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REVEL SIMS

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Raw average: 4.67/5 from 6 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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CHICLA 315
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
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.
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CHICLA 330
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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CHICLA 330
Quality 3/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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CHICLA 330
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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CHICLA 330
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
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.
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CHICLA 330
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
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.
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Classes with REVEL SIMS

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Spring 2026CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2026URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2026URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2026URBRPL 999Independent Work
Fall 2025CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2025URBRPL 512Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
Fall 2025URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2025URBRPL 999Independent Work
Spring 2025CHICLA 329Education and Service Topics in Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies
Spring 2025GEOG 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2025URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2025URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2024CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2024GEOG 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2024URBRPL 512Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
Fall 2024URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024GEOG 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2024LANDARC 990Research
Spring 2024URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2024URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2024URBRPL 999Independent Work
Fall 2023CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2023GEOG 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2023URBRPL 512Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
Fall 2023URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2023URBRPL 999Independent Work
Spring 2023CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2023URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2023URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2022CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2022URBRPL 512Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
Fall 2022URBRPL 999Independent Work
Spring 2022CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2022URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2022URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2021CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2021URBRPL 512Gentrification and Urban Restructuring
Fall 2021URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2020CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2020URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2020URBRPL 999Independent Work
Spring 2020CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2020URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Fall 2019CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Fall 2019URBRPL 590Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning
Fall 2019URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Spring 2019CHICLA 315Racial Formation and Whiteness
Spring 2019URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2019URBRPL 990Research and Thesis
Fall 2018CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2018CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2018URBRPL 781Planning Thought and Practice
Spring 2018URBRPL 999Independent Work
Fall 2017CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Spring 2017CHICLA 699Directed Study
Spring 2017URBRPL 999Independent Work
Fall 2016CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Fall 2016CHICLA 699Directed Study
Fall 2016URBRPL 590Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning
Fall 2016URBRPL 999Independent Work
Spring 2016CHICLA 530Advanced Topics in Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies
Spring 2016URBRPL 590Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning
Fall 2015CHICLA 330Topics in Chicano/a Studies
Fall 2015SOCWORK/URBRPL 721Methods of Planning Analysis
Spring 2015URBRPL 590Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning

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