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College of Commissioner Science - Fall 2010

The 2010 College of Commissioner Science will be Saturday October 23rd.

For your information, the 2009 CCS information is shown below. The 2010 Class Offering will probably have some changes.

College of Commissioner Science - Fall 2009

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Registration

• Online Registration is now Closed.
• Pre-registration is required.
• Registration Deadline: November 18th, 2009
• You can Register and Pay Online (preferred method), or fill out the registration form and send it to the Council office with your payment.
• Reservations will not be accepted over the phone, or without payment.

Schedule:

What Courses Have I Completed?

You will need an ID and password to access the list.
Contact Terry Everitt (everett199@comcast.net) to request the ID/password.

Commissioner Degrees/Requirements:

Bachelor of Commissioner Science

• Seven courses must be completed: five courses from the Bachelor's program and two electives which can be selected from either program.
• If you started the Bachelor's program at the Fall 2007 College of Commissioner Science, you can finish your Bachelor's Degree and start on a Master's Degree.

Master of Commissioner Science

• Seven courses beyond the Bachelor's program must be completed (for a total of 14). At least 7 of the courses must be at the Master's program level.
• If you started the Master's program at the Fall 2007 College of Commissioner Science, you can finish your Master's Degree and start on a Doctor's Degree.

Doctor of Commissioner Science

• Ten courses beyond the Master's program must be completed (for a total of 24). At least 5 of the courses must be at the Doctor's program level.
• Thesis or Research Project
  • Completion of a thesis or research project on any topic of value to Scouting in the local council.
  • The topic and final paper or project must be approved by the dean of the doctor's program and the staff adviser.

Courses Offered

Bachelor of Commissioner Science Courses

BCS 102- Unit Charter Renewal

Review a proven plan for reregistering Scouting units on time with minimal loss in membership and leaders. Learn the role of the commissioner to facilitate and achieve on-time charter renewal.

BCS 103- The Commissioner and the District

Interaction of the Commissioner with the District Executive and District Committee. Understanding District and Council operation.

BCS 104 - Unit Visitation

Provides participants with insights on effective unit visits, what to look for, and how to be a help - not a hindrance.

BCS 105- Practical Solutions to Common Unit Needs

Helps commissioners understand how to respond to unit needs. Participants become familiar with Unit Commissioner Worksheets and Commissioner Helps for Packs, Troops, and Crews.

BCS 106- A Commissioner's Priorities

Suggested priorities for a Unit Commissioner's Scouting time and energy, review steps in handling unit problems.

BCS 108- Effective Roundtables 1

Designed for Roundtable Commissioners and staff members (or those interested in becoming one). Covers basic Roundtable ingredients, planning cycle, and resources.

BCS 109- Effective Roundtables II

Designed for roundtable commissioners and roundtable staff members as a continuation of BCS 108. Covers promotion and publicity, roundtable location, and a variety of morale builders.

BCS 110- Commissioner Style

APresents important qualities of commissioner diplomacy, a concept of "exceptional service," thoughts about "roots and wings," service recovery, and explains how to remove a volunteer

BCS 111- Health and Safety Training

This session is the actual Health and Safety Training Course Syllabus of the Boy Scouts of America.

BCS 112- What Would You Do?

A group participation/discussion session on 10 fascinating situations that commissioners might encounter.

BCS 113- Service to New Units

Reviews specific commissioner actions to provide adequate care for new units.

BCS 115- Commissioners and Diversity

BSA's leadership and membership reflects the demographic character of our nation. Commissioners can use diversity to make Scouting stronger and more effective..

BCS 116- Using the Unit Self-Assessment Tools

How to conduct an Action Planning meeting with a unit using the Unit Self-Assessment Tools and the guidelines for the Action Planning process.

Master of Commissioner Science Courses

MCS 301 - No-Lapse/No-Drop Commitment

An overview of the unit budget plan, who pays for Scouting at all levels, a variety of successful unit money-earning projects, and how to help units with special financial needs.

MCS 306- Counseling Skills

This session presents counseling as an effective method for commissioners to help units succeed. It covers many elements of good counseling.

MCS 307- Webelos-to-Scout Transition

Covers important ways commissioners can help boys make the transition from a Cub Scout pack to a Boy Scout troop

MCS 403- Orienting and Training Commissioners

A session for all administrative commissioners-covers all aspects of commissioner training, including new commissioner orientation, basic training, Arrowhead Honor, the Commissioner's Key, and continuing education. A variety of classroom techniques are also reviewed.

MCS 404- Advanced Roundtable Leadership

An advanced seminar for roundtable commissioners (not staff) and other administrative commissioners. Includes roundtable staff recruitment, roundtable evaluation, and roundtable finance. Also reviews several important fine points for roundtable success, including how to support your staff.

MCS 405- Effective Unit Service in Low-Income Urban Communities

This session emphasizes the importance of Scouting for low-income urban communities and suggests practical methods for recruiting local unit adults, helping units with special financial needs, and providing effective commissioner help.

MCS 406- Effective Unit Service in Remote Rural Areas

This session helps Commissioners tailor their service to sparsely populated rural areas, with practical methods for recruiting rural adults and working with rural units.

MCS 410- The Summer Camp Commissioner

This session provides an overview of the Commissioner's role in ensuring units get the most out of their long-term camp experience.

MCS 411- Putting "outing" back in Scouting

This session will discuss the Commissioner's roll in encouraging more outdoor activities for the youth.

MCS 412- Scouting for special needs youth

This session will focus on youths with special needs. It will emphasize and discuss the importance of helping units to deal with youths with disabilities. Also discuss how a Commissioner can assist in helping their units work with youths and families with disabilities.

Doctor of Commissioner Science Courses

DCS 601- Selecting a Thesis/Research Project Topic

This session introduces the participants to the thesis project, discusses what constitutes a good thesis or research topic, and helps them select their general thesis topic.

DCS 602- Limiting the Scope of the Topic

Participants receive help in reducing the thesis topic to workable size and ideas for thesis/project research.

DCS 603- Developing the Thesis Outline and Writing the Report

This session covers the thesis outline and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the report.

DCS 604- Thesis Workshop

This course is for those who feel they need more help getting started on or completing their thesis.

DCS 608- Advanced Commissioner Lifesaving

Administrative commissioners are taught to give leadership to a commissioner lifesaving concept. It also guides selected districts in setting up the life-saving team approach.

DCS 610- Preventing Commissioner Burnout

Covers types of burnout and how to prevent or correct it to maximize effective commissioner tenure. Includes valuable tips on time management and refers to several aspects of "commissioner wellness."

DCS 611- Consider Your Spouse and Family

Suggests ways to enhance family relations and resolve family conflicts regarding Scouting. Discusses how Commissioners' spouses can receive recognition from Scouting.

DCS 715- Quality District

Learn about "Elements of Being a Quality District-to ensure success in every area, what does it take?"

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Last Updated Friday, 25-Jun-2010 18:15:39 MDT