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This Commissioner College sponsored by the Heart of America Council. Pony Express Council Commissioners are welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Pony Express Council Commissioner

Martha Bradley at 816-324-4835

Go to the Pony Express Council Commissioner page HERE

The 2010 Commissioners College will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at

Cerner Riverport Campus, 6711 NE Birmingham Rd., Kansas City, MO

Purpose and Objectives of the College of Commissioner Service

The purpose of the College of Commissioner Service shall be to offer commissioners a vehicle for continuing their education through advanced learning experiences in unit service. The College's objectives are to help commissioners expand their skills beyond those of Commissioner Basic Training and to expand the unit service philosophy. The goal of this experience shall be to promote the increased effectiveness of the individual commissioner.

This ongoing training opportunity will benefit new Commissioners and experienced Unit Commissioners. Any adult leader that is curious about the numerous resources available in the Scouting movement is invited to attend.

Degree and Learning Opportunities

1. Basic Training - The beginning of the Commissioner experience.

2. Continuing Education (C.Ed) - Continues the educational, expanding knowledge to increase the effectiveness of unit service.

3. Roundtable Workshop/Conferences (R.T.S.) - Fun-filled opportunities for Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturing Roundtable Commissioners and their staffs to share ideas and learn new approaches to making District Roundtables shine.

4. Bachelors (B.C.S.) - An entry-level program for Commissioners who have completed basic commissioner training.

5. Masters (M.C.S.) - Offers advanced problem solving and administrative skill instruction.

6. Doctorate - A two year program (D.C.S.) - Challenges candidates to identify, develop, and present a project or service concept to a panel of their peers.