Become an Even Better Leader
The Fourth Annual College of Commissioner Science
The Fourth Annual College of Commissioner Science will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011 from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church. The tuition will be $25 for the day and will include a light breakfast and lunch.
Every Commissioner is expected to attend this annual training event. This year, the college will offer two new curriculums. There will be a Continuing Education program for those who hold a master degree and do not wish to earn their Doctorate. This program will be led by Dean Randy Worcester. In addition, there will be an Advanced Studies program for the instructors and those who already hold a Doctorate which will be led by Dean Patricia Cashon.
“Learning is a lifetime activity. As commissioners, we must continually adjust our skills to provide a more valuable service to our units. Therefore, commissioners should view learning as an important part of their Scouting lives – every month, every year.” - From the Preface to “Continuing Education section of the Administration of Commissioner Service Manual.”
If you have any questions please contact Dean Tim Acree at tim.acree@comcast.net or Maribeth Hughes at mhughes@mtcba.org
Thank you for your interest in the 2011 College of Commissioners Science. Online registration has closed for more information please contact the Council Offices at 615-463-6322.
What is College of Commissione Science?
The College of Commissioner Science is an advanced training program where our council's commissioner staff offers a rich variety of courses designed to help you further develop leadership, communications, management, and Commissioner skills in order to improve your ability to serve youth.
The commissioner college format is modeled after college courses and degrees and usually requires four years to complete all three degrees. This format is used to encourage a continuing education experience for commissioners.
The college borrows terminology from higher education. Session topics become “courses” with course numbers. Courses in the “curriculum” are divided into three program levels:
- Bachelor's program: Completion of seven courses of instruction, at least five of the courses at the bachelor’s program level.
- Master's program: Completion of seven additional courses of instruction (total of 14), at least seven of the courses at the master’s program level.
- Doctor's program: Completion of 10 additional courses of instruction not used to qualify for other college awards (total of 24), at least five of the courses at the doctor’s program level and completion of a thesis or project on any topic of value to Scouting in the local council.
Awards are called degrees:
- Bachelor of Commissioner Science
- Master of Commissioner Science
- Doctor of Commissioner Science
A diploma is awarded to each participant who completes the degree requirements. Assuming the normal progression, the bachelor of commissioner science is awarded the first year, the master of commissioner science the second year, and the third year a student prepares to write a thesis and participates at the college as an instructor. The fourth year the doctor of commissioner science is awarded upon acceptance of the thesis and completion of 24 courses.
Degree Requirements and Reciprocity Guide
Thesis Submission Guidelines
Doctorate of Commissioner Science Knot Award Guide
2011 Course Schedule
