Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Leadership & Volunteer Skills
Leadership & Community Development
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
4-H Youth Development Programming
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Ag Policy
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within Shelby County is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long-term commitment to strengthen families. Within Shelby County there are strong leaders across all program areas who share their expertise and volunteer their time with youth and families in their community. The leaders are engaged, educated and empowered to understand issues and to take ownership for implementing solutions.
Many leadership scholars and youth development professionals agree that leadership development is an important, but often overlooked, facet of youth development and education (Macneil, 2000). The development of leadership contributes greatly to the positive development of youth in their communities. Leadership skills, such as goal setting, problem solving and sound decision-making are not only necessary for leaders, these skills are needed for success in today's world (Macneil, 2000). "Furthermore, helping young people develop leadership competencies makes them better able to solve community problems and enhances their civic participation" (O'Brien & Kohlmeier, 2003). Young leaders demonstrate higher career aspirations, increased self-esteem and improved high school completion rates.
*Shelby County infrastructure is strengthened through effective local leadership
*Community problems are solved through active, involved adult and youth local leaders
*Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future
*Youth will use leadership and communication skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis.
*Number of youth and adults who:
-practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach
-improved skills in communication, problem solving, teamwork or group process in addressing organizational issues or needs
-apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
*Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, daycamp or other project-based group of younger 4-H members.
*Increase KOSA in personal leadership
*Increase KOSA in organizational leadership
*Increase KOSA in community leadership
*Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting
*Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals
*Youth will listen to people with different ideas from their own
Initial Outcome: Increase in KOSA in personal, organizational and community leadership
Indicator: The number of individuals who increased KOSA in personal, organizational and community leadership
Method: Observation and end-of-training evaluation
Timeline: Conclusion of training and meeting throughout the year
Intermediate Outcome: Implementation of leadership skills
Indicator: Better communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Method: Observation
Timeline: Throughout the year following learning opportunities
Long-term Outcome: Program participants are contributing within the community to address local needs and youth are successful in the workplace
Indicator: Community problems are solved and youth are gainfully employed
Method: Observation and self-reporting
Timeline: Annually
Audience: Program participants
Project or Activity: Leadership Shelby/Young Leaders
Content or Curriculum: Sponsor Extension leaders to attend program, assist with Ag Day for each program
Inputs: Extension leaders, local farms and agribusinesses
Date: September 2018-June 2019
Audience: Adults interested in Horticulture
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Association activities
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Training manual
Inputs: MG Training manual
Date: July 2018-June 2019
Audience: Extension Leaders
Project or Activity: Horticulture & Agriculture Advisory Council, committees and projects
Content or Curriculum: Leadership development and Extension materials
Inputs: UK publications and volunteers
Date: Year Round
Audience: Citizens interested in Horticulture activities, Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: Maintaining Tim McClure Botanical Gardens
Content or Curriculum: MG curriculum, Extension publications
Inputs: Master Gardeners, horticulture technician, MG curriculum, Extension publications
Date: July-November 2018, March-June 2019
Audience: Extension and community leaders
Project or Activity: True Colors Personality Assessment Training/Generational Differences
Content or Curriculum: True Colors curriculum
Inputs: True Colors curriculum, agents
Date: Spring 2019
Audience: Extension leaders
Project or Activity: FCS Council
Content or Curriculum: Leadership & Extension Materials
Inputs: UK publications & volunteers
Date: October 2018, January 2019, April 2019
Audience: District Board
Project or Activity: District Board
Content or Curriculum: District Board Handbook, KRS statutes
Inputs: handbook, statutes
Date: Monthly
Audience: 4-H Camp Teens/CITs
Project or Activity: Camp Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Camp Leader's guide
Inputs: Curriculum, Camp information
Date: May 2019
Audience: 4-H Camp Adult Volunteers
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Curriculum, Camp Leader's guide
Inputs: Curriculum, Camp information
Date: May 2019
Audience: 4-H Clubs
Project or Activity: Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Club Manuel, 4-H Leadership Curriculum
Inputs: Curriculum
Date: October/November 2018
Audience: 4-H Horse and Livestock Leaders
Project or Activity: Livestock & Horse Leader Certifications or Re-certifications
Content or Curriculum: Livestock and Horse Leader training
Inputs: training materials, classes, activities, Certification Training
Date: Annually
Audience: 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches
Project or Activity: Coaches Certification
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Shooting Sports Training
Inputs: Volunteers, training materials, fees
Date: October 2018, February 2019
Audience: 4-H Leaders
Project or Activity: 4-H Council and Volunteer Opportunities
Content or Curriculum: Extension Leadership Materials
Inputs: 4-H and UK curriculum
Date: year round
Audience: 4-H Teens
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Conference
Content or Curriculum: various workshops and tracks
Inputs: marketing, recruitment
Date: June 2019
Audience: 4-H Middle Schoolers
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Summit
Content or Curriculum: various workshops and tracks
Inputs: marketing, recruitment
Date: March 2019
Audience: 4-H School Clubs
Project or Activity: Officer Elections, Parliamentary Procedure
Content or Curriculum: Club Handbook, Robert's Rule of Order
Inputs: Volunteers,Curriculum
Date: October 2018
Audience: Shelby County Extension Council members
Project or Activity: Leadership and Council Training
Content or Curriculum: KELD curriculum
Inputs: KELD curriculum
Date: quarterly; Jul and Oct 2018; Jan and Apr 2019
Audience: Shelby County Extension Council new members
Project or Activity: New member training
Content or Curriculum: History of Shelby County Extension; Shelby County Data; Kentucky Law regarding extension councils; getting to know you
Inputs: Extension History; College of Ag Info; State Law, Extension Council members
Date: August 2018
Audience: Community Adults & Youth
Project or Activity: Leadership is M.O.R.E.
Content/Curriculum: Leadership is M.O.R..E. Curriculum
Inputs: Agents, Leadership is M.O.R.E. Curriculum
Date: September 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 2018
Audience: 4-H Teens
Project or Activity: Teen Council
Content/Curriculum: 4-H Leadership Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H Staff, Leadership Curriculum, volunteers
Date: Monthly
