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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Connected & Resilient CommunitiesMajor Program

1101

Total Hours

Contributed.

4732

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

16

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

283

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who reported that they identified community needs.

0

Number of youth who expressed interest in expanding their knowledge of other cultures.

0

Number of youth who reported that they can identify aspects of their own culture.

0

Number of youth who reported that they can name one responsibility they have as a citizen.

0

Number of youth who reported that they used the skills learned to plan and facilitate a service project.

0

Number of youth who reported that they can communicate to others an aspect of their own culture.

0

Number of youth who reported that they can explain one responsibility they have as a citizen.

0

Number of youth who reported that they understand that expressive arts include art, dance, music, and drama.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have interest in expressive arts.

0

Number of youth who reported that they practiced or applied creative, artistic, or performance skills learned in 4-H in other areas of life.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have used knowledge and/or skills gained to complete a project or activity in expressive arts.

0

Number of youth who report increased confidence interacting with others as a result of their participation in Extension arts activities.

0

Number of youth who reported that they learned critical thinking skills in SET programs/projects.

0

Number of youth who reported that they can apply critical thinking skills that they learned in SET programs/projects in other areas of their life.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have used knowledge and/or skills gained to complete a SET project.

0

Number of youth who reported that they take responsibility for their actions.

0

Number of youth who reported 4-H Camp improved their ability to manage their emotions.

0

Number of participants demonstrating increased confidence or skills in using digital tools (e.g., online banking, telehealth, online applications, or virtual platforms) after completing Extension training programs.

0

Number of participants who reported that they intend to develop an emergency plan or preparedness kit after completing an Extension disaster training.

5

Number of participants who reported increased understanding of the value of building local cultural assets such as foodways, arts, and heritage traditions.

0

Number of communities that reported implementing at least one new strategy to strengthen digital inclusion (e.g., improved public Wi-Fi, device access programs, digital literacy workshops) as a result of Extension-supported initiatives.

0

Number of businesses, farms, or households reporting faster post-disaster recovery due to preparedness actions learned through Extension.

0

Number of individuals who reported that they contributed to efforts to improve public spaces through design, revitalization, or development (e.g., parks, community gathering areas, public art, creative placemaking projects) as a direct result of Extension-supported initiatives.

6

Number of participants who reported increased involvement in local governance, community groups, or public forums as a result of program participation.

2

Number of communities or organizations securing external funding (grants, sponsorships, or resource investments) as a result of Extension support.

3

Number of new collaborative networks, partnerships, or cross-sector initiatives developed to address local challenges as a result of Extension-supported programs.

0

Number of participants in arts or design-based community programs (e.g., story circles, murals, design charettes, creative placemaking) who reported increased connection or belonging.

0

Number of participants who reported experiencing stronger ties to their community as a result of participating in Extension arts programming with others.

0

Number of participants reporting increased confidence in accessing, interpreting, and applying data to inform local decision-making.

0

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