Leadership Osage County

Leadership Osage County was organized in 1991 as a joint effort between the Osage County Extension Council and the Osage County Economic Development Corporation (OCED). The program seeks out, honors, educates, challenges and develops a select group of Osage County youth and adults who have the potential to provide the leadership needed to solve community problems.

Participants: The maximum class size is 10 adults and 10 youth. The adults are selected from applications submitted from throughout the county. Two youth participants are selected from each of the five school districts in the county.

Costs: The tuition fee for each participant is $50.00. The fee may be paid by the participant, his/her employer, school, or by a sponsoring organization. OCED also provides funds for programs.

Program and Topics: Leadership Osage County, which is held annually, consists of seven class sessions held between January and May. Class topics include: personality types, Osage County history, leadership styles, group processes, communications, county and state government, local education opportunities, industry and tourism. Class locations are scheduled throughout Osage County and a variety of speakers lead the sessions. Completion of the class is signified by graduation.

Each year, evaluations are used to improve class content. Leadership program alumni provide an integral source of advice for future programs.

For more information contact:
K-State Research & Extension Osage County
717 Topeka Ave.
Lyndon, KS 66451
785-828-4438