Rowan County CES

Title:

FCS Leadership & Communications

MAP:

FCS Leadership & Communications

Agents Involved:

Jones

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Community Leadership Development

Situation:

Building a FCS volunteer leader program and engaging and developing community leadership are fundamental keys of community strengthening and advancement.  The necessity of empowering community residents to enhance civic responsibility through community ownership is an essential element in implementing local solutions to local issues. The importance of recognizing and building leadership characteristics in community residents is the practical application of becoming a proactive, informed  and prepared citizen and advocate on behalf of Extension.  

Long-Term Outcomes:

Local citizens will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Volunteer leaders will use improved skills in communication, problem solving or group process in addressing organizational issues and needs. 

Engaged in community outreach.

Initial Outcomes:

FCS Advisory Councils, Homemakers and Community Coalition members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:  Community of Rowan County will have the impacted through local leadership from Extension Office.

Indicator: Local leaders and clients all work together to solve current and future issues that may occur.  Leaders feel the sense of ownership to their community.

Method:  Reports and surveys.

Timeline: On-Going

Intermediate Outcome:  Extension leaders practice leadership skills within Rowan County.

Indicator:  Increase Involvement in extension leadership.

Method:  Reports and surveys

Timeline: On-Going

Long-term Outcome:  On-Going evaluation sheets will be viewed.

Indicator:  Increase involvement and advocacy related to extension leadership.

Method:  Reports, council attendance and participation, Homemakers and volunteer service and advocacy.

Timeline:  On-Going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Homemakers and clients of Rowan County

Project or Activity: KHEA Leader Training

Content or Curriculum: CES Publications and Resources

Inputs:  KY Cooperative Extension Agents, Specialists

Date:  On-Going

Audience:  Adults

Project or Activity:  FCS Advisory Council

Content or Curriculum:  CES Publications and Resources

Inputs:  KY Cooperative Extension Agents, Specialists

Date:  On-Going

Audience:  Homemakers 

Project or Activity:  Homemakers Council

Content or Curriculum:  CES Publications and Resources

Inputs:   KY Cooperative Extension Agents, Specialists

Date:  On-Going