What question did this study set out to answer?

This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between universities and community extension programs through service learning.

May 28, 2026

Lessons Learned-Service Learning: A New Initiative in Field Experience and Collaboration between Universities, County Extension Offices and Communities

Key Points

This initiative aims to enhance collaboration between universities and community extension programs through service learning.
Engaged a communications class at Walsh University in a project with Ohio State University Extension, Stark County.
Developed a public relations and advertising campaign during the service learning initiative.
Achieved successful hands-on experience for students.
Delivered a low-cost and effective public relations campaign for OSU Extension, Stark County.

Abstract

Need to market your county Extension program in a professional, timely, and cost-effective manner? Service Leaning is a new teaching initiative between universities and communities. A Walsh University, North Canton, Ohio communications class embraced service leaning in a collaborative effort with Ohio State University Extension, Stark County. Results were a successful class, with hands-on experience for students, and a low-cost and effective public relations and advertising campaign for OSU Extension, Stark County. This article highlights lessons learned while exploring the project framework as well as potential rewards for the involved service learning project partners.

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