Northern Star Council

College of Commissioner Service

November 11, 2023

The College of Commissioner Service (CCS) is desinged to help our volunteer serving serving commssioners grow in their role and continue thier knowledge of practices that benefit thier pack, troop or crew. The college is bing held November 11, 2023 in-person at Northern Star Council's Leadership Center and Base Camp near Fort Snelling, and with Virtual program options.

Cost $35, fee discounted to $30 if registered before November 1st at 11:59 pm. 

Basic Commissioner - Bachelor’s Degree – Master’s Degree – Doctorate Degree - Advanced Studies - Continuing Education

What Course Do I Register For:

Basic Commissioner Training:

Basic Commissioner training will be offered for new commissioners.

Bachelors of Commissioner Service Degree:

The Bachelors Program is the level of training available to anyone who has completed Commissioner Basic Training.  This training will offer a series of 8 courses like practical solutions to common unit problems and serving Scouts with special needs. These and other courses will add to your Basic Training skills.that will build upon your Basic Training skills. 

Masters of Commissioner Service Degree: 

The Master’s program is advanced training that follows Bachelor of Commissioner Service training. This training provides 8 hours of advanced training to teach critical skills that allow commissioners to assist units leaders with concepts such as "lifesaving a unit" and skills to help develop new leaders. You'll brodaden your commissioner skills to effectively work with specific unit needs or special needs of Scouts. 

Doctorate of Commissioner Service Degree: 

The Doctorate program is next level of training after the Master’s Degree and includes carrying out a project that will benefit Sscouting.  Students will attend 8 hours of advanced level training courses that includes the presentation of your final project.

Advanced Studies Degree: 

The Advanced Studies Program provides 8 hours of elective course curriculum that supplements other commissioner training.  The Advanced studies Program is intended for commissioners who have already completed the Master’s or Doctorate programs and are interested in gaining further knowledge from a wide range of topics.

Continuing Education:

A non-degree opportunity for commissioners of any level to participate in a group discussion on key unit issues commissioners need to address. A great way to stay current with changes and new requirements in Scouting.

College of Commissioner Service website:

More information on the College of Commissioner Service can be found at: http://www.northernstarbsa.org/about-the-college-of-commissioner-service

Please note that any prior degree from any College of Commissioner Service will qualify you to attend the next training level.