Melvin Simms is a Computer Science professor at Northeastern University rated 2.0/5 by 8 students, with 2.9/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Melvin Simms professor reviews and ratings: 2.0/5 from 8 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
He is very strict and can be very harsh, but overall he's a pretty fun dude. Had a great in him co-op preparation class despite the boring work because of the personality he adds. Takes his job very seriously.CS1220 2009-12-17 13:06:33 +0000 UTC
A bit stodgy and uptight, but he's a decent guy and cares about his students. I think he's good at what he does. Has some trouble accepting criticism/backing down from factual challenges, but is willing to listen (just not always right away.)CS223 2009-01-07 21:45:37 +0000 UTC
How do you get anyone who was a Northeastern CS Student's eyes to roll back. Ask them about Mel Simms co-op advisor. The other comments are quite accurate!COOPSECT 2006-11-20 13:56:37 +0000 UTC
Weird dude.COOP0 2006-09-20 12:39:41 +0000 UTC
It's amazing that a guy with such a lousy job would take it so seriously. It seems his only pleasure in life comes from humiliating people. While it is helpful to give Freshmen a glimpse of the harsh realities of the 'real world' it is possible to do it without being a jerk!COOP 2005-05-26 13:27:28 +0000 UTC
Teacher is awful. He spends the whole class bossing around his little minion known as Mr. Spadaccini (or something like that). Class is a complete and total waste of time. I've learned more watching nickalodeon.CSCOOP 2004-03-26 22:36:31 +0000 UTC
Just a note to the kid below me... Spadaccini is actually Simms' boss, but they have a weird relationship. Simms is really dumb though, and wants everything on your resume to be HIS way. Just do it to please him, then change it back to whatever you want.COOP 2004-03-27 11:00:17 +0000 UTC
Condescending towards students looking for Coop jobs; will pursue students leaving NU if they try to keep a Coop job found through NU.COOP 2004-02-26 09:20:05 +0000 UTC
Melvin Simms has an average rating of 2.0/5 from 8 student reviews.
Melvin Simms's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.9/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.