Rate My Professor Devon Smith

In addition to her instructional duties, Dr. Smith is the Program Director for the Palomar Gender and Women’s Studies Program, highlighting her specialized focus in this area. She is also a valued member of the Empowered Women team at Palomar College, which promotes gender equity and professional development. Dr. Smith actively participates in campus governance, including Behavioral Sciences Department meetings and Faculty Senate activities. She collaborated on presentations at Palomar College's Political Economy Days events, such as a session on feminism alongside colleague Susan Miller. Furthermore, she undertook a sabbatical leave in 2020-2021 for a research project designed to directly benefit Palomar students in sociology and related fields. Through these roles and contributions, Dr. Smith enriches the academic environment, fostering critical sociological perspectives and advancing gender studies at the institution.