2021 College of Commissioner Science Class Catalog Event Contacts Name Title Phone Email Cecila Hardin Dean for Roundtable cjhardin@att.net Mark Kline Dean for Bachelor's Program scoutermark58@gmail.com Ann Boudreaux Dean for Master's Program annbudo@gmail.com Steve Swaine Dean for Doctorate Program sswaine@hotmail.com Jon Blount Chancellor for CCS jebmlb@msn.com Registration opens November 11, 2020 Visit www.scoutingevent.com/571-CCS to register CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - Bachelors (Scheduled Classes) 21CB101 9-9:50 AM Sena Naas 21CB103 10-10:50 AM Robert Meachum 21CB104 11-11:50 AM Mark Blackhurst 21CB105 1-1:50 PM Robert Meachum 21CB107 2-2:50 PM Bart Brion 21CB108 4-4:50 PM Stephen Johnson 21CB116 3-3:50 PM Stephanie Moncrief BCS 101 - Core Concepts of Unit Service The position of commissioner is one of the oldest in Scouting This course reviews and reinforces the core concepts of unit service and identifies the key skills needed for commissioners to be able to assess the units they serve Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 103 - Linking District Resources Although commissioners are viewed as very knowledgeable and capable individuals, a key part of a commissioner's job is to link the unit to the district committee Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 104 - Contacting Units This course examines the role of contacts between commissioners and their units At the heart of unit service are the contacts commissioners make with their units Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 105 - Resolving Common Unit Issues This course will build the commissioner's knowledge of the early warning signs of a unit in danger of failing as well as group discussions about how to support problem-solving of some common issues Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 107 - Journey to Excellence JTE is the BSA's tool for helping leaders plan their program, monitor progress and access their Scouting success Scouting success takes many forms, and JTE success employs a "balanced scorecard" as a result The standards enable both large Scouts units and small ones to succeed - as long as they provide good Scouting to youth Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 108 - Mining Internet Resources Commissioners are asked many questions and assumed to be experts on everything Although they may wish to be an expert, knowing where to find information can make them a virtual expert Today we will concentrate not on the local "who you call" but on using the internet, in effect, mining internet resources Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 116 - Collaborative Assessments Unit leaders and commissioners hopefully have a common goal That goal is to deliver a quality program that attracts youth and adults to scouting and keeps them active longer This course examines and discusses the need for collaboration in assessing unit's strengths and needs to build a Unit Service Plan with the unit leaders and record progress in Commissioner Tools in working toward their goals Maximum number of participants: 90 NOTE: Note: Class being taught by Stephanie Moncrief and Alan Kuebler Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - Masters (Scheduled Classes) 21CM303 9-9:50 AM Dave Fornadel 21CM304 10-10:50 AM Mark Blackhurst 21CM305 11-11:50 AM Clint Tennil Jr 21CM307 1-1:50 PM Stephanie Moncrief 21CM312 2-2:50 PM Scott Beadle 21CM313 3-3:50 PM Mark Blackhurst 21CM316 4-4:50 PM Craig Aman MCS 303 - Managing Unit Service at the District Level (using Commissioner Tools) This course will familiarize the student on the modules available in Commissioner Tools so that they can enhance their ability to support the unit Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 304 - Commissioner Service for Units at Risk The purpose of the course is to give some tools to help identify units that are at risk as well as tools to approach a unit at risk where there is minimal information and you are there to revive or save the unit 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 in commissioner tools Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 305 - Resolving Critical Unit 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 Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 307 - Commissioner Service for Newly Formed Units An engaged commissioner is critical for the success and retention of new units Commissioners designated as a New Unit Commissioner focus on only new units, preferably a single unit to which they have been assigned Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 312 - Recruiting a Commissioner Team Effective recruiting is vision-based Your success will be greater if you have a vision for your term of service that guides you able understand and implement the step by step process in recruiting commissioners Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 313 - Onboarding New Commissioners The purpose of the onboarding progress record is to make commissioner in their new position successful via ensuring they know the tools that are available and via a seasoned mentor This course reviews the onboarding process of newly recruited commissioners Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 316 - Developing the Unit Service Plan Building off BCS 116 Collaborative Assessments, this course identifies and develops unit service plans based on the collaborative assessment outcome Maximum number of participants: 90 Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - RT Basic (Scheduled Classes) 21CR150 9-9:50 AM Pete Brewer 21CR151 10-10:50 AM Pete Brewer BCS 150 - Roundtables in Unit Service An effective roundtable is vital to the success of all commissioner service This course reviews and reinforces how roundtables fit into the unit service structure by providing roundtable services to units and unit leaders Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 151 - The Roundtable Commissioner Team An effective roundtable commissioner team is vital to the success of all roundtables It is important that all members of the commissioner roundtable team understand the unique position of roundtable in the Scouting Roundtable provides a different method of unit service, but it is just as important Roundtable also supplements unit commissioner efforts by the program support it provides Maximum number of participants: 90 21CR152 11-11:50 AM BCS 152 - Planning, Implementing, and Promoting Roundtables In this course, the participants will be learning how to plan and implement a roundtable to best serve the units in their districts and councils They will also discuss how to promote roundtables to units they serve and to new leaders Maximum number of participants: 90 21CR153 3-3:50 PM BCS 153 - Roundtables and Commissioner Tools Participants will learn how to use the Roundtable tab in Commissioner Tools They will also learn to create PowerPivot table reports For a participant to be fully engaged in the course they need to have a computer to be able to access Commissioner Tools Maximum number of participants: 90 Dave Fornadel 21CR154 1-1:50 PM Dezi Rollins 21CR155 2-2:50 PM Ken Pickering 21CR156 4-4:50 PM Kathleen Parsons BCS 154 - Cub Scout Roundtables Roundtable is normally the first district event that a new leader attends It is focused on FUN and giving new and seasoned leaders "the will to do, and the skill to do" Roundtable is important not only for the leaders but for the youth they bring the information back to This course extends the learning material from Roundtable Commissioner Basic Training Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 155 - Scouts BSA Roundtables This course is for Roundtable staff to learn about holding Boy Scout Roundtables that others want to attend Maximum number of participants: 90 BCS 156 - Recruiting, Training and Recognizing the Roundtable Team Potential roundtable staff members are everywhere- all you have to is look After that, they need to be trained and later recognized for their service This course will show you how Maximum number of participants: 90 Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - RT Advanced (Scheduled Classes) 21RA352 9-9:50 AM Hank Voegtle 21RA350 1-1:50 PM Hank Voegtle 21RA353 2-2:50 PM Dezi Rollins 21RA354 3-3:50 PM Ken Pickering 21RA356 10-10:50 AM Randy Konkel 21RA357 11-11:50 AM Pete Brewer 21RA358 4-4:50 PM Pete Brewer MCS 152 - Roundtable Is Over, Now What? The district roundtable isn't over when the last chair is put away or when the host has closed the virtual meeting space There are things that need to be completed to help get ready for the next roundtable This course discusses the importance of feedback and applying for successful future roundtables Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 350 - Unit and Roundtable Commissioners Working Together While unit commissioners and roundtable commissioners wear distinct position patches, denoting their field of expertise, both patches feature the wreath of service and for good reason! Unit commissioners and roundtable commissioners work together to ensure unit leaders have the support they need to succeed Remember: "Roundtable is unit service." Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 353 - The Cub Scout Roundtable Breakout This course will provide an understanding of the need to have specific interest topics and materials to address the unique problems and challenges that Cub Scout leaders have implementing their program Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 354 - The Scouts BSA Roundtable Breakout This course will provide an understanding of the need to have specific interest topics and materials to address the unique problems and challenges that Scouts BSA leaders have implementing their program Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 356 - Using the Assistant Council Commissioner for Roundtable in Your Council This course will provide an introduction of the responsibilities of this position in a council unit service plan Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 357 - Managing Long Distance Roundtables This course will provide an understanding of the current resources available to enhance long distance roundtables Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 358 - Addressing Unit Challenges through Roundtable The monthly roundtable plays a key role in unit service and in helping unit leaders address their challenges and roadblocks A great roundtable team will deliver a quality event that encourages leaders to return each month This course is the culmination of the CCS material directly related to the monthly roundtable Maximum number of participants: 90 Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - Doctorate (Scheduled Classes) 21CD501 9-9:50 AM Steve Swaine 21CD502 10-10:50 AM Steve Swaine 21CD503 11-11:50 AM Steve Swaine 21CD504 1-1:50 PM Steve Swaine 21CD506 2-2:50 PM Dave Fornadel 21CD514 3-3:50 PM Steve Swaine 21CD516 4-4:50 PM Dave Fornadel DCS 501 - Selecting Your Project / Thesis Topic This session assists doctoral candidates in selecting their project or thesis concept Maximum number of participants: 90 DCS 502 - Limiting the Scope of the Topic Doctoral candidates explore various procedures to reduce their topic to a workable size A suggested approval process will also be shared Maximum number of participants: 90 DCS 503 - Developing Your Project or Thesis This session covers the project or thesis outline and a variety of suggestions for writing and revising the report Maximum number of participants: 90 DCS 504 - Project / Thesis Open Workshop Forum This Q and A open forum provides doctoral candidates an opportunity to review completed projects and theses instilling confidence that this task is attainable Maximum number of participants: 90 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 Maximum number of participants: 90 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 Maximum number of participants: 90 DCS 516 - Succeeding with the Unit Service Plan 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 Maximum number of participants: 90 Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM University of Scouting: 1-6801-930-20 01-16-2021 8:30 AM CIRCLE TEN COUNCIL Class Catalog 2021 College of Commissioner Science at Virtual 2021 CCS - Continuing Education (Scheduled Classes) 21CE114 3-3:50 PM Luis Martinez 21CE701 4-4:50 PM Kresha Alvarado 21CE716 1-1:50 PM Rob Brodner 21CE720 2-2:50 PM Kresha Alvarado 21CE306 11-11:50 AM Scott Beadle 21CE309 10-10:50 AM Craig Aman 21CE314 9-9:50 AM Stephanie Moncrief BCS 114 - Understanding and Communicating with Today's Leaders This course encourages understanding between the different generations to help commissioners better communicate with their units Maximum number of participants: 90 CED 701 - Combatting Commissioner Stress/Burnout We've all had our moments when we ask ourselves, "Why are we involved in Scouting?" This session is designed to examine indicators of stress, how stress affects those around us, and how we might overcome these negative manifestations Maximum number of participants: 90 CED 716 - Conflict Resolution for Commissioners Conflict arises from differences It occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires Sometimes these differences look trivial, but when a conflict triggers strong feelings, a deep personal need is at the core of the problem, a need to feel safe and secure, a need to feel respected and valued Maximum number of participants: 90 CED 720 - A Commissioner's Introduction to Valuing 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 Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 306 - Mentoring Skills A mentor is a long-term coach who supports and guides personal growth and development Mentoring is similar to coaching, but there are subtle differences This course will explore those differences as it defines the role of a mentor Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 309 - Good Commissioners Need Both Head and Heart In this course, we will discuss how the servant leadership concept is carried out by commissioners in the unit service Maximum number of participants: 90 MCS 314 - The Commissioner & the Professional Learn more about the relationship between the commissioner and the professional; how they can work closely together to reach the common goal of providing quality service to units Maximum number of participants: 90 NOTE: Class taught by Stephanie Moncrief and Tamara Dreger Page Report run date: Fri Nov 20, 2020 - 03:40 PM