College of Commissioner Science

Tecumseh Council is proud to present our College of Commissioners Science on January 9, 2027 at Hawker Church (1617 N Longview St, Beavercreek, OH 45432) from 8 am to 3:30 pm. Cost for Tecumseh Council Adult (with current paid registration in Tecumseh Council) is FREE and Out-of-Council Adult (or guest without registration in Tecumseh Council) is $10 if registered online by December 18, 2026. All registrations after December 18, 2026 have a $10 late fee. The last day to register online is January 3, 2027.

College of Commissioner Science

The purpose of the College of Commissioner Science (CoCS) is to provide supplemental training for all functions of commissioner service. It is recognized that commissioners are key to the continued health and growth of the units in the council. This training offers instruction, guidance and detailed training to aid the commissioners in providing outstanding unit service.

Consider Being a CoCS Instructor

You will receive credit for each course you instruct toward the completion of your own degree.  Detailed course material and curriculum information is available, check CoCS Resources below. Contact Greg Repasy at greg.repasy@gmail.com to be an instructor.

Who Can Attend?

The College of Commissioner Science is an annual training event for registered commissioners, but also those who are considering becoming a Commissioner and want to see what it’s all about… we invite you to participate! It is an opportunity to have a continuing education experience in a college environment. It helps the Commissioner stay current in policy, techniques and application of commissioner service to units.

Schedule

Course CodeTitleDescriptionClass Time
GatheringSocialSocial & Coffee8:00-8:40 am
OpeningOpening SessionOpening Comments8:40-8:55 am
CED 716Navigating Difficult ConversationsScouting is full of conversations.  Most are pleasant and productive, but at times differences arise.  Learn tools to help navigate difficult conversations.9:00-9:45 am
BCS 114Understanding & Communicating with Today’s LeadersAs commissioners, we need to understand the differences in relating to the generations involved in Scouting.9:50-10:35 am
BCS 116Unit Connections – Commissioner Guide to Positive ImpactConnections between units and commissioners facilitate conversations that foster a deeper understanding of unit dynamics and operations.10:40-11:25 am
BCS 120Technology in Unit ServiceThe course highlights the best tools for commissioners to use in providing unit service.11:30 am-12:15 pm
LunchLunchLunch12:15-12:45 pm
MCS 305Resolving Critical Unit IssuesHone skills in assisting units to develop plans to improve unit functioning.12:45-1:30 pm
MCS 316Unit Service TodayFoundational guide to interaction with units.1:35-2:20 pm
BCS 106Coaching LeadersBecome familiar with the coaching model and learn how to apply it in unit service.2:25-3:10 pm
ClosingClosing SessionClosing Comments3:10-3:30 pm

Questions?

Please contact Greg Repasy at greg.repasy@gmail.com

Tara.Corns@scouting.org

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