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Revel Sims is the GOAT. I genuinely really enjoyed his Racial Formation and Whiteness course. He is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the content, and holds space for students to voice their opinions. He values student learning over everything, and advocates for students outside of the classroom. No exams, just reading and discussion.Rate My Professors ↗
I had Prof Sims for CHICLA 315** great class and amazing professor. He is really passionate about his teaching as well as making sure the students feel valued and their voices appreciated in class discussions.Rate My Professors ↗
I've had good classes with Revel before but not the one on gentrification. His slides can be hard to follow and filled with jargon. For the final project he didn't give clear instructions or a page minimum. He just said "make sure you answer thoroughly" but that's not helpful. He also doesn't know how to have difficult conversations in the class.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Sims is a refreshing instructor. He is passionate about his coursework and teaching over grades. This made me and my peers excited to learn the material. Unless I was sick, I never missed a lecture because he made it enjoyable and interesting. He is available outside of class and as accommodating as he can be. Totally recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
This was the least stressful course that I took throughout my college career. No exams!! Professor Sims wanted students to ENJOY the material rather than MEMORIZE it. He gave AMAZING lectures and he was very knowledgable about the material. I wish I could have taken more classes with him!! He is one of the kindest professors I've ever met.Rate My Professors ↗
This class was a community based research class. We conducted two interviews, transcribed them and presented our findings at a community gathering. We used class time to talk about housing, and code our interviews into themes. The topic of the class varies every semester. Super easy A. Fun time, no pressure, no exams.Rate My Professors ↗
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CHICLA 699 is a directed study course for advanced independent research, readings, or projects mentored by faculty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleGEOG 681 is a mentored study course for seniors completing honors theses in geography.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
GEOG 691 is a senior thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
URBRPL 990 is a course for individual mentored research and study to complete theses, arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
URBRPL 999 is an independent study course where students arrange specific work with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sample| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | GEOG 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | GEOG 691 | Senior Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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