Extension
It Starts With Us
| 2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2005.1) | 11 |
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) | 8 |
Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
| 2005.3) | 5 |
Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need |
| 2005.4) | 0 |
Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions |
| 2005.5) | 4 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.6) | 0 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 2005.7) | 0 |
Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders |
Author: Katherine Alexander
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. Social capital are the individuals in a community who engage in the legislative process, serve on local boards and councils, keep aware of news and events, and contribute to ideas and initiatives that are important to the community. Overall in the U.S., social capital has been on the decline.  
