Kim Lyons - Smith College, Northampton, MA

Professor: Kim Lyons

Department: Social Science

College: Smith College, Northampton, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOCCRIM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I know Kim was planning to leave Smith, but I don't know how to contact her now. If anyone knows, please email me at sanderson07@yahoo.com Thanks in advance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SOCOFCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Students seem to either hate her or love her. Either way she makes an impression, which I guess tells you something. I happen to think she's a damn good prof. Some people seem to be thrown by her odd affect, but she knows her stuff, and seems to honestly care about her students and her teaching. Rare enough qualities at Smith and in the academic community in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOCOFCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very dedicated. Unusual sense of humor but it grows on you. Her lectures are captivating, she likes to shake you awake by saying something random and out there. The class is instructive and its innovative fromat makes it a fantastic change.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

We are going to miss you so much, Kim. Please don't go. Tell me where you're going and we'll follow you anywhere. You are the best prof. ever!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SOCOFCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i'm taking this course now and it's my best course this semester. you have to go to class because the lectures introduce a lot of addition information and you have to do the readings. i guess i'm saying you just have to work. but you will learn so much about crime and criminals. great course

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INTROANDCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took both of her classes this year and they were terrific. I learned a lot and had a great time doing it. highly recommend

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SOCIOLOGY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kim is the best. Her classes are a little hard but she really helps you get through it. I think I love her.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SOCCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Ugh...

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had Kim for intro and crime and both were outstanding. Yes, she knows her stuff, but she's definitely not arrogant. She keeps you interested in even the most dry and complicated stuff. She has become my favorite prof at Smith. She's the most approachable and friendly prof I've known. My only complaint is that she doesn't teach more classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: INTROSOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best lecturers I've ever had. Hilarious yet can cut right to the point. Tangets aren't so bad either.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOCCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Such mixed reviews of Prof Lyons on this site, but I personally found her very unclear, arrogant, and unfocused. I knew more about Criminology coming into the class than most, and was the course ever a waste. If you want entertainment, I guess she's your lady. Don't expect much more.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Kim Lyons is one of the most overrated professors at Smith. She's a bit of an egomaniac, and her lectures are some of the most boring, insipid drivel that I've ever had to endure. I'd never, ever take another class with her. Take SOC with someone else if you actually want to learn something.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

very interersting. never boring or dull.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She really knows her stuff, and if you have any interest in sociology you should take this class under her. The assignments are a bit tedious, but not difficult. Her class is usually funny and engaging, and the material is fascinating.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SOCCRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Will never take a class with Kim Lyons again. What a waste.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Lyons is one of the most engaging, intelligent, friendly and funny instructors I have had. She is both approachable and not afraid to speak her mind. I like professors who don't coddle students and she definitely will not coddle you. Tough/Fair

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRIM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent in every regard! Must take before you grad, major or not.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CRIME
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The best. Take it. The lectures are fascinating.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SOC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best class I've taken in Sociology. Great lectures (always right ON-TOPIC), great readings, great projects. I got an A, but had to work for it. If you're willing to study and want to learn A LOT (!) about the Sociology of Crime, take it!