. Thanks for the great experience. T.S. (Summer, 2002)

Thank you for the thank you. Believe me, we were not just saying those things to you to brighten your day. You have really been an inspiration to us. The problem is that you have spoiled our class with such a fun teaching style that the Sophomores and Juniors are going to have a reality shock when they get a different kind of teacher for their next COM classes.

After being at ASU for four years, I can honestly say you have been one of my best teachers there. The way you open up to students, allow personal discussion time, plan fun activities and make the class laugh are all benefits of taking a class from you. Not only have the girls on my team and I learned from you this semester as a teacher, but we have also gained a friend. It is rare to find teachers that you can relate to, but with you we were just plain lucky.

So, all in all, THANK YOU for being such a kick ass teacher this semester. I hope you find the time to come to graduation and see us walk. thanks again Pam for making my last semester finish with a bang. M.E. (Fall 2002)

I just wanted to tell you that I really liked what you said yesterday about happiness. It was probably one of the best things I have ever heard a teacher say. It is good to be reminded of what is really important in life. Thank you. T.P. (Fall 2001)

A couple weeks ago I was sent to a three-day seminar on Motivational Interviewing and swore I would send you an email afterwards, as I wrote a whole page on you during the class. We had to write about our favorite teacher--you were mine--I read it to the class. I spoke of your ability to empower people, your ability to take risks, the way you encourage others to take risks, that you acknowledge both fear and failure, but always taught that this is not a dress rehearsal--go for it. I guess, basically that you practice what you preach, and that you constantly praised and encouraged. Anyway, it made me miss you more than ever. C.C. (Fall 2001).

Thank you for making COM 407 such a great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussions we had in class. I'm still thinking through some of the issues that were brought up. Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. It means so much. B.H. (Summer, 2003).

Again, thank you so much for everything you've done for me this semester! I truly appreciate the energy you have spent writing letters and revising essays. I am so glad I was able to learn from such an inspirational teacher. Your hard work was recognized by everyone! All my best wishes to you in the New Year. N.Z. (Fall, 2001).

You are such a wonderful teacher and woman. Thanks for making COM 207 a great learning experience. Thanks for all the help. You are an inspiration to us all. C.S. (Spring 2003).