Extension
Extension, outreach and engagement are all important aspects of connecting department research, teaching and program development to address broader societal needs. To serve the mission of a land-grant university, the Department of Community and Leadership Development is committed to serving not only students, but also the broader needs of communities and society through our extension, outreach and engagement activities.
While available for use by anyone, these materials were created primarily to serve and strengthen programs and services offered through the Cooperative Extension Service.
Professional Development
In addition to instructional resources, our faculty also provide professional development programs and services related to leadership and community development. Watch KERS for these topics or contact Dr. Daniel Kahl for information on the schedule. Topics for professional development include:
- The Essence of Leadership
- Effective Communication and Listening Styles
- Working with Elected Officials
- Basics of Facilitation/Becoming a Skilled Facilitator
- Community Analysis
- Community Power Dynamics
- Hosting Community Conversations
- Group Dynamics
- Approaches to Resolving Conflicts
- Asset Mapping and Leading Community Change
- Power, Influence and Ethical Challenges in Extension
- Framing Public Issues and Public Deliberation
Promoting Innovation Virtual Idea Symposium
The 2023 Promoting Innovation Virtual Idea Symposium was organized by Department of Community and Leadership Development extension faculty. Watch the videos and explore more resources.
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Strengthening Communities & Organizations
Learn more about how Community and Leadership Development's extension resources can assist in strengthening communities and organizations.
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Developing Leaders
Learn more about how the Department of Community and Leadership Development's extension resources and tools can assist in education and expanding leadership development programming.
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Community Data, Analysis & Evaluation
Learn more about how Community and Leadership Development's extension resources can assist in collecting and analyzing data efficiently and effectively.
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Community Food Systems
Learn more about how Community and Leadership Development's extension resources can assist in creating and maintaining food systems within communities.
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Community Economic Development
Learn more about how Community and Leadership Development's extension resources can assist in community economics.
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Student-Developed Leadership Activities
Access student-developed leadership activities that were presented in class and created to benefit community leadership programs.
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