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| February 7, 2026 | Middle Tennessee Council Lebanon, TN |
Location: Labry Hall, Cumberland University, 1 Cumberland Square, Lebanon, TN 37087 Time: 7:45 am – 4:30 pm *Cost:*Advance registration $40.00 / Walk-on registration $50.00 Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/560-106142 On February 7, 2026 the Middle Tennessee Council will be hosting a combined College of Commissioner Science from six different councils. Commissioners will have the opportunity to fellowship and learn with commissioners from the following councils: Cherokee Council, Chickasaw Council, Great Smoky Mountain Council, Middle Tennessee Council, Natchez Trace Council, West Tennessee Council. The last day to register is January 28 (There will be no late registrations – anyone wishing to attend after registration closes will be coming as a walk-on). This is an in person event and there will not be any virtual classes. So register now and join us in person for some great fellowship, fun, and learning. Keynote Session Speaker: Devang Desai, National Commissioner for Scouting America For questions or more information please contact Katrina Hicks at mtcbsa.ccs@gmail.com |
| February 27, 2026 or February 28, 2026 |
Transatlantic Council VIRTUAL |
Location: Virtual Workshop Time: February 27, 2026: 18:00–22:00 CET or February 28, 2026: 09:00–13:00 CET Cost: $10.00 per participant. Includes commemorative event patch. Registration for one session only is required. Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/802-CW26 The virtual workshop, hosted by the Transatlantic Council, is designed for Commissioners seeking academic credit toward the Doctorate of Commissioner Science degree. Offered in two identical sessions to accommodate diverse schedules, the program delivers four advanced courses aligned with the College of Commissioner Science curriculum. Each course supports the development of strategic leadership, inclusive recruitment, and collaborative service delivery across Scouting units. Participants are required to attend only one session. Completion of the workshop fulfills education requirements and contributes toward credit for the Doctorate of Commissioner Science, a recognition of excellence in commissioner service, leadership, and lifelong learning. For further details, please contact Joseph Schram, Event Chair or Jeff Arter, Council Commissioner. |
| February 28, 2026 | Greater Alabama Council Birmingham, AL |
Location: University of Alabama Huntsville, 301 Sparkman Drive NW, Huntsville, AL 35899 Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Cost: $30 for online preregistration. Walk-up registration will be $40. Registration: https://1bsa.org/university-of-scouting/ The College of Commissioner Science track will be offering three course paths:
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| February 28, 2026 | Northern California Burlingame, CA |
Location: Plumber and Pipefitters Training Center Local 467, 1519 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PST Registration: https://www.norcalcommissioner.org Keynote Speaker: Devang Desai, National Commissioner Sponsored by: Golden Empire, Golden Gate Area, Greater Yosemite, Marin, Pacific Skyline, Piedmont, Sequoia, and Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Councils of Scouting America We welcome all interested commissioners, professionals, and other scouters to attend. Increase your skills! Registration is available for all scouters, staff, and scouting professionals. Lunch is provided with regular registration (deli sandwiches). We are excited to offer a Hybrid program for those who are unable to attend in person (though we highly encourage you to join us in person for a more enjoyable experience). We will be providing two of our eight tracks in this hybrid format. The first is our well-regarded Special Needs and Disabilities Track, which includes five courses, and the second features locally designed classes. Unfortunately, we cannot provide lunch or the opportunity for personal interaction if you choose to attend in hybrid mode, but you will still benefit from a valuable educational experience. Academic Dean Contact: https://www.norcalcommissioner.org/contact-academic-dean/ |
| March 7, 2026 | Heart of America Council Parkville, MO |
Location: Park University, 8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152 Time: Check in is at 8:30 am;, Opening is 9:00 am, and classes go to 5:00 pm Cost: $25.00 Registration: https://mycouncil.hoac-bsa.org/Event/1271 For more information: contact Ryan Meador, meadorre@yahoo.com College Dean. Commissioner College returns on Saturday, March 7 to Park University. Commissioner College is designed to help our volunteer serving commissioners grow in their role and continue their knowledge of practices that benefit the pack, troop, ship, or crew they serve. All commissioners will benefit from joining the Commissioner College, learning new skills, enjoying fellowship and getting the latest information. Other Scouting volunteers are also welcome. The cost is $25 for participants and will include a box lunch for everyone and an event patch. The Bachelor Program consists of courses that build upon commissioner basic training. This year we will have 2 tracks, the Freshman track for new commissioners wanting to learn the basics and the Sophomore track for commissioners with some experience but have never attended a College before. The Freshman track will include courses on; Core Commissioner Concepts, SAFE Scouting, Coaching Leaders and Commissioner Resources. The Sophomore track includes classes on; Building Relationships, Technology, Culture, and Resolving Unit Issues. The Master’s Program is for individuals who have completed a Bachelor program and offers more advanced courses. Topics will include; Resolving Critical Issues, Onboarding New Commissioners, Good Communication, Conducting the Annual Planning Session and Roundtable is over, now what. The Doctorate Program is for students who have completed the Master’s program and provides advanced coursework for first year Doctorate students and requires second year Doctorate participants to write a thesis or complete a project related to unit service and teach a class at Commissioner College. The thesis or project affords commissioners an opportunity to apply what they have learned through the college to their duties as commissioners and expand the knowledge base of unit service as a whole. The Continuing Education curriculum encourages commissioners and other scouting leaders that they can build upon their skills and knowledge base outside of the traditional College of Commissioners program. It will help leaders stay current in policy, techniques, and application of commissioner service to units. The program has course on Recruitment, navigating conversations, round table and working with diverse scouting populations. |
| March 7, 2026 | Atlanta Area Council Atlanta, GA |
Location: Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mt. Vernon Rd., Dunwoody, GA 30338 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Cost: Advance registration $35.00 / After Feb 23 $40.00 Registration: https://www.scoutingatl.org/commissionercollege This is the Atlanta Area Council’s 50th College of Commissioner Science. The College is an annual supplemental training event for all Scouting America Commissioners. It’s an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced commissioners to expand their Commissioning skills, build their Scouting network, and share their experiences in Unit Service. Each year, the Atlanta Area Council’s annual College of Commissioner Science provides classroom training on a broad range of topics relevant for commissioners. Courses are available for: Unit Commissioners, New-Unit Commissioners, Roundtable Commissioners, & District/Assistant District Commissioners. To encourage participants to build on previous learnings, the college is structured in an academic format beginning with Bachelor Courses, followed by Master Courses and then rounding out training with the Doctor of Commissioner Science Degree. Different “Continuing Education” courses are offered each year for commissioners to continue their training beyond these degrees. For information contact Lewis Hays (aac.ccs.2026@gmail.com), Chancellor of the 2026 AAC College of Commissioner Science. |
| March 7, 2026 | Gateway Region St. Louis, MO |
Location: Webster University, 8274 Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis MO 63119 Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Cost: $30 (includes breakfast, lunch, course materials, and certificates) Registration: https://www.scoutingevent.com/312-2026GRCCS Hosted by Greater St. Louis Area Scouting and the Abraham Lincoln Council. We are excited to have as our guest speaker our National Commissioner, Devang Desai. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with and learn from our National Commissioner! We are now offering specialized Bachelors and Masters degrees focused on providing help to struggling units (SWAT). This program features a curriculum specifically adapted from national standards to emphasize how we serve struggling units. Already have a degree? You are still welcome to pursue this specialty to enhance your expertise in serving struggling units. Contact: Mark Balbes, mark@balbes.com |
| March 7, 2026 | Carolina Commissioner College Bules Creek, NC |
Location: Campbell University, Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, 165 McKoy Rd, Buies Creek, NC 27506 Time: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Cost: $35 (includes patch, light breakfast snacks, beverages, and lunch). Registration ends 1 March 2026. Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/421-100034 The Carolina Commissioner College is an in-person annual event jointly hosted by Cape Fear, Occoneechee, and Tuscarora Councils. We are offering 42 different courses across five degree programs this year:
The Carolina Commissioner College is not just for Commissioners; we welcome any volunteer or professional Scouter who wishes to attend and learn more about unit service. All standard CCS classes taken at other Councils College of Commissioner Science can be counted towards Carolina Commissioner College degrees. Courses offered in a local University of Scouting or Volunteer Training Summit do not meet the requirements for any of the degrees in a College of Commissioner Science. Contact the College Registrar, Debra Hall at debraghall@gmail.com, for transferring previous course completions For more information about the Carolina Commissioner College, please contact Scott Fedorchak, College Chancellor at Frodo06@aol.com. |
| March 7, 2026 | Council Service Territory 9 Perrysburg, OH |
Location: Penta Career Center, 9301 Buck Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $30.00 Registration: https://www.erieshorescouncil.org/CST9Commissioner The conference features engaging morning sessions lead by distinguished guest speakers, including Anna Touhy (National Commissioner Support Team), Rev. Dr. David Weyrick (Scouting Relationships and Alumni), and Steve Myers (Great Trail ACC). After lunch, participants will attend targeted breakout sessions for Council Commissioners, District Commissioners, and Unit Commissioners, led by commissioners from your own Councils. (Council Commissioner sessions are limited to registered Council Commissioners plus one guest.) Based upon feedback there is not a Roundtable breakout this year. However, there is one class about Roundtable as part of the District Commissioner breakout. Within the registration page is a list of hotels close to the venue. There will be a social gathering on Friday evening close to the hotel locations at Inside the Five. This is an in person only conference. There is no zoom option available. |
| March 14, 2026 | Anthony Wayne Area Council Fort Wayne, IN |
Location: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $30.00 if registered online by February 20 / $40.00 thereafter online or walk in registration at the door on the day of the event Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/157-CommissionerCollege2026 We want to invite you all to the Anthony Wayne Area Council, College of Commissioner Science. This is an all-day event that this year offers 18 choices of classes to attend. It offers something at all levels of training for Commissioners and consists of only Commissioner Courses. However, the Commissioner College is not just for Commissioners. That’s right. We welcome any scouter who wishes to attend. In the event that you may be interested in one day becoming a Commissioner, this will help you to understand better what Commissioner Service is all about and at the same time provide you with information to help you preform your present level tasks with much more ease. You will find courses specific for continuing education and Degree-level courses in Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate. A few notes for Doctorate-level classes:
Providing great Commissioner Service is much easier with good training. The better the Commissioner is trained the better service the Commissioner can provide to the units so the units and the scouts can have great success. |
| March 21, 2026 | New Birth of Freedom Council Dillsburg, PA |
Location: Lower Dauphin Middle School, 251 Quarry Road, Hummelstown, PA 17036 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $25.00 if registered online by March 6 / $35.00 thereafter online or walk in registration at the door on the day of the event Registration: https://newbirthoffreedom.org/university-of-scouting/ Commissioner College is part of the University of Scouting. Commissioner College currently is offering 18 different courses (7 bachelor courses, 6 master courses, 3 doctoral courses & 2 continuing ed courses). Go to the link and check out the course catalog for all courses offered. Commissioner College courses are towards the end of the catalog. You are also welcome to take classes in other colleges; however, they will not count towards commissioner degrees. Check in begins on 3/21/26 at 8am and continental breakfast items will be available. Opening ceremony begins at 8:35am and classes begin at 9am. Included with cost is the continental breakfast and lunch and event patch. For more information or questions please contact University of Scouting Provost Mike Hassell (mw.hass@comcast.net), Dean of Commissioner College Doug Zook (djzook@comcast.net) or Staff Advisor Roger Chatell (roger.chatell@scouting.org) at 717-620-4515. |
| March 21, 2026 | Baltimore Area Council Baltimore, MD |
Location: Archbishop Curley High School, 3701 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Registration: https://scoutingevent.com/220-CCS26# The college has a suggested curriculum format in unit service training for all commissioners that can be achieved over four Colleges of Commissioner Science. There are three degree program levels:
Because CCS Courses are standardized by National BSA, all classes taken at other Councils College of Commissioner Science can be counted towards BAC CCS Degrees. Courses from the National College of Commissioner Science curriculum at all levels will be offered. These will cover subject matter enhancing the knowledge and performance of each Commissioner. You may complete a degree or refresh your skills by taking a course of interest. Course content is directed toward unit service rather than program areas and therefore courses offered in a local University of Scouting or Volunteer Training Summit do not meet the requirements for any of the degrees in a College of Commissioner Science. For more information about the Baltimore Area Council College of Commissioner Science, please contact Todd Emmons at ScoutHelper@outlook.com. |
| March 28, 2026 | Spirit of Adventure Council Woburn, MA |
Location: Marshall Simons Middle School, 114 Winn ST. Burlington, MA 01803 (In-Person Only – No Virtual Option) Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Cost: Participant registration fee is $ 40. There is a $5 early registration discount until 1/31/26. A $5 late fee will be added after 3/15/26 or for walk-in registration. Registration: https://pci.jotform.com/form/253377122170148 The 2026 Eastern New England College of Commissioner Science is being held in conjunction with eight area Scouting councils: Cape and Islands Council, Daniel Webster Council, Narragansett Council, Heart of New England Council, Katahdin Area Council, Mayflower Council, Pine Tree Council, and Spirit of Adventure Council. Course offerings will include classes at the Bachelor, Masters, and Doctoral level, and courses for Roundtable and Continuing Education and Older Scout program. There will be Position Specific training for Unit, Roundtable and District/Assistant District Commissioners. Commissioner college degrees will be awarded for students completing the required course work for Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate and Certificates of Continuing studies. Details for degree requirements are listed in the course catalog. Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch, patch & participation gift. Lodging is available nearby and there are options for no cost accommodations at either of two nearby scout camps (about 45 min from the conference location) For more information, please contact Jim Bradley, Dean of Administration, enecommcoll@gmail.com |
| April 25, 2026 | Triad Commissioner College Mount Airy, NC |
Location: Raven Knob Scout Reservation, 266 Raven Knob Road, Mount Airy, NC 27030 Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $25.00 (includes lunch) Registration: https://www.oldhickorycouncil.org/TCC We would like to invite you to attend this great event and encourage you to invite other commissioners to attend. A Commissioner College is an annual, full day training event specifically designed for all commissioners to help them in their unique roles and responsibilities in Scouting. It is an opportunity to engage in networking, learn best practices and remain current in techniques to best serve our Scouts and local units. Please register by April 12, 2026. DEGREE OFFERINGS
*5-8 courses per degree offered. OPTIONAL OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS The college will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2025. We are offering optional overnight accommodations (adirondack campsite) for both Friday and Saturday evenings for participants, if needed. Cost will be $15.00 per person. This will include adirondack campsite accommodations (one or both nights), a Friday evening cracker barrel, and Saturday morning breakfast. |
| November 14, 2026 | Indian Waters Council Society Hill, SC |
Location: The College of Commissioner Science will be held at Camp Coker in Society Hill, SC 29593. Check-In is at the COPE Training Center, west of the Camp Coker Pond on Camp Coker Road. (34°32’44.1″N 79°53’58.6″W). Time: Check in is at 8:45 am. Classes are from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm. Cost: $40.00 per person Registration: https://indianwaters.org/commissioner-college/ The College of Commissioner Science provides supplemental training for functions in the council and district related to commissioner service. It is recognized that commissioners are key to the continued health and growth of the units in the council. Commissioners are offered training tracks for Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate of Commissioner Science, as well as Continuing Education. A brown-bag presentation by the Territory Commissioner will be provided during lunch. Any registered Scouter is invited to attend, to include those who are not commissioners but who would like to learn more about the Commissioner Service. Please note: You must be registered as a Commissioner and fully trained before the event to earn the college-level credentials for degrees. The cost includes a light breakfast, lunch, and recognition. Courses will begin at 9:00 am and conclude around 4:45 pm. Please arrive to check-in by 8:45 am. For those interested in arriving Friday evening, we will host a cracker barrel at 8:00 pm. and have accommodations available in the men’s and women’s bunk houses for an additional $15.00. For more information about the College of Commissioner Science, please contact Lee Doty, College Co-Chair, at leedoty@commissionerbsa.com. |
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