Clinics & Labs

The College of Education and Human Sciences provides outreach at the local, state and national level putting our experience and expertise to practical use. You'll find examples in every department of faculty members, students and staff working to put research into practice to improve people's lives.

Here are a couple examples of how CEHS extends its reach into the community at large. For more examples, we invite you to explore our department websites.

Nebraska Human Resources Institute's (NHRI) mission is translated into action by UNL student volunteers who act as "counselors" under the direction of NHRI proffessional staff. Acting as role models, the UNL students are matched in one-to-one relationships with children in the Lincoln Public Schools. This unique program is designed to enhance each child's leadership potential.

The Cooperative Extension Healthy Homes program provides research based information about indoor air quality problems and solutions.  Professionals and consumers learn about lead, radon, mold and moisture, asbestos, VOCs, carbon monoxide and other potential pollutants, the potential health impacts, and ways to reduce the problem at the source.  Impact evaluations over nine years indicate behavior change and actions taken.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) promotes lifelong learning through stimulating and varied learning opportunities for mature learners in Nebraska. OLLI offers opportunities to explore new ideas on diverse topics, take part in spirited discussions, embrace the novel and complex in life, meet other community lifelong learners.