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Leadership Development
Leadership Development
Emily Chaney, Chelsea Workman, Kristy Porter & ANR Agent
Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Leadership
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
The Pike County Extension Council identified a need for our community to be addressed inclusive of leadership and community issues for the county and city. Many leadership scholars agree that leadership development is an important, and often overlooked facet of education (MacNeil, 2000). The development of leadership contributes greatly to the positive development of our citizens and their communities. Helping citizens develop leadership competencies makes them better able to solve community problems and enhances civic participation (O-Brian & Kohmlmeier, 2003).
During the 2022 Community Assessment, Pike County identified more youth life skills training and more jobs paying good wages with benefits as top priorities. Providing youth with the ability to enhance and develop communication skills is of great importance in Kentucky. The development of communications skills is one of the preeminent skills necessary to grow as an individual, a community member and a leader. Research also shows a positive association between arts participation and a number of desirable academic and social outcomes, such as school grades, test scores, enrollment in post-secondary education, attainment of a bachelor’s degree, and higher levels of literacy and civic engagement. With the loss of coal jobs, youth need to learn skills that will fit in a global economy and e-trade.
•Clientele will serve as leaders in their communities, community organizations and as mentors for youth.
• Clientele will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.
• Clientele will identify and address critical issues that impact their community.
• Gain the needed leadership skills that will allow them to serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities and in community organizations and as mentors for younger youth.
• Clientele will be productive, contributing adults in the future.
• Clientele will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in the workplace.
• Youth will be advocates for the arts
• KEHA members serve as active Extension and community volunteers engaged in addressing community needs.
• Master Clothing Volunteers provide the counties with experienced leaders who can assist in the implementation of sewing-related programs; develop lasting friendships with other Volunteers thereby gaining a support group that can improve quality of life
• Participants of MCV-Led Programs continue to engage in sewing-related activities, sustain or increase the participation in sewing-related activities – sew for pleasure or self-expression; gain skills that can be used to benefit livelihood; save money by mending or altering clothing and by sewing home décor items.
• Clientele will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day-to-day life.
• Clientele will utilize leadership skills during their time in Pike County Extension clubs, activities, workshops and other venues with other organizations.
• Clientele will become leaders for Extension programs and activities.
• Clientele will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.
• KEHA leaders will practice personal leadership skills through leadership roles at the club, county, area and/or state level.
• The number of KEHA volunteer service hours reported annually for KEHA, Extension and Community activities will increase.
• Master Clothing Volunteers continue to hone their skills and increase confidence; seek out teaching and leadership opportunities in their communities; generate interest in sewing-related activities within their communities
• Participants of MCV-Led Programs learn more skills, consider mending clothing in lieu of replacing it, sew their own clothing or craft items, and are provided with a creative outlet.
• Clientele will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
• Clientele will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and communicator.
• Clientele will learn about leadership styles and will be able to identify positive and negative leadership experiences.
• Citizens will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity.
• Citizens will acquire decision-making skills and gain an appreciation for civic engagement.
• Citizens will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals.
• Citizens will listen to people who have different ideas from them.
• KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training. They will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.
• Master Clothing Volunteers are accepted into a group of individuals that share a passion for sewing; through MCV training, our volunteers learn standard sewing skills and are exposed to advancements in sewing equipment.
• Participants of MCV-Led Programs learn basic sewing skills, accept sewing as a valid hobby, become interested in learning more sewing techniques, and improve hand/eye coordination.
Initial Outcome: Citizens will set and accomplish a goal.
Indicator: Number of citizens who indicate that they know how to listen, set and accomplish a goal.
Method: 4-H Projects Books, Displays, Self Reports
Timeline: Feb through April, yearly
Initial Outcome: Sewing class participants gain skills
Indicator: Number of youth and adults reached through volunteer conducted Extension programs and/or activities
Method: Attend MCV-led classes
Timeline: June 2025
Intermediate Outcome: Citizens will take responsibility and listen to people with different ideas.
Indicator: Number of citizens engaged in responsibility and discussions with others.
Method: Meetings, Projects on Leadership, and Activities
Timeline: ongoing, monthly
Intermediate Outcome: KEHA members will increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership through club lessons and special interest workshops.
Indicator: Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership knowledge and/or Number of individuals reporting improved personal and interpersonal leadership skills.
Method: end of program evaluations, surveys
Timeline: June 2025
Long-Term Outcome: Citizens will lead a group, lesson or activity.
Indicator: Number of citizens leading a group, lesson or activity, number of citizens serving as mentors.
Method: Projects and or Lessons on Leadership and Activities
Timeline: Fall and Spring 2024-2025
Long-Term Outcome: MCV’s increase knowledge and become experienced leaders
Indicator: Number of volunteers who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools, and community outreach.
Method: Attend Fall training at Jabez; lead Jabez classes & throughout KY
Timeline: October 2025
Long-Term Outcome: KEHA members will gain organizational knowledge through annual officer and chairman training.
Indicator: Number of KEHA members who report knowledge gained through county and/or area officer and chairman training.
Method: program evaluation with pre- and post-assessment questions
Timeline: August 2025
Audience: Citizens of Pike County
Project or Activity: Leadership
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Teen Mentors & Citizenship Curriculum, Unlock Your Leadership
Inputs: Project Books
Date: September through April each year
Audience: Citizens of Pike County
Project or Activity: Leadership
Content or Curriculum: WeConnect: A Global Citizenship Curriculum
Inputs: Workshops, Meeting and Activities
Date: February through April each year
Audience: General population
Project or Activity: Textile Workshops
Content or Curriculum: Master Volunteer in Clothing Curriculum
Inputs: Extension resources, FCS Program, volunteer time & training
Date: Sept-May monthly
Audience: General population
Project or Activity: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Experience
Content or Curriculum: KELD, Homemaker lessons & leadership trainings
Inputs: Extension resources, FCS Program, volunteer time & training
Date: monthly meetings
Audience: Master Clothing Volunteers
Project or Activity: Fall training
Content or Curriculum: classes based on certification needs or requests from members or as determined by the MCV Steering Committee
Inputs: State Coordinator, Agents, Steering Committee, other MCV’s
Date: Yearly in October
Audience: Participants of MCV-Led Programs
Project or Activity: Level-Specific Sewing Classes
Content or Curriculum: MCV’s teach sewing classes in their counties
Inputs: FCS & 4-H Agents or other MCV’s
Date: January and February Project Camps, yearly, Sept-May monthly
Audience: Pike County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Officer and Chairman Training & KEHA State Meeting
Content or Curriculum: KEHA Training Toolkit, KEHA Manual, KEHA Website
Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors
Date: Annually each fall
Audience: Pike County Extension Homemakers
Project or Activity: KEHA Leader Training and/or Special Interest Workshops, cultural arts and DIY classes
Content or Curriculum: FCS Extension Lesson Resources, FCS Curriculum
Inputs: FCS Agents, State Advisors
Date: Monthly
Project or Activity: 4-H Leadership
Content or Curriculum: Jump into Leadership, KY 4-H Resources
Inputs: 4-H Council Meetings, 4-H Club Elections and Meetings, 4-H Teen Club Meetings, 4-H Teen Conference, 4-H Teen Summit, 4-H Client Protection, Affirmative Action Committee, 4-H Achievement Program, State Teen Council, 4-H Leadership Boot Camp, 4-H Leadership Boards, 4-H Camp Counselors, Officer Education
Date: August through May, yearly
Project or Activity: 21st Century Skills
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Projects, 4-H Jump into Leadership
Inputs: 4-H Project Work, Experiential learning opportunities, 4-H Summit, 4-H International Program
Club involvement & procedural education, 4-H Competitions, Workshops, Communications and Expressive Arts Skills, County & State Fair
Date: August and September
Audience: Community Members
Project or Activity: Blood Song (HMAC)
Content or Curriculum: original script
Inputs: students and local artists
Date: July and August
Audience: Community Members
Project or Activity: Artists Collaborative Theatre
Content or Curriculum: scripts
Inputs: students and local artists
Date: February through December, annually
Audience: Interested Members of the Community
Project or Activity: Voices of Pike Poetry
Content or Curriculum: poetry contest form
Date: April through September, yearly
Project or Activity: Communications
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Speech & Demonstration Booklets, KET Resources
Inputs: Competitions, Talent Shows, and Fairs
Date: April each year
Project or Activity: 4-H Art Projects
Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Art Curriculum, and KET Art Kits
Inputs: 4-H Project Books, Workshops, 4-H Fairs
Date: September-August each year
Audience: Youth Ages 4-19
Project or Activity: Life Skills; Health Rocks
Content or Curriculum: Home Environment Series, 4-H Sewing Projects,& the World of Work, the American Private Enterprise Seminar, Junk Drawer Robotics, Rocketry Projects
Inputs: Booklets, Displays, Exhibits
Date: January through April (fairs and project camps) annually
Audience: Youth Ages 9-19
Project or Activity: Life Skills
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Babysitting, Sewing, Knitting, Home Environment and Crochet 4-H Project Books
Inputs: Booklets, Displays, Exhibits
Date: January though April annually
Author: Chelsea Workman
Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General
Health promotion programs have long focused on education about personal health behaviors like tobacco and alcohol use, diet, physical activity, and sleep. Personal behaviors have an important role in health, but they are not the whole story. The conditions in which people live, work, learn, and play have an even greater influence on one’s quantity and quality of life. To improve the health of people and communities, we need to have conversations about the variety of factors that influence
