IFAS Extension Goal 3, Logic Model and Communications Plan Organizational Strategies and Learning Environments to Support Youth Situation Statement Florida 4-H annually educates over 240,000 youth enrolled in programs in all 67 Florida counties, reaching youth 5 to 18 years of age. Programs include clubs, day camps, overnight camping programs, school enrichment, and after-school programs. The goal of organizational strategies and learning environments is to support youth programs through developing a structure that effectively manages staff and volunteers. Rationale In order to insure that youth are: (1) physically and emotionally safe; (2) developing and maintaining positive relationships; (3) developing a sense of belonging, in an inclusive environment; (4) developing personal competencies for self-reliance, independence, and autonomy; (5) growing and contributing as active citizens through service and leadership; and (6) developing marketable, productive skills and competencies for work and family life, organizational strategies must be developed. Strategies are the game plan management that an organization is using to conduct its operations to achieve its objectives (Thompson and Strickland, 2003). In an increasingly complex and competitive market for resources, it is important that youth programs be organized for efficient and effective delivery of the overall program. This includes managing financial and human resources, utilizing appropriate educational materials, creating opportunities for youth experiences, and communicating effectively with youth. Additionally, effective and efficient programs leverage resources and expertise with other youth organizations to maximize outcomes and community impacts. Impacts Youth are physically and emotionally safe. Youth develop and maintain positive relationships. Youth develop a sense of belonging, in an inclusive environment. Youth develop personal competencies for self-reliance, independence, and autonomy. Youth grow and contribute as active citizens through service and leadership. Youth develop marketable, productive skills and competencies for work and family life. Outcomes & Indicators Improved delivery of Extension programs. Number of program participants that indicate satisfaction with Extension’s information Number of program participants that are satisfied with Extension’s services. Improved procedures and techniques to increase volunteerism Number of volunteers Number of new volunteers Number of volunteers retained Improved procedures and techniques. to manage volunteers Number of volunteers identified and recruited Number of volunteers selected and screened Number of volunteers oriented with extension Number of volunteers trained Number of volunteers utilized Number of volunteers recognized for accomplishments Number of volunteers evaluated Improved practices to deliver educational programs to youth Number of volunteers that demonstrate leadership/teamwork skills. Number of volunteers using appropriate curriculum Number of volunteers with subject area expertise Topics & Subjects KA 802. Human Development and Family Well- Being Volunteer recruitment, development, and management KA 805. Community Institutions, Health, and Social Services Community and civic engagement. KA 806. Youth Development Youth policy. Youth initiatives in non-formal science, engineering, and technology Sense of belonging/sense of safety Self confidence and self esteem Literacy, communication, problem solving, and other life skills Leadership development and leadership opportunities for youth Interaction and relationships with adults and peer groups Civic engagement (connecting youth to government and institutions) KA 903. Communication, Education, and Information Delivery The science of teaching, learning, and cognition Technology transfer Techniques, procedures, and processes of education Educational psychology and human motivation. Curriculum design and educational instrumentation (applications of technology and media in teaching and learning) Communication and information systems and delivery, including electronic networks and distance education Target Audiences & Primary Audiences Florida Residents Adults Families Youth Government and Regulatory Agencies County Government Administrators of Social, Human Resource and Income Maintenance Programs Administrators of Education Non-governmental Organizations Florida Based Non- governmental Organizations Non-Florida Based Non- governmental Organizations UF\IFAS Faculty and Staff County Faculty and Staff Administrators State Faculty and Staff