
Jeanne Koller, Ph.D., MSW
- Assistant Professor
Department: School of Social Work
Office: Robert E. McAllan Hall 2nd Floor Hallway
Phone: 732-263-5374
Email: jkoller@monmouth.edu
Jeanne Koller, Ph.D., MSW, (she, her) is an assistant professor for the School of Social Work at Monmouth University. Over the years Jeanne has taught courses across the curriculum—in the DSW program, advanced MSW clinical specialization and MSW foundation level, and for the undergraduate BSW program. She serves as coordinator for the School of Social Work’s LGBT+ Older Adult Project and is also actively involved with the School of Social Work Professional Education Program’s Certificate in Aging. Jeanne also serves as faculty mentor with Erin Nau, Ph.D., for the student-run Social Work Society.
Jeanne participates in various activities and programs at Monmouth University including serving on the Urban Coast Institute Faculty Advisory Council and involvement with the Program for Intersectionality Studies as an affiliated faculty member. She is also a member of the Monmouth University Information Technology Committee, Discipline Committee, and Enrollment Committee. In the community, Jeanne serves as chair for the VNACJ Community Health Center Board of Trustees, committee member for the CSWE’s Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression and is on the Alzheimer’s Association NJ Chapter LGBTQ+ Steering Committee.
Before joining Monmouth, Jeanne was on faculty at the Rutgers School of Social Work. At Rutgers she served as coordinator for the MSW Aging & Health Certificate and for the Programs on Aging. Prior to her work in academia Jeanne had over 26 years of clinical social work practice experience specializing in grief and loss, depression, relational issues, aging, and issues related to the LGBT+ community. During her years of practice, she also served as a “substance abuse professional” for Employee Assistance Programs. Finally, Jeanne also provided interventions after sudden traumatic events.
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, Rutgers, The State University of NJ
MSW, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, University of New York
BBA, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Research Interests
Aging
LGBT+ aging
Grief & Loss
Books
McCoyd, J.L.M, Koller, J.M., & Walter, C.A. (2021). Grief and loss across the lifespan, 3rd edition. Springer.
Book Chapters
Koller, J.M. (2024). Chapter 4: The psychological person, cognition, emotion, and self. In E.D. Hutchison (Ed.) Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment, 7th Edition. Sage Publications.
Scholarly Articles
Koller, J.M. & Urbanski, P. (2024). Aging and the lived experiences of transgender and gender nonbinary older adults: An exploratory study. The Journal of Aging and Social Change, 14(2), 127-155. https://doi.org/10.18848/2576-5310/CGP/v14i02/127-155
Mooney, L., Cummings, C., Koller, J. M., Dunkle, J., & Bobadilla, T. (2024). Perspectives of Social Work Faculty/Staff and Students About Online Learning and Practicum Education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 44(5), 462-475. https://doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2024.2408170
Cummings, C., Dunkle, J., Koller, J.M., Lewis, J., & Mooney, L. (2021), Social work students and COVID-19: Impact across life domains. Journal of Social Work Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2021.1974992
Koller, J.M., Hutchings, B.L., & Zabotka, J. (2021). Older adult residents in cohousing communities: Impact and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Aging and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1080/26892618.2021.1987371
Koller, J.M., Hutchings, B.L., & Zabotka, J. (2023). Older adult residents in cohousing communities: Impact and response to the COVID-19 pandemic Part 2 (P2) follow-up study. Journal of Aging and Environment, 1-19.https://doi.org/10.1080/26892618.2022.2161031
Manuscripts Accepted and Forthcoming
Koller, J.M. (in press). Transgender and gender nonbinary adults aged 50+:Lived experiences shared through art & film. Reflections of a social work educator. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping.
Popular Articles
Koller, J. & McCallum, C. (2021, July). Your NASW-NJ units- what you need to know. NJ Focus, NASW-NJ, 31(1), 30-31.
Koller, J. (2018). Radical age: A new vision of aging. New Jersey Foundation for Aging Renaissance Magazine, 25(3), 14-15.
Koller, J. (2018, September 21). LGBT+ older adults: At risk for inadequate support and social isolation. American Society on Aging, AgeBlog.
Selected Presentations / Invited Talks
“Older Adult Residents in Cohousing Communities: Impact and Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic”, 6th World Congress on Aging and Geriatrics, June 25, 2024, Czech Republic International Conference (virtual).
“Aging and the Lived Experiences of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults”, poster presentation, Gerontological Society of America, November 9, 2023 (in-person event, Tampa, FL).
“Growing Together as Allies Anti-racism Syllabus Assessment Tool: Honoring Collaboration and Voice”, panelist presenter, Council on Social Work Education 69th Annual Program Meeting, October 29, 2023 (in-person event, Atlanta, Georgia).
“LGBT+ Older Adults; Cultural Sensitivity Training”, Area Agency on Aging of the Panhandle, Texas, February 2, 2023 (Zoom)
“The Age of Aging”, “Equity and Justice for All”, and “Closing Address”: Keynote Speaker presentations, Family & Children’s Services of Monmouth County NJ, The Age of Aging Conference, September 21, 2022 (In-person event at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ).
“Healthcare and Aging in America: An Overview”, 68th International Student Conference (ISC 68), July 30, 2022 (Zoom)
“LGBT+ Clients: Providing Culturally Sensitive Clinical Social Work Services”, RWJ Barnabas Pollak Clinic, March 28, 2022 (Zoom)
“LGBT+ Clients: Providing Culturally Sensitive Services”, RWJ Barnabas Pollak Clinic, March 21, 2022 (Zoom)
“Aging in America: An Overview”, Monmouth University School of Social Work Professional Education Program (PEP), West Long Branch, NJ, December 2, 2021 (Zoom)
“Intergenerational Partnerships with Universities: Advancing Age Inclusivity in Higher Education,” Monmouth University School of Social Work Alumni Lecture, November 15, 2021 (Zoom)
“LGBT+ Aging Cultural Sensitivity Training: The Basics”, Middlesex County Division on Aging, October 20, 2021 (Zoom)
“Clinical work with LGBT+ Older Adults: The Importance of Cultural Humility and Inclusive Services”, NASW-NJ, August 18, 2021 (online webinar)
Professional Associations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), NASW-NJ Monmouth/Ocean Chapter, Chair
American Society for Aging (ASA)
Gerontological Society on Aging (GSA)
Awards
Most Supportive Professor Award, 2018, 2019, Rutgers, The State University of NJ, School of Social Work
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2025 Spring
2024 Fall
2024 Spring
- Clinical Social Work Assessment Diagnosis and Intervention Planning – SW 645
- Practicum II – SW 520
- Practicum IV Fc – SW 640
2023 Fall
2023 Summer C
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention – SW 635
2023 Spring
- Clinical Social Work Assessment Diagnosis and Intervention Planning – SW 645
- Practicum II – SW 520
- Practicum IV Fc – SW 640
2022 Fall
2022 Summer C
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention – SW 635
2022 Spring
Frequently Taught Classes
- Clinical Practice With Families and Children (SW 605)
- Clinical Social Work Assessment Diagnosis and Intervention Planning (SW 645)
- Educational Leadership in Human Rights Tool I (SW 755)
- Evaluation of Practice Effectiveness (SW 626)
- Introduction to Social Work (SW 105)
- Practicum I (SW 510)
- Practicum II (SW 520)
- Practicum III Fc (SW 630)
- Practicum IV Fc (SW 640)
- Social Work Practice With Groups (SW 341)
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention (SW 635)