Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Community Leaders
Empowering Community Leaders
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Master Clothing Volunteer
Several years ago, a county assessment report was completed for the Chamber of Commerce. The primary weakness that concerned the assessment team was leadership voids within the county. Research shows that effective leadership is one factor necessary for success within today's communities and organizations. Effective leadership is needed to implant strategies to prompt sustainable development and preserve the rural character of our community. Leadership development can be built to include three levels: personal leadership, organizational leadership and community leadership. Leadership empowers local people to take ownership of community problems and possibilities. Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within the county is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families.
-Communities health and economy are strengthened through strong local
organizational leadership.
-Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders.
-Maurice Bowling Middle School students will develop the leadership skills needed to become contributing community members of Owen County.
-MBMS students will learn about their personal leadership style and how to apply it.
-The base of potential community or organizational leaders will be broader and more diverse.
-Increase in community projects initiated by new leadership.
-Become volunteers to make their community a better place to live for everyone.
-Citizens practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community
outreach.
-Citizens improved skills in communication, problem solving, or group process in
addressing organizational issues and needs.
-Citizens apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions
for community problems.
-Students of Maurice Bowling Middle School will develop and have leadership skills that will increase self-awareness as well as self-esteem.
-Participants take on formal community leadership roles.
-Individuals increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
-Extension council members and program advisory council members increase
knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
-Community leaders increase knowledge and skills in community leadership.
-Intends to participate in volunteer activities.
Initial Outcome:Individuals will practice personal leadership skills in clubs, schools, and community outreach.
Indicator:Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication, problem-solving or group process in addressing community issues and needs.
Method:6 month follow-up interviews by CEC committee members on how participants have made use of information learned.
Timeline:July-June (2020-2024)
Intermediate Outcome:Extension council members and programs advisory council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership.
Indicator: Number citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs.
Method:Evaluation of members
Timeline: July-June (2020-2024)
Long-term Outcome:Individuals increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Indicator: Number citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs.
Method:Lesson evaluations/observation of members, comments from Master Clothing Volunteers participants as well as observation of leadership skills in use.
Timeline:July-June (2020-2024)
Intermediate Outcome: individuals will improve leadership skills and become better community leaders
Audience: Homemaker Club Leaders
Project or Activity: Homemakers Officer Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Homemakers Resource
Inputs: UK resources and KEHA resources, FCS agent and extension homemakers
Date: August (2020-2024)
Long-term Outcome: Participants will become involved in the community and do a service project
Audience: Community leaders & Organizations
Project or Activity: Leadership Owen County
Content or Curriculum: Community Resource
Inputs: Community partners, community resources & FCS Agent
Date: Ongoing (2020-2024)
Initial Outcome: Youth will pick a pathway and develop skills
Audience: Owen County Youth Ages 13-18
Project or Activity: Teen Conference
Inputs: 4-H Agent, 4-H State Specialists
Date: June (2020-2024)
Intermediate Outcome: Participants will be equipped to educate 4-H'ers and adults in sewing
Audience: Master Clothing Volunteer
Activity: Training for Volunteers
Content: Resources from UK
Inputs: FCS & 4-H agents, master clothing volunteers, Marjorie Baker, UK specialist
Date: July-June (2020-2024)
Author: David Gabbard
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
Being able to communicate face-to-face is starting to seem like a skill that is being lost by today’s youth since technology and social media are becoming second nature to most people. In February, the Owen County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development contacted the Owen County School system to work in partnership with one 7th grade class on how to prepare, draft, and present a speech. The Owen County Agent for 4-H Youth Development shared information about the annual contest for
