Donald Baumer - Smith College

Professor: Donald Baumer

Department: TBD

College: Smith College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOV100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Baumer will make you love political philosophy; there is an author for anyone to enjoy in Gov 100. Although the readings can be lengthy, his class is very chill and he is a relatively easy grader. Our discussions were interesting because we connected theories from 60-2000 years ago to modern issues. The papers are a little too broad.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GOV100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His lecturing style was not really engaging, the assignments were dull, and he sounded really misinformed in terms of current issues.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GOV207
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Really easy class in terms of coursework, only two essays and a final exam, but he tells you exactly what you need to read for the final weeks in advance. There are a lot of readings, but they're not at all necessary if you follow along in class and take decent notes. The handouts are really helpful for the essays and the papers are self-lead.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I barely went to any of his classes. The ones I did go to, I basically slept through. I didn't even do the bare minimum (which was the readings), and I did well in the course because of the GOV crash course videos on YouTube. There are two 10 page papers, but they're kinda easy. Strongly recommend for anyone with a heavy course load. Easy A.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

It was a really chill class. I honestly didn't go to half of them because I knew everything he was lecturing about but his assignments were clear and there were only 3 of them for the whole semester. (2 10 page papers and a super easy final exam on one topic). It made me decide I was interested in government and wanted to take more classes in gov.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOV100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice professor but theres just so much work you need to do! His readings are crazy long and sometimes, you just can't do it. Class is really long and his feedback on my paper was alright except he took points off for some use of vocabulary. I still don't really know what he wants. He is a sweet guy and will help but just be prepared.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOV100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Baumer is amazing! He's a total sweetheart and extremely fun. Take Gov 100 with him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took this class cos I wanted to have a basic understanding abt American Government. I relied mostly on textbook and skipped the lectures. However this also has resulted in not learning as much as my peers who read the material and attended class and asked questions. This is the kind of class in which the more effort you put the more you learn.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best. So interesting, so sweet, really helpful. Take a class with him, he's the best!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was wonderful during lectures and was often very clear on questions and even elaborated with great examples, even if some people found him boring. Even better when you go to his office to ask questions. He is understanding when you become ill or need an extension. Would recommend him to anyone interested in American Gov.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENV101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hard to understand, did not speak clearly. Lectures had no direction. Content in lectures was vague. Class was a combination of government and environmental science, learned a lot of science but barely any policy. Lectures don't help much - you're better off reading the textbook.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Baumer is brilliant and wonderful. He's always clear and willing to help and/or clarify. Even in a larger class he will give you personal attention via smaller discussions and one-on-one meetings when you have assignments. Definitely recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

D Bom is awesome and you should totally take his class! A great professor and overall introduction to American Government. Excellent for any major.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's adorable, a smart man, he knows your name and doesn't mind being interrupted (which is good unless you have a few that girls in your class) I would recommend him because you will learn something, but it won't be a terribly hard class. Literally 3 assignments-- 2 papers and a final. I'm in love with him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENV101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's amazing!! and my adviser. I love him! He's fair and easy to talk to.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His nickname says it all: D-Bomb!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He made it clear what he wanted, handed out organized worksheets to go along with your notes and was fun and interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Baumer is absolutely fabulous. He is really laid back and grades assignments fairly. This class is interesting but not too stressful. If I had taken one of his classes as a first year, I would have definitely been a government major.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOV209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is so nice and laid back. He knows his stuff like the back of his hand; he's taught for 30 years and is never condescending. Funny and clear. Definitely take his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOV200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, even better advisor. Funny, kind, will bend over backwards for you.