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National Capital Area Council2018 Commissioner College
The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints
10000 Stoneybrook DriveKensington, Maryland
March 10, 20178:00am – 4:30pm
Registration and information at:http://www.ncacbsa.org/college
March 10, 2018Commissioner College
` National Capital Area Council, BSAFrom the Council Commissioner Rick Rogers and Commissioner College Dean Julia Farr:
Celebrating 75 Years of Commissioner Training!
In addition to welcoming all commissioners, we are very excited to welcome attendees from all across Scouting, including chartered organizations and Scouters serving in membership, program, finance, marketing, and the Order of the Arrow. With the introduction of Family Scouting, 2018 is an especially exciting time for commissioners, as we will play a role in helping BSA serve the entire family.
This will be a great time for everyone to learn more about unit service and how we can partner to provide better unit service. Learning is a lifetime activity, and we are committed to helping you improve your game through a full day of learning with opportunities to earn the Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate of Commissioner Science degree, to engage in Continuing Education, or to complete Unit Commissioner Basic Training. You will be getting the most up-to-date information on ways to improve service to your units. These informative classes are packed with material you can use at your next unit visit and are presented by faculty who are highly experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic about this year’s college. You can expect a great day packed with solid learning experiences along with many opportunities for fellowship.
As commissioners, our role is different from that of other Scouters. The insignia we wear displays a wreath around Scouting’s trefoil representing your commission to serve chartered organizations in the operation of Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venturing crews, Sea Scout ships, and Explorer posts. Scouting depends on the men and women who wear this wreath of service. You are the coach . . . the mentor . . . who forges a relationship with key unit leaders to support them in planning and delivering a quality program for the young people they serve. As commissioners, we must continually enhance our skills to better serve units.
Commissioner service in the second century focuses on five areas: (1) supporting unit growth and retention through Journey to Excellence; (2) contacting units and capturing in Commissioner Tools their strengths and needs;(3) linking unit needs to district operating committee and other resources; (4) supporting timely unit, district, and council charter renewals; and (5) supporting unit leaders by delivering effective roundtables that provide program ideas, relationship development, and timely communication.
The mission of the commissioner is to help the unit succeed, and we prepare ourselves to accomplish this mission through education and shared learning experiences. Just as every Scout deserves a trained leader, every unit deserves a trained commissioner! You can expect a great day packed with solid learning experiences along with many opportunities for fellowship. We look forward to seeing you at the college on March 10!
Yours In Commissioner Service,
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Rick Rogers Julia Mae-Shen FarrNCAC Council Commissioner NCAC Commissioner College Dean
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Table of ContentsCover Page 1Letter from Council Commissioner & College Dean 2Table of Contents 3NCAC Commissioner College Leadership Team and Contact Info 4Special Acknowledgements 4General Information 5Agenda 7Requirements for Degrees
Bachelor of Commissioner Science 8Bachelor of Roundtable Commissioner Science 8Master of Commissioner Science 8Doctor of Commissioner Science 9Doctorate of Commissioner Science Square Knot Award 9Detailed Course ListingsBachelor Program 10Roundtable Program 11Master Program 12Doctorate Program 13Continuing Education Program 14Unit Commissioner Basic Training 15
Course Schedule (by program area) 16Meet Our Special Guests TBDMeet The Faculty TBDRobert L. Dise Commissioner College Dean’s Awards TBDJohn A. Mack Council Commissioner’s Award of Excellence TBDLocation Map TBDSave The Date (Upcoming NCAC Commissioner Colleges) TBD
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NCAC Commissioner College Leadership TeamContact Info
POSITION NAME CELL PHONE EMAIL NCAC Commissioner College Dean Julia Farr 703-965-7013 [email protected]
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (BCS) Bachelor Program Dean Stan Mushaw
Thomas 703-577-9603 [email protected]
(BCS) Roundtable Program Dean George Costigan 703-927-2215 [email protected] (MCS) Master Program Dean Jim Stewart 571-225-9771 [email protected]
(DCS) Doctorate Program Dean Bob Owen 301-213-2239 [email protected] (DCS) Associate Doctorate Program Dean Jae Engelbrecht 703-503-5123 [email protected]
(CED) Continuing Education Program Dean Julia Farr 703-965-7013 [email protected] (UCBT) Unit Commissioner Basic Training Dean Jon Baake 240-577-3680 [email protected]
ADMINISTRATION Registrar Jeff Schweiger 703-472-0669 [email protected] On-Site Registration Dean Isabel Mack 301-310-7978 [email protected] Marketing/Publicity Dean Jon Baake 240-577-3680 [email protected]
LOGISTICS Logistics Dean Mark Chipman 703-868-5875 [email protected] Facility Coordinator
LoLogisticFacilities Grant Turner
Health & Safety Tim Farr 703-999-9809 [email protected] Hospitality & Midway Jim Ashe 703-966-2496 [email protected] Guest Transportation Rick Manteuffel 301-525-5542 [email protected]
ORDER OF THE ARROW, Montgomery Area Adviser Jim Hardter 301-349-0023 [email protected] OA Chapter Chief Vinny Maltagliati [email protected] OA Lodge Training Chair Jamie Wilson 540-846-7054 [email protected]
OVERSIGHT NCAC Council Commissioner Rick Rogers 240-535-2064 [email protected] NCAC Staff Advisor James Hamlin 301-512-7314 [email protected]
Special AcknowledgementsWe give special thanks to our National, NE Region, Area 6, and NCAC guests
for generously giving of their time to be part of our 2018 Commissioner College.
We give special thanks to the OA members of Amangamek-Wipit Lodgefor their dedicated and cheerful service in support of the Commissioner College
and, in particular, the OA Chapters in the Montgomery OA Area.
We give special thanks to our caterer George J. Costigan, III, for providing all our meals and refreshment at Commissioner College.
.We give special thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saintsin Kensington, MD, and Grant Turner for arranging the use of this great venue
for our Commissioner College in the Montgomery Service Area.
We give special thanks to the many hands helping behind the scenes,to all those serving on faculty, and to all those attending training
for your priceless contribution to the success of our Commissioner College.
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WEAR YOUR UNIFORMGENERAL INFORMATION
The 2018 Commissioner College welcomes all Scouters to attend! In addition to new classes in the traditional Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate tracks, we will have a Roundtable track and a Continuing Education track (including Open Forum / networking opportunities) covering important Scouting topics beyond the usual commissioner service curriculum. We will be offering the complete Unit Commissioner Basic Training class. In addition to commissioners, we are inviting everyone from all across Scouting to attend to include chartered organizations and Scouters serving in units, district, council, membership, program, finance, marketing, and the Order of the Arrow. This will be a great time for all non-commissioners to come learn what commissioner service is all about and how commissioner service may help you better succeed in your Scouting role to provide better unit service.
Commissioner College provides in-depth knowledge in all of the essential aspects of the commissioner duties and responsibilities. The final result is a stronger and more knowledgeable commissioner team serving the units.Commissioner College offers the opportunity to:
- Learn the information essentials to provide the best service to Scouting units- Provide fellowship amongst the commissioners- Reinforce and expand on the lessons learned during previous training- Provide updates on commissioner service and Scouting
Bachelor Program courses augment Unit Commissioner Basic Training. Unit Commissioner Basic Training should be completed before beginning the Bachelor of Commissioner Science degree program. The courses cover some of the same topics but they are all covered more in depth and with more student interaction. Bachelor level courses are designed for unit commissioners and commissioners that have less than two years of experience in their position. The roundtable courses provide training specific to roundtable commissioners and assistant roundtable commissioners, as well as provide current information and roundtable practices for all other commissioners.
Master Program courses are more advanced and most beneficial to an experienced or an administrative commissioner. Again, many of the topics are familiar but are explained in more detail with more student interaction. Master level courses are designed for commissioners that have two or more years in their position, are serving in an administrative capacity, or have unit assignments consisting of less-than-ideal units.
Doctorate Program courses cover what is required to write an approved thesis or complete an approved project. In addition, there are some advanced courses available for the very experienced commissioner. Doctorate level courses are designed for those who have been serving in their position for four years or longer, are serving in an administrative capacity, or have unit assignments consisting of less-than-ideal units.
Continuing Education Program courses are offered to encourage those with a Doctorate, and those who hold a Master degree but may not aspire to complete their Doctorate, to continue to learn new topics. New opportunities this year include Commissioner Technology courses with guest instructor Rick Hillenbrand, our National Commissioner Support Services Chair for Communications. You also can opt to be part of an Open Forum session with national, regional, and area guests to discuss topics that are related to commissioner service.
Unit Commissioner Basic Training (UCBT) is offered for those new to commissioner service or others desiring to get a basic understanding of commissioner service. This is the foundation class for all commissioner training. It is expected that all commissioners will have completed UCBT within 60 days of appointment as a commissioner.
Online Registration – Online registration is available at www.ncacbsa.org /college . To 6
ensure the best possibility of attending your desired courses, early registration is essential. Classes do sell out. All who pre-register will receive a courtesy copy of their personal schedule upon arrival at Commissioner College. Registration fee is $45 until midnight Monday, March 5, 2018. Walk-in fee is $60.
Late Registration/Walk-ins – Registrations received at the Marriott Scout Service Center after the March 5th deadline and those registering at the door (walk-ins) will receive course assignments based on availability of space and instructors. They will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time constraints, walk-ins may be unable to complete registration in time to attend a course scheduled for the first period. For these reasons, WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS THE MORNING OF COMMISSIONER COLLEGE ARE HIGHLY DISCOURAGED! Save $15.00 by pre-registering by March 5, 2017.
Included with Registration – The per person registration fee includes light morning refreshments (coffee and donuts/bagels), keynote luncheon, event patch, course materials, certificate, liability insurance recovery, and administrative costs. Attendees may purchase an optional $10 hot breakfast meal ticket to attend the 7am Breakfast with Faculty scheduled prior to the opening session.
Opening and Closing Assemblies – In the morning and afternoon, assemblies will be conducted and are open to all participants. Short welcoming and inspirational messages, pertinent information, and other last-minute details will be available at the morning assembly.
Class Schedules, Patches, Diplomas, and Certificates – An information packet for pre-registered participants must be picked up at the Registration Area when you arrive. In this information packet, you will find a personalized class schedule (including room assignments), a school map, your lunch ticket, and the 2018 Commissioner College patch. Registration staff will be available in the registration area to resolve and print incorrect or missing degrees and certificates.
College Deans and Instructors/Staff – After picking up your registration packet in the lobby, ALL instructors/staff MUST check in with the appropriate Dean in the Deans Office. Copies of your handouts will be in the Deans Office. Staff fee is $45 and includes faculty breakfast, keynote luncheon, event patch, staff gift, certificate, liability insurance recovery, and administrative costs. Staff may choose to register to attend classes.
Event Postponement/Refund Policy – In case of severe weather conditions, a decision to postpone Commissioner College will be made prior to 8pm Friday, March 9 th. This information will be available at http://www.ncacbsa.org or by phoning (301) 214-9130 after 8pm Friday. If Commissioner College is postponed due to weather, we will attempt to reschedule the event. If the event cannot be rescheduled, you may choose to obtain a partial refund (less 15% handing fee for administrative cost and encumbered expenses). Refund requests must be in writing and submitted to NCAC by March 16, 2018. Refunds may be granted for sickness (with physician’s statement), or death in the family. Refunds will be mailed by the end of April.
Trading Posts – (1) A BSA Scout Shop trading post will be available throughout the morning and during lunch for purchases of Commissioner and other BSA items until 2pm. (2) A separate NCAC Commissioner College trading post offering specialty items from past and current NCAC Commissioner Colleges will be available throughout the day until closing.
Keynote Luncheon is included – Lunch will be available at 12noon in the cafeteria during the Keynote Luncheon Period for all participants and staff. The keynote presentation counts as Period 4 for those working on degrees.
Carpool – Parking is ample at the facility, however carpooling is always encouraged to conserve resources. A Scout is Thrifty!
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2018 Commissioners College Agenda
6:00am Doors Open7:00am Breakfast with Faculty with featured speaker Area 6 Commissioner Ed Yarbrough
7:45am Registration Opens with coffee and light refreshments available in hallway
8:10am – 8:50am Opening Assembly in Cafeteria
Greetings, NCAC Commissioner College Dean Julia Farr
Flag Ceremony, OA Amangamek-Wipit Lodge
Invocation, Jim Ashe
Welcome & Introduction, NCAC Council Commissioner Rick Rogers
NCAC Council Executive, Les Baron
BSA National Chief Executive message, Michael Surbaugh
Special Remarks, Northeast Region Commissioner Dr. Kenneth D. King
9:00am - 9:50am Period 1 Class 10:00am -10:50am Period 2 Class11:00am - 11:50am Period 3 Class
12:00noon Lunch in Cafeteria
12:30pm Period 4 Keynote Address in Cafeteria
Keynote Speaker, National Commissioner Service Training Chair Tim Acree
1:00pm Awards & Recognition in Cafeteria
1:30pm - 2:20pm Period 5 Class2:30pm - 3:20pm Period 6 Class / Open Forum 3:30pm - 4:20pm Period 7 Class / Open Forum 4:30pm Closing Assembly in Cafeteria
Instructions to pick up Degrees / Certificates
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Degree Prerequisites and Criteria The Prerequisites, Course Requirements, and Performance criteria are listed for each degree.NOTE: A person may participate in the college training without having the prerequisites, but no degree will be awarded until all of the requirements are met. It is up to the student to notify the Dean of the College with the necessary proof of completion to be credited with the appropriate degree.
Bachelor of Commissioner Science Degree (BCS)A. Prerequisites
1. Current registration as a commissioner.2. Current BSA Youth Protection Training certificate.3. Complete Commissioner Orientation if new to commissioner service.
See the commissioner training page on the National BSA website for recommendations.4. Complete Commissioner Basic Training listed on the commissioner training page.
B. Course Requirements1. Complete a minimum of seven (7) courses of instruction.2. Five (5) must be from the Bachelor Degree level training.
C. Commissioners Performance1. Approval of Council Commissioner, or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner.2. Approval of Council Scout Executive or Council Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service.
Bachelor of Roundtable Commissioner Science Degree (BCS)A. Prerequisites
1. Current registration as a roundtable commissioner.2. Current BSA Youth Protection Training certificate.3. Complete Commissioner Orientation if new to commissioner service.
See the commissioner training page on the National BSA website for recommendations.4. Complete Roundtable Commissioner Basic Training Course Requirements.
B. Course Requirements1. Complete a minimum of seven (7) courses of instruction.2. Five (5) must be from the BCS roundtable curriculum.
C. Commissioners Performance1. Approval of Council Commissioner, or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner.2. Approval of Council Scout Executive or Council Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service
Master of Commissioner Science Degree (MCS)A. Prerequisites
1. Current registration as a commissioner.2. Current BSA Youth Protection Training certificate.3. Bachelor of Commissioner Science Degree.4. The Commissioner Arrowhead Honor.
B. Course Requirements1. Complete a minimum of seven (7) additional courses of instruction, for a total of 14 courses.2. Seven (7) of the 14 courses must be from the Master Degree level training.
C. Commissioner Performance1. Approval of Council Commissioner, or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner.2. Approval of Council Scout Executive or Council Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service.
Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree (DCS)
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Note that earning the Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree does not automatically qualify you to receive the Doctorate of Commissioner Service Knot Award. See next page for details.A. Prerequisites
1. Current registration as a commissioner.2. Current BSA Youth Protection Training certificate.3. Master of Commissioner Science Degree.4. Awarded the Commissioner Key.
B. Course Requirements1. Complete a minimum of 10 additional courses of instruction, for a total of 24 courses.2. At least five (5) of the 24 must be from the Doctorate Degree level training.3. Courses may not have previously been counted toward other college degrees.
C. Thesis or Project1. This can be on any topic related to commissioner service.2. The topic must be preapproved by the Dean of the College, the Dean of the Doctorate level
program, or the Doctoral Review Committee.3. Complete the thesis or project using the approved format as determined by the college.
D. The completed thesis or project must be approved by the Doctoral Review Committee. If a review committee is not used, at a minimum the Council Commissioner and the College Dean need to make the approval.
E. Commissioner Performance1. Serve for at least one year on the College of Commissioner Science Staff (instructor or support
staff), or work with training support for commissioners for at least one year2. Approval of the Dean of the College, or Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service.3. Approval of Council Commissioner, or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner4. Approval of your Council Scout Executive or Council Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service.
Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot AwardThe purpose of this knot is to recognize the completion of a standardized program of studies plus the requirements listed here. The objective of this knot is to provide councils an opportunity to recognize commissioners for their tenured service, their involvement in learning more about delivery of quality Scouting, and their involvement in support of others.
Note: The completion of the Doctor Degree of Commissioner Science does not automatically qualify a commissioner for this award knot. All requirements below for the knot must be met. There are only two unique requirements to earn this award: Tenure and Recruiting.Minimum Requirements for this awardA. Tenure
1. Serve as a commissioner for a minimum of 5 years. (Years need not be consecutive)2. This service may be in one or more roles or positions of commissioner service.
B. Training – successfully complete the following1. Bachelor of Commissioner Science Degree (BCS)2. Master of Commissioner Science Degree (MCS)3. Doctorate of Commissioner Science Degree (DCS), including Thesis or Project
C. Recruiting1. Recruit (or assist in recruiting) at least three new commissioners.
D. Final Approval1. Approval of Council Commissioner or assigned Assistant Council Commissioner2. Approval of your Council Scout Executive or Council Staff Advisor for Commissioner Service.
Grandfather or Sunset ClauseSince the key requirement of this award is tied to an approval of a Thesis or Project that is only earned once, this award is retroactive for individuals who have completed other requirements prior to the approval of this award in 2008. This clause applies for the previous 10 years which would be after 1998. Any commissioner who meets these requirements would need to list any courses they have completed previously and then complete their thesis or project to apply for this award.
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BACHELOR PROGRAM COURSES (BCS) BCS 101 Commissioner Service Concept. An introductory course to familiarize a new Commissioner
with the Commissioner concept as perceived by the BSA.
BCS 102 Supporting Timely Charter Renewal. A course to explain the Re-Charter concept/process and the Commissioners’ essential role.
BCS 103 Linking District Resources. This course explains the relationship between the Commissioner staff and the district, linking resources.
BCS 104 Contacting Units . Participants will learn how the concept of commissioner service is demonstrated in frequent unit contacts, and identify ways to demonstrate good commissioner service as we serve our units. We will discuss the importance of using the Commissioner Tools to record and manage unit contacts.
BCS 105 Resolving Common Unit Issues. This course shows how a Commissioner should use Commissioner Tools and Early Warning Signals to be alerted to unit issues. Using Commissioner Tools to recognize some common “needs” a unit might have. Discuss solutions to those needs by using a unit service plan.
BCS 106 Coaching Leaders. This course will discuss new coaching model and how it applies to Commissioners service.
BCS 107 Unit Journey to Excellence . Learn about the elements of the Unit Journey to Excellence and how to use it to ensure success in every unit. During the training session we will: identify the key categories of performance for Journey to Excellence, tell how the commissioner staff affects Journey to Excellence performance, and identify resources to help improve Journey to Excellence performance.
BCS 108 Mining Internet Resources. Learn about “mining” the internet BSA resources that can assist all Commissioners to support unit services.
BCS 109 The Essential Element (A Servant's Heart). This course will discuss will discuss servant leadership and the role it plays in Commissioner Service.
BCS 112 Recruiting Unit Commissioners. This course will discuss methods of recruiting unit commissioners. Identify and recruit candidates for Commissioner Service. Understand the 5 P’s of recruiting Commissioners. Explore skills needed for successful Commissioner Service.
BCS 114 Understanding & Communicating with Today’s Leaders. This course encourages understanding between the different generations to help Commissioners better communicate with their units.
BCS 116 Collaborative Assessments . This course examines and discusses the need for collaboration in assessing unit’s strengths and needs, build a Unit Service Plan and record in Commissioner Tools. Collaborative assessments and unit service plan updates should occur at least twice a year. This course discusses how to approach, conduct, and benefit from a collaborative assessment.
BCS 117 Commissioner & Unit Key 3. This course examines the roles of the Unit Key 3 and how a Commissioners works and coaches each.
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ROUNDTABLE (BACHELOR) PROGRAM COURSES BCS 150 Roundtables in Commissioner Service . This course will introduce the commissioner
service concept and explain how roundtables are a major part of commissioner service in the district and council. The course will show how roundtable commissioners are integrated in the commissioner service structure and how they interact with their unit serving commissioner counterparts.
BCS 151 The Roundtable Commissioner Team . This course will review the positions, the duties, and responsibilities of the roundtable commissioner team. The course will also examine how each district and council can use the positions of ADC for Roundtable and ACC for Roundtable to support the delivery of quality roundtables in the district and council. We will also review the financing of roundtable activities.
BCS 152 Using the Roundtable Program Guides . During this course we will review the Roundtable Planning Guides for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts to include Varsity Huddles and the Monthly Program Forum for Venturing Roundtables. We will look at the parts and sections of each of the roundtable guides, and we will investigate the importance of using the planning process in using the guides. We will also discuss in greater detail the features that all roundtables use as part of their delivery - The Midway and The Big Rocks Topic.
BCS 154 Cub Scout Roundtables . This course will go deeper into the mechanics of running a Cub Scout roundtable, identifying and exploring the parts of the roundtable, discuss the use of the Cub Scout Specific Program Topics, the breakout sessions, and the proper modelling of the roundtable to emulate a pack meeting for leaders to emulate in their packs.
BCS 155 Boy Scout Roundtables . This course will go deeper into the mechanics of running a Boy Scout roundtable, identifying and exploring the parts of the roundtable, and discuss the use of the Boy Scout Specific Program Topics. We will also delve into the structure of Venturing roundtables, how they overlap with Boy Scout roundtables and how they differ from them, making sure that those units are assisted in districts where no free-standing meeting exists for teams and crews.
BCS 156 Recruiting, Training, and Recognizing the Roundtable Team . The recruiting, training and retention of a quality roundtable team not only benefits the district and council, but also models how units should be getting and keeping quality leaders. We will discuss the ways to find, get, train, and keep volunteers, with the unique perspective of modelling behavior units can emulate for their own leadership needs.
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MASTER PROGRAM COURSES (MCS) MCS 302 Leading District Units’ On-Time Charter Renewal This sessions explores
techniques to prepare, guide, and support units in completing accurate charter renewal applications on-time.
MCS 303 Managing Unit Service at the District Level (using Commissioner Tools). This session familiarizes the student on the modules available in Commissioner Tools so that they can enhance their ability to support the unit.
MCS 304 Commissioner Service for Units at Risk . This course will show how to recognize the signs of a unit in crises and develop the skills to resolve the issues. It will also cover what information to input to commissioner tools.
MCS 305 Resolving Critical Issues. The course will quickly review information from MCS 304. After this introduction, various role-playing scenarios and discussion scenarios will be presented for the class to work through.
MCS 306 Mentoring Skills . This session will present various approaches that a commissioner can use when mentoring another commissioner.
MCS 307 Commissioner Service for Newly Formed Units. The course will explain the role of the new unit commissioner in the establishment of a new unit and his role in providing service to that unit. It will discuss the special needs of a new unit and provide guidance in providing that service. The guidance will made in accordance with the role as described in the Unit Performance Guide.
MCS 309 Good Commissioners Need Both Head and Heart . Commissioners need a balance between technical knowledge and personal relationship with their units.
MCS 311 All About ADC’s Role . Educate the audience on the purpose of the ADC role and how it benefits commissioner services.
MCS 312 Recruiting New Commissioners . This session will lead the participant to be able understand and implement the 10-step process in recruiting Commissioners.
MCS 313 Onboarding New Commissioners . This course will review the onboarding process of newly recruited Commissioners.
MCS 314 The Commissioner and the Professional. Commissioners explore the commonalities of their roles and the roles of the Professionals in order to foster positive and productive relationships.
MCS 315 Effective Unit Service in Rural Communities. This course will discuss the unique issues of rural units and how to solve them.
MCS 316 Developing the Unit Service Plan. This course builds off BCS 116 Collaborative Assessments to identify and develop unit service.
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DOCTORATE PROGRAM COURSES (DCS) DCS 501/502 Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic & Limiting the Scope . Introduces the thesis
project, discusses what constitutes a good thesis or research topic, and helps you select your general thesis topic. Receive help in reducing the topic to reasonable size and ideas.
DCS 503 Developing Your Project/ Thesis . Covers the thesis outline, the required content, and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the thesis or project report.
DCS 506 Coaching for Administrative Commissioners. Coaching and Mentoring are complimentary efforts focused on supporting the highest level of service for Administrative Commissioners. This class will focus on coaching skills for Administrative Commissioners.
DCS 512 Recruiting Administrative Commissioners. This session is designed to discuss best practices for recruiting Administrative Commissioners.
DCS 514 Building Meaningful Relationships. Commissioner Service is all about relationships. This session suggests ways in which Commissioners may go about building and maintaining positive relationships with those they serve. It also discusses possible pitfalls that can undermine relationships.
DCS 516 Succeeding with the Unit Service Plan. Learn about the resources available to assess a district’s ability to provide quality unit service, and how to use those resources to assist bringing in improvements to any weaknesses. Review the district operations structure and discuss how goal setting helps in guiding The Unit Service Plan is the roadmap to unit success. With appropriate guidance the Commissioner staff can provide significant unit assistance. The District Administrative Commissioners will need comprehensive data to set the course for unit success across the district.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM COURSES (CED) The College of Continuing Education Program (CEP) will be offering classes in a LDS in NCAC track and several standalone courses. The LDS Track will cover the topic in three separate sessions, but a student is not required to remain in the track for all three sessions, nor will a session exhaustively cover the topic. In addition, we will be hosting two open forums: Commissioner Issues in NCAC and Commissioner Issues in the BSA.
LDS Track: LDS Scouting in NCACThis track is intended to reach those attending Commissioner’s College who might want to learn more about the largest population of Scouting in the BSA. Whether you are a member of LDS church, a Commissioner for a LDS unit or simply interested in how the LDS implement the Scouting program, this track is for you.
CED 709 LDS Church Organization The objective is to provide basic principles about the Church and discuss implementation of Scouting programs for effective relationships and networking with all Scouters
CED 710 Scouting in the LDS ChurchThe objective is to provide basic principles about the Church and discuss implementation of Scouting programs for effective relationships and networking with all Scouters
CED 804 Opportunities and Issues in the LDS church in NCAC Learn about opportunities for training, camping, and fellowship within NCAC available in a church friendly environment. Discuss any issues that you may have been facing and possible solutions. Be ready for an interactive discussion.
Stand-Alone Courses:
CED 720 A Commissioner's Introduction to Diversity:The purpose of this course is to increase knowledge and general understanding of diversity issues without making value judgments or calling into question peoples' religious, culture, or political beliefs and affiliations.
CED 801 Commissioner Arrowman . What is the Order of the Arrow and what should commissioners know about it? Come and learn. The OA can be a valuable partner in your unit.
CED 803 Open Forum . Join together with national, regional, and/or area guests to discuss topics that are related to commissioner service.
CED 805 Teaching and Using Ethics in Scouting. Learn about the elements of ethics training and reasoning and their use in a unit or district. Participants will share and discuss some common problems.
CED 806 Commissioner Technology. Join the National Commissioner Service Communications & Technology Chair Rick Hillenbrand to learn more about the technology for today's Commissioners in the my.Scouting suite including Commissioner Tools, Member & Training Managers, and more! Bring your laptop or tablet and smart phone!
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UNIT COMMISSIONER BASIC TRAINING
CBT 901 Unit Commissioner Basic Training (UCBT) at the College of Commissioner Science is the entry-level course for unit commissioners and the foundation for further commissioner training. It is expected that all commissioners will be trained for their commissioner positions and have completed basic training for their position within 60 days of appointment as a commissioner.
Topics include: why commissioners, the commissioner service role, supporting units, unit program planning, commissioner priorities, counseling, Journey to Excellence, Commissioner Tools, the unit service plan, conducting and reporting unit assessments, the commissioner’s role in unit recharter and in saving units from disbanding, and using the district committee to help commissioner maintain solid units. The class follows the national syllabus for UCBT with material added to cover nuances specific to NCAC. Attendees with current BSA registrations and BSA ID numbers (member number) will receive credit for completing the class in their official BSA training record.
UCBT will be conducted during periods 1-3 with a break for lunch (period 4) and the lunchtime speaker and presentations. It will resume with periods 5-6. Attendees may register for a class of their choice for period 7.
Attendees are encouraged to review the Commissioner's Fieldbook for Unit Service (2012 Printing) before the class. The Fieldbook is no longer available in hardcopy in the Scout Shops but can be downloaded at:http://www.scouting.org/filestore/commissioner/pdf/33621-Cms_Fieldbook.pdf.
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2018 NCAC COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE COURSE SCHEDULE
OPENING Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 Keynote
Period 5 Period 6 Period 7 CLOSING
BCS PROGRAM
BCS 101 BCS 102 BCS 106 X BCS 104 BCS 104 BCS 103
BCS 116 BCS 116 BCS 112 X BCS 105 BCS 105 BCS 117
BCS 107 BCS 109 BCS 114 X BCS 107 BCS 108 BCS 114
BCS ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM
BCS 150 BCS 151 BCS 152 X BCS 154 BCS 155 BCS 156
MCS PROGRAM
MCS 311 MCS 316 MCS 316 X MCS 306 MCS 313 MCS 315
MCS 303 MCS 307 MCS 309 X MCS 314 MCS 305 MCS 305
MCS 306 MCS 302 MCS 302 X MCS 312 MCS 304 MCS 304
DCS PROGRAM
DCS 501 / 502 DCS 503 DCS 506 X DCS 512 DCS 514 DCS 516
CED PROGRAM
CED 709 CED 710 CED 804 X CED 806 CED 806 CED 806
CED 801 CED 805 CED 720 X
CED 803 Open Forum
CED 803 Open Forum
UCBT PROGRAM
CBT 901 CBT 901 CBT 901 X CBT 901 CBT 901
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Capt. Robert L. Dise, USN, Retired NCAC Commissioner College Dean’s Awards
to recognize Commissioners dedicated to training and educating Commissioners on their roles and on how to provide quality service to their units in NCAC
Est. 2014
Susan Grunin, Dean 2014 Bronze Silver Gold
Janet Ramos John Pastino Jon Baake
2015 Bronze Silver Gold
Diane Fisher James Hardter Ben Overbey
Julia Farr, Dean 2016 BronzeSilverGold
Randy WitterDebra SchenakerJames Sundergill
2017
2018
BronzeSilverGold
BronzeSilverGold
Sasha LoftinStanley MushawSylvester “Tony” Ryan
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John A. MackCouncil Commissioner’s Award of Excellence
to recognize outstanding dedication, leadership, and service to youth Established in 1990
1990 – Fred J. Grimes, Southern Maryland Disrict 1991 – Joyce C. Waters, Blue Ridge District1992 – David L. Milbank, Patawomeck District1993 – Tommy Thompson, George Washington District1993 – Dorothy Lanning, Olde Mill District1994 – David L. Nordean, Patawomeck District 1995 – Robert G. Tallent, Rappahannock District1996 – James F. Sundergill, Francis Scott Key District1997 – Robert C. Sargeant, Assistant Council Commissioner 1998 – William J. Farmer, Southern Maryland District1999 – Elsie Metz, Patuxent District 2000 – Ann Sargeant, Patriot District 2001 – Jon Baake, Old Dominion District2002 – Vince DeStefano, Assistant Council Commissioner 2002 – Daniel Palenscar, Council Commissioner2003 – Bruce Bolt, Southern Maryland District2004 – Yvette H. Wheeler, Assistant Council Commissioner 2005 – Garry W. Lewis, Aquia District2006 – Cong-Tru Nguyen, Old Dominion District2007 – Carlos R. Velez, Jr., Assistant Council Commissioner 2008 – David R. Parker, Assistant Council Commissioner 2009 – Scott D. Staron, Old Dominion District2010 – William S. Clancy, District Commissioner2011 – Frederick F. Hillenbrand III, Council Commissioner 2012 – George J. Costigan, Jr., Assistant Council Commissioner 2013 – Richard Fulper, Jr., Deputy District Commissioner 2014 – James T. Stewart, Old Dominion District2015 – Jae Engelbrecht, Patriot District2015 – Edwin R. Yarbrough, Council Commissioner2016 – Dominick Bee, Assistant Council Commissioner2017 – Joseph Pallone, Colonial District2018 –
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LOCATION MAP
We thank Kensington LDS Stake Center for hosting our 2018 NCAC Commissioner College in the Montgomery Service Area, Potomac District. The Kensington LDS Stake Center is located at 10000 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, MD 20895.
Directions: Take I-495 (Washington Beltway) to Exit 33 (MD-185N/Connecticut Ave. N) toward Kensington. Turn left onto MD-185/Connecticut Ave. Turn right onto Beach Dr. Turn left onto Stoneybrook Dr. The Kensington LDS Stake Center (10000 Stoneybrook Drive) is on the left.
Parking and Entrance: …
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SAVE THE DATESFuture NCAC Commissioner College dates (2nd Sat in March).
Location will rotate by service area:
March 9, 2019VA Central Service Area
March 14, 2020Mountain West Service Area
March 13, 2021 Three Rivers Service Area
March 12, 2022 Virginia South Service Area
March 11, 2022 Montgomery Service Area
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