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Countdown to 2009 Commissioners' College
(Saturday, May 9, 2009)

What Is It?

Commissioners' College is an annual council-hosted full-day training event for commissioners. The college is based on an academic college model with degrees conferred on graduates based on a national BSA curriculum (i.e., nationally developed courses, resource materials, and training recognition provide the structure for good quality commissioner training). The courses offered at our college are designed to expose participants to the multiple aspects and approaches to Commissioner Service. This annual training event will allow participants to take back new ideas and resources to their units, districts and councils. The goal of the college is to motivate, train, and inform commissioners on how to help units succeed (i.e., enable Scouting to grow and go).

Why Should I Attend?

Learning is a lifetime activity. As commissioners, we must continually adjust out skills to provide a more valuable service to our units, district and council. Therefore, commissioners should view learning as an important part of their Scouting lives — every month, every year. Persons participating at our college typically enjoy the fellowship, fun and education offered in a concise course of study that one may build upon each year, as you gain experience in your commissioner position(s). This event also provides an opportunity to network with other volunteers and professional leaders (perhaps the most valuable resource that one can have/use throughout the program year).

NOTE: If you are a DCS candidate and have completed your first year courses, then you should continue to work on your doctoral thesis or work project in 2008. The two DCS deans are available to help you or to accept your submission. Your doctoral presentation will be made at the 2009 college and if approved, your degree will be conferred at the 2009 college commensement cermony.

If you have specific questions concerning the Commissioners' College, please contact the College Planning Team.