Eller, Dan  

Taking this instructor is like being in a Twilight Zone episode. You just can

Dan is awesome. If you need to take KINE250, take him. He takes all your online quizzes (which are open book/open whatever) and makes that your midterm/final. He doesen't teach anything in class, but its not necesary. You never really have to learn anything, just take the quizzes online and look up the answers and make sure you print out your final results. From there just memorize the answers and go in and take the midterms. Instant A. Oh, you should show up to class though because after each guest lecturer speaks he usually has some sort of 10 point thing where you answer questions based on what the lecturer talked about. Easy 10 points but annoying having to sit through the boring lecturers. Most of the time you get out in 45 minutes to 1 hour though. Do yourself a favor and take Dan!

Dr. Eller knows that you have other classes, and he knows that much of the material in this class is neither hard to understand nor new (for most people). He doesn\'t try to make things any harder. Everything is very straight forward. He said \"it might seem like I\'m spoon feeding you the information, and that\'s because I am.\" You will get an A in the class if you go to class and do the online quizzes, and take advantage of his study guide. The guest lecturers that he has are actually very interesting usually and they share valuable information. I am glad I took this class. I\'ve actually used stuff that I learned, this class is easy and immediately beneficial. The best guest lecturer was the police officer, he was funny, approachable, and had SO much useful information. This class was great. Take it.

Professor Eller is honestly the best teacher I have had at Cal Poly thus far. I was really interested in learning about public relations so I took this class as an elective, he presents the material very clearly and tells you exactly what he expects from you. The classes usually do not go to the full two hours, because he is incredibly understanding that as Poly students we have full plates. His midterms are directly from lectures which he posts online, the book is not necessary to purchase I just did to learn more about the field. You make a group the first few days of class and actually create and implement a public relations campaign which is a great resume booster! He believes in learn by doing but also is flexible with deadlines, you can tell he enjoys what he does. Honestly everyone should take this class, I am only into week 6 of the quarter but I think it is the best class I have participated in so far. Easy A because he wants you to succeed!

Dr. Eller is not just a great teacher, but an overall great person. If he could stay all day to help you understand something, he would. He doesn\'t care about cramming a ton of information in your head, but by giving you useful knowledge through the Learn By Doing philosophy Cal Poly says it upholds, but let\'s face it, it rarely does. I wish all my teachers were like Dr. Eller just because I would feel like I learned something I can use in my future. Such a nice guy. You won\'t be disappointed.

Dr. Eller is very enthusiastic about the Public Relations field. He is very straightforward, and understanding if you happen to be late turning in homework/late to class/etc. He is very accessible via email, and even gives his cell phone number on the syllabus. He is very willing to be a reference for you if you are applying for internships/jobs. Honestly, though, the experience of the class seemed very independent-- how much you learn and how well the class goes for you is very much up to you. To my memory, there was not a lot of \"book learning\" or time spent being entertained by the teacher--the class consists mostly of the experience of working with your peers. The class is not hard, but if you make the effort, you can get real experience making a PR campaign proposal for a real client through the group project. We had some designated project work days, where instead of meeting for normal class, we had time to meet with our group to work on the project. Again, Dr. Eller is very accessible and always willing to help.

Dan Eller is an excellent professor. He brings life experience to the class room, and it really adds to student comprehension of the subject matter. In JOURN 312 you do a PR project for an actual client. It was awesome to have guidance from a professor in addressing the concerns of a client. In addition to the project there is also a multiple choice midterm and a final. I felt that I learned the most from the project and that what I learned will help me when I am working with clients in the future. I took Journ 312 over a year ago, but just recently contacted Dr. Eller to ask for his advice on PR tactics for a current project. He met with me to discuss my project, and legitimately cares about the success of his students.

Straightforward class and I feel like I learned a lot to prepare me for future PR courses. Eller is a very understanding guy and he teaches with a student centered approach so that you do as well as possible. Take him if yo have the chance.

I like Eller cause in his classes you get to actually do PR right from the start. He is very understanding and if you ever need a source or contact, chances are he knows someone you can talk to.

He's exceptionally good at Public Relations himself. He makes the class fun and applicable to what you want to learn. You will get out of the course what you put into the course. He's always available to help and explains everything thoroughly. It's difficult to work in groups, but Eller's grading mercifully reflects that. So, do your best and hope you get a good team, but know you're not screwed if you get a bad team. I'd advise Dr. Eller as a teacher, and a mentor. TAKE HIM! You will not regret it. Plus, he's close with Sturm, so you know it's good (if you know Sturm).

Eller is a really chill teacher. You have a quiz about once every two weeks, but you get credit for just writing your name. The midterms and final are also really easy - he gives you a study guide outlining everything you need to know. A group project is a HUGE percent of your grade, so if you don't like working with groups, skip this class. Overall, it was super easy and he's a pretty cool guy.

Eller is the best. Plain and simple. I have also taken his JOUR 342 & 413 and there is not a cooler, more fun teacher at Poly.

Eller is the man. His lectures are boring and he gives you a quiz after each. However, he tells you word for word whats going to be on the quiz and let's you study. There's three exams (25 multiple choice questions) and a final (all not cumulative) and he cancels class at least three times during the quarter to let you work on your campaigns. Don't have to worry too much about the class, would definitely take him!

Take Eller. Easy class and he loves what he does.

Dr. Eller is the cutest old man ever! His class isn't very interesting, but he makes the material easy to learn and is very clear about what he expects from you. The class is based on a group project, 4 exams and multiple quizzes. He provides templates for the project and study guides for the exams, so if you follow those you will do well.

I had Dr. Eller for almost all of my public relations classes. He is definitely a good teacher and makes sure students do well. His classes are really what you make out of them though. Sure, you could slide by with a good grade, but you if you put in the effort, you have the opportunity to really learn a lot and build a nice PR portfolio. My advice is to pick a good group to work with, smaller groups can actually be better sometimes. Also, pick a client who you are actually interested in. I personally recommend on campus clients, and there are plenty.

So chill. Easy courseload and actually learned a few things. Client-based project included - but depending on client depends on how much time out of lecuture you spend.

There is no other teacher like Dr. Eller. I will be a super senior this coming fall and have not had any teacher like him. He is all about his students and would do anything for them, especially giving his students the best learning experience and knowledge possible. I am not exaggerating about how much he loves his job and giving all he has to offer to his students. I have learned so much from him and wish I could take another class with him. Any chance you get, take any class you can with him. You will learn so much and actually be excited to attend class. I highly recommend Dr. Eller as a professor and as a person. If you have any questions about PR or Journalism, I highly recommend going and talking to him, even if you are not in his class/major. Most dedicated Professor! Thanks Dr. Eller

Dr. Eller was a brilliant lecturer, his slides were very clear, he was incredibly approachable during office hours, and he had plenty of examples and guest speakers. In all honesty, he could not have made the material any more easy to understand if he wanted to. I would not mind having another class with him.

Aww Dan Eller is the best. His lectures aren't intellectually stimulating but they're interesting enough and he is just the sweetest man ever. The guest speakers he brings in are great, the tests are easy, and he gives tons of extra credit. I probably should have studied more but I had a lot going on outside of school.

He gave a study guide for the tests, but some of his questions were totally out of left field. Overall he's a really nice guy and understanding. His class is boring and it's hard to get up for in the morning, but when you do go he gives extra credit almost every single class after the midterm...definitely not a bad class to have at 8 am!

I went into this class for an easy A or the sorts: basically a grade buffer to raise my GPA. But I came out with a completely new perspective. Public Relations is going to be one of the most fundamental and beneficial courses at Cal Poly you will take. Professor Eller covers marketing, he covers advertising, he covers basic communication skills, he really tells you what the hell is up with public relations; he covers just about every damn thing under the sun except rocket science. He has great guest speakers come to talk to you, his videos are very informative (first one is a little outdated, but hilarious because of that fact), and he is a very intelligent individual. You have four exams, non-cumulative including the final (or last exam); he gives you study guides, first one coincides well with the first exam, be weary of the next three they stray a bit. Plenty of opportunities for extra credit by attendance/participation. There is a final assignment the PR Proposal, do it. It's a very basic and straight-forward assignment, he gives you the option to not do it, but then you get a 0 (some people don't need it because of the extra credit), but do it-- chances are you are going to have to do some kind of proposal in your lifetime and so might as well know what the hell you're doing beforehand. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Awesome professor and a great easy A class but you actually still learn a lot. There are 4 midterms and a project, but he offers 50 EC points just for going to class. great guy who really cares about his students and their success

Dr. Eller is amazing! He was my teacher for JOUR 312 and for my senior project, he was always so helpful and understanding. Not only he loves what he does but he is truly an amazing person! 10/10 would recommend!

Dr. Eller is by far the best teacher I have had at Cal Poly. His tests are exactly what is on the study guide, so if you complete and study the study guide you will do great on all of his tests. There are 4 tests and they make up your grade as well as a PR proposal at the end.

take this class. easy A. study for the exams they are short 30 question multiple choice. go to class there is lots of extra credit given out. he wants everyone to get an A if they want an A

I absolutely loved Dr.Eller! He is a very nice person and will really go above and beyond to help any student he has. He is helpful and also creates a very safe and inclusive space in not only his class but also office hours. If you are a POC, LGBTQ or a marginalized student on this campus I can assure you that Dr.Eller is the teacher to take (esp if you want a teacher that can empathize with you). His class was extremely straight forward and if you listen to what he says you will get an A. He is extremely experienced in what he teaches too and you can tell how passionate he is through his lectures and the way he speaks about PR. Cal Poly is lucky to have a professor like Dr.Eller.

Dr. Eller is an outstanding professor for JOUR 312, he is very patient, and understanding of student's needs, abilities. He is always welcoming to students having questions in his class, and helps provide a fun and calm learning experience. The workload in the class is not challenging because Dr. Eller helps provide you with the full tools and information needed to succeed, exams are straight forward and are mainly used as a teaching method rather than a evaluation of what you've learned. This class is not just for journalism students, it helps provide a wider view on future careers for businesses, especially if you are a RPTA/EIM major this class will be beneficial for you. This class has helped me work along side my new bosses for expanding our business, rebranding our logo, who we are, and what we stand for as an entertainment company, and how we can make ourselves better known to the public. I highly recommend this class for anyone that would like to learn about Public Relations because in the long run this class helps you not just in school but outside in the real world where you find your career path and choose what you want to do for your career, so let this class help you take that first step.

ELLER IS THE BEST TEACHER AT CAL POLY!!!!!!

Dr. Eller is one of my favorite professors at Cal Poly. He is genuine, fair, understanding, funny, and passionate about what he does. I have had him as a professor for both JOUR 312 and 342, and loved both of his classes. He delivers the information that is important and really wants his students to understand the main topics and points. He doesn't bother with information that isn't important or boring and he has lots of experience in the PR field. Eller's tests are straight-forward and verbatim of his study guides... in hopes that you will grasp the main concepts important to PR. He REALLY wants his students to succeed and will extend the deadlines of the group projects if you just ask and explain yourself. He rather students produce quality then just rush to get things done. Also, he cuts class short on beautiful days and lets you work at your own discretion. TAKE DR. ELLER... you will not regret it. Great guy, great classes. Makes you love PR and learn alot!

Dr. Eller is the man!!!!!! Seriously such a sweet man who cares about teaching students, he will go out of his way to help you!! I recommend taking this class 100%!!!

Most amazing teacher I have ever had! Very clear on expectations. Always willing to help and extremely bright. He incorporates his real-life experiences from the industry into his lessons and is always friendly and willing to help! Highly recommended!

Dr. Eller is by far one of the best professors I have had the privilege of I meeting throughout my 4 years at Cal Poly. I had him for a few different courses, during all of which I learned more than I could have ever hoped. He is constantly going above and beyond to help any student who comes to him, regardless of whether or not they are currently enrolled in his classes. He is extremely knowledgeable in not only the field of Public Relations, but in many other fields as well. His classes are all very balanced between lecture and the "learn by doing" that Cal Poly is famous for. He brings real life experience and excitement to the classroom. He has been a blessing to work with!

This class was truly a stepping-stone for entering the real world. CCPR provides a unique opportunity in that you, the students, are running the firm and working directly with clients all on your own. Dr. Eller is absolutely wonderful and is always happy to help if you need advice or direction, however, this class requires you to be a true pr practitioner. This course shows you how to use the skills you have learned, not only from past pr classes, but other journalism courses as well. Whether your client needs a press release, website, promotional video, or social media, you will be prepared to meet their needs. In being a graduating senior who is currently applying for jobs, this class has proven to be extremely impressive to talk about during interviews. People I have spoken with have been tremendously impressed by the experience gained and knowledge acquired from working at CCPR.

I had Dr. Eller throughout my Public Relations courses, and also as my senior project advisor. Dr. Eller was an excellent professor, he was so helpful and approachable. Dr. Eller has become a mentor for me, and my very favorite professor at Cal Poly. Take one of his classes if you get the chance, you won't be disappointed.

Dr. Eller is awesome and passionate about his job as a PR professional and a professor! I had him for all of my beginning PR courses and knew I wanted to work on my senior project with him as my advisor. He was extremely approachable and helpful in guiding me through the entire JOUR 460 process, explaining every element of every chapter in this seemingly overwhelming project. The weekly meetings he suggested we set up helped me feel less stressed and kept my project on track at a very reasonable and manageable pace. I was absolutely satisfied with the process as well as the end result of my project, and I have Dr. Eller to thank for it!

Upon deciding who I wished to assist in my efforts at a successful senior project for the journalism department, my past course experience with Dr. Eller made it clear to me that he would not only assist, but go out of his way to guide my efforts. Along with his guidance, Dr. Eller made himself easily available for my questions, concerns and any complications I faced during the process. He made sure that I understood clearly what was expected of me and my work. He was honest and took on a mentor-like role when advising my work and the steps I must take to guarantee my success. I would highly recommend Dr. Eller for any course in this department simply because he is passionate about the industry and each and every one of his students!

Dr. Eller is the kindest, most helpful and inspiring professor I have ever had. As my professor for all of my public relations classes, and my senior project, he guided me in the right direction, giving me knowledge about the public relations field that will be applicable, make me a better practitioner, and help set me apart from the thousands of students applying for jobs in the PR field. As a senior project advisor, he made my research paper (which ended up being 80 pages) seem effortless. He guided me each week, telling me what chapter to turn in, giving me outlines on writing each chapter, and helped me decide who I should interview and ideas on how to conduct my research. What seemed to be daunting in the beginning became manageable with his help, and I am happy to say that I produced a product i will be happy to showcase to future employers, graduate schools, or simply allow to be an example to other students submitting their senior projects. Dr. Eller overall is an inspiring professor, who has made my passion to become a public relations practitioner that much greater, and has guided me to find ways to make that profession a reality.

Dr. Eller is one of the absolute best professors I've had throughout my four years at Cal Poly. He's a wonderful journalism professor who has great knowledge about the public relations field and is happy to share his experience and what he's learned with students. His classes are all straightforward, insightful and fun. 413 and 415 are two great classes he teaches that give you real experience in public relations because you get to work with a client and Dr. Eller makes sure to guide you in the right direction. Dr. Eller is also a wonderful adviser who is incredibly helpful and always makes sure that you're doing your best, whether it's in class, for your senior project, or in your extracurriculars. He is passionate about public relations and his students. You can't really ask any more from a professor. I highly recommend taking his classes and stepping into his office hours to talk with him. You won't regret it.

Dr. Eller, has been my favorite professor over my four years here at Cal Poly. While I was always on the edge about switching out of journalism, the knowledge, and real experience I received in his PR classes made me stay in major because he was truly passionate and so knowledgeable about the trade. I have used so many things Dr. Eller has taught us in interviews with various internships over the years, and it would be safe to say could not have landed them without the experience gained in his classes. His commitment to his students is the highest of any of the professors. Always making himself available essentially 24-7, I have appreciated his constant advice and direction, especially in completing my senior project. Regardless what major I think taking any of the PR classes is wise for any student at Cal Poly to learn the basic building blocks of building a relationship, which is applicable and necessary in any field.

Dr. Eller is an amazing professor and mentor. Taking the senior project class was one of the best decisions I have made for my future career. I felt the class well-prepared me for real-world work and taught me how to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Eller is approachable, understanding, and great to work with. He does a great job of challenging students while also creating a comfortable work environment. Thanks to him, I found my love for PR!

Completing my senior project research paper under the guidance of Dr. Eller was definitely the highlight of my studies at Cal Poly. I was considering doing the practical (and shorter) project but ended up completing the research paper in hopes of learning an academic process which might be more valuable in graduate school. Dr. Eller is easy-going, flexible to meet with and full of knowledge. He walked me through what I initially thought was going to be a fairly daunting project with total clarity. We met many times and the research iteration of the project was easy to complete when taken step by step. I'm really glad that I choose to complete the research paper with Dr. Eller instead of choosing easier or shorter paths. My academic knowledge has greatly benefitted from this course and I would strongly recommend it.

I procrastinated far too long completing my senior project because it seemed too daunting a task. But Dr. Eller helped me break it down into manageable piece parts and showed me examples of similar projects I could use a model. Through his help and guidance, I created a reasonable project plan that kept me motivated throughout the project. Not only did I finally finish, but I learned valuable knowledge about the subject matter, which will certainly help me in my future career pursuits.

This summer I completed my senior project with Dr. Eller, and it was hands down one of the best educational experiences I have had at Cal Poly. I thought doing it over the summer would be a challenge, but it ended up being awesome because I didn't have any other classes to distract from it. We had one on one meetings where he helped break down my project so I was never stressed or overwhelmed. We really took the project one step at a time which made completing it doable and very straightforward. I also loved being able to chat with Dr. Eller about life things like GRADUATING and he gave me some really great advice. If I ever need a letter of rec, I know he would do it in a heartbeat. Highly recommend doing this project over the summer if you can :)

Dr. Eller makes this class EXTREMELY stress-free which is something that is super important for a research thesis project. It may seem overwhelming, but Dr. Eller makes sure that it's separated in a way that makes it a step by step process so that by the end, you're kind of just like "whoa, it's over?". No cramming, no stress, just writing about a topic that you're passionate about. Dr. Eller is an incredible professor and a really great guy in general, he wants you to succeed so he will do whatever it takes to get you there. I would HIGHLY recommend this class over JOUR 462, much less stress so I've heard!

I had Dr. Eller as my senior project advisor, and I can't begin to recommend him enough. He was really helpful to me over the course of the project, and he really cared about me succeeding. He even wrote me a recommendation for graduate school while he was my advisor. We met once a week for about 15-20 minutes to check in and turn in the assignment for that week. He does a great job of keeping you on track and, though the project is large, the course is designed in a manageable way. This really is a 'you get out what you put in' kind of class.

I had Dr.Eller as my senior project adviser and he was excellent. I did all of my project via email and he was very responsive, explained things really well and always gave helpful suggestions/feedback. The best thing about having Dr. Eller as an adviser was that he made an extremely daunting task totally manageable. He broke up the senior project by chapters and gave examples of what it should look like and gave you a reasonable amount of time to work on each chapter. My senior project ended up being close to 80 pages but it never felt like I was working on a huge paper since I worked on a different chapter every week, this really helped keep me on track. His expectations were clear and straightforward. I would totally recommend Dr. Eller as a senior project adviser, you can just tell he really wants you to succeed.