Barbara Rich

Barbara Rich is an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Maine's School of Social Work. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she specializes in service-learning methodologies, international fieldwork, and human/animal welfare issues. She holds an MSW from Columbia University and pursued doctoral studies at Boston College's social work program.

• Education: MSW (Columbia University), Doctoral studies (Boston College)

Her research focuses on innovative pedagogical strategies for service-learning, risk management in global contexts, and intersections between human and animal welfare. Notable publications include works on experiential learning frameworks and participatory community projects.

Dr. Rich has taught courses ranging from introductory social work to specialized topics like substance abuse, adolescent practice, and Belizean community services. Her work emphasizes integrative mind/body/spirit approaches in clinical practice.