The Community Seminar Series Playbook: A model for outreach

Health seminar series combines Extension, university, and community resources Model CSS The

Webinar Developers & Presenters Six to 10 graduate students or post-doctoral researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign each present at one webinar in a series, on topics related to their research (and often requested by previous attendees). They also peer-review each other’s content.

Mentors & Webinar Hosts Each presenter is paired with an educator from Illinois Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

3 series per year

CSS Goals Educate the community about health & wellness

“Autumn Health Picks “ “Springtime Science” “Summer Self-Care”

6-10 one-hour weekly webinars per series

students in communication & presentation Mentor Fulfill the land grant mission by engaging the public

Attendees Community members, university and Extension staff from around the country, and health professionals

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