Boyle County CES

Title:

Leaders Develop and Expand Leadership Skills

MAP:

Leadership Development

Agents Involved:

A. Bruzek, K. Ragland, A. Sheffield, J. Ray

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Local Food System Development and Mapping

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Situation:

In the 2019 Boyle County Extension Community Assessment, “more qualified leaders to prepare the community for the future” ranked 7^th among the topics that can be directly addressed through Extension education and support.  As the agricultural community shrinks in Boyle County, agricultural and horticultural advisory committees recognize the role of Extension in helping leaders emerge with communication skills and information to educate the broader public on important topics.  Extension Homemakers continue their tradition of maintaining strong leadership roles in many local civic and public organizations.  Minority audiences use Extension connections to make progress on local issues.  And the 4-H Council encourages leadership and communications education be an integral part of all 4-H projects and programs recognizing that the development of these life skills allows youth to cope with their environments by making responsible decisions, having a better understanding of their values, and being better able to communicate and get along with others (Boyd, et al., 1992, JOE).

Long-Term Outcomes:

Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure.

Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.

Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.

Initial Outcomes:

Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.

Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.

Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Leaders and volunteers learn about their roles and responsibilities, effective meeting techniques, Extension programs and services, leadership styles, and team building.

Indicator: Community Leadership Development 3015; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011

Method:  Record of clientele participating in educational programs; verbal reviews of information; post-program evaluations

Timeline: Year-round 

Initial Outcome Youth identify and explain basic leadership roles and skills.  

Indicator:  4-H LCC 4051

Method:  Record of youth participating in leadership programs; in-program reviews; in-program hands-on activities; post-program evaluations

Timeline:  School year

Initial Outcome: Youth research, outline, write and present a public speech or demonstration.

Indicator:  4-H CEACC 4031

Method: Record of youth participating in communications project; in-program activities and reviews; post-program evaluations

Timeline:  School year

Intermediate Outcome: Clientele choose to become leaders demonstrating skills in organization, communications and parliamentary procedure. 

Indicator:  Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011

Method:  Number of clientele serving as leaders in Extension and other community organizations;  follow up contacts with program participants

Timeline:  1-5 years

Intermediate Outcome: Leaders attend county, area/district and state activities and events.  

Indicator:  Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031

Method:  Number of clientele attending county, area/district and state activities and events as leaders and participants; follow up contacts with program participants

Timeline: 1-5 years

Intermediate Outcome: Youth practice leadership, teamwork, and communications skills.  

Indicator:  4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031

Method:  Number of youth practicing these skills in 4-H clubs, contests, camps, etc.; follow up contacts with program participants and review of enrollments

Timeline: 1-2 years

Long-term Outcome: Individuals will enhance leadership skills to create stronger councils and clubs with more productive leaders to address public issues.

Indicator: Empowering Community Leaders 2005; Master Gardener 1032; KEHA 2004; 4-H Volunteer Programming 4011; 4-H LCC 4051; 4-H CEACC 4031

Method:  Clientele will serve in leadership roles both within Extension and in the broader community

Timeline: 1 to 20 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity:  Leadership Project and Leadership Roles in Clubs and Camps

Content or Curriculum: Public Adventures; My Leadership series, KY and D4 leadership opportunities (Summit, Teen Conference, Issues, Retreats, Councils; MBTI Certification; 4-H Camp Orientation and Self-Study materials; CPR and first aid certification; Teambuilding with Teens; Basic Parliamentary Procedure; 4-H Club Officers Manual

Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, computer support, Extension office and facilities, project supplies, private and business donations, partnerships with UK specialists, camp staff, partnerships with local school systems

Date:  Year-round

Audience: 4-H Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity: 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: National 4-H Communications series; 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations; Speak Up

Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, 4-H Council funding, private and business donations; partnerships with local school systems, computer support, project supplies, Extension office and facilities

Date: Year-round

Audience:  Adult Extension Leaders

Project or Activity: 4-H Council and District Board

Content or Curriculum: Effective 4-H Councils; Extension Advisory Council Educational Resources; Extension Volunteer Administration Handbook for 4-H Youth Development; KY Volunteer Forum; Volunteer Forum of the Southern States

Inputs: Curricula, Extension professionals and staff, volunteers, program support, District Board funding, 4-H Council funding, partnership with UK specialists, computer support, supplies, Extension office and facilities

Date: Year round

Audience: Master Gardeners 

Project or Activity: MG will continue to teach classes and aid in county wide education events

Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener

Inputs: Extension specialists and staff, volunteers

Date: Year round

Audience: Kentucky Extension Homemakers

Project or Activity: Leader lessons, chairman training, officer training

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Leadership

Inputs: CES Staff, CES pubs and resources, KEHA resources, Extension leadership, KEHA, MCV, CFV, NEP

Date: Year round

Audience:Agriculture Development Council

Project or Activity:Set ANR priorities for programming

Content or Curriculum:Extension professionals and staff, local commodity groups, and GOAP guidelines

Inputs:Local Farm Bureau board, local commodity groups, extension specialists, and extension staff, and GOAP staff.

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