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Cumberland County CES

Title:
Extension Leadership Development
MAP:
Leadership Development
Agents Involved:
Messenger, Anderson, Wilson
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Champion Food Volunteers
Situation:

Research shows that effective leadership is one factor necessary for success in today's communities and organizations. Knowing one's own leadership skills and characteristics is a critical starting point. Without intrapersonal leadership knowledge, it is difficult to understand what effective leadership looks like within a community context. There is a need to provide both resources and research-based leadership information.

Through the efforts of the ANR, 4-H and FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.

Long-Term Outcomes:

The base of potential community or organizational leaders will be broader and more diverse.


Cumberland county health and economy will be strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.


Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.


Promote sustainable nutrition knowledge, skills and competencies.


Reduce the rate of chronic disease and obesity.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Participants will:


Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.


Improve skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.


Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems.


Take on formal community leadership roles.


Increase the number of hours teaching and administrating nutrition knowledge, skills and competencies at the county level.


Initial Outcomes:

Participants will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership, organizational leadership and community leadership.


Participants will learn and increase knowledge of local businesses and economy.


Develop more adequate perceptions of leadership due to training opportunities for organizational and community leaders.


Increase awareness of nutrition, cooking and physical activity as a factor in chronic disease and obesity.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Participants will increase knowledge and skills related to personal, organizational and community leadership.

Indicator: Individuals will identify concepts and skills learned during leadership development programs and trainings.

Method: Cumberland County Extension Ambassadors program; Champion Food Volunteer; KEHA Leader trainings and club lessons

Timeline: Throughout the year


Intermediate Outcome: Improve skills in communication, problem solving and leadership and apply skills in club meetings and community to assess needs and implement solutions.

Indicator: Increase in number of volunteer hours and lessons presented by participants.

Method: Cumberland County Ambassadors program; Champion Food Volunteer; KEHA Leader Trainings and club members

Timeline: Throughout the year


Long-term Outcome: Cumberland county health and economy will be strengthened through strong local organizational leadership.

Indicator: Cumberland County Extension Ambassador program will highlight and promote businesses and industries throughout the county.

Method: Learning sessions, volunteering and promotion of local economy through the Ambassador program

Timeline: June through December

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Cumberland County Extension Ambassadors

Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum; UK Publications

Inputs: Extension Staff, Specialists, local businesses, community agencies

Date: July through December


Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association members

Project or Activity: Leader Training's and Club Lessons

Content or Curriculum: KEHA State Lessons

Inputs: FCS Agents, KEHA leaders and club members

Date: September through June


Audience: County Extension Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Publications

Inputs: Agents and council members

Date: Quarterly


Audience: District Board

Project or Activity: DB Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications

Inputs: Agents and board members

Date: Quarterly


Audience: ANR Program Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications

Inputs: Agent and council members

Date: Quarterly


Audience: Ag Development Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications

Inputs: GOAP Representatives and others

Date: Monthly (as needed)


Audience: 4-H Program Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications

Inputs: Agent and council members

Date: Quarterly


Audience: FCS Program Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various Leadership topics/UK Extension Publications

Inputs: Agent and council members

Date: Quarterly


Audience: Homemaker Program Council

Project or Activity: Council Meetings

Content or Curriculum: Various topics/UK Extension Publications/KEHA Resources

Inputs: Agent and council members

Date: Quarterly





Success Stories

Volunteers Leading the Way

Author: Deborah Messenger

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

The Cumberland County Cooperative Extension Service depends on leaders and volunteers to reach individuals and extend knowledge and skills. The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences work closely with KEHA members and clubs to provide educational programming and coord

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