College of Commissioner Science Workshop

Transatlantic Council – Continuing Education Credit

Session Options:

Friday, 15 May 2026, 18:00–22:00 CET

OR

Saturday, 16 May 2026, 09:00–13:00 CET

Course Overview

The virtual workshop, hosted by the Transatlantic Council, is specifically designed to help commissioners and Scouting leaders gain a deeper understanding of roundtables and their role in supporting unit service, communication, and program delivery. Offered in two identical sessions to accommodate varying schedules, the program features four advanced courses focused on strengthening roundtable planning, presentation methods, participant engagement, and the effective exchange of ideas and resources among leaders.

Participants are required to attend only one session. Completion of the workshop provides continuing education credit and supports the ongoing professional development of commissioners and Scouting leaders. The program is intended to enhance the quality, consistency, and value of roundtables across the Council while reinforcing the principles of effective leadership, collaboration, and lifelong learning within Scouting America.

Instructional Format

Each virtual session includes four structured modules, each approximately 50 minutes in duration. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, reflective dialogue, and alignment with current standards of commissioner service.

Workshop link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85121508699?pwd=MRwMZ4k0ltd7JdRltGBPCSFwyQz4Jm.1

Learning Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the principles and legacy of servant leadership within the Scouting movement
• Develop inclusive recruitment strategies to strengthen commissioner diversity
• Apply team-building techniques to grow and sustain effective unit service teams
• Transform commissioner relationships into strategic partnerships that enhance unit support

Courses Offered

BCS 150 – Roundtables in Unit Service (Updated 9/15/2025)

An effective roundtable is vital to the success of all unit service. This course reviews and reinforces how roundtables fit into the unit service structure by providing roundtable services to units and unit leaders.

BCS 152 – Planning, Implementing and Promoting Roundtables (Updated 7/15/2024)

In this course, the participants will learn how to plan and implement a roundtable to best serve the units in their districts and councils. They will also discuss how to promote roundtables to the units they serve and to new leaders.

BCS 153 – Roundtables and Commissioner Tools (Updated 8/15/2025)

In this course, participants will learn how to use the Roundtable tab in Commissioner Tools. They will also learn to create PowerPivot table reports. For a participant to be fully engaged in the course, they must have access to a computer to use Commissioner Tools.

MCS 357 – Managing Long Distance Roundtables (Updated 9/15/2025)

This course will provide an understanding of the current resources available to enhance long-distance roundtables.

Registration

Fee: $10.00 per participant

Includes commemorative event patch

Registration for one session only is required

For further details, please contact:

Event Chair: Joseph Schram

Council Commissioner: Jeff Arter