Dr. Dana is a great lady and very nice. Unfortunately, sometimes in class she shows a huge bias towards mens opinions and tends to favor womens opinions much more. I have heard of other students men and women complaining of this exact problem. She is a great teacher, fun in class, and sympathetic, but the bias towards men is a big drawback...

As a 3 unit, intro course this class demaned more of my time than some of my undergrad classes. Most of the work seemed useless. Dana seemed as if she was trying to prove something with the amount of work she required. I was anything but impressed!

In my opinion Dr. Dana is a very competent and talented professor. She prepares her students for graduate level courses so there is a lot of reading and writing. She also encourages a egalitarian power structure in her classes so you have choice in how you want to participate in her classes. I like that but I guess some people don't.

Dr.Dana is an excellent teacher who's committed to her students' growth. She was extremely helpful and friendly when I used her office hours.She mostly uses discussion format and draws out quiet students.Her class isn't easy but prepares you for upper division classes.It was life transforming for me. She helped me find my voice and gain confidence.

I have taken Intro, Social Problems, and Human Sexuality with Dr. Dana, and she is amazing. High energy, loves to teach, and really makes the students apply the concepts to their own lives. She does demand a lot of reading, but it is so worth it. I have learned so much from these courses!

First of all - This class is difficult. If you're looking for an easy A, don't bother. That said, this was one of the most rewarding classroom experiences I've had here at CR. There was a lot of work, but it only gave me a better understanding of the course material. I learned a ton, and truly enjoyed the class. I'd definitely recommend this class.

I wasnt sure how I was gonna like this class. It was A LOT OF WORK but extremely rewarding. If you wanna feel like you actually did college level work take her class.

Great teacher, but you feel at times that she seems a little robotic, and she is really strict and difficult.

Many of these reviews seem to be written by students who expected an easy class with little homework. That is not the case with Dana (who does NOT insist on being called Dr). She is a dynamic lecturer; classes were never boring. She enjoys having students visit during office hours and is VERY encouraging. I highly recommend this class.

It's hard work being in her class, but if you work hard for her she will work hard for you. Very unbiased lectures, very fair grader, and stays on top of the stuff she assigns. Don't be afraid to meet in her office hours, she makes you comfortable, and will help you with specific research. Lectures well formatted, great speaker. LOVES HER JOB!

Dana is an excellent professor, her method is to challenge people to be involved in group processes, to be self-directed, and to de-normalize the ways we're used to communicating. As a critical thinker and aspiring feminist I have to say that yes, she is super challenging, but this is the most you'll get out of your money at CR.

Dana has been the most effective and passionate teacher I have had in my college learning experience, both at CR and HSU. She challenges her students to think critically and is immensely supportive. The workload is manageable and her teaching style is quite accessible (and I'm a high school dropout). She's a very fair grader, just show some effort.

This class has a great teacher. She brings a lot of energy that a first i was a little intimidated by because i wasn't expecting it. She keeps it real. There is a lot of homework but if you are bad at tests (like myself) you can do poorly on them but still get a good grade. She was very helpful with the assignments. well worth the work and the time

Difficult workload, long papers. Sometimes can be rude when asking clarification questions. Very passionate though, with well formed lectures. I think her huge book-response paper for Human Sexuality was a massive challenge, but hecka rewarding.

The workload for this class is RIDICULOUS! The tests are very difficult as well. Long reading assignments every week and several writing assignments every week as well. This class is far too time consuming, I spend more time on it than all my other classes combined and I would not take another class from Dana. She is enthusiastic just far too hard

Interesting topics and very knowledgeable professor. Use the office hours if you are struggling, Dana is extremely supportive.

I thought she was a very nice teacher. While her workload could have be conceived as large only if you did everything last minutes. I learned a lot from her class. Good teacher.

Dana Maher is an awesome teacher! She has a great personality and is funny and energetic. She challenges and gives a ton of work but I find the homework fun and easy to connect with. Take her class but expect hard work.

love her! she is a great teacher, she does have a heavy work load but it is rather easy if you just do it. The readings were captivating and easy to relate too.

She's got a ton of energy and will really stress the important things you have to learn. Homework and projects are challenging but to a positive extent. Do all of her readings and don't procrastinate and you will do fine. Her tests tend to cover every single thing she has you read.

I took Sociology 1 with Doctor Dana Maher. She is a very good teacher. She seems really interested in the subject. The class is not easy though. You have to come to class, take notes, do the homework, and study for the exams to pass the class.

I took Dana my first semester in college, she is my all time favorite teacher EVER. She is passionate and really cares about her students. I didn't miss one of her classes, because if you miss a class it's like missing the rapture. Just do the reading and turn in your homework and you will pass. LOTS OF PROJECTS, but you learn a TON. I loved it.

She will get inside your brain, in the best way. :) The busy work is a bit much. Her lectures are awesome, she always has a great story to drive home the theories and perspectives associated with the class. If youre not going to become a sociologist and just want an easy A (lets be honest an easy C-) then skip this professor.

Dr. Dana started the semester with saying that if we can do well in her class, we can do well in any college/university course. Challenging and lots of work, but the payoff was an incredible education. Some say she should be teaching at university level; I say thanks for not dumbing-down because we are in a community college. Gave me pride.

Haven't finished the class yet but I already love it. I'm from out of state and have attended two other community colleges and one university, and dana is doing a splendid job. You will have to read, a lot, and yes there are exams and awesome lectures. It's academics, it's school, get over it. She brings home that social science, is science.

Dr. Dana is going to load you up with a ton of reading and explorative exercises. I did more work in her class than I did in CHEM 1A and MATH 30 - combined, and all for a 3 credit, GE course. While human sexuality is important to discuss, if you aren't a Gender Studies major, aspiring SJW, or staunch postmodernist, I'd steer well clear.

Dr. Dana definitely teaches her class with high expectations (lots of reading and note taking) but it seems to be done with the expectation of preparing students to transfer to a 4 year. She is funny and has a ton of stories to help get the content across to students. You will need to be on top of it but it is so worth it!

Dr. Dana has been extremely inspirational as a professor. She has opened up new pathways for me to explore my career choice. Dana is a relatable teacher who reachers her audience and hold their attention. Don't get me wrong, Dr. Dana is a heavy work load teacher, but she makes sure you understand that at the beginning of class.

Dana has really high expectations, and she provides a lot of guidance and support to help you push yourself. She creates an inclusive and anti-oppressive space that fosters a healthy learning environment. Dana has a lot of great ideas about how to support student success beyond the classroom. Come to class prepared for intellectual heavy lifting.

Great Teacher

Dr. Dana is an amazing professor. She is known for having a heavy reading and work load, but she makes sure to warn students on the first week of class. She really cares for her students and will do anything to help their learning along the way. She's always available in office hours and via email. All you gotta do is ask for help. Great class!

Dr. Dana is amazing! She is hard, don't get me wrong. If you can get an A in her class you are ready for the big leagues.

Skip her if you want an easy class. I had to work harder than in any class I've taken but I'm now prepared to succeed in hard classes after her. Her assignments are involved and take time. The descriptions are detailed, she sticks close to them in her grading, reading load is real & she doesn't care "what" you think, so long as it's critical think.

Dr. Maher is definitely a hard teacher which these other comments say, but it really does prepare you for harder work! I at least feel comfortable transferring now because I will be able to actually handle a harder workload! The reading is no joke but it is interesting and Dr. Maher will definitely help you if you reach out!

As folks have already stated her classes are HARD but it makes it so worth it when you get a decent grade! Of course no classes have been easy this past year but I thoroughly enjoyed this class and feel more prepared now going back to in person classes. The subject matter is also really interesting and would take again if I wasn't transferring!

I was a little bit nervous to take this class, I've read on here that Dana is a bit harder on you. However, I felt like that couldn't be further from the truth. You get out of this class what you put into it. Participate in discussions. You need to read a little bit, yeah, but what do you really expect? To get an A for existing? Just do the work.

I was worried for this class but found that the format of this class helped me to understand sociology. there is no traditional testing but there are quizzes every week. Keep up on the routine assignments and turn them in for extra credit. I prefer this format over memory testing in a stressful setting.

I'm someone who has often struggled through school but Dana was a fantastic professor who was continuously supportive in her class. While it's tough course content and she expects you to follow through with the work she's understanding so long as you communicate your needs. I would happily take more classes from her in the future.

She was very fair. I forgot to print out copies of an assignment she help me out. Always let me stop and talk to her. She real knows the subject matter well. I felt like a learned a lot from her. I am very happy I had her as a teacher.

Queer studies was such a lovely class and I hope it will be listed again in the future. Each week we had a different queer community member come to share their unique perspectives. The textbook was easily accessible and had a lot of great resources. This course was helpful as a study skills class, with engaging content and an encouraging professor.