James M. Korman Email & Phone Number

James M. Korman is a Department Chair Legal Studies Program and Professor at Mount Wachusett Community College. He possess expertise in public speaking, research, teaching, community outreach, non profits and 14 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I have known Jim as an elected public official, an attorney in private practice, a Paralegal Professor, and as a friend and neighbor, and I can say he is one of the most competent, honest, hardworking and personable people I know, and I am more than pleased to give him my very highest recommendation." and "Professor Jim Korman has the distinctive ability to bring solid knowledge of the subject matter, combine it with his rich experience as a practicing attorney, and then calibrate the classroom experience to the needs of each student. He knows his stuff. He's casual, funny, and personable in class, but he's very serious about the principle that students learn what they need to learn. His exams are challenging, requiring that the student synthesize concepts and apply facts to edge cases. He uses the exams as a part of the teaching experience, showing how important it is to pay attention to subtlety in questions. He also, though, wants the students to show what they know. For that reason, he allows students extra time to complete exams as needed. So, one day, we'd had an exam. One student couldn't finish by the end of the class. No problem, he said. Take the exam to the cafeteria, finish it, and drop it off later. The student had to leave campus, however, because she had kids and home. Later in the day, she had to go to her job. In a few minutes of conversation, Jim and the student worked out a plan. She was able to finish the exam and do the best she could do. He was able to ensure that she met the requirements of the class. Watching from the sidelines, I felt honored to watch a really good teacher at work."

Listed skills include Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Community Outreach, and 15 others.