After completing this class, learners will be able to:
Plan a comprehensive marketing plan tailored for their programs.
Implement a comprehensive marketing plan tailored for their programs.
Evaluate a comprehensive marketing plan tailored for their programs.

Specifically, learners will be able to:
Prepare an exhibit for display that represents agricultural and/or Extension education.
Create effective presentations and run efficient meetings.

• Teachers and agents routinely present to varying groups. Audience members may be current or potential clients/students. Further, these listeners can spread the good news to others who may wish to take advantage of agricultural and Extension education. Conversely, poor agent/teacher presentations can ruin an otherwise sound program. This lesson will help sharpen presentation style and also assist in meetings facilitation.
• Although old-fashioned slide shows are rapidly being replaced with PowerPoint presentations, slide design and organization principles remain the same. Read chapter 11 for tips on slide production and presentation.
• Ever been frustrated when a presenter uses visuals that are difficult to read? Reading chapter 12 in the text can help you avoid similar problems.
• Who hasn't been stuck in an unproductive meeting? Read chapter 13 in the text. Guidelines for meeting (both big and small) facilitation will help leaders with future planning.
• Some folks say they would rather die than speak in front of a crowd! Appropriate preparation before the big speech can help even the most experience lecturers. Read chapter 14 in the text for advice.
• Even the most experienced meeting chair can find parliamentary producer intimidating!
• Have you ever been in charge of planning a large-scale meeting or convention? Find helpful information at this industry web site.
• This tip sheet offers great advice for running meetings! May I dare admit to finding it via Ask Jeeves?
• Find three keys to running effective meetings.