Carroll County CES

Title:

Adult and Youth Leadership

MAP:

Social, Economic and Leadership Development

Agents Involved:

Cathy Jansen, Joyce Doyle, Christin Herbst

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Empowering Community Leaders (general)

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum

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. Within Kentucky there are 16,000 KEHA members, 119 Master Clothing Volunteers, and over 150 Champion Food Volunteers who share their expertise, and volunteer time with youth and families in their community. Through the efforts of the FCS agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions.
Youth need to development leadership skills. The development of leadership skills allows youth to cope with their environment by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others. The 4-H council and the CEC will serve as a model for these youth developing leadership skills.
Research consistently shows a correlation between involvement in the arts, academic success and civic engagement. Unfortunately, there has been a sharp decrease over the years in Arts programs in our schools. Kentucky 4-H Youth Development has an opportunity to fill this void and inspire future artists across the Commonwealth.

Long-Term Outcomes:

• FCS council is empowered to develop, implement, and evaluate programs in partnership with community
• Engaged rural residents that will determine the future of what their community looks like
• Extension Homemakers are empowered to maintain and improve membership opportunities.
• Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership. Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
• Youth will serve as teen and adult leaders in their communities, community organizations, and as mentors for younger youth.
• Youth will demonstrate the understanding of diversity, inclusivity and multiculturalism in their daily life.
• Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community.
• Youth will be productive, contributing adults in the future.
• Youth will use leadership and communications skills needed to be successful in the workplace on a daily basis
• Youth utilize the skills gained through education and involvement in Extension programs to serve as leaders in 4-H and other organizations.
• Youth share the elements of the music, dance, drama and visual arts with their community.
• Youth become more comfortable sharing their thoughts with others.
• Youth develop into competent, capable, contributing adults as a result of their participation in 4-H Communications & Expressive Arts Programs.

Intermediate Outcomes:

• KEHA and FCS Advisory councils meet regularly to develop and implement plans for membership and program development
• County Extension Council committees meet regularly and execute committee goals.
• Number of people who: Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
• Youth will demonstrate leadership, teamwork and communication skills in their day to day lives.
• Youth will utilize leadership skills learned during their time in 4-H in clubs, activities and other venues with 4-H and other community organizations.
• Senior 4-H members will become leaders or co-leaders of a 4-H project club, day camp or other project based group of younger 4-H members.
• Youth will indicate increased awareness of diversity issues in their community and personal lives.
• Youth will engage in community based service projects selected to address identified needs.
• Youth construct a speech that has a clear introduction, body and closing.
• Youth present before their family, a group of their peers (such as at a 4-H club meeting), at school or county qualifying event.
• Youth demonstrate an increased level of confidence when presenting in front of groups.
• Youth use their communication skills to assume a leadership role in 4-H or other organizations.
• Youth apply elements of music, dance, drama and visual arts in creating and performing.

Initial Outcomes:

• Carroll County residents increase knowledge and skills in community leadership
• Become engaged in active participation in planning, promoting and evaluating programs
• KEHA and FCS Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
• Youth will be taught communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
• Youth will brainstorm and be taught how to set appropriate and attainable goals.
• Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity.
• Youth research a presentation topic prior to developing a speech or demonstration.
• Youth write an outline, including an introduction, body, and conclusion for their speech or demonstration.
• Youth create a formal presentation, speech or outline using the written outline
• Youth be prepared to present before their family, a group of their peers (such as at a 4-H club meeting) and a school or county qualifying event.
• Youth can identify key elements of music, dance, drama, and visual arts.

Evaluation:

Long Term Outcome:
A strong active CEC represents the diversity of the county and insures a broad-based program open to all citizens
Indicator:
The diversity of program participants as reflected in attendance sheets and statistics
Method:
The diversity of program participants as reflected in attendance sheets and statistics
Timeline:
Ongoing

Outcome:
Youth will learn the communication, leadership and procedural skills that will allow them to run a meeting.
Indicator:
Number of 4-H members leading a project group or project club
Method:
% of increase from previous year
Timeline:
July 2017 - July 2020

Outcome:
Youth will learn how to set appropriate and attainable goals.
Indicator:
Number of members who indicate that “they know how to set and accomplish a goal”
Method:
Brainstorming and listing goals and then evaluating what is accomplished
Timeline:
September 2016 – July 2020

Outcome:
Youth will learn about diversity and will demonstrate inclusivity and will mentor younger members.
Indicator:
Number of members who indicate they “listen to people who have different ideas and include all people”. The number of younger youth that will be mentored.
Method:
% of growth of diverse members and of those younger members who are mentored.
Timeline:
July 2016 – July 2020

Initial Outcome:
Increased participation in Homemaker Activities
Indicator:
Increased attendance
Method:
Attendance sheets, committee reports, anent observation
Timeline:
August 2016- April 2017

Initial Outcome:
Homemaker membership increased or maintained
Indicator:
Increased membership numbers
Method:
Membership report
Timeline:
July to December

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

4-H Club Members

Activity:

Learning how to run a meeting

Content or Curriculum:

“My Leadership Journal”

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Extension Publications, Time

Date(s):

July 2016 – December 2016

Audience:

4-H Club Members

Activity:

Attending council meetings

Content or Curriculum:

Learn by watching others 4-H Communications Curriculum

Inputs:

Extension Agent, 4-H Council, Time

Date(s):

July 2016

Audience:

4-H Club Members

Activity:

Community Service Project and mentor younger members

Content or Curriculum:

“Agent of Change”

Inputs:

Extension Agent, 4-H Teen Council Members, Time, Money

Date(s):

Summer 2018 - 2020

Audience:

4-H Club Members

Activity:

Brainstorm and set goals

Content or Curriculum:

“Health Rocks”

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Curriculum, 4-H Teen Council, Time

Date(s):

September 2016 – July 2020

Audience:

4-H Club Members

Activity:

Develop an evaluation to measure success

Content or Curriculum:

Agent Resource Guide

Inputs:

Extension Agent, 4-H Teen Council, Time

Date(s):

July 2016

Audience:

4-H Teen Court Members

Activity:

Teen Court

Content or Curriculum:

Teen Court Policies and Procedures

Inputs:

Extension Agent, District Judge, Teen Court Members, Time, Money

Date(s):

June 2017

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