Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 222 |
Number of youth who served as group leaders or officers (PRACTICE) |
| 4051.2) | 22 |
Number of youth who received education related to diversity and inclusivity (KOSA) |
| 4051.3) | 5 |
Number of youth who served as direct mentors to one or more younger youth (SEEC) |
| 4051.5) | 113 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4051.4) | 237 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Leadership
According to research, middle school is a time where young people find their place in this world, they are exploring where their strengths and interests align (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is imperative to provide positive experiences where young people may explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, there is a decline in enrollment numbers throughout the middle school years in 4-H programming, Kentucky 4-H hosts the Kentucky 4-H Summit Leadership Conference for middle schoolers
Author: Sarah Congleton
Major Program: Leadership
The Kentucky Leadership Summit was held at the KSU Benson Farm on May 24, 2023. Nearly 80 participants representing 32 leadership programs from across Kentucky participated in the summit. To host the event, University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension partnered with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives to invite community leadership program planners to this important networking event. Core planning was organized by Daniel Kahl, UK Community and Leadership Dev
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Leadership
Research conducted by 4-H in the past suggested that youth aren’t getting the leadership opportunities they want and need. In the 2016 4-H National Youth Survey on Leadership, two-thirds of respondents said they don’t have the tangible skills they needed to lead. Half of high school students said they don’t feel prepared to lead in college or a future career. (Sirangelo, March 2018, 4-H Is Growing True Leaders). Kentucky 4-H addresses this issue and concern through t
