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Roxanne Ruiz-Adams serves as a Lecturer II in the Department of Graduate Social Work at Kean University, specializing in clinical social work education and practice. Her faculty profile is maintained within Kean's official academic directory.
Her research and teaching focus on critical areas within social work practice:
- Structural Family Therapy: Examining family systems dynamics and intervention frameworks
- Social Work in Healthcare: Addressing clinical practice within medical settings
- Latino Issues in Social Work: Focusing on culturally responsive approaches for Latino communities
Dr. Ruiz-Adams teaches core MSW curriculum courses including Human Behavior and the Social Environment, Integrative Seminar Research, Clinical Practice, and School Based Social Work. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes bridging real-life experiences with academic material to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. She contributes to Kean University's accredited Master of Social Work program, which prepares students for New Jersey licensure requirements and includes field education components.
As an active faculty member, she participates in departmental initiatives including the MSW Social Work Club and Phi Alpha Honor Society activities.
