Lee County CES

Title:

Leadership

MAP:

Leadership

Agents Involved:

Eric Collins

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Leadership Development

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Leadership

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Financial Education - General

Situation:

Research shows that effective leadership is one factor necessary for success within today’s communities and organizations. In the Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Report for 2019, community vitality was high on the list for Lee County. The community was surveyed, the results showed that leadership was lacking in Lee County. Knowing one’s own leadership skills and characteristics is a critical starting point; without intrapersonal leadership knowledge, it is difficult to understand what effective leadership looks like within an interpersonal, organizational or community context. While there are many leadership development programs in Kentucky, few, if any, are based on theoretically-grounded models of leadership development. There is a need to provide both resources and research-based leadership curriculum regarding personal leadership knowledge and skills for today’s local community members and their groups.

Long-Term Outcomes:

-The base of potential community or organizational leaders will be broader and more diverse (e.g., age, race, gender) 

-The number of locally initiated projects will increase over a defined period of time                                                     

-Program participants serve as leadership trainers and/or mentors for others 

-Extension agents are equipped to empower clientele by conducting leadership development programs

Intermediate Outcomes:

-Participants are more active as informal community leaders 

-Participants take on formal organizational leadership roles 

-Participants take on formal community leadership roles 

-Participants initiate collaborations and coalitions with other leaders 

-Increased implementation of leadership development practices by Extension agents within county programming

Initial Outcomes:

-Basic understanding of the foundations of leadership development and its applications in intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational and community contexts 

-Skills and knowledge on becoming more effective leaders 

-Develop more adequate perceptions of leadership due to training opportunities for organizational and community leaders 

-Extension agents develop a basic understanding of how to implement leadership development into county programming

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Learn correct, research-based information.

Indicator:Number of participants reporting change in knowledge.

Method: Meetings/evaluations/surveys 

Timeline: Fall 2023/ Spring 2025

Intermediate Outcome: Practice/demonstrate how to be an effective leader

Indicator:Number of participants reporting change in knowledge.

Method:Meetings/evaluations/surveys 

Timeline:Fall 2024/ Spring 2025

Long-term Outcome: Teach others how to be a good leader

Indicator:Number of participants reporting change in knowledge.

Method:Meetings/evaluations/surveys 

Timeline: Spring 2025

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Middle School Club

Content or Curriculum: Leadership development, parliamentary procedures 

Inputs: Agents/4-H Volunteer

Date:Fall 2024/ Spring 2025

Audience: Youth

Project or Activity: Reality Store

Content or Curriculum: Money Management

Inputs: Agents and leaders

Date: Spring 2025

Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: 4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum: Leadership Development 

Inputs: Agents and Teens

Date: 2024

Success Stories

2024 4-H Pet Show

Author: Eric Collins

Major Program: Leadership

Describe the Issue or Situation.For many years, the Lee County 4-H program has hosted a pet show which kicks off the Wooly Worm Festival in Beattyville, Ky. The 4-H Pet Show is a beloved event in Beattyville that many community members look forward too each year. However, over time, the 4-H Pet Show has devolved into a show & tell session for the youth of Lee County and their pets. While the participation has remained consistent with 10-15 youth showing pets each year, the educational compon

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Homemaker Officer Training 2024

Author: Laken Campbell

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association

Describe the Issue or Situation Homemaker officers play a vital role in the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) by supporting the organization’s mission and leading local clubs. However, many officers need training and support to fully understand their responsibilities, confidently perform their roles, and effectively manage club activities. A need was identified for a comprehensive training program to equip officers with the knowledge and skills necessary for success.Des

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