Eastfield College

Staff will piss you off!!! If you’re a veteran don’t bother talking to the short black guy. I went in there trying to get something resolved and this guy gave me attitude. When I asked him a question he gave me a negative response and waited for me to respond to his negativity. I know that attitude people normally blow up after someone coughs up attitude and pauses for a response. After that he continued to speak and asked me where did I swear in. I asked him what does that matter and he tried to fucking raise his voice at me. I told him «don’t fucking raise your voice at me.» And he tried to say don’t give me attitude. And I yelled «you’re the one fucking coming out here and giving me attitude!» DONT BOTHER SPEAKING TO HIM. What kind of asshole gives responses with negativity and pauses to wait for a negative response! And then goes on to raise a voice at someone trying to work a system that gives people the run around? I’m reporting that guy for trying to yell at me. Guy you shouldn’t be helping people.

DO NOT TRANSFER HERE!!! They have the most incompetent staff you’ll ever come across

This review is of the staff-​student experience, ease of maneuvering about the campus, course offerings, and incorporates some knowledge of professor ratings from a third party site. Disclaimer: this review is not of an experience taking a course and receiving a fair grade, nor is it of an experience dining on campus.
I was disappointed in the lack of organization and in the attitudes of the staff whose jobs are to help students. I witnessed an admissions counselor being rude to a young student who just «took it.» I witnessed another young student hang his head low in a seemingly discouraged fashion after receiving «bare bones assistance» from a another counselor who gave him ridiculous advice and seemed uninterested in whether or not the kid was successful at registering for courses. I understand that these employees are likely not paid decent wages, but still, I wish they took more pride in their work and acted as if they truly understood the impact they have on young students in the process of seeking out a higher education to improve their lives and the industries in which they will work. Discouragement is not what these students need and poor modeling of professionalism is not what they need either.
The «zone» registration process is not the most effective. Lots of «you should be in this line for 2 hrs» only to wait 2 hrs and find, «you’re in the wrong line.» I was also told via phone that I didn’t need documents that, after commuting to outer space to get to the school, I discover, I did need those documents — that happened several times, being told inaccurate information that effectively cost me. And the most shocking was the lack of a ticketing/​number calling process that would allow people to sit while waiting as opposed to standing in a line for 2 hours. I saw no accommodation for the disabled who might not be able to physically do this either. There is also a lack of privacy when speaking with admissions representatives… you’re asked to discuss personal information less than a foot away from a complete stranger.
*And super surprising to me is that no one asked me for identification. I was allowed to register for a course and charged for it, but no one ever confirmed that I was who I said I was — astounding.*
Initially I thought, «2 stars,» but there were some staff members who seemed to sincerely try to be helpful. One older and perhaps senior employee emerged at one point and attempted to improve the process of helping students by asking them about their needs, such as, «If you’re here only to drop off a transcript, come over here;» a great start as it created a sort of «express line» for less time consuming business transactions. Another staff member took the time to walk me to another line as opposed to just sending me on my way without care. The campus was easy enough to figure out, parking was plentiful, and course offerings are also good. Lastly, if you live in Dallas county, the cost of courses is extremely budget friendly. Do your research though when selecting a campus within the district.

I’ve been going here for 4+ years in and out but this school has been a pain to deal with the last few years. I will say this, some of the teachers I’ve had have been awesome especially the biology department. I really enjoyed being in their class. My advisor was also wonderful! I forgot her name but she was an energetic lady who really cared about my education. Also, one of the employees there was helpful and nice compared to others I’ve dealt with. Now some of the other administration need major changes. The Financial Aid office is the worst of the worst. Every time I go in there, they always seem to have an attitude when you’re just there to have your questions answered. Half the time, there’s no one there to even answer your questions! They feel like you’re just there to bother them with your obvious and unimportant answers. The business office staff are slow to work with and can’t even answer your questions properly at all. I finally got my associates but I didn’t even want to attend graduation because I disliked this school so much, I saw no need to celebrate a degree from this place. (Plus, my degree is useless anyway) Now I only take summer classes here for University requirements but I can’t wait to officially be done with this school forever.

We came here for a Lacrosse Tournament. I have to say I was very impressed with the nice fields. They had a practice area for each field right beside it. Usually a team has to find a little patch of grass to warm up on, but this facility had a designated area for each field for the warm ups. The concession stand was also reasonably priced and had some yummy options. I had the tamales and they were great for concession food.

Great Automotive Technology program with Professors who really care, and all at a very reasonable price!

My daughter has been up to the campus 4 times and is told something different each time. They are unorganized and rude. She still hasn’t been able to register for a summer math class. Piss poor leadership at this college.

I decided to make use of my taxes and sign up for lessons in the music school here. I emailed the professor to start with and he was very helpful.
I showed up to the Saturday registration and everyone I came across was very clear and helpful. I started at the admissions office to get my status changed to «in district» which was done pain free just by showing my ID. I was sent off to register in a large room and after signing in, sat down on the front row. One of the advisors commented on my «My Dog is a Rescue» shirt and helped me.
The class I was signing up for had a co-​req I couldn’t take and she manually overrode the class in the computer when I showed her the email from the professor that said I could get exempt. Very easy and pain free.
After that I went to the cashier and paid. Can’t beat $ 45 for private lessons in an instrument for 3 months.
I walked over to the fine arts building to check it out and definitely agree with the other reviewers. That place is creepy… and I LOVE it. Next time I’m going to have to check out the cemetery too.
Honestly I walked away in a better mood than I did when registering at SMU years ago.

*review for track and cemetery*
So…my fatass recently began a «running» (read, «walking/​jogging») program. Long story short, I needed a nearby track with lighting to run on at night. After calling all the local high/​middle schools and hearing a whole bunch of «no’s», one finally suggested Eastfield. Awesome! Their track is essentially a really long (one mile, I believe) sidewalk with squishy rubber track stuff on it. Its not your typical oval– its long and squiggly, and wraps around two «lakes», some trees, and some sporting courts. There are nice quarter mile markers to help you judge your workout, too.
Everyone is super considerate and will move when they see you coming past them (the track is about two people wide). Its mostly lighted, but some lights are out and this is not the *best* area, so be mindful-​however, there is an emergency pager located about 3/​8ths into the track, and I have seen a cop sitting in his car the whole time I’m out there before, so I haven’t felt unsafe.
Around the track there are tennis courts which are open to use by anyone, a water fountain, and what I found to be a workout/​stretch park? I don’t know what to call it… it looks like an outdoor gym thats missing weights. I use it to stretch out before and after jog/​walks.
Closer to the road you’ll find the Motley family cemetery. This is a neat little spot inside a wrought-​iron fence. The sign has a nice bit of history– 25 plots in the cemetery now, for the Motley family (the roads namesake) and their slaves. It is still used, as well.
All in all a great place to relax and have a nice mile (or two or three) long run/​walk/​jog :)

This little cemetery was more fun to visit than I thought it would be. The girls got a hoot out of it. And also, they old theater was kinda creepy. Seems someone left one of the backstage doors unlocked – which I’m sure is not the norm. But we got to poke around with everything dark.
I know… it’s a community college. But everyone has always known this place is super haunted. The college is built on land donated by the Motley Family. They owned the property and at the top of the hill where the schools theater sits, was where the Motley home sat… until it burned. The family cemetery still sits below it facing Motley Drive. They actually have a grave for a severed arm and a severd foot. In junior high school we used to do rubbings of the markers there. Everyone always wanted to do the arm…
Either way, anyone who has attended there will tell you stories of a male ghost who watches the theater rehearsals. Also there are two children who run up and down the hallways around the theater. I’ve been there late at night and it’s plenty creepy. Especially when the theater teachers all have their own ghost stories about the specter.
Also, since it’s a college it’s almost always open for business.