MCC College of Commissioner Science

WHAT IS THE COLLEGE OF COMMISSIONER SCIENCE?
The College of Commissioner Science (CCS) is designed to help our volunteer serving commissioners grow in their role and continue their knowledge of practices that benefit their pack, troop, or crew.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
All commissioners, who have completed Commissioner Basic Training, will benefit from joining the College of Commissioner Service, learning new skills, enjoying fellowship and getting the latest information. Other Scouting volunteers are also welcome.

REGISTRATION PREREQUISITES

  • Youth Protection Training expiration date will be required for all participants and staff to register (New BSA National Requirement) and cannot expire before January 25, 2025
  • Proof of prerequisites and verification will be required to upload during registration process for Commissioners enrolling in ALL Bachelors, Masters and First Year Doctoral Degree programs.

WHAT COURSES ARE AVAILABLE TO TAKE?

  • BACHELORS IN COMMISSIONER SERVICE
    The Bachelors Program is the level of training available to anyone who has completed Commissioner Basic Training. This training offers a series of seven courses which will add to your Basic Training skills. In addition, Roundtable Commissioners and team members can benefit from a unique selection of basic roundtable courses to enhance pack and troop roundtable programs.
  • MASTERS IN COMMISSIONER SERVICE
    The Master’s program is advanced training that follows Bachelor of Commissioner Service training. This training provides eight hours of advanced courses to teach critical skills that allow commissioners to assist units and unit leaders with concepts such as “lifesaving a unit,” and skills to help develop new leaders. You’ll broaden your commissioner skills to effectively work with specific unit needs or special needs of Scouts. Additionally, Roundtable Commissioners and team members can attend advanced roundtable specific training courses which further enhance their ability to conduct high-quality, impactful roundtable programs.
  • DOCTORATE IN COMMISSIONER SERVICE
    The Doctorate program is the next level of training after the Master’s Degree and includes carrying out a project that will benefit Scouting. Students attend eight hours of advanced level training courses that includes a presentation of your final project.

College of Commissioner Science Staff

College Dean Mark Bentley mwbentley007@gmail.com
College Co-Dean Lonny Johnson lonny.eric.johnson@gmail.com
Dean Bachelors Commissioner Science Josh Cromer jdcromer@gmail.com
Deans Masters Commissioner Science Joe Auito / Fred Farnell bluewatercommissioner@gmail.com
Dean Roundtable Specific Courses Dave Busse dbusse4@att.net
Dean Continuing Education Mark Stimac camits@comcast.net
Dean Doctoral Program Jim Newell jn10601@hotmail.com
Staff Advisor Gary Gilger gary.gilger@scouting.org
Registrar Allan Medwick amedwick@gmail.com
Council Commissioner Steve Foster sfoster54@gmail.com
MCC Scout Executive Don Shepard donald.shepard@scouting.org