Empowering Community Leaders (general)Major Program

10778

Total Hours

Contributed.

46731

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

58

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

4047

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

434

Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders

262

Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2482

Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions

3999

Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need

2890

Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

4446

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.)

4938

Stories

Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone; Encountering a Paradigm Shift

Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone; Encountering a Paradigm ShiftStepping out of our comfort zone can be extremely difficult especially when discussing issues surrounding race, particularly slavery, diversity and inclusion. Tackling this subject as adults is overwhelming, so imagine how difficult it would be for immature minds. However, the staff and students at Kentucky State University/ Community Inspired Solutions Uconnect staff did an outstanding job of creating a safe space where students a...

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Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone; Encountering a Paradigm Shift

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  • Developing Leaders

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