DUSTIN ORMOND
Associate Professor of Business Intelligence and Analytics at Creighton UniversityRESEARCH
Scientific discovery is a process of trial and error with both success and failure being instrumental in personal development.INFORMATION SECURITY
My research has primarily focused on behavioral information security, specifically internet deception, neutralization of security policy, information security training, and affective influence on information security behavior.DATABASES
Given that the quantity of data stored is increasing due to decreased cost, analyzing these large quantities of data can prove daunting. I am beginning to delve in the world of BigData to more efficiently inform decision-making.CITATIONS
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An ideal teaching environment is one that fosters learning while maintaining respectful interactions. My teaching philosophy aligns with this statement.Management Information Systems - BIA 253
Student Evaluations
This course provides an introduction to information systems in business, fundamentals of information systems, and solving business problems with information systems. Essential concepts, information resources, and managing information and technology will be covered.
No student evaluations are displayed for BIA 253 because it was taught and evaluated using the old evaluation system!
| Student Comments |
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| "Dr. Ormond was an incredibly fair, understanding, and focused teacher. He was willing to help students succeed and feel comfortable with the course more than any teacher I've had at Creighton, but he did so without giving ground on his expectations from students. He possesses a wealth of knowledge about the content of the course and he covered lots of materially effectively and without greatly overwhelming students." |
| "I loved your class. You kept us engaged and because of that it was never a hassle to attend class. This was by far my favorite class this semester. For it being your first time teaching here at Creighton, you did much better than other professors who have been here for years because I could tell you actually cared." |
| "I loved the class and I do not have a super high interest in BIA; however, now I am more interested in BIA and want to take more classes. This is consistent across the class; many individuals are switching their major to BIA after seeing how interesting it is because of the way Dustin Ormond presented the material." |
| "I enjoyed this class very much...The environment of the class was outstanding. The laid back setting yet an interactive classroom really helped me to learn. The class was not easy nor was it irrelevant to real-world application. Simply put, this class out of all my classes this year fostered the best learning environment." |
| "Dr. Ormond personally taught me such important and great information that it made me want to become a BIA major. Dr. Ormond is truly a great professor." |
| "Thanks for a great semester and you opened my eyes to what BIA is really about. A professor worth taking and suggesting to others. You've honestly convinced a lot of students to get excited for BIA and even consider it for a major or future career." |
| "Dustin Ormond is very intelligent and he has many examples from his previous careers. He is able to explain things in a simple manner and still challenges his students." |
| "Dr. Ormond is very passionate about BIA, he spends his time making sure that we understand the processes going forward instead of worrying about the grades we get. He also found ways for us to actively learn the process, instead of just a dry lecture." |
| "The teaching itself was very good and your enthusiasm made me want to do the work and reading for the class. One of the better business courses I took." |
| "I learned so much!! I do not think I have actually learned so much from one class as this one. Our professor was amazing!! He taught me so much and it was my favorite class, even though I am not majoring in BIA." |
| "This is one of the best instructors that I have had at Creighton University because he was able to use all principles that are required to teach a course and there was not one thing that he did not do in order to teach the material." |
| "He definitely brought out the potential out of me that I'd never thought I had before. He kept class interesting and stimulated my mind to the point of considering BIA as a major to pursue." |
| "There needs to be more teachers like Dr. Ormond. He truly cares about his students, unlike other professors who want to see us fail and make it so hard only a few students can get A's. Best teacher and amazing guy. So humble and funny!" |
| "Very enthusiastic, very passionate for an early morning class. He was always very genuine and always helpful when students were struggling. Effectively used BlueLine, offered quick communication outside of class, and easy to come in for office hours." |
| "I would definitely recommend this course to a friend. The reason is that I learned something new in class every day. You made the experience enjoyable to the point that I was looking up information that we discussed in class. Even though I did not talk much during the semester, I was still intrigued because each day had discussions that were filled with excitement." |
| "Great knowledge surrounding the topic and the ability to draw from resources to emphasize the significance of each topic. The class was well done. I loved it. I always say you can tell how good a teacher is if after the class you have a little part in you saying, hmm maybe I could do something like BIA as a career. A good teacher has so much enthusiasm about their class that he'll draw you in and you'll be left wanting more! Dr. Ormond did this so well!" |
| "I am one of the least technologically skilled individuals, but this class restored my confidence in my ability to code, design, and utilize technology." |
| "Professor Ormond is there to answer any questions you have as well as having the overall goal of making sure that his students understand the material. I would indeed recommend this class to a friend because while it was a challenging experience, it was well worth the effort and satisfaction." |
| "Professor Ormond truly felt passionate about the subject matter and organized the class in a way that made sense for teaching." |
| "I really enjoyed this class. I thought he did a great job teaching something I knew nothing about and made the class fun with various activities. I also really enjoyed how he had surveys throughout the semester so he could adjust how he was teaching to us. Overall I thought he did an amazing job." |
| "I know that I am not the greatest person when it comes to technology so I was skeptical of this course. However, with the instruction and the meaningful assignments, I feel as though I have learned a lot from this class. Also, the prof is pretty dope. He makes the class super enjoyable." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
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Data and Information Management - BIA 354
Student Evaluations
Introduction to business database applications. Includes data modeling, design techniques, and data collection, storage, manipulation, and retrieval strategies.
| Scale | |
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| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.87 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.65 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.68 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.42 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.65 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.76 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.65 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.71 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.54 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.18 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.61 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.83 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.78 |
| Note: Respondents: 54/55 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.79 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.7 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.74 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.56 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.83 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.86 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.81 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.88 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.67 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.31 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.74 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.86 |
| Note: Respondents: 43/47 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.91 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.77 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.83 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.68 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.68 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.8 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.77 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.86 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.71 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.29 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.37 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.86 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.89 |
| Note: Respondents: 35/35 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.88 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.77 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.84 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.72 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.78 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.92 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.87 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.82 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.68 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.39 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.46 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.97 |
| Note: Respondents: 61/65 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.7 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.7 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.77 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.41 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.68 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.74 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.74 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.85 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.33 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.15 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.47 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.91 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.76 |
| Note: Respondents: 34/49 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.7 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.44 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.76 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.59 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.66 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.7 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.57 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.76 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.42 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.1 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.1 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.7 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.51 |
| Note: Respondents: 46/51 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.73 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.71 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.69 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.58 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.75 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.75 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.65 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.69 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.59 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.25 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.17 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.77 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.77 |
| Note: Respondents: 48/50 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.88 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.73 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.84 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.73 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.82 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.84 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.79 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.84 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.57 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.21 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.06 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.88 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.88 |
| Note: Respondents: 48/53 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.78 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.64 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.78 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.5 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.75 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.87 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.71 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.84 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.46 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.18 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.36 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.1 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.77 |
| Note: Respondents: 44/50 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.81 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.68 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.74 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.62 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.7 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.68 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.75 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.77 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.66 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.06 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.17 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.81 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.72 |
| Note: Respondents: 47/48 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.77 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.57 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.59 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.45 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.47 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.65 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.61 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.61 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.39 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.26 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.43 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.02 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.63 |
| Note: Respondents: 49/52 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.69 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.56 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.67 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.47 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.46 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.71 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.64 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.6 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.31 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.02 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.07 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.71 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.44 |
| Note: Respondents: 45/51 | |
| Student Comments |
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| "Dr. Ormond is really cool! He has designed his own website around student's needs. He listens to feedback and makes improvements throughout the semester. He has a passion for the subject and knows a lot. He is always willing to answer questions at all times of the day and night. He makes time for our busy schedules and really wants us to grasp the difficult concepts." |
| "I would recommend taking BIA 354 to a friend that is looking to be challenged. This was by far one of the most engaging courses I have taken at Creighton and I believe I learned more in the past few months than I have in many other classes combined. But that being said, it's not an easy course. You have to work to fully comprehend the skills and concepts, but Dr. Ormond is very helpful in making sure you get there. Dr. Ormond also does an incredible job of making sure that each student is putting in their part of the class and ensuring that they are learning/testing on their own and not with the help of others. He is also very accepting of students coming in for help even outside of office hours, which is something I am VERY grateful for. Overall, I would say that BIA 354 with Dr. Ormond is one of my favorite classes that I have taken at Creighton, and I would highly recommend a friend take it... if they can handle it. :)" |
| "One of the best professors I've had at Creighton. Dr. Ormond makes sure all his students understand what's going on and covers anything that they have questions about. He is very passionate and enthusiastic about the class and programming, which makes it a fun but engaging learning environment. I liked how he tied everything together we learned throughout the semester. Also, it was helpful that he gave examples after so much material taught in every class. Overall, Dr. Ormond is a personable professor who deeply cares about his students and wants them to learn throughout the semester." |
| "Dr. O is hands down the most intelligent individual I have ever had as an instructor. He's passionate about what he's teaching, enjoys interacting with his students, and will always go the extra mile for us. When we had questions pertaining to projects or tests he responds promptly and even late at night, so he can ensure his students are receiving the help he needs. Thanks for an awesome semester and helping me expand my knowledge!" |
| "Dr. Ormond consistently brings significant passion to the classroom when delivering lectures or helping students with assignments, even at 8 a.m. on a Tuesday. He creates well thought-out assignments to help students learn, is almost constantly available via email to promptly answer questions, and fosters constructive dialogue with and between students in the classroom to aide learning experience." |
| "I feel as if I have learned a lot from this course, and this knowledge will be very useful in the future. I am honestly kind of sad the course is ending, because I really enjoyed it and would like to continue learning about these topics. This was a wonderful course and you made such foreign material seem understandable and fun! You have been one of my favorite professors (honestly)! So thank you for a great semester, please continue teaching, because you are a wonderful professor." |
| "My favorite BIA course to date. The information is practical and applicable. The course and the professor are fun and entertaining." |
| "I really appreciated all the time and effort Professor Ormond took with this course. He really took the time to get to know his students and also help them in any way that he could when they were struggling. I really enjoyed having him as a professor and definitely learned a great deal." |
| "One of my favorite classes I have taken at Creighton. Teacher was great and could tell he cared about the success of his students. Learned a ton and will be able to apply it in the real world." |
| "He is a brilliant and incredible personable person. He was always willing to take questions and I appreciated that a ton. His responses to some ticket questions could at times be a little bit more explanatory. Overall I learned so much from him and taking this course. I also cannot say how much I appreciate the time he has put into creating his server for the students to use in the course. It made things so much easier to be able to use his website. I was consistently impressed with the patience he displayed in helping me to understand concepts that I'm sure come incredibly naturally to him. This class was one of the best I have ever taken by far. I learned more tangible things and skills than I have in any other class at Creighton so far. I love how you directly ask students to answer homework questions and questions in class but you do not do it in a condescending way like other teachers-keep this up it kept me encouraged, challenged, and excited to learn. Fantastic job with every aspect of this course, answering questions, helpfulness, kindness, and course design. It was the perfect cocktail-very challenging but nothing that wasn't too much to ask." |
| "Fantastic teacher. If you pay attention and do the work the way he tells you to do the work you will understand the content. All around great guy and great class." |
| "Dr. Ormond has clearly achieved excellence in his field, and for that he will always be a valuable resource to the school. He is level-headed and clearly wants his students to understand the broader picture of the class's applications to the real world. He knows his stuff. Full stop." |
| "Dr. Ormond is by far one of the smartest and most diligent professors I've taken at Creighton. The material is very difficult and there is a lot of it, but Dr. Ormond tries his very best to help you succeed. His server is a one-of-a-kind educational tool and his submit-a-ticket system is amazing. Overall, I would say confidently that Dr. Ormond taught me the most I've ever learned in a Business Course at Creighton." |
| "Dr. Ormond is an awesome professor. He is clearly passionate about BIA and teaching it to his students. His class is structured very well, with a well done and innovative approach to grading that encourages learning and risks. His assignments and exams (which are take home due to the inherent time consuming nature of coding) require practical skills and go beyond traditional methods of measuring progress by being tools that can actually help prepare students for working with databases in the real world. He is well prepared and ready to teach each class and it is easy to follow along with because of his very well done slides that he makes available to his students which end up being a fantastic resource on homework, exams, and for the group project that students work on throughout the semester. He also should be commended for making video lectures available for each topic covered in the course, which are very helpful to have on demand. Dr. Ormond is also obviously extremely knowledgeable about his field, having worked in industry prior to teaching and also doing significant learning on his own. He is able to answer the vast majority of questions students ask authoritatively and in way that is also understandable. Overall I have very much enjoyed Dr. Ormond's class and feel like I have a solid foundation in using SQL when I had no prior experience with it at all at the beginning of the semester. Dr. Ormond is also able to relate what is learned in class to real world situations or problems that make what could be dry or uninteresting material into something more exciting and relatable. I definitely would take Dr. Ormond again." |
| "Dr. O is the homie. One of the best teachers at Creighton University. Takes a difficult course and teaches extremely well. He cares about the success of the student and the student's learning." |
| "Professor Ormond was very organized, and you could tell he was always prepared with what he was going to teach in class. It was very nice to know that he was going to use your time efficiently." |
| "Great class. Very challenging, but I feel that I personally grew a lot and developed skills that will ultimately help me in real life and with future careers. Dr. Ormond is a phenomenal teacher and he truly cares about student success. I would highly recommend to anyone." |
| "Dr. Ormond has been my favorite professor at Creighton. There is a ton of information in this class and he does his best possible to make it understandable for someone like me who has never had coding experience. Amazing professor and will go out of my way to take another class he teaches." |
| "This was the best class I have taken so far in college. Not only was the material interesting, but Dr. Ormond did everything he could to help me understand it and I felt as though he genuinely cared about my success. The layout of the class is amazing and perfect for learning this type of material." |
| "I would recommend this course to a friend. While it is very challenging Dr. Ormond actually knows what he's talking about. He's a pretty cool guy as well." |
| "Dr. Ormond is very intelligent, when it comes to the course material. He is very patient and extremely helpful when students have problems with the material. He is a hilarious nerd, an extremely nice person, and very smart. He works great with the students, and makes the course challenging enough where we actually have to work hard to really comprehend the material (which is a good thing). He is always open to meeting with students outside of the classroom. I would highly recommend that you do whatever it takes to keep him at Creighton, because he is one of the best professors that I have ever had." |
| "I really enjoyed this class! Dr. Ormond was an amazing teacher and while the subject matter was quite hard, the way he taught the course made me really enjoy the challenge. I feel like this is the most I've learned out of all my past courses at Creighton. (Which says a lot!) Thanks for an awesome semester!" |
| "Amazing teacher. Took a subject I was very new to and made it understandable and interesting. Super complex stuff but taught in a way that makes sense. One of my favorite classes I've taken and I believe that Ormond is a big reason for that" |
| "I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would love the chance to take Prof. Ormond again. He is engaging, willing to work with the students to achieve a better class, and is great about addressing the honest feedback of the students. He even altered the syllabus in response to our feedback, which just shows how much he cares. One of the best courses I've taken at Creighton." |
| "Professor Ormond was by far not only my favorite class but also my most influential teacher for my future. I am more of a recluse and tend to keep to myself because I view myself in a very negative light and struggle deeply to ever participate as I see my questions and comments as pointless and that no one will respect me if I ask them. However, in Professor Ormond's class I was able to ask freely and be myself which I have not been able to do since middle school. I felt welcome in the classroom and he pushed me to be a better student everyday. I struggled heavily with depression and anxiety this year so I tended to zoom whenever I could to avoid social interactions, however, Professor Ormond's class gave me a will to not only go to class in person but to openly participate and become a better version of myself." |
| "Fantastic course. One of the best at Creighton, if not the best. He took material that is incredibly challenging and difficult and made it interesting and understandable. The course is challenging but not impossible, a lot is learned over the course." |
| "Dr. Ormond is one of the best Professors I have had at Creighton! He really really cares about his students and the material! He is so passionate about this material and it shines through! I really appreciate his energy and enthusiasm about what he is teaching this is his life and his passion. Dr. Ormond is incredible and I very much would recommend him to anyone and he very much solidified that I wanted to be a BIA major!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is a model professor and he is one of my favorite teachers that I've taken at Creighton." |
| "Definitely one of the best professors I've had at Creighton. Incredibly organized course structure and clear and concise presentation of materials. Always makes an effort to connect with students and create availability to help students answer questions and understand the material in a deeper way. Cares about students and makes an effort to engage with them in class." |
| "The most involved and prepared teacher I have ever had. Always responds quickly on email and his website is a great teaching tool that is so easy to use. Definitely should be tenured." |
| "Professor Ormond was one of my favorite professors this semester and I would love to take another class from him in the future. He is always willing to help students with anything they may need help on." |
| "Dr. Ormond is phenomenal. This material is extremely challenging but there is no way no one else could teach it this well. He is extremely accesible to all students except on Sunday's (he is a good Christian). Make sure you start the tests on the day they are given because half the battle in this class is processing all the info that is given." |
| "Professor Ormond was very patient and when the class did not understand something he made sure to stop teaching new material until we understood what he was talking about beforehand. He also was always available for questions and was very eager to help all of his students succeed and gain knowledge in the subject matter." |
| "This class is a ton of work but I haven't learned as much in any course I've taken at Creighton. Professor is all about applying the content to a real project that looks cleaner than anything I've ever done before." |
| "He's one of the better professors at Creighton and he structure the class, so it's student friendly. He's also just a good person and very approachable." |
| "Professor Ormond is an amazing professor. He always made time to meet with students via zoom, both before and after the transition to online classes. He also made sure to record videos that would be similar to an in-person lecture." |
| "I personally really enjoyed this class! I did not know much and was challenged many times, however, Professor Ormond was always there to help. He encouraged all students to participate in office hours and ask for help whenever they needed it. He wanted students to participate in class so students were paying attention and could learn the material. He always put students first and I have no doubt he will continue to do that. It was very noticeable that Professor Ormond was passionate in what he was teaching and he wanted his students to be also. He wanted all students to learn and get something out of the class, rather than just being there because it is a requirement." |
| "Great class! I have learned so much this semester, and it has really extended outside of the classroom. Although it is a database class, I learned a lot about web development and design because I applied what we learned to outside activities. Dr. Ormond sparked my interest in the technology sphere!" |
| "I cannot stress enough how good Ormond is at teaching this material. I have heard from students older than me that the BIA professors don't get better than Ormond, and I see why now. In my opinion, Ormond should be teaching as many classes as possible and should be the standard for BIA professors within Heider." |
| "Professor Ormond is so knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter of the course that it made me want to work harder at it. This was a tough course but he was so willing to help each and every one of us on our assignments answering emails at all hours of the night." |
| "Ormond puts a lot of work in to this class and it shows. Even hiding behind the mask, you could tell he came to every class with a smile on his face and an eagerness to teach. Even when he should have, he did not get frustrated with students." |
| "He is one of the best if not the best professor I have had so far. Dr. Ormond truly cares about his students and it shows. When things got hard he would help us even more than when the content was easier. He also was able to relate to the class a lot which made the class more enjoyable and made me look forward to it even though I knew the content would be difficult. I would recommend him to anyone because I think his class provides so much value and his teaching makes it so much better." |
| "Take this class even if you are not a BIA major, trust me everything you learn here can be applied to other subject areas. Every lecture is hands on so you don't have to wait until you go back to your room to see what you don't understand. Great class and great professor." |
| "Professor Ormond does a great job of teaching content that is difficult in nature. It is easy to tell that he has implemented prior feedback from students. He works well with the students to ensure that content is mastered before moving on. This class was challenging but I really enjoyed the material and having Professor Ormond as a professor." |
| "This was an amazing class, and Dr. Ormond is one of my favorite professors at Creighton because of his attention to detail and helpful advice. I felt that I was truly learning and remembering the material more because I learned through trial and error or practice." |
| "Dr. Ormond's main strength is that he cares. He cares about the students, the subject, and our success. He is by far one of the best teachers I have ever had and probably one of the best Creighton has to offer. Each class he engages all of us makes sure we can follow what he is trying to teach us. On top of that he provides very good powerpoints for us to go back through on our own time if we are lost. Each assignment, although some can be very difficult, helps us to learn perfectly. He is always available if we need help even when he is off campus he responds to email within an hour 99% of the time. I have had him now for two semesters and he is the reason I decided to add BIA as a major. He brightens my day whenever I see him inside or outside of class and always knows how to make things seem less stressful. I cannot say enough good things about him because it is unbelievable how good of a person and teacher he is. I know this because everyone I know who has had him as a teacher loves him and wants to take every class he teaches regardless of the subject because they want him as a teacher." |
| "Dr. Ormond was by far one of the best professors I have had so far in college. He was available outside of class, was quick to respond to any email, engaged the class well by doing activities where we could practice what we had just learned, and tried to relate to the students on a personal level by talking to them before class started. I loved both the content he taught and his teaching style, which made the class super enjoyable." |
| "This course was very challenging, but at the same time fair. I felt that I really learned a lot and was pushed to succeed. Dr. Ormond is one of the best teachers I have had at Creighton from both an intellectual standpoint and teaching level. I am not very enthusiastic about the course topics, but Dr. Ormond brought great energy and made the class much more fun than it could've been." |
| "I really liked how he took a personal interest in all of his student's learning. He was very accessible to all of us and would answer emails in a timely manner as well as make arrangements with us if we could not come to his office hours. He is very good at leading students to the right answer without directly telling us, allowing us to learn. His grading was very fair because he allowed room for a lot of error in our homework and then would go over it with us in class to make sure that we had the correct answers and information for our tests. Overall, this was my favorite class this semester and I'm looking forward to taking his cybersecurity course my senior year." |
| "MySQL is one of the hardest subsets to teach and learn. He has a mind for the material he is teaching and it shows. Additionally he is one of the most if not the most invested in his students learning out of any teacher I have ever had. He cares and his effort is blatantly apparent and that is all I could ask for." |
| "Great professor, really excited about the subject matter, really cared about his students (knew all of our names), and I learned more in this class than I have in any other class during my time at Creighton." |
| "Professor Ormond frequently found ways to make class interesting and fun, and was extremely capable in his teaching of the course. The course was challenging enough that I truly wanted to learn more to do better, yet fair enough that hard work was rewarded with good grades." |
| "Dr. Ormond is a top 3 Creighton professor hands down. He is insanely knowledgeable (and frankly probably overqualified) in his subject matter, but still finds a way to be an amazing teacher who keeps the lectures interactive and fun! The way he can take a complex subject like learning an entire programming language and put in into bite sized pieces is great. Even as someone who does not plan on being a computer science person after I graduate, I can safely say that this is one of my favorite classes I have taken here. Although it's tough, he makes sure that you can succeed by giving you great notes and assistance when your code does not work." |
| "Professor Ormond is probably the best professor I have had in HCOB. Overall, he showed great interest in our learning and was very flexible and willing to help when needed. He is very clear with his expectations and has made the transition to online classes pretty painless." |
| "Dr. Ormond really cares about his students and really wants them to learn and he was always looking for feedback on how to improve." |
| "Dr. Ormond is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and you can tell he has a passion for it and tries to bring that to his students." |
| "Ormond went super fast through all of the material. This method however, was clearly absolutely necessary given the amount of time we had throughout the semester. He really jam packed everything into this semester which is honestly impressive. This is probably the most I have gotten out of a single course at Creighton. Maybe not necessarily the most valuable because I do not want to go into coding at all, but the most information hands down. The concepts were crucial for me to understand in moving forward in my schooling and my career. I think Ormond did a wonderful job really explaining the and helping the students understand how it fit into real life scenarios." |
| "Dr. Ormond is by far one of the best professors and teachers I have ever had. He made a difficult class fun and exciting which made me want to work hard on every assignment, test, and project. I think that he is a fair grader and always makes himself available to help students with their assignments. He is one of the smartest professors I have met, but is very humble at the same time (which cannot be said for every professor at Creighton). I learned so much about the BIA field through this class and it was by far my favorite class this semester. The way Dr. Ormond structures his class is phenomenal and sets students up for success. I enjoyed every moment of this semester, even the really tough ones. I look forward to taking another class from Dr. Ormond." |
| "Dr. Ormond cares a lot about his students, and it shows. He is always available to help with your work, but more importantly, he takes interest in you as a person. That's a rare thing in a college class, but it's a standard for Dr. Ormond." |
| "Dustin Ormond is the best, he's like the Mormon Hulk though. Do what he tells you to do or he will get mad. Talk to him and he's a cool guy and can be your friend." |
| "The only teacher to ever care about feedback, and on top of that multiple times a semester! The class was a strong pace, that was hard toward the end, but the semester was short so it's not his fault. A true model teacher that every other teacher should take notes from, he really cares about his students, like responding to emails at 2am. He needs a raise!!!!" |
| "I think that Dr. Ormond is one of Creighton's best professors. He does a great job of making sure that his students are equipped with the tools that they need to succeed in his class, and gives us plenty of opportunities to learn at a pace that makes sense for us. His assignments are difficult, but not impossible, which is important because we are challenged at an appropriate level." |
| "Dr.Ormond was always willing to help outside of class and I found being willing to asking questions and his assistance was critical to course success. He answers quickly and makes sure that you understand + learn from your mistakes." |
| "Great class! Great Professor! Dr. Ormond is very knowledgeable in his topic of teaching. He is always to looking to find ways to implement new ideas and teachings to his class. I always look forward to his class, knowing that his class will be full of challenges and new material that I never learned before." |
| "Dr. Ormond makes it very apparent that he truly cares about each and every student and also about the course. He wants the best for each and everyone of us and it is shown in his dedication to his students and teaching. I believe Dr. Ormond has empowered me to want and work hard and take credit for the hard work I put in. I wish more teachers were like Dr. Ormond, because he is a stand up teacher who cares about each and every student both in and outside of class." |
| "Dr. Ormond is funny and kind. He provides adequate resources to help us learn in addition to his lectures. He is able to give us insight through having his own server, as well as other real world experience, and this helps us to see how what we are doing fits into the bigger picture. His assignments and exams help give us good practice in coding, and he is able to explain complicated concepts well in a way that we would understand." |
| "Dr. Ormond is a great professor who cares about his students. He is willing to help students whenever necessary, but doesn't necessarily give them the answers right away in such that he helps challenge them to try to come up with the solution themselves. I've definitely learned a lot from being in his class." |
| "Dr Ormond has been one of my favorite professors at Creighton. I will definitely have to take his cyber security course because he is amazing. He is truly a great teacher. He does very well at making complex concepts simple. He is constantly working with students and answering their questions. He is always there for his students and wants the very best for them. He goes extremely above and beyond his duty as a professor and I'm extremely grateful I got to have him. His course was very entertaining and I look forward to my future BIA courses I will have to take." |
| "Give this man a raise and promotion before MIT steals him away from Creighton. He is not only brilliant but he's also incredibly passionate about teaching students the subject matter - a winning combination. Most likely the best professor I have had the privilege of learning from at this university. He needs to sell the rights for Ormond.Creighton.edu to Pearson or another education company. It is very well designed and is a concrete example of the extra mile he goes for his students." |
| "Dr. Ormond is amazing. He is an incredibly passionate about database and technology. He was incredibly helpful and driven with students. I couldn't believe how much time he put into working with students and to make a website to make his class better and very manageable." |
| "This was by far one of my favorite course at Creighton. Dr. Ormond is so incredibly knowledgeable that he constantly introduced new and stimulating ideas. He was always open to student feedback and everything he taught was important. The assignments were meaningful and I learned so much from them. This class was very challenging; however, as I was very new to coding. Sometimes the information went over my head but it pushed me to continue to work hard and seek solutions. Overall a great class." |
| "Dr. Ormond is by far one of my favorite teachers. He always comes to class excited to teach and he encourages us to do the same. The material can be challenging but he is amazing at ensuring we all feel confident leaving the classroom. He has created an environment where it is okay to be wrong but what matters most is how you learn from it. I usually dont like when teachers call on you to answer questions, but his classroom is something special it is full of support. I love this class and I am so sad I wont be able to take Ormonds class again." |
| "I have enjoyed every aspect of this class even though there was a lot of work. This course was more enjoyable than I originally expected and reaffirmed my choice to choose BIA as my second major. I feel that this class really balances the enjoyable aspect and the learning aspect, which is why I would recommend this course to others." |
| "It is very apparent that Dr. Ormond is passionate about this class and his students. He really ensured that we were learning what was necessary to be able to complete the end of semester project." |
| "He is a great lecturer and incredibly engaging. When I take a course I want to feel like it is worth the money and this is one of the only courses I have taken at Creighton in which every day in this class was worth the money. I would recommend him as a teacher because he gives incredible valuable information and he challenges students to actually learn this crucial skills." |
| "By far one of the best professors I have had at Creighton. He is super knowledgeable and sets his students up for success in the class." |
| "Professor Ormond did his best to teach the content that was sometimes difficult for the class. He went back and explained student's questions when asked questions." |
| "Dr. Ormond is definitely one of the best professors I've had at Creighton. He is extremely knowledgeable about BIA and, even better, he knows how to explain it to us. He knows how to fix every error we run into, but he does it in a way for us to learn. He's passionate about BIA and he's passionate about relaying that information to us students." |
| "I have heard from 2 current students and 2 alumni that Dr. Ormond is one of the best teachers at Creighton, and I would have to agree with them. Dr. Ormond demonstrates a deep understanding and passion for his subject matters. He has many resources available to students including his lecture YouTube videos and his support ticket system. He is the only teacher that I have had at Creighton that has a course evaluations during the course, tells us how he is going to address our concerns, and then actually follows through. His class is also a very valuable class, and my experiences in his class are already things that I talk about during internship interviews. Even during this uniquely difficult semester, I learned a lot and really enjoyed this class. Thank you, Dr. Ormond!" |
| "This was my favorite course this semester even though it was very frustrating at times. I've enjoyed learning practical database skills and feel like the experience I gained from taking this class has equipped me with valuable information I can use in getting a job. One of the things I enjoyed most about taking this class is the learning environment and atmosphere of the class. My only regret is not spending the time to pick Dr. Ormond's brain more to learn material that wasn't taught in class. Overall it was a great class, great experience, and I would recommend this class to any person interested in majoring in BIA." |
| "Professor Ormond does a good job of making sure students understand concepts by encouraging participation. I feel like I have retained a lot of information from the beginning of the course which is something I can rarely say about other classes." |
| "The first day of class was really nerve racking, as I had no experience in anything BIA related except for my intro course two semesters ago. When Dr. Ormond said all the things we would do, I thought for sure that I wouldn't be able to understand it and I would be far behind. I couldn't have been more wrong. Dr. Ormond does an excellent job of creating useful and easy to understand PowerPoints and class lectures. Each section was covered thoroughly, and the homework assignments helped to further my understanding. Dr. Ormond does a very good job at making himself available, especially through email, to all students for any questions in a friendly way. I'm really happy I took this course and I would encourage others to take it because it teaches diverse skills in a fun and easy way." |
| "This was a unique class that peaked my curiosity and ignited a passion for business intelligence and analytics while challenging me academically. To find this in a class is extremely rare as it truly takes a special professor to do this. It is for these reasons that I would recommend this class to every student within the Heider College of Business. This course allows students to be challenged and develop skills necessary to be successful at Creighton and in the workforce after graduation." |
| "I really enjoyed this class but more specifically Professor Ormond. He consistently pushed me and never told me an answer, but helped me figure it out on my own." |
| "Dr. Ormond was an amazing professor! He was very passionate about the subject matter and his enthusiasm shined through in the way he taught the class. He was very approachable, which made asking for help easy. And he clearly cared about his students and whether or not they were grasping the concepts. Not to mention, the course was well structured and he provided prompt feedback, regarding assignments, tests, and projects." |
| "The gold standard of HCOB teacher. Interesting background and a ton of knowledge paired with some funny jokes. He explained concepts thoroughly and thoughtfully and pushed people to ask questions. Normally I feel like an idiot asking questions, but I don't know how he did it or if I'm just growing up, but I always felt comfortable asking as many questions." |
| "Dr. Ormond is an excellent teacher who teaches in a way that is for all types of learners. He goes through everything at a good pace with plenty of examples and the homework he assigns helps you comprehend the content. Also- he actually cares about his students and wants everyone to learn and succeed. You will learn a lot if you take his class!" |
| "Sooooo smart and really made me want to know so much about coding just because of how much he knew. Very straight forward and organized which I really appreciated. He really takes the students opinions into account and asks for feedback about 3 times throughout the semester to see if he needs to be doing anything differently to help us. Really great teacher." |
| "Professor Ormond is the best BIA professor you can find!" |
| "Even though I am not a BIA major and I was very ill-prepared for this class given my past BIA professor, I still learned far more than I expected in this course. This exemplifies how well the material is taught, since I was able to learn and work through the material without having any prior exposure to it. Class periods were also very engaging. Dr. Ormond definitely has raised the standards that I have for my future professors." |
| "Dr. Ormond is easily in my top-3 favorite professors at Creighton. He teaches very succinctly and efficiently, he is engaging in lecture, and his class format is very conducive to learning. He clearly cares about his students' success and has a great sense of humor. He also took feedback from throughout the semester and adapted with it (when we asked for more practice problems). He is truly a top-tier professor." |
| "One of the best classes I have ever taken, mainly due to the fantastic teacher. Ormond takes a really hard subject to learn and teach, and teaches it amazingly. The course structure is great. 10000/10 teacher who really cares and has clearly put a lot of work into perfecting the student experience." |
| "Dr. Ormond is one the best professors, teachers, and mentors I've ever met in my life. He makes himself available more than any other professor I've ever had, even when he is not on campus. His lectures are quick and concise, and his assigned work is often pretty difficult; however, this is what made the course so critical. Everything that he teaches is incredibly practical, and he is unbelievably knowledgeable in his field, making it very easy to seek extra help and for him to point out and fix the mistakes that his students make. This was just an excellent, excellent class." |
| "It was an awesome semester and I learned way more than I expected to learn. I feel like I am going to have an advantage over other interns at my IT internship this summer. Super awesome and super knowledgeable. He also made the transition from in person classes to online classes super easy as he was my only teacher who would zoom in with us." |
| "Going into this class I was not excited as BIA is not the most interesting thing to me. Regardless, I loved taking this class. The professor constantly was interested in our education and made it enjoyable as well. I would not change anything about this class. The structure was perfect for the class, and Ormond went above and beyond expectations to ensure we had the tools to succeed." |
| "I always found myself feeling like I was struggling in this class, but the more I worked at it, the more natural it began to come to me. Ormond was good at making you answer your own question by giving a question back as a response. He always challenged his students and I believe I learned more in this class than my other 5 classes combined." |
| "I liked that we could give you feedback and you are open to suggestions. Also thank you for having your door always open for when we have last minute questions. Replying fast to emails was very very helpful (most teachers take a while)." |
| "Creighton should do everything it can to keep Dr. Ormond. He is professional, smart, kind and organized. The skills I received from this course help me find a job for the summer. The flow of the course is manageable yet challenging, and he is the most responsive professor I have ever had." |
| "Pr. Ormond is an AWESOME professor. He is a great teacher and is very knowledgeable on the material covered in class. He really cares about his students and is very available (I'm talking emails back within 15 minutes...). I can't say enough good things about him." |
| "Easily one of the best classes taken so far at Creighton. Wants to see students learn, without putting too much stress on anyone or a single assignment. Fair grading system/scale that combines accuracy with completion and effort put in. Balanced workload with weekly assignments, and tests with a semester long project. Also doesn't deviate or make sudden changes in course plan without giving a warning. Keeps everything on track while stressing the importance of each section." |
| "You have on your hands here a man who clearly has achieved huge success in his life and is motivated to continue it in this his latest venture. I have seen no limit to how hard he will work for the success of his students, it has surpassed that of any teacher/mentor in my (admittedly short) memory. Dr. Ormond is someone that I consider a mentor in many ways, someone that I look up to, and someone whose class I would quickly take again if I could." |
| "Literally the GOAT. The best professor at Creighton. Can explain complex concepts like no other. #GOAT" |
| "Dr. Ormond did a good job of adjusting for what worked and didn't work throughout the semester. Making big changes in course midway through the semester helped the class's learning." |
| "This class can almost be considered an upper level business core. I found myself using skills in this class that I carried into other classes, particularly ACC 377 (Accounting Information Systems). Dr. Ormond's prompt feedback, obvious meticulous preparation, constant improvement of his overall process, and genuine interest in the feedback from students, and high expectations with a forgiving grading system (so that students concentrate on learning instead of just 'making the grade') make him one of the best professors at Creighton. His practices should be the gold standard from which other courses should be judged." |
| "I think this is the best course I have taken yet at Creighton. This was by far the most hands-on, most discussion/participation based, student-contribution oriented class I have had. Professor Ormond has extensive knowledge about the subject matter and has a really really clear way of conveying the information to students. He is very easy to contact, puts a TON of time into developing his own custom server so that students can update work and see results in real time and it is such an essential learning tool. I have no qualms about this course!" |
| "Amazing teacher, I have never had a teacher put the level of effort that Dr. Ormond does into making sure his students are well prepared and actually learn the material." |
| "Without a doubt this course is the single best course I have taken at Creighton. The style and methods used to teach this class should be replicated in many other courses. There are many different ways that Dr. Ormond teaches this course that influences student learning. I was unsure about my choice of a BIA major and after taking this course, I know that this is what I want to do. Overall I would rate this course as excellent." |
| "Dr. Ormond was EXTREMELY nice, easy to work with, and helpful! If you ever needed anything he was there to help. We also learned a lot, and you get to leave the course with an actual working database that you created! I really enjoyed this class!" |
| "There is a reason Dr. Ormond got Faculty Member of the Year." |
| "Professor Ormond is one of the best professors I have ever had. He really cares about his students learning the material, and stops frequently during class when someone seems confused. There have been multiple times when I have met with him via Zoom to get help on assignments and projects, and he is always available and willing to help. Even when I email him 10 questions per day, he always responds and is very helpful. This course has definitely been one my favorites I have taken at Creighton, and the real world application examples are so helpful. Thank you for such a great semester!!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is one of the best teachers and definitely the most dedicated to improving that I have had at Creighton. I learned a lot and enjoyed coming to class." |
| "Dr. Ormond is one of the best that I have ever had. He is incredibly knowledgeable in the subject matter and does a great job at providing resources to help students understand it. He has a great sense of humor and was willing to open up to forming a more personal relationship with me, which I think is amazing. 10/10 would recommend." |
| "This is the best professor I have ever had and he did so much work outside of the classroom to make our experiences in the classroom as easy as possible. I have never seen someone so devoted towards helping others succeed. Dr. Ormond tried to get everyone involved and paused to be sure that everyone had a chance to go over questions they had which is key in learning a new topic or coding language." |
| "This was my favorite class I have taken. I loved the material, I loved the setup of the class, and Dr. Ormond was the best professor I have ever had. I am sad the class is over. Thank you for a great semester." |
| "Dr. Ormond was a great professor who is very knowledgeable about the course material, but can explain it in a way that is helpful to learn. Some professors are too smart for their own good, but Dr. Ormond can relate concepts that are new to us students very well. While the material is very difficult, Dr. Ormond was able to help guide students through and made learning a priority." |
| "The way this class is set up, sets you up to succeed. The content is difficult but Dr. Ormond does a great job helping you understand it, and helps you answer your own questions. I was honestly terrified to take this class, but now I can easily say it was one of my favorite classes this semester. I learned a lot." |
| "Dr. Ormond is an outstanding professor and I'd take his class again without hesitation. He is one of the smartest people I've met and clearly loves what he does. He's a rockstar!" |
| "Able to take very complex material and simplify and teach in a way that students could understand. Dr. Ormond was very quick to make modifications to the course based on student feedback. The course allowed students to excel, but also still struggle and make mistakes without feeling like their grade was in jeopardy." |
| "Professor Ormond is the best professor I have ever had at this University or in my life. The material is very tough, but I cannot think of someone who could teach it as well as Professor Ormond. He keeps everyone in the class engaged, he knows how to talk to students. Professor Ormond is the reason I got an internship over the summer with the knowledge he gave us. I really wish he could teach more upper-level BIA courses because I cannot think of someone else better to teach it. I honestly cannot think of anything bad about Professor Ormond, he really cares about his students as well." |
| "Professor Ormond is very passionate about this topic and in making sure that each student understands how to do everything and why it is done." |
| "Ormond is by far the best professor I have had. Regardless of the course being taught, he has made learning fun and easy. He takes criticism very well and is always adjusting his courses to match the needs of the students. The material may not be the easiest to teach or learn, but he somehow finds a way to make it interesting and presents it in the best form for learning." |
| "I think this class was amazing because of the way of how Dr. Ormond teach the class, I really liked how we use to do things in the class, all the examples and resources that you provided to us. I really liked this class and I think you are an amazing professor that focus a lot in helping. There have been moment when I was like how I am going to do it but at the end I consistently tried and then understand the topic. I think Dr. Ormond teach very well the topics of this class and show that he knows a lot about the subject and also I really appreciated that Dr. Ormond always took moments at the end of the class to answer our questions." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in BIA 354 Student Comments
Cybersecurity - BIA 476
Student Evaluations
This course provides a solid technical understanding of cybersecurity and covers security concepts and explores a variety of technical tools across a wide range of security topics including governance, network security, database security, application security, cryptography, access controls, and incident and disaster response.
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.95 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.95 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.9 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.8 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.9 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.85 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 5 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.9 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.35 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.7 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.5 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.74 |
| Note: Respondents: 20/22 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 5 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.6 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.8 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 5 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 5 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 5 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 5 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.8 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 3.4 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.8 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 5/10 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.8 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.65 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.95 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.8 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.75 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.75 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.75 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.85 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.5 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.5 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.7 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.5 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.75 |
| Note: Respondents: 20/21 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 5 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.86 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 5 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.9 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.9 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.9 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.95 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.86 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.1 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.19 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.86 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 21/25 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.85 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.75 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.8 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.75 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.45 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.9 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.7 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.75 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.6 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.75 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.9 |
| Note: Respondents: 20/23 | |
| Student Comments |
|---|
| "Dr. Ormond relates the classroom material to the real world, which is something few professors do but should. The material is up to date with the times in a world with growing cybersecurity issues. And the class is overall very intellectually stimulating." |
| "Dr. Ormond is one of the best professors in the school and his passion for teaching truly shows. He was always available for us, challenged us, always responded to emails very quickly - overall absolutely fulfilling and amazing class! Would definitely recommend it to other students!!!" |
| "Dr. Ormond values the opinions of those in his classes and is incredibly responsive to our feedback, which he seeks at several points throughout the semester. He also shows his passion for the topic and is very engaged and enthusiastic. He is an incredible teacher!" |
| "Dr. O is one of the best professors at Creighton, and definitely the best that I have had in the BIA department. He shows a genuine interest in his students as well as does a fantastic job communicating the course topics in ways that are easy to understand and is very available to his students when they need help. He is an ideal professor here at Creighton and puts a lot of work into his job even when he is away from campus. He pours hours into projects, like his website, for his classes (even though he enjoys these tasks) and should really be recognized for his commitment to making his classes better." |
| "Dr. Ormond is without question, one of the most passionate professors on this campus. He truly cares for his students and their learning. His communication with his students is excellent and constantly keeps himself available for problem solving. To be brief, Dr. Ormond is an amazing professor who provides a great deal of service to every one of his students." |
| "The course was so enjoyable and I learned so many unique skills that not many of my peers will be able to. In reading the summary of the 3 exams we did, I was amazed at all I was able to do (with a lot of help). The instructor made the class so interesting and explained all the skills very clearly. Overall my favorite class at Creighton!" |
| "Professor Ormond is a great teacher. He is always relating what we are learning in class to real world examples. The homework assignments typically are reflective of what we learn in class. Professor Ormond is constantly updating his classes to fit the students each semester. This is honestly why he is one of the best BIA professors. He truly wants students to learn. Professor Ormond offers various course evaluations throughout the semester and does his best to alter the class to meet the needs of the students." |
| "Dr. Ormond is an exceptional professor and genuinely cares about his students and their learning. Not only does he make good use of class time, he is always available for students outside of class time and is one of the best professors at responding via email. The subject matter is extremely relevant right now and I am glad I took this class!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is the best professor in the Heider College of Business. From his Database class I knew that he was both a knowledgeable instructor as well as an instructor who takes a personal interest in his students. He tries his best to present material that would best fit the wide field of cyber security." |
| "His passion for the subject was evident in his teaching style. He cares a lot about his students and actually wants us to learn the material so we can grow as individuals and students. He also has fun learning activities that helped me learn the information and see how the material was applicable in the real world." |
| "Dr. Ormond is the best professor at Creighton with regard to (1) dedication to continually developing high quality, clearly explained, hands-on course content for his students, (2) availability to aid students in their learning outside of the classroom, and (3) personal care and connection with students." |
| "Dr. Ormond is an incredibly effective professor and his teaching style has always perfectly matched the course topics. He uses a perfect blend of lectures, hand on activities, and self-guided learning." |
| "Easily one of my favorite teachers in my tenure at Creighton. Transfers knowledge to the students in a very effective way. Always leave his class at the end of semester knowing that I had learned something. Besides teaching, Ormond shows genuine care for his students. A teacher I would want to keep in contact with after college, not only for his superior knowledge in the IT world but also his glowing personality!" |
| "Dr. Ormond, I really appreciate you as a professor. You definitely are one of my favorite professors that I've had at Creighton. I love that you are so passionate about what you teach and that you really take an interest in your students and their intellectual development. You challenge your students and guide them to find the answers themselves, which honestly is the best way of learning. I really appreciate the classes I have taken with you and our time together. I wish you the best of luck on your sabbatical. Keep being awesome!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is awesome. My favorite professor. Goes out of his way to help his students. Really cares about the students. I honestly don't really like cybersecurity that much, but the way the Dr. Ormond teaches it made the course so enjoyable. He is so passionate about cybersecurity that it was so fun to come to class and listen to him lecture about something he is so passionate about. Sometimes I would be laughing in the back of the classroom because he just gets so animated and excited when he talks about certain topics that he loves. Thank you for everything, Dr. Ormond!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is a great professor, he cares a LOT and puts his heart and soul into building and maintaining the course. He give his everything and you definitely see that from the student side, and it comes out in his teaching and knowledge of the course. He also encourages participation and creates a welcoming environment to participate." |
| "Dr. Ormond was a joy to have teach the class. Everyday he brought great energy and always made each lesson feel important. Admittedly, it was a bit tough to learn the content from YouTube videos, but it was the best that could have been done during a pandemic." |
| "This is a course that Dr. Ormond has put in a lot of work into the course and it shows. He explains the material very well and has a lot of in-class activities to help learn it. This was one of the more difficult classes I've taken because of how different it was to other courses. It is also by far my favorite class I've ever taken." |
| "Dr. Ormond always brings interesting and enriching activities to class. Where other classes expect you to teach yourself everything and only come to the professor for questions, Dr. Ormond often manages to teach important course-related topics using activities and demonstrations that are difficult to forget." |
| "One of the most excellent professors I will ever have in my life. His kindness and desire to have students succeed were more than anyone I have ever seen in my life. He truly is the best that the business school has to offer." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in BIA 476 Student Comments
Practicum in International Development - BIA 492
Student Evaluations
This interdisciplinary, service-learning course will focus on the deployment of educational technology at numerous sites in the Dominican Republic. Students will enhance discipline-specific knowledge through their engagement with interdisciplinary teams, technology, Spanish-language training, and analysis of the project and environment. Students will travel to multiple sites in the Dominican Republic to train teachers on how to use of educational technology provided to schools and to conduct a dialogue of with school and community leaders. Students will also examine the cultural and economic realities of life in the rural Dominican Republic and utilize feedback, dialogue, and surveys from community visits to promote both a reflection on the experience, and a proposal of projects for future practicum participants.
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 5 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 5 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.78 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.78 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.89 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.89 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.89 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.89 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.89 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.44 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.67 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.89 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 9/19 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 5 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 5 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.75 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 5 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 5 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.75 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.75 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.75 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.75 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.75 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 5 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4 |
| Note: Respondents: 4/16 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.91 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 5 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.92 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.91 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.82 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.83 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.67 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.91 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.91 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.55 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.09 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.45 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 12/18 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.57 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.86 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.86 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.71 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.57 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.43 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.71 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.71 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.57 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.29 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.14 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.86 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 10/14 | |
| Student Comments |
|---|
| "This course is a unique course in the HCOB that provides an experience every student should have - to be an individual contributor to a class that feels like a team. The professors are excellent at working in the dynamic nature of the class. I also really enjoyed having all three professors lead the class. It's a unique experience to have multiple professors in the same room, but creates a different atmosphere that I found promoted learning - with more student : professor interactions." |
| "The best professor at Creighton! He's so smart, really wants the students to understand what they are doing, and so just a really fun guy!" |
| "Dr. Ormond did a great job keeping morale high when in the DR. I did not have the privilege of working closely with him in the classroom because I participated in the business development track, and he spearheaded the technology track. His Spanish skills were a big help!" |
| "He is a perfect fit for the trip - from Spanish to Coding his knowledge is so relevant that the course really wouldn't be possible with anyone else in his spot I don't think. He is so engaging and great at teaching without holding one's hand throughout the learning process. 100% would recommend Dr. Ormond for every class he teaches. I'll take my 3rd class with him in the Spring." |
| "Thank you for a great semester! It was awesome to get to know you better. This was the best class I have ever taken at Creighton! I look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationship. I really enjoyed working with you on the Bluebox!" |
| "Excellent. Always willing to help. Even on the weekends, he will answer emails to ensure the student can complete the modules to have the computers ready for the DR. He is very good at what he teaches and has many side projects. This knowledge makes him a great source for many technological questions." |
| "Dr. Ormond, your constant support and ability to bring the entire group together was one of the elements that made this practicum be the best class I had this semester. For a class that did not have structure from the beginning, we did really good when it came to shaping the technology section. I not only learned the technology side of the class, but also learned a big deal about service and helping others through education. Thank you for everything Dr. Ormond." |
| "LOVE ORMOND! Being on the tech track I got to work with Dr. O and he is amazing. I struggled with the content a little but he was always available to answer questions and I learned sooo much. He also was so much fun on the trip!! He always was talking to students, playing games, and giving us hard riddles to solve. He is such an amazing teacher and pushed us out of our comfort zone when speaking Spanish and ultimately wanted us to be the best version of ourselves. He is one of my favorite teachers at Creighton." |
| "This class would not be the same without these instructors. Their experience, knowledge, and constant support to their students made this class be the best class I had during the semester. I can confidently say that this class is one of the classes where I have learned the most at Creighton, and helped me find an additional purpose to my life." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in BIA 492 Student Comments
Cybersecurity - BIA 770
Student Evaluations
This course provides a solid technical understanding of cybersecurity and covers security concepts and explores a variety of technical tools across a wide range of security topics including governance, network security, database security, application security, cryptography, access controls, and incident and disaster response.
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.77 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.62 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.69 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.54 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.38 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.77 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.46 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.77 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.69 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.31 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.15 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.92 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.69 |
| Note: Respondents: 13/13 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.85 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.69 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.85 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.85 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.92 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.92 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.69 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.92 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.69 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.54 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.23 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 2.69 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.77 |
| Note: Respondents: 13/14 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.88 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.75 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.88 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 5 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.75 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 5 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.88 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 5 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 5 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.38 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 4.5 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.75 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.38 |
| Note: Respondents: 8/9 | |
| Student Comments |
|---|
| "He will always be there to assist you. You will not fail to learn the information due to a lack of effort on his part. He is the best professor/teacher I have ever had in my career as a student in either undergrad or as a graduate student at Creighton." |
| "Dr. Ormond cares about his students. He expects them to do the work he assigns, but it is never an unfair amount. It is manageable and also designed to help teach the concepts we go over in class." |
| "Thank you so much for a great semester. Your kindness and concern for our development does not go unnoticed. I would recommend the course to friend." |
| "He is faculty member who actually gets it. Cares more about student learning than completing busy work. Understands not everyone will be a tech expert in his course and teaches to a level where it is engaging for advanced students and understandable for basic level students. Everything you do in his course has a purpose." |
| "Dr. Ormond provided a solid mixture of textbook instruction, software institution, and real-world application into an engaging application of Cybersecurity. The programs demonstrated provided a foundational functionality that I will continue to build upon in future endeavors. Additionally, the general knowledge provided throughout this course is tailored to ensure that I am strong manager within the IT-related fields for years to come." |
| "Dr. Ormond clearly explained the topic. He would go the extra mile to make sure that every student is on board. He also replied to emails really quick, invited an amazing speaker, and made a 3 hour lecture go by fast." |
| "Dr. Ormond does a great job creating an engaging class. I like how he breaks up the lectures with practice activities. He also creates interactive activities where we get up out of our seats and move around Harper to look for devices on the network and more. Dr. Ormond gives us the tools to be problem solvers and then puts us to the test with problem solving based tests. Dr. Ormond also breaks the lectures down very well into visual pieces." |
| "Professor seemed to really understand the material and was able to present to us in a way that made learning easy." |
| "Through this class, I have been able to not only critique my own security measures on my own personal computer machines, but also at my work place where I used the knowledge from this class to propose several different computer security improvements." |
| "I would recommend this class to a friend (I actually already have). I liked this class because it was interesting but also very practical for a digital world. Of all my classes in this program, this is the one that has most shaped my everyday decisions and thought processes, just because I'm so much more aware of safety risks on the internet" |
| "Professor Ormond was engaging, his course materials were superb and really helped the students to effectively learn the theory and apply the principles via tools and techniques in a practical hand-on environment. I have also heard many positive comments from other students who have taken his database courses. I believe he is a real asset to the University and the BIA program/curriculum. He was fair in his grading and always available for consultations and assistance when needed. I could tell he wanted me to learn and succeed in the course. I feel he was successful on both accounts." |
| "Great learning experience and highly applicable to the work force. I would definitely recommend it to other students." |
| "Professor Ormond is, quite simply, the best instructor I have had thus far in my MS-BIA courses. He is very considerate about the way that he presents his information, and provides practical applications for nearly every lesson which makes learning 1) enjoyable and 2) quite simple. He is by far one of Creighton's best assets." |
| "Dustin is easily one of the best professors I've ever had between my undergraduate and graduate studies. He shows a genuine interest in his students learning and has the ability to engage conversation and class participation without forcing it." |
| "This was a tough, thought provoking course. If I took the course over next semester, I would absolutely learn new things. Phenomenal course with a matched instructor!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is far and away the most important professor of my educational life. His passion and patience have motivated me to expect better of myself in his classes and all other classes. No one represents Creighton and the support it provides its students than Dr. Ormond." |
| "Dr. Ormond challenges us to think, to work independently and collaboratively with our classmates. He really drives home the sense of honesty and ethical behavior he expects from each of us and I think he does this because he really cares about his students and wants us to not only learn what is being taught but to always be honest members of society. He is always available to help with questions, concerns or to provide direction as needed. When I take a class from Dr. Ormond I always feel like I have to put in more effort than in other classes and I feel like my classmates do as well as there are no rewards without effort - which is the way it should be. If he taught more classes for my program I would take all of them as I enjoy his teaching that much. Also he is actually very funny." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in BIA 770 Student Comments
Database Management Systems - BIA 782
Student Evaluations
Introduction to business database applications. Includes data modeling, design techniques, and data collection, storage, manipulation, and retrieval strategies. Introduction to NoSQL and other Big Data concepts.
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.35 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 3.95 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.25 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.25 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.2 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.2 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.5 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.35 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.25 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.05 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.45 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.3 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 4.3 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 4.6 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 3.5 |
| Note: Respondents: 20/20; 20 of the 20 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.4 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.27 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.33 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 3.93 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.07 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.33 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.4 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.47 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.27 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.13 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 2.6 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.6 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.4 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 4.6 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 4.27 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 4.07 |
| Note: Respondents: 15/16; 15 of the 16 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.75 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.55 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.7 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.6 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.6 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.75 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.75 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.65 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.65 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 3.9 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.55 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.75 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.75 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 4.35 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 4.6 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 4.35 |
| Note: Respondents: 20/23; 20 of the 23 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.88 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.81 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.75 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.69 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.69 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.88 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.63 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.81 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.69 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.06 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.69 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.19 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.94 |
| Note: Respondents: 16/16 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 5 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 5 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.92 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.77 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 5 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 5 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.92 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.92 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.77 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.38 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.92 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.62 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 5 |
| Note: Respondents: 13/15 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.22 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 3.89 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.22 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.22 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.22 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.22 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.44 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.33 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.56 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.44 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.78 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.11 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 4.33 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 3.89 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 3.56 |
| Note: Respondents: 8/8; 8 of the 8 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.82 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.54 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.87 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.82 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.73 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.87 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.68 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.82 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.68 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.13 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.77 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4.09 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.23 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 4.25 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 4.63 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 4.38 |
| Note: Respondents: 22/22; 8 of the 22 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 3.85 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 3.69 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 4.31 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.31 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.15 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.15 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.15 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.08 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 4.54 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.46 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 4 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 3.54 |
| Online Interaction (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| The course lessons were presented in manageable sections or modules through which I could easily navigate. | 3.69 |
| I received timely and meaningful feedback on my progress in the course from the instructor. | 3.54 |
| The online interactions with the other students and instructor helped me to feel a part of a community of learners. | 3.69 |
| Note: Respondents: 13/22; 13 of the 22 respondents were in an ONLINE section | |
| Student Comments |
|---|
| "Dustin has literally been the 'best instructor' that I have ever had. His course was very challenging and my lack of database background did not position me for some of the more complex assignments. With that said, I ended up having to re-watch many of the videos, re-read articles and going through his PowerPoint slides and notes multiple times to grasp many concepts that were foreign to me. What impressed me most throughout this course was Dustin's consistency in responding to emails, patience with answering questions, dedication to looking at code and offering suggestions. This course really stretched me in all sorts of directions and expanded my understanding in databases, especially with incorporating web development which can be tricky. Again, this instructor took the time and was incredibly patient, gracious and responsive to my questions which was a huge relief in such unchartered territory for me. I could speak of Dustin's praises for quite some time and would recommend many other instructors to look at the value Dustin brings to the Creighton teaching community. Creighton should be very thankful, as I am, for someone so focused on teaching, challenging and helping students to learn. It has been a pleasure to have taken part in Dustin's database course." |
| "Professor Ormond did an excellent job teaching Database Management Systems (BIA 782). I found his lecture videos to be very helpful, and I like how he has the videos broken up into specific subjects so that I could easily find and watch particular topics anytime I needed. I give my highest compliments regarding Professor Ormond's website that we used to build databases and practice the concepts and functions learned in class. His website is very easy to use and I have been highly impressed while conducting my work on the site. Finally, I'd like to mention that Professor Ormond has been very helpful answering questions, and his email responses are always timely. I also appreciate the personalized notes and feedback he writes on our assignments and group project submissions. I feel that I've gained a much better understanding of database management topics and techniques from this course. I'll certainly be able to apply this knowledge in my professional career. Thank you for making this a very high-quality course, Professor Ormond!" |
| "Great course, will be looking to take more classes with Dr. Ormond if possible." |
| "Dr. Ormond was an enthusiastic teacher who engaged the class. The homework was demanding, but I learned a great deal. Dr. Ormond was also very helpful. Always promptly responding to emails and being available for questions and help. He helped me a great deal with my project." |
| "Dr. Ormond was honestly one of the best teachers I have ever encountered. I LOVED THIS COURSE! I will look to take more courses with him in the future. I learned highly valuable SQL and PHP skills that I will use regularly in my job." |
| "I am an avid reader. When I find a great book I never want it to end and there is always a sense of let down when it is over because I want it to continue. I feel the same about this class being over this week!" |
| "I took this course and professor on the recommendation of a friend and I must say she did not lead me wrong. I would recommend this course to a friend because it is a technical and hands on way to learn real actionable skills that can be translated to your job. It interacts with languages that are always in demand and very useful, SQL (and NoSQL), PHP, and a touch of HTML. I feel that I got a good deal out of this course and it wasn't a panic attack inducing level of stress." |
| "This course is very challenging but quite rewarding! You learn A LOT! And what really helps is the practical application side of the course, meaning you not only learn theory but also how to apply that theory and those lessons. Although at times some of the course can definitely be challenging, perhaps more so than a 3 credit course needs to be. Building a database and website from scratch, with code, seems daunting at first and sometime feels more like a capstone activity than a course, but that's how you learn a lot!" |
| "Dustin Ormond is a great teacher, he is passionate about the material, he is very responsive to students questions. He also went out of his way to adapt the class to online. He had a good start with the existing videos and committed the time to have YouTube videos recorded in time for us to learn from without missing a beat. That said the material was difficult the second half of the semester, but again he made himself available to respond to questions." |
| "Excellent program, challenged my mind and made me think of solutions I had not considered before. Professor Ormond is definitely about challenging his students while giving them the learning support and tools needed to be successful." |
| "Dr. Ormond combined lecture, in-class activity, and homework that fostered cumulative reinforcement of learning. Additionally, he made available recorded lectures that enabled students to re-watch portions of the class material that they didn't necessarily grasp during the lecture. Dr. Ormond was always available to assist me when I needed help. His response time towards my inquiries was amazing when accounting for the size of his student population. When he provided help, I left with the impression that I was coached/mentored towards the solution (vice handed it). In a difficult subject such as this, understanding the subject is essential and far better than having a correct answer on the problem. Dr. Ormond always ensured that I understood the methods and techniques of the code and solution; his teaching style reflects this." |
| "Dr. Ormond is the best professor I've had so far for master's classes. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would plan on taking more courses from him as a result." |
| "Dustin Ormond is the best professor I have had the pleasure of having in my program. His knowledge, his teaching style, and his passion for learning has made a last impacting upon me as a student. I plan to take every class he teaches in the future." |
| "I really appreciate the approach Dr. Ormond used in teaching the course. The teaching tool (server: ormond.creighton.edu) dedicated to the course for practicing materials taught in class made all the difference. It took the course experience to whole different level. I learnt a lot about database and I believe I have gained more than what I set out to attain at the beginning of the class. He is an expert in this field and that instills a lot of confidence in the materials he gives during the course." |
| "Dr Ormond is a great teacher. You can tell that he spends a substantial amount of time preparing. I feel it is this preparation which helped me learn so much. His database and how it is set up also was an effective way to practice what we learned." |
| "I would say his assignments are very much REAL world, which is great. Overall, of any of the classes in the program, you actually explained things." |
| "Dr. Ormond was one of the best communicative professors I have had, which was amazing seeing as this was an online course. He encouraged us to reach out to him if we ever needed help. He also provided all the videos and tutorials we could ever need to complete the assignments. I really appreciated all of the work he put into this course because it was very intimidating at first." |
| "Coming in to the course I had no experience in the subject matter, leaving the course I have gained a great amount of experience and knowledge on the subject and it is definitely correlated to the way the course was taught. Dr. Ormond does a great job with the structure of the course and building on each lesson each class session. He has great energy and a fast pace approach that challenges students. I really enjoyed the flow of the course and how it was taught." |
| "Dr. Ormond is without question the best professor I have had at Creighton. He is the only professor to create his own course material and not just link the students to random websites for instruction. His videos and PowerPoints were very thorough and he always provided ample background and amplifying information on the subjects we were learning. He always responded quickly to questions and issues. He gave more work than usual but it was easier to accomplish because of his outstanding teaching and availability. If given the chance, I would take any class offered by Dr. Ormond!" |
| "Dr. Ormond is an expert in the field and has a clear passion for it. He is consistently helpful when questions arise. The course was well designed and executed to ensure students learn the material and are able to apply the knowledge outside of the classroom." |
| "I've enjoyed having Dr. Ormond for this course. He's clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the topics he teaches. The condensed nature of this course made it rather difficult, but I think Ormond did a great job." |
| "Professor is very knowledgeable about the subject. Materials were explained so anyone could understand, even if they did not have an IT background." |
| "I can say I have truly enjoyed his class and teaching style. This semester gave us all something we weren't expecting, but I feel like he did an excellent job at adapting. He sought out feedback from us, and then made the possible and appropriate changes. The aspect of his teaching style that I enjoyed the most was how he taught a principle, and then immediately helped solidify it with a learning activity. I can't speak for others, but that definitely helped me." |
| "I enjoyed taking this course. Dr. Ormond's style of lecture, broken up by in-class exercises, was an effective way for me to learn the material. He demonstrated the subject's relevance and incorporated new developments in the field of database management into the class learning objectives." |
| "I'm very happy I took this course, I learned a lot and got the opportunity to really challenge myself to learn something completely new, before this, I've never worked with coding. Dustin Ormond made it possible for me to do just that by creating a challenging informative learning experience. He was very prompt in his responses to my questions (and I definitely had some). I appreciate how quickly he graded the work, the comments he provided in grading, and his detailed working of the assignment answers. It helped me to see where improvements were needed and to understand where and why I went wrong (which is what I want from a course, opportunity to improve)." |
| "I would definitely recommend this course to a friend!! I really learned a LOT, I liked Professor's Ormond style and enthusiasm, and the fact that he was always willing to help his students understand things better and solving questions outside of class. That was a huge thing for me! If Professor Ormond offers another class while I'm still in the program, I will take it without thinking it twice." |
| "Excellent course taught by an excellent instructor passionate about teaching." |
| "For a course that could have been very dull and boring for people who where not as familiar with IT, Professor Ormond's enthusiasm for the topic really stood out and made the subject matter interesting." |
| "Great class and awesome professor! It was my favorite class of the semester!" |
| "Dr. Ormond put substantial effort into developing course material. His work behind the scenes is the course's principal strength." |
| "Dr. Ormond was one of my better professors that I have had during my time at Creighton. He takes the time to work with his students and really make sure they understand what they are doing in the class. He is responsive to student requests and does so in a timely manner. Generally, there need to be more professors like him that will do the things required to ensure success of the students." |
| "Dr. Ormond is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter. He has a great teaching style and he is very easy to understand. Great class!" |
| "Dr. Ormond teaches in a very enthusiastic manner. Therefore, it motivated me to learn and participate. He explained things in a very clear and concise way, which defenitely helped me since I don't come from a BIA background." |
| "Dr. Ormond is very knowledgeable in what he is teaching which makes it enjoyable to learn from him. He makes very complex topics not so daunting to learn and understand and is a great professor." |
| "Dr. Ormond was a fantastic teacher! He invested a lot of time into putting together training aids for the class students. I often reflected on these tutorials to help with the assignments that I was working on at the time." |
| "Great course. Very well presented by the professor. He is definitely committed to providing a positive online experience for the students." |
| "Mr. Ormond was well organized and put together many different videos and reading materials for us to have at our disposal. These were very helpful when doing the assignments because you could go back and rewatch a video any number of times until you understand or if you are running into an issue to see where you are going wrong. He is a patient person who was very responsive via email. Overall a very good teacher." |
| "Dustin Ormond replies to emails faster than any other professor I have ever had. He also built his own website that makes learning fast, easy and overall convenient. He also makes a 3 hour class go by fast with in class activities, jokes and breaks." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Online Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in BIA 782 Student Comments
An Introduction to the Culture of Collegiate Life - RSP 103
Student Evaluations
This course introduces first-year students in the Heider College of Business to life at Creighton University. In addition to the topics common to all 100-level RSP courses, students learn about the College's Ratio Studiorum, or plan of study, including the College's six learning objectives and degree requirements (major and minor). Course readings and class discussions focus on concepts of leadership and the College's leadership development program. The course is taught by a Faculty Preceptor, supported by a Decurion (an upperclassman personally invited by the Preceptor).
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.1 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 3.5 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 3.9 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.1 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.1 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.1 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.1 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 3.6 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.5 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.2 |
| Note: Respondents: 10/15 | |
| Scale | |
|---|---|
| Summative (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| Overall, I rate this instructor an excellent teacher. | 4.75 |
| Overall, I rate this course as excellent. | 4.75 |
| Stimulating Student Interest (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Demonstrated the importance and significance of the subject matter | 5 |
| Introduced stimulating ideas about the subject | 4.75 |
| Inspired students to set and achieve goals which really challenged them | 4.75 |
| Establishing Rapport (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Displayed a personal interest in students and their learning | 4.75 |
| Found ways to help students answer their own questions | 4.75 |
| Structuring Classroom Experiences (1 = Hardly Ever, 5 = Almost Always) | |
| Made it clear how each topic fit into the course | 4.75 |
| Explained course material clearly and concisely | 4.5 |
| Attitudes and Behavior (1 = Definitely False, 5 = Definitely True) | |
| As a rule, I put forth more effort than other students on academic work. | 3.5 |
| My background prepared me well for this course's requirements. | 3.75 |
| I really wanted to take this course regardless of who taught it. | 3.5 |
| Recommendation (1 = Very Unlikely, 5 = Very Likely) | |
| How likely are you to recommend this instructor to a friend? | 4.5 |
| Note: Respondents: 4/15 | |
| Student Comments |
|---|
| "Not only is professor Ormond good at what he does, he is extremely friendly and definitely genuine. Having someone like that to look to in advising is very special and downright helpful." |
| "He is personable." |
| "He is a fair and helpful teacher who prioritizes communication." |
| "RSP was not a class, but Dr. Ormond seemed like a very nice person and an excellent teacher" |
| "Dr. Ormond shows that he cares for each student individually and has passion for what he teaches. Not a bad bowler either." |
| "Dr. Ormond was very helpful throughout the semester. He made sure all of his students were succeeding in their first semester of college." |
| "Cared about his students, very friendly and welcoming in everything he did." |
Student Evaluations Over Time
Common Words in RSP 103 Student Comments
Chillin' with Students
I always enjoy a good invite or challenge from my students.
Warrior Dash (2015)
Cybersecurity Party (2017)
The BlueBox Project (2018)
The BlueBox Project (2021)
Heider Business Ball (2022)
PERSONAL
Everything that brings true meaning to life!
Family helps make the good days better and the bad days less stressful. Despite the highs and lows of life, my wife has been my greatest fan who has always been there to support and encourage me. My children bring more joy than stress and enable me to experience childhood all over again. I can't help but smile when I come home and my family greets me with smiles, hugs, and kisses.
My belief in the gospel of Jesus Christ has greatly influenced who I am today and has granted me the understanding of the true perspective of life. A quote by Dieter F. Uchtdorf sums it up nicely, "Diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the world." In other words, anything that brings light is of God and anything that brings darkness is not. Check out my church talks.
Aside from work, I thoroughly enjoy participating in activities where I work up a little sweat by running, biking, hiking, rock climbing, playing ultimate frisbee, soccer, basketball, badminton, dodgeball, etc. I am very competitive (which can be good or bad) but such competitiveness has helped me run a 4:37 mile, a 9:51 2-mile, and a 15:37 5K. I also enjoy collecting board games and have over 100.
Inspirational Quote
"You are good. But it is not enough just to be good. You must be good for something. You must contribute good to the world. The world must be a better place for your presence. And the good that is in you must be spread to others...in this world so filled with problems, so constantly threatened by dark and evil challenges, you can and must rise above mediocrity, above indifference. You can become involved and speak with a strong voice for that which is right."Gordon B. Hinckley
SKILLS
Just a few things acquired over the years.DATABASE
- MySQL & MySQL Workbench
- SQL/PSM
- Oracle & SQL Developer
- PL/SQL
- MongoDB
- Database Modeling & Design
PROGRAMMING
- Python
- Java
- Visual Basic and VBA
- Clarion
- Power Shell Scripting
- Flex
WEB DEVELOPMENT
- PHP
- JavaScript / jQuery / Node.js
- AJAX
- HTML
- CSS
- JSON
CYBERSECURITY
- Database Security
- Application Security
- Access Controls
- Cryptography & Steganography
- Forensics
- Host Hardening
SERVER MANAGEMENT
- IIS
- Apache HTTP Server
- MySQL Community Server
- Mongo Server
- Oracle Express Server
- Apache HTTP Server & Apache Tomcat
SYSTEM & FILE MANAGEMENT
- Windows
- Mac
- Linux (Kali, Ubuntu, OpenSuse)
- Raspberry Pi
- FileZilla
- cPanel
STATISTICS & METHODS
- AMOS
- SPSS
- SmartPLS
- ANOVA
- Factorial Survey
- Exploratory & Confirmatory Factor Analysis
MISCELLANEOUS
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Microsoft Office (macros and formulas)
- Microsoft Project and Visio
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Command Prompt
- UNIX Terminal