Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2005.1) | 25 |
Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.) |
| 2005.2) | 25 |
Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
| 2005.3) | 25 |
Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need |
| 2005.4) | 25 |
Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions |
| 2005.5) | 25 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.6) | 2 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.7) | 3 |
Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders |
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Part of social capital is engaging in the legislative process, serving on local boards/councils, and contributing in topics important to that community. Overall in the US, social capital has been on the decline. Currently, Kentucky ranks 48th in civic health. In response to the need to increase civic engagement,
