Success StoryInternational Center
International Center
Author: Kimberly Harriford
Planning Unit: KSU Administration
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
The problem was the lack of knowledge regarding hygiene, mental health and wellness.
The educational program response was educating two different on hygiene, mental health and wellness.
The participants/target audience was of various ages.
Other partners (if applicable)
The program impact or participant response was presentations on hygiene, mental health and wellness.
The International Center is located in Bowling Green; Kentucky allowed the Kentucky State University’s West Regional Center to hold programming classes and events within their businesses. The programs consisted of different presentations, demonstrations and discussions regarding hygiene, mental health and wellness. The International Center hosted these events in the month February of 2025. The Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, and West Regional Center representative provided information on hygiene, mental health and wellness to 169 individuals. The program captured the individual’s attention.
The materials that Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, West Regional Center presented are as followed:
Hygiene (informational and descriptive)
Mental Health and Wellness (informational and descriptive)
The materials presented gave insight into habits, choices, and alternatives for dealing with hygiene, mental health and wellness. Participants were able to ask questions and receive feedback from the representative. The program gave knowledge to participants on maintaining and obtaining healthy choices. The Kentucky State University, Cooperative Extension Service, West Regional Center is looking forward to the next event at the International Center.
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