The primary goal of the CCTS Community Engagement (CE) Program is to improve the health of the communities of Ohio by establishing partnerships across the state and through stakeholder-engaged research, especially in areas where health disparities are most pronounced.

CE Program Consultation and Engagement Resources

• Building productive relationships with community stakeholders and organization
• Consultation for creating and utilizing community engagement advisory boards 
• Connecting with Ohio's Appalachian community through the CCTS southeast Ohio community engagement advisory board
• Help with engaging community stakeholders to develop relevant and culturally sensitive research study designs
• Consultation for stakeholder engagement, study design/implementation and dissemination of results to community
• Community Science Cafés
• Community Scientist Academy
• Establish partnerships across Ohio through Ohio State Extension Educators

For a full listing of Community Engagement training and educational tools, visit the CCTS Community Engagement Resources page.

Please email Jeff Grever, community engagement program director, or call 614-366-5953 for more information.