2009 College of Commissioner Science Course Descriptions

9:00 AM to 3:55 PM

COM 100

Commissioner Basic Training (6 hour class)

Basic Commissioner Training meets all requirements for being a member of the Commissioner Corps.

9:00 AM

COM 205

Cub Scout Roundtables

Interested in CUB Scout RT? Need to know who should attend and why? Ever thought about becoming part of RT staff? If the answer to any of these is yes, this is a course to find out what RT is all about.

9:00 PM

COM 301

No Lapse, No Drop Commitment

The zero-drop unit commitment and the need for a commissioner to make this commitment. Why units fail and how to prevent it.

9:00 AM

COM 605

Advanced Commissioner Lifesaving

A creative approach to unit threatening problems.

10:00 AM

COM 102

Charter Renewal Process

Understanding, planning and organizing the unit charter renewal process, the commissioner’s role in the process and updated material on charter renewal including the latest information on Scout Mate software.

10:00 AM

COM 304

Boy Scout Roundtables

Interested in Boy Scout RT? Need to know who should attend and why? Ever thought about becoming part of RT staff?

If the answer to any of these is yes, this is a course to find out what RT is all about. Also appropriate for Venture and Varsity leaders.

10:00 AM

COM 308

Effective Counseling

The best way to strengthen a unit is to strengthen its leadership. How good counseling plays a role in this and how to be an effective counselor.

11:00 AM

COM 601

A Thesis or Research Project

The student will learn the purpose of the thesis or research project and be able to discuss and begin to develop his or her own project.

11:00 AM

COM 409

How to Remove a Volunteer

How to identify volunteers who need a change or are not working out and what options/actions should be considered and taken.

11:00 AM

COM 510

Scouting for Special Needs Scouts

Identifying and dealing with the special problems and opportunities of Special Needs Scouts

1:00 PM

COM 402

Commissioner Role In Serving Units

How the commissioner helps to insure the success of a unit. How the commissioner can best help a new unit get off to a good start.

1:00 PM

COM 513

Scouters Recognition Program

Learn what recognition is available to adult Scouters and why it is important to the Scouting program.

1:00 PM

COM 604

Selection of Thesis or Research Topics

The student will decide on a research topic that will provide the best possible value to BSA & himself.

2:00 PM

COM 413

Project and Time Management for Scouters

Learn how to manage your time to include Scouting in your life without sacrificing family or personal needs.

2:00 PM

COM 506

Key 3

Relationship and responsibilities of the district chairperson, district commissioner and district executive.

3:00 PM

COM 112

Unit Committee

Overview of the unit (Cub & Boy Scout) com-mittee, its role, importance and organization. Includes discussion of the chartered organ-ization and chartered organization represen-tative’s role.

3:00 PM

COM 203

Solving Unit Problems

How to identify and solve critical problems of weak program, weak leadership, no leadership, expanding leadership and other unit difficulties.

3:00 PM

COM 253

Congressional Award Program

An award offered by the US Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative and service in America's youth, ages 14 to 23.

Service is required in voluntary public service, physical fitness, personal development and expeditions/explorations. All Scouts who participate in an ongoing Scouting program will meet the requirements for this highest award offered by Congress.