Powell County CES

Title:

Improving Leadership Skills

MAP:

Empowering Community Leaders

Agents Involved:

Valerie Stewart, Kendyl Redding

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

Programs at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service are leader driven. Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long-term commitment to strengthen families. Volunteers share their expertise and time with youth and families in the community. According to national statistics, 44% of all American adults volunteer in some capacity. Extension programs provide individuals the opportunity to cultivate talents, leadership skills and the opportunity to utilize those talents and skills with others.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Community problems can be solved through active engaged local leaders. Extension leaders gain knowledge and leadership skills that will be utilized throughout the community to improve health and economy.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Individuals will practice leadership skills in clubs, schools and community. They will improve skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs.

Initial Outcomes:

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

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

Indicator: Increased knowledge and skills in organizational leadership programs.

Method: Evaluations, surveys and observations

Timeline: Year long

Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator: Increased participation of individuals.

Method: Observations

Timeline: Year long

Long-term Outcome:

Indicator: Individuals learn communication and leadership skills that will be utilized throughout the community.

Method: Evaluations and observations

Timeline: Year long

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adult

Project or Activity: Homemaker Officer Training

Content or Curriculum: Area Officer Training Materials

Inputs: KEHA Materials, UK/FCS Publications and Programs

Date: August 2018

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Extension Homemaker Council and Homemaker Club Meetings

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Materials, UK/FCS Publications and Programs

Inputs: Extension Agents, Volunteers

Date: All Year

Audience: Adult

Project or Activity: County Extension Council, Extension District Board, Program Councils

Content or Curriculum: State and local information, UK publications, KELD materials

Inputs: Extension Agents, local leaders

Date: Year Long

Audience: Adult

Project or Activity: Assisting Farm Commodity Groups and Agencies

Content or Curriculum: Powell County Livestock Producers Association, Powell County Beekeepers Association, Powell County Soil Conservation District, Powell County Farmers Market Association

Inputs: Extension Agents, Volunteers

Date: Year Long

Audience: 4-H Teens

Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Club Activities, Community Service Projects, Volunteering,

Content or Curriculum: UK Publications, 4-H Leadership Curriculum, "Unlock Your Leadership"

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teachers

Date: Year Long

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Communications Contests, Workshops, Lessons, etc.

Content or Curriculum: Communication Curriculum, Communications Contest Rules

Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teachers

Date: Year Long

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