Caroline Coffield, PhD (NJ UCEDD/LEND) Receives Affiliate Faculty Appointment with Rutgers School of Social Work

September 5, 2019

In recognition of her significant contributions, Caroline Coffield, PhD, Director of Pre-service Training at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities and NJLEND Training Director, was appointed as a Faculty Affiliate to the Rutgers School of Social Work. Dr. Coffield has taught a graduate course on Current Issues in Developmental Disabilities through the Rutgers School of Social Work in New Brunswick since 2013.

She has also supported the education of Social Work students completing their field placement at The Boggs Center by developing didactic and experiential learning opportunities that advance their knowledge of disability and the service system. As a Faculty Affiliate, Dr. Coffield will collaborate with faculty and staff at the school to prepare future social workers through teaching, research, and coordinated interdisciplinary efforts to ensure their work will be maximally impactful, especially for individuals with disabilities and their families.