Very knowledgeable on the subject matter, but sometimes scatterbrained with technology. Her tests are pretty easy if you come to class. There is a discussion board and quite a bit of reading, but it's an interesting class. I guess there's supposed to be a paper, but she didn't have time this semester.

Great lady, very interested in her work and it shows. Great personal stories and experiences to share. Discussions are interesting. Make sure you do the readings! Even if you attend class a lot of the test material won't be clear if you don't read the assigned readings. Had online discussion board assignments, easy points so take advantage of it.

She is an extremely nice lady and willing to help if you need help. The tests are easy if you study what is on the study guide. She has a study session for each test which is so helpful. Also, do the extra credit (they're easy) and worth a good amount if you do them all. I never did a reading and I got an A.

She is an extremely interesting lecturer, and knows a lot about the general scope of the topic. She is willing to talk to any student after class, and was always fast to respond to emails. Her tests are sort of hard, but if you go to class and read, it isn't a difficult class to pass.

Tests are difficult. Do the disscussion boards for extra points, it'll help you in the end. Also she didn't make us take a final if we had a C or better.

This class is really easy. Just go to class and take notes and you'll be fine if you study everything on the study guide. Sometimes the questions can be tricky but I still got an A. She's a really interesting lecturer and even in a class of 300 she has discussions that students participate in. Great class and it's not hard at all.

Challenged class to submit their own views and give support. Yes she sort of does base her lectures on her views/experiences but she wants you to respond. It wasnt really about learning material, just learning about minority groups and programs. Do discussion boards and skim readings and pay attention and you get an A.

This class was boring, like most lectures, but it was not too hard. If you go to class and take notes then you will be fine for the tests. She goes off on tangents, but oh well. She gives review sheets and has review sessions. Offered a lot of extra credit if you did the discussion boards. As long as you study the review sheets you'll be fine.

Dr. K is very passionate about the material and her presentations are very interesting. May be tough for those on the right end of the political spectrum, as her perspective is best described as Marxian, though not blatently Marxist. Read, go to class, and pay attention and you will get an "A."

Dr K is great prof. Notice most of the neg comments are from 101 classes (aka Freshman) You do have to read, go to class, and make sure you understand the material. She does throw in her own comments but welcomes others (sometimes discussions get deep) Really enjoyed her and hope to take more classes with her

Dr. Kaufman is incredibly intelligent and knows the subjects she teaches. From time to time the class room gets into heated debate, and it's never boring. My favorite teacher to date at BG. I would absolutely recommend her class to anyone.

This was a pretty interesting class. There were a lot of notes, and we didn't always have time to write down all of them. She was pretty opinionated, and did seem to be on the left side of the isle, but she never seemed to get too bad at trying to convert people. I didn't like that she brought up universal healthcare a little too much.

The tests are slightly hard. You have to memorize all the notes. There was one research paper that was not too difficult. Class is boring, just PowerPoints. She ALWAYS gets off topic and you don't get much accomplished in one class. She takes attendance everyday, not mandatory, but counts for participation points. Subject matter was fun.

You definitely have to attend class with her, and not fall asleep.Fill in the study guides and do the extra credit assignments. She is easy to reach and will help you if you send her an e-mail letting her know you need help. Gives great examples, and if you take good notes, you most likely won't even have to read the books.

I took Dr. K's Sociology class at Rhodes State College. She was never boring, had complete control of the class and made it very interesting. Wish there had been more use of the book, but Dr. K does not put much stock in teaching out of the book. I never thought her tests were that bad; if you just knew the concepts, you were fine.

Her classes could be interesting at times, but I didn't like how she occationally brings her own opinions into some topics. Her tests were fairly difficult. She tends to ramble on and go into rants, and then she complains about being behind in where she wanted to be in lectures. If you can tolerate a liberal point of view, she is a so-so professor.

If you attended class, you never need to use the book. She explains all the concepts she wants you to know and uses many examples.

This class was not exceptionally hard as long as you understand her opinions. She is a negative person and can leave you feeling depressed about life. As a teacher, she really does not care about her student. I think that her intense interest in sociology made her lose all faith and belief in students. beware: white males

She isnt depressing, she just speaks the truth and while she states her own opinions, she does teach proven sociology curriculum.if you attend class and do more than copy slides for note taking, anA is more than reasonable.

Excellent professor. Really liberal, but she's a sociologist, so if she believes what she teaches, she should be. Taking her again because her lectures are really interesting. I've learned a lot from this course.

Amazing teacher! Exmas are a piece of cake as long as you come to class everyday, take good notes, and study them & the study guide for the exams an A or B is easy to obtain. When taking notes or studying, make sure to include examples of the terms to understand them better and dont just copy word for word what's on the board.

She is very hard but you learn a lot through this class. Attendance isn't mandatory but she gives optional pop quizes that she uses as extra credit so if your grade needs help these are useful.

Good teacher if you go to class and take half decent notes. You could not open the textbook the entire semester and be fine. Very interesting class, even if you disagree with some of the topics discussed.

I am currently in this class. She is tough but helpful. If you come to class, pay attention and study you will be fine! I didn't read the book, but went to every class and I got an A on the first test. You have to go to class.

If you don't attend class, you probably wont do well. However, if you go to class and fill out the study guide you shouldn't have a problem getting an A or a B.

A tough class if you are unable to openly discuss social topics relative to social class issues cross culturally and historically. Must be able to formulate opinions and put concepts together without the prof's help. Prof helpful during office hours and after class if you show interest and participation.

I love her!

She cares about her students and it's sad that our class is so huge because I would love to get to talk with her. She's funny and inciteful. She really knows her stuff.

She definitely knows what she is talking about, but often brings her political views into account. I definitely learned a lot from her; she's a good professor.

She is pretty funny but pretty rude. She gets sidetracked but she knows what she is talking about. It's hard to pay attention but if you do you will learn a fair ammount

Dr. Kauffman is a great professor. If you put in the effort, she makes it easy to do well. She gives a study guide and is always available after class for questions. She offers extra credit throughout the semester. Class content is really interesting. She has strong opinions, but her exams are based on facts or the book. Attend class every day!

I took her social stratification and poverty class. i was excited because i like the subject and i was hoping to learn a lot and have good discussions. unfortunately, She is really biased and talks about her political opinions constantly. Worst of all she doesn't encourage discussion. Big disappointment. I will not take her again.

Class is not that difficult. If you show up to class, you should get an A or a B. My only complaint with her is that she is so political in class. She strays from what we are talking about to her radically liberal beliefs. It doesn't help that the textbook she uses by Derber aligns with her RADICAL liberal views.

Donna's Soc 1010 class is extremely hard as far as the material. But I have learned more from Donna and this class than I have learned in any other class at Bowling Green. She uses great analogies that help with clarifying certain topics in the class which was helpful. I will be taking another class with her this upcoming semester.

I really enjoyed Dr. K and her style of teaching. The Intro class isn't too difficult if you go to class, and use her study guides. She does add her 2 cents about how she feels on certain issues such as the government becoming corrupt and such, but most of the time her examples were helpful in remembering the material.

A very caring professor. This class is hard and tests are ridiculous, each question is worded to trick you.

Great teacher, interesting topics, easy to follow as long as you pay attention and go to class. Her tests are harder than the quizzes but overall its material that is comprehendible. Never bought the book.

Shes a teacher that is very strict, but I have come to really appreciate it. If you talk or have your cell phone out she will bring it to the class attention. Just take good notes, and study and you will do pretty well in the class.

-One of those teachers who I really enjoy to listen to talk -I did not read the book and i just studied the notes got a B- on a exam -I read and studied notes and got an A -She has very strong political views BUT SHE BACKS IT UP HER VIEWS WITH GOOD EVIDENCE -I'm an Education major so this doesnt apply to my major but one of my favorite classes

Need to pay attention, take good notes, think of examples for your notes, and understand the concepts. If you just write down the powerpoint lecture you will not know what is going on. Being attentive and listening are key to success in this class.

There are only 6 chances for grades. 3 tests and 3 quizes. If you study your terms you will get good grades on the quizes but the tests are harder. She gives opportunity for extra credit but u can get negative points from it too. DONT BUY BOOK. You have to go to class for info. She does not post anything online.

Was really inspirational, and passionate! A little too political but shown reason in everything taught

She's clear in what you need to know for quizzes and exams, but she goes on about politics so much that half the time you will think that's what class you're in. Attendance is not mandatory but she does have a sign in sheet for every class. She talks about reading all these articles but she summarizes them all well enough in class for you.

fun class

Dr. Kauffman is the best professor I've had so far in my college career. The tests were not easy but that's because she wants us to apply the concepts to real life situations so we understand it. She inspired me to inform others about racial inequality, discrimination, and healthcare. You will be well informed after taking this class.

I've taken 2 of her classes; they're a great time if you have more modern/progressive ideals on society. She posts study guides for you to take notes off of (that way you aren't writing unnecessary notes all the time) and writes her tests directly off of the study guides. If you come and take notes off the study guide every day you will get an A.

I have really enjoyed this class very much. It has been very interesting and informational. The examples she gives are very helpful and she explains the ideas very well.

Dr. Kauffman is opinionated, no doubt. She is rough around the edges at times, sure. But overall, her class is not difficult. The things that she goes over in class are what she puts on the exams. Quizzes aren't difficult, and there is extra credit.

Going to class is a must because she does lecture the entire time Don't buy the book because you don't need it to pass PLEASE GO TO SI(SI is like a study group with a student who has already taken the class and passed)SI was the only time I studied she doesn't give EC but will boost your grade if you go to SI There is no homework 3quizzes and3exams

I really liked Donna because she's very passionate about what she's teaching. The lectures aren't mandatory but with 3 exams and 3 quizzes you need to attend class to pass. It's a very straight forward class and as long as you pay attention you'll pass and learn a lot of insightful things.

LOVED her class. I didn't think I would at the beginning, but it ended up being my favorite yet. She's very opinionated (which I loved), and always gave great and copious examples with each lesson. I didn't like that our only grades were on tests and quizzes. But this class had/has me questioning changing my major to sociology.

Her classes are lecture based and attendance is mandatory for the first like month then she stops taking it. We had a book but I never used it and my grade was fine.

Some people might not agree with her opinion, but she's a passionate teacher, and the class isn't that hard

No homework at all just quizzes and exams. Gives optional bonus tests that help your grade a lot if you know the content. She also likes to spell out words on her quizzes so that helped me a lot when I was stuck on a question.

Go to class! Always! If you are in her intro classes make the SI tutoring sessions a priority and don't be afraid to talk to Dr.K! I really enjoyed this class, and I'd recommend her to other students. The textbook is kind of a waste of money unless you really want to read it? I regret getting it however. Her extra credit quizzes will save you!

Donna is a super intelligent woman. She brings fun energy and makes sociology really interesting. Some people say they don't like her teaching but I have to disagree.

I've had classes with Dr. Kauffman before and I enjoy her. She's passionate about what she teaches but she's also a really hard grader. Her exams are for the most part memorization more than application. I wouldn't take this class if you do better with conceptualization than memorization. This aside, her lectures are enjoyable and inspirational.

She takes her course material seriously. Most BGSU students arent used to working for their grades, and find her class a rude awakening. She's not afraid to call out logical fallacies, and will NOT spare your sheltered feelings. If you want to slack off, or don't wanna learn: take another class. She's a professor for big kids only

She honestly does care about you and your grades. However, you have to show her you care. I flunked my first exam, and went to her to ask for help. She developed a comeback plan for me, and my grade rose. I started the semester with an F, and ended with a C. Although a C isn't the best, she showed she cared about me getting better, and I did.