Special Advocate Educational Session, limited to 40 participants. To register for these workshops, check the box at the top of the meeting registration form. If you have any questions regarding the content of these workshops, contact the session organizers, Janet Osuch and Charles Atkins.
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Public Participation and Community Involvement In Decisions about Environmental and Health Risks. Katherine McComas, Cornell Dept. of Communication
Cornell Dept. of Communication
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Media Advocacy and Public Relations Techniques for Promoting Initiatives in News Media. Robert Kolt, Michigan State University, Dept. of Advertising and Public Relations
5:00 - 5:30 pm
Break
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Principles of Persuasive Communication for Influencing Policy-Makers and Constituencies. Sandi Smith and Sue Wagner, Michigan State University, Dept. of Communication