Clinton County CES

Title:

Leadership Development, Community Planning, Development & Marketing

MAP:

Community and Leadership Development

Agents Involved:

Stearns, Guffey, & Cecil

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Community Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Community Vitality and Leadership - CED

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Situation:

2019 Community Assessment results indicated the following prioritized issues in Community Vitality: more qualified leaders to prepare community for the future; more youth community leadership opportunities; and more citizens helping solve local issues. Extension is well positioned to develop a community leadership program over the next four years for both youth and adults.  

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:

• Increase knowledge of effective leadership skills.
• Develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults.
• Citizens: Informed about community systems, better connected to communication networks, more confident and skilled in identifying and implementing strategies for systemic change.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Develop/enhance the leadership skills of youth and adults

Indicator: Number of adult/youth who have reported an increase in confidence in their leadership ability or capacity

Method: Surveys or personal contact

Timeline: on-going

Long-term Outcome:  Communities are equipped with competent, effective leaders

Indicator: Number of people who have reported an increase in confidence in their leadership ability or capacity

Method: Increased participation on community boards, civic groups and organizations.

Timeline:  On-going

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Campers

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leadership

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, YPRS, youth development literature, etc

Inputs: 4-H Agents and Camp Volunteers.

Date: Summer 2023

 

Audience: Youth and adults 

Project or Activity: Leadership Clinton County

Content or Curriculum: KELD Curriculum, UK publications.

Inputs: UK Specialists and Agents, Local businesses, community agencies.

Date: TBD

 

Audience: Ag Advancement Council, County Ag Development Council, Farm Bureau Federation Board, TLCA Executive Directors, Clinton Cumberland Cattleman’s Assoc. board.

Project or Activity: Leadership development opportunities

Content or Curriculum: varied topics/UK Publications

Inputs: UK Specialists, Agent, Successful Leaders.

Date: On-going

 

Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Extension Homemaker Club Leader Trainings/Community Workshops

Content or Curriculum: KEHA lesson, Extension programs, etc.

Inputs: KEHA state approved lessons

Date: Monthly

 

Audience: Elected Officials, Extension Leadership, Volunteers.

Project or Activity: Extension Leadership and Volunteer Development Sessions 

Content or Curriculum: SEAL, proper parliamentary procedure, record keeping, program planning, public relations and advocacy, UK 

Publications. Inputs: UK Specialists, Agents, Volunteers 

Date: Ongoing
 

Audience: Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Extension Homemakers Officer Training 

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications, KEHA materials 

Inputs: KELD

Date: Fall 2022

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