Knott County CES

Title:

Community Leadership

MAP:

Community Service and Leadership

Agents Involved:

Dora Webb, and Chad Conway

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Science, Engineering, and Technology

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Community Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Local Food Systems

Situation:

Leadership is a needed and important programming emphasis in Kentucky Extension.  The Cooperative Extension Service provides opportunities for youth and adults to help improve their leadership ability and positively impact their future.  Basic leadership knowledge and skills are essential for success in almost any field. 

 

The skills associated with leadership are necessary when working in a group or communicating with others. Employers look for leadership skills in future employees.  Developing leadership in the youth and adults who are involved in the community is a priority.  By assisting the development of leadership skills in our community, we improve individuals' ability to face the challenges of tomorrow. 

 

Communication skills development is one of the skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member, and a leader by using age-appropriate activities selected from the approved Kentucky 4-H Communication and Robert's Rules of Order.  The Knott County Extension Service has several groups, clubs, and associations that many community members participate in leadership roles.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders 
• Community members engage others to initiate projects 
• Civic engagement is possible and desirable for community members 
• KEHA (Knott County Homemakers) serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs
• MCA (Mountain Cattleman’s Association) Serve as Extension Leaders, Community Leaders, and Kentucky Cattleman’s Association Leaders.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• Youth and adults put skills into practice by becoming more engaged, taking on leadership roles
• Youth and adults improve skills in communication or problem-solving in addressing community issues and needs
• Youth and adults participants initiate projects that meet the needs of their community 
• Youth and adults are inclusive of all individuals 
• Youth and adults will volunteer and participate in community service 
• Youth and adults will engage in civic involvement

Initial Outcomes:

• Youth and adults increase knowledge of effective leadership skills
• Youth and adults develop/enhance leadership skills

Evaluation:

Observation and the use of pre and post-test results

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Youth 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Leadership Ambassadors

Content or Curriculum: UK and National 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Teachers and Agents

Date: On-going

Audience: Youth and Adults

Project or Activity: Volunteer Training for Programs and Councils

Content or Curriculum: UK Extension Curriculum

Inputs: Agents

Date: On-going

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Robotics (Community Service Projects)

Content or Curriculum: UK & National Robotics Curriculum

Inputs: Volunteers, Community Members, & Agents

Date: On-going

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Knott County Extension Homemakers

Content or Curriculum: UK Cooperative Extension Resources

Inputs: Agents and Knott County Homemaker Leaders

Date: On-going

Audience: Adults and Junior Cattlemen

Project or Activity: Mountain Cattlemen's Association 

Content or Curriculum: UK Cooperative Extension Resources/KCS

Inputs: KCA Staff, ANR Agents, Cattlemen Leaders

Date: On-going 

Audience: Famers Market Committee

Project or Activity: Addressing Fresh Food Scarcity in the Community

Content or Curriculum: Adult Leaders, CFA, KDA Resources and Programs

Inputs: UK Extension, CFA, and KDA Resources and Programs

Date: On-going

Success Stories