Civic EngagementMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of youth who identified the needs of others in their community |
2833 |
Number of youth who participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
7784 |
Number of youth who can recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
6193 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members identified the needs of others in their community. |
585 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members participated in a service activity (community service, service learning, personal service to others). |
921 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members recognized leaders in the community or area of interest. |
443 |
Stories
Laurel County Cultural Arts and Capitol Experience
A survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that one in four youth cannot name the three branches of government. Kentucky Revised Statute 158.141 requires high school students to pass a 100-question civics test with a score of 60% or higher to earn a regular diploma.Research from the National Endowment for the Arts shows that cultural arts exposure improves academic performance, fosters creativity, builds critical thinking skills, and promotes civic engagement. A Kentucky Arts Council s...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
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- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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