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Good profs

- October 13, 2010

Dal News reporter Michelle Hampson recently asked fellow students, "What qualities does a good professor have? Jing Zhong, who is doing the first-year of a master's degree in economics, responded: "Responsibility, knowledge and patience to answer question to the students. I think these are the three most important things."

Here's what other students had to say:

"My best professor... didnā€™t treat me like a child.Ā Good professorsĀ respect their students."
- Mackenzie Leyland, 21, fourth-year management


They should be "well-informed and passionate about what they are speaking about."
- Tommy Harding, 18, Foundation year, University of King's College
"The best professors are outgoing and "donā€™t frown upon even the mostĀ stupid questions. (They) take time to explain the material and donā€™t just read the textbook kind of thing, you know?"
- Julian Perrotta, 20, third-year history
"Availability, organization ā€“ I hate unorganized profs ā€“ and I would say enjoyment of the job."
- Nate Marshall, 24, first-year law

Now it's your turn. What qualities do you appreciate in a professor? The tough-but-fair taskmaster? The professor who's office door is always wide open and welcoming? Don't be shy about naming professors who impress you and tell us why.