Extension
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Improving Leadership Skills
Youth and Leadership Development
Jason Vaughn, Kendyl Redding, Emilee Hager
Volunteer Development
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Leadership
Community Leadership Development
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.
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.
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.
Leaders will increase knowledge and skills in personal, organizational and community leadership.
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
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
Audience: Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: State Certifications, UK Curriculum, Councils 101, Mentoring
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers
Date: Year Long
Audience: Students
Project or Activity: 4-H Citizenship Lessons
Content or Curriculum: UK Curriculum,
Inputs: Extension Staff, Volunteers, Teachers
Date: Year Long
Author: Kendyl Redding
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Each year, the Bluegrass Area Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agents come together to plan “Leader Lessons” for members to bring back to their individual clubs. Traditionally, agents would divide the lessons amongst each other and travel to each county during their selected month to facilitate a workshop on the topic chosen by the KEHA members. Due to the pandemic and staff shortages in the Bluegrass area this described traditional method became increasingly difficult to facilitat
Author: Emilee Bryant
Major Program: Leadership
The 99th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 13-16, 2023. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
