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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


Building Leadership CapacityMajor Program

1018

Total Hours

Contributed.

5333

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

51

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

495

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of youth who reported that they have identified personal strengths in leadership (including teamwork, responsibilities, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, parliamentary procedure).

0

Number of youth who reported that they have set goals to serve in leadership roles.

0

Number of youth who reported that they are interested in serving as a leader.

0

Number of youth who reported that they applied leadership skills Iearned in 4-H (e.g., teamwork, responsibilities, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, parliamentary procedure) to other areas of their life, such as at home, school, etc.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have served in leadership roles beyond the 4-H club or county level.

0

Number of youth who reported that they have used the skills learned in to plan and implement a workshop or activity.

0

Number of people reporting improved leadership skills (e.g., facilitation, conflict management, communication).

8

Number of people reporting enhanced knowledge of leadership concepts and practices (e.g. leadership styles, conflict resolution, team dynamics).

0

Number of people reporting improved applied leadership knowledge (e.g., governance, financial oversight, strategic planning) from participation in board, officer, or leadership training programs.

12

Number of people taking on a leadership role for the first time as a result of Extension leadership programs.

3

Number of people assuming new leadership roles (formal or informal) as a result of Extension leadership programs.

1

Number of people volunteering time to assist Extension or community activities and events (ex: KEHA or KALP members, Master programs , etc.).

0

Number of participants who actively engaged in learning opportunities facilitated by trained Extension volunteers (e.g., KEHA or KALP members, Master programs).

0

Number of people reporting increased confidence in their leadership abilities.

4

Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs, and/or implementing solutions.

15

Number of people actively recruiting and engaging others to participate in  community  projects.

0

Number of people serving as mentors to emerging leaders.

5

Number of individuals actively engaged in coalitions or organizations to address significant community issues.

2

Number of strategies reported as adopted and implemented to improve community conditions.

0

Number of participants reporting a stronger sense of pride, identity, or community investment after engaging in Extension initiatives.

0

Stories Behind the Numbers