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 ↗
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REVEL SIMS
What students say
Original student reviews · all captured dates
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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Classes with REVEL SIMS
Topics in Chicano/a Studies
3–4 creditsCHICLA 330 examines specific themes in Chicano/a life, culture, and identity.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Fall 2021–Spring 2026Planning Thought and Practice
Credits unavailableURBRPL 781 examines planning practice through case studies, integrating planning history, decision-making models, and global development issues.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleResearch and Thesis
1–5 creditsURBRPL 990 is a course for individual mentored research and study to complete theses, arranged with a faculty member.
No offering record · Spring 2026
No recorded grade history
Independent Work
1–3 creditsURBRPL 999 is an independent study course where students arrange specific work with a faculty member.
No offering record · Spring 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleRecorded teaching history
Distinct courses recorded per term
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2026 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2026 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2026 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2025 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2025 | URBRPL 512 | Gentrification and Urban Restructuring |
| Fall 2025 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2025 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2025 | CHICLA 329 | Education and Service Topics in Chicanx/e & Latinx/e Studies |
| Spring 2025 | GEOG 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2025 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2025 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2024 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2024 | GEOG 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2024 | URBRPL 512 | Gentrification and Urban Restructuring |
| Fall 2024 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2024 | GEOG 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2024 | LANDARC 990 | Research |
| Spring 2024 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2024 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2024 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2023 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2023 | GEOG 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2023 | URBRPL 512 | Gentrification and Urban Restructuring |
| Fall 2023 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2023 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2023 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2023 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2023 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2022 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2022 | URBRPL 512 | Gentrification and Urban Restructuring |
| Fall 2022 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2022 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2022 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2022 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2021 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2021 | URBRPL 512 | Gentrification and Urban Restructuring |
| Fall 2021 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2020 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2020 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2020 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2020 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2020 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Fall 2019 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Fall 2019 | URBRPL 590 | Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning |
| Fall 2019 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Spring 2019 | CHICLA 315 | Racial Formation and Whiteness |
| Spring 2019 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2019 | URBRPL 990 | Research and Thesis |
| Fall 2018 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2018 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2018 | URBRPL 781 | Planning Thought and Practice |
| Spring 2018 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2017 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Spring 2017 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2017 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Fall 2016 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Fall 2016 | CHICLA 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2016 | URBRPL 590 | Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning |
| Fall 2016 | URBRPL 999 | Independent Work |
| Spring 2016 | CHICLA 530 | Advanced Topics in Chicanx/e and Latinx/e Studies |
| Spring 2016 | URBRPL 590 | Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning |
| Fall 2015 | CHICLA 330 | Topics in Chicano/a Studies |
| Fall 2015 | SOCWORK/URBRPL 721 | Methods of Planning Analysis |
| Spring 2015 | URBRPL 590 | Contemporary Topics in Urban and Regional Planning |
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