November 12-13, 2021
Commissioner Retreat | Friday | 4:00 pm – Overnight Camping
Commissioner Training | Saturday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
The College of Commissioner Science is an annual training event that provides a continuing education experience for commissioners in a college-based format. It helps commissioners stay current on unit service tools and techniques, National Commissioner Team syllabus updates, and best practices in serving our units, districts, and councils as commissioners. The goals of this event are to help commissioners expand their skills, as well as refresh their commitment and energy for commissioner service.
This ongoing training opportunity will benefit both new and experienced commissioners. Participants do not have to be a registered commissioner to attend. Any BSA adult leader that is interested in the numerous resources available in the Scouting movement is also invited to attend.
New for 2021
This year’s College of Commissioner Science will be run as a college within SHAC’s Fall University of Scouting training event. This new university-themed approach will feature multiple colleges like Commissioner Science, Cub Scouting, Scouts BSA, etc. with a fun, collegiate flair throughout the overall event. Commissioners will be able to register for both College of Commissioner Science courses, as well as other University of Scouting courses on the same registration website, much like registering for courses for your major and also taking electives in another college.
In addition, a commissioner retreat will be held on Friday evening beginning at 4:00 pm. This early arrival gives CCS participants an opportunity to drive in on Friday afternoon and spend more time at Camp Strake, enjoying the fellowship of fellow commissioners, fun around a Friday night campfire, and food in the Camp Strake dining hall. Attire is Scout casual or collegiate casual. Tours of Camp Strake will be available beginning at 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon. Participants are welcome to arrive, set up their personal camping gear, and join the fun at any time during the late afternoon and evening.
Registration
Class sizes are limited and are expected to fill quickly. The registration fee is $15 and includes lunch and a commemorative patch.
There is an additional $10 fee for Friday night’s retreat that covers dinner, cracker barrel, breakfast, and supplies. Refund Policy.
Register Course Descriptions
Period 1 (8 am) select "Opening Session / Keynote Speaker Marvin Smith, SHAC CEO" in order to receive credit for Commissioner College Course CED-897. For period 5 (12 pm) select "Block an hour for lunch" to join the commissioner's lunch. (Lunch periods are offered twice, but commissioner's lunch is at 12 pm).
Saturday Schedule Overview
| 7:00 am |
Check-in starts for Saturday arrivals |
| 7:30 am |
Breakfast for retreat attendees |
| 8:00 am |
Period 1 - Opening/Keynote Speaker |
| 9:00 am |
Period 2 |
| 10:00 am |
Period 3 |
| 11:00 am |
Period 4 |
| 12:00 pm |
Period 5 - Commissioner Lunch |
| 1:00 pm |
Period 6 |
| 2:00 pm |
Period 7 |
| 3:00 pm |
Period 8 |
Why Attend CCS 2021?
• Content – Degree-track national curriculum; all bachelors and masters level courses updated August 2021.
• Faculty – Council and district commissioners and other Scouters with years of experience.
• Confidence – Knowing you are doing your job right.
• Energy – Come recharge your batteries in the fellowship of other dedicated Scouters.
Degrees and Learning Opportunities
- Bachelor of Commissioner Science (BCS) is an entry-level program for commissioners who have completed basic commissioner training.
- Master of Commissioner Science (MCS) focuses on advanced problem solving and administrative skill instruction.
- Doctorate of Commissioner Science (DCS) is a two-year program that challenges candidates to identify, develop, and present a project or service concept to a panel of their peers.
- Continuing Education (CED) is an opportunity to expand knowledge and increase the effectiveness of unit service.
Resources
- Degree Requirements required to earn the Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degrees.
- Transcript System contains a listing of all courses that commissioners have taken at the College of Commissioner Science. It is a useful tool to help commissioners determine courses needed for the various degrees.
How to Register
Click on the Register button
Step 1: Select Schedule for (participant)
Step 2: Choose activity (day)
Step 3: Pick a class (click “+” add)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each day of classes
Continue steps 1, 2 and 3 for additional participants
Step 4: Click continue and the bottom of the page
Step 5: Checkout
Step 6: Payment
Classes that are full will not show up.
How to Modify a Registration
To change class selections after registering:
• Logon to www.samhoustonbsa.doubleknot.com or use the direct link in your emailed receipt.
• If you don't know your User ID and Password, select the Need help logging on? link.
• Logging in will bring you to the Summary tab showing your current registrations.
• Click on the desired action button to update the registration. Please note that some classes might be full.
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