Leadership Education, Community Collaboration, and Advisory Council DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Carlisle County CES

Title:
Leadership Education, Community Collaboration, and Advisory Council Development
MAP:
Empowering Community Leaders
Agents Involved:
Flowers, Hogancamp,Bell
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Family and Consumer Science
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Building Healthy Coalitions
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Situation:

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. Carlisle County is a small rural county with a declining population. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, the net migration rate since the previous census is -2.5. The population as of the 2014 was 4,978. The county has limited employment opportunities and an aging leadership base. IN 2014, 6.1 percent of the population was unemployed according to the USDA Economic Research Service.


Educating and involving adult and teen volunteers can provide support for a variety of Extension and community programs. Those adults in the Age 60+ range can provide mentoring, training and advice to the younger adults and teens. Providing youth with personal development and leadership opportunities can play a key role in preparing them to assume future leadership roles in the workforce and community. Volunteer leadership will become more and more important to the success of community programs as more programs cut back on employment and services due to the struggling economy. The Client Protection Committee has been trained according to the new protocol and is prepared to review applicants for volunteer roles. Through the efforts of the agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.


By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). They have a greater understanding of the problems facing other youth, and fresh perspectives for how to address these problems (Des Marais, Yang, & Farzanehkia, 2000; Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001; McGillicuddy, 1991). Additionally, young people help to re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003). The Carlisle County Extension advisory councils identified leadership programming as one of the highest priorities for the Carlisle County Extension Service.

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

- Citizens put skills into practice by becoming more engaged in the community, taking on leadership roles.

- Graduates in formal leadership roles increase their involvement/action.

- Graduates of community leadership programs initiate civic engagement.

Initial Outcomes:

- Youth and adults will increase knowledge of effective leadership skills.

- Youth and adults will develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults.

- Youth and adults will be better informed about community systems, better connected to communication networks, more confident and skilled in identifying and implementing strategies for systemic change.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcomes:

Indicator: Written or verbal acknowledgement of increased awareness and knowledge of leadership skills

Method: Pre-/post-tests, observation

Timeline: After programming opportunities


Intermediate Outcomes:

Indicator: Change in behavior or practice related to increasing leadership skills

Method: Pre-/post-tests, observation, participation, self-reporting, involvement in local programming, local volunteerism statistics

Timeline: After programming opportunities


Long-term Outcomes:

Indicator: Long-term results stemming from changes in behavior or practice related to leadership development sustained over time

Method: 4-H volunteer participation, local Extension leadership statistics, community statistics about volunteerism and leadership

Timeline: 2016-2025

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Producers, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation

Project or Activity: Agriculture Development Board

Content or Curriculum: Extension agriculture resources and information

Date: Meets throughout the year


Audience: Citizens of Carlisle County

Project or Activity: Extension Homemakers Association

Content or Curriculum: Leader trainings, homemaker lessons, officer reports

Date: Meets year-round


Audience: Community partners and agencies

Project or Activity: Healthy Carlisle Coalition

Content or Curriculum: Research-based information on resiliency

Date: Meets monthly


Audience: 4-H volunteers, alumni, and supporters

Project or Activity: Carlisle County 4-H Council

Content or Curriculum: KELD, 4-H curriculum and resources

Date: Meets bimonthly


Audience: Youth aged 14-18

Project or Activity: Teen Conference

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership curriculum

Date: June 2024


Audience: Youth aged 11-13

Project or Activity: Teen Summit

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership curriculum

Date: March 2025


Audience: Carlisle County Homemakers

Project or Activity: Champion Foods Volunteer

Content or Curriculum: Family and Consumer Science curriculum

Date: Ongoing


Audience: Extension supporters and decision-makers

Project or Activity: Carlisle County Extension Council and District Board

Content or Curriculum: KELD, Extension information

Date: Meets throughout the year


Audience: Youth aged 9-18

Project or Activity: Carlisle County Comet Clovers

Content or Curriculum: Citizenship, leadership, and communication curriculum

Date: 2024-2025


Audience: Youth aged 14-18

Project or Activity: Carlisle County Teen Club

Content or Curriculum: Citizenship, leadership, and communication curriculum

Date: 2024-2025


Audience: Youth aged 14-18

Project or Activity: Purchase Area 4-H Teen Council

Content or Curriculum: Citizenship, leadership, and communication curriculum

Date: 2024-2025


Audience: Youth aged 14-18

Project or Activity: Carlisle County Middle School Leadership & Life Skills Clubs

Content or Curriculum: Leadership curriculum

Date: 2024-2025


Audience: Youth aged 14-18

Project or Activity: Extension Junior Homemakers

Content or Curriculum: Homemaker lesson plan, FCS publication

Date: 2024-2025


Audience: Middle-school and high-school youth

Project or Activity: Achievement Program

Content or Curriculum: Leadership, honors materials

Date Fall 2025


Inputs:

Volunteers

Collaborators

Master Volunteers

Agents

Specialists



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Tri County Homeschool Carlisle Hickman & Fulton

Author: Daniel Bell

Major Program: Leadership

Tri County Homeschool Carlisle Hickman & Fulton

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