Welcome to the Faculty Council Meeting 7 Apr

Welcome to the Faculty Council Meeting 7 Apr 09 Duty, Honor, Country

Agenda • Introduction 7 Apr 09 COL Daniels • “Motivating the Pursuit of Academic Excellence in the Corps of Cadets” LTC Kobylski • RCI Update COL (Ret. ) Colacicco • Faculty Workload COL Carver • Dean’s Remarks COL Ragsdale • Closing COL Daniels Duty, Honor, Country

Academic Excellence “Motivating the Pursuit of Academic Excellence in the Corps of Cadets” Academic Excellence Subcommittee 4/7/09 Dr. Rajaa Chouairi, DFL LTC Chris Cross, Physics LTC Bill Fehlman, Math Dr. David Frey, Hist Dr. Robert Gregory, DPE COL Jason Lynch, G&En. E Dr. Rebecca Jones-Kellogg, DFL LTC Jerry Kobylski, Math Ms. Michelle Nadeau-Schaff, CEP LTC Carl J. Ohlson, CEP Ms. Melisa Phillips, CEP Dr. Peter Siska, G&En. E Mr. Dawes Strickler, DPE MAJ Chike Williams, Hist Cadet Ryan Brown BAO Cadet Eric Mc dermott Cadet Greg Reuth Cadet Roy Ragsdale Cadet Tom Anderson Cadet Chris Larson Cadet Jeff Abbott Cadet Jeremy Paquin Cadet Alexander Humes 3

Academic Excellence How Would You Assess Academic Excellence in the Corps? 4

Academic Excellence How Do We Measure Academic Excellence? Some Academic Officer In Charge Comments …The 4 th class were working on EN 102 and history. The yearlings were studying hard for economics, and both the cows and firsties were studying as well in the rooms I checked. The study room was being used for a group study session on Arabic. Overall, the company was working and well focused on academic requirements. Study conditions were excellent. Again, the study room, although not being used, was set up and looked conducive to studying. This Company also had a very good Academic board with all of the Company tutors listed with their respective subjects. I also stopped by a Plebe room and Yearling room while in the Company. All Cadets in the rooms were hard at work on their respective assignments. 5

Academic Excellence This was clearly a high workload week for the cadets, and I noted that every company seemed focused on academic success…every class was working and uninterrupted by outside distractions. I saw many situations where it appeared the Evening Study Period was being encroached on…Specific examples: I found two cadets picking up litter outside. They said they had been put on "Battalion Police Call. " 15 min of trash removal is authorized for plebes during ESP, but this was not a 15 -minute job. Another cadet said his company was told to clean their rooms during ESP and had a WPR the following morning. 6

Academic Excellence Grades Are Not the Only Way to Assess Academic Excellence For individuals and for cadet companies. 7

Academic Excellence Where the AE Committee Has Been • Established a faculty counterpart to the BAO to mentor and assist in developing and supervising policies pertaining to AE – Vice Dean for Education and the AE Committee Chair • Investigated how the current company academic awards system supports AE for cadets – Determined their effectiveness in promoting/motivating AE – Determined (and shared) the best practices of cadet companies that demonstrate AE – Made recommendations for improvement which we are building on this year 8

Academic Excellence Prior Cadet Company Academic Awards (Performance oriented) • Superintendant’s Award – Annual - during grad week – Company in each regiment with best overall score: 33% academic, 34% military, and 33% physical • Dean’s Gold Star – Term – Streamer awarded to company in each regiment with highest Academic Program Score (APS) • Dean’s Silver Star – Term – Streamer awarded to all companies with APS > 3. 0 9

Academic Excellence Current Company Academic Awards Effectiveness • Do not provide much incentive for cadets – Process of award determination unknown or not understood by all – Streamer given – Timing of presentation to award winners – Dean’s Silver Star is awarded to approximately ½ of the companies – Focused on grades 10

Academic Excellence Improving the Company Academic Achievement Awards • Gold Star to one company per regiment: − Continues to be based on performance − Proposed formula: (# CDTs on dean’s list) + 1. 5(# Distinguished CDTs) - 3(# CDTs with failing grade(s) • Silver Star (proposed) awarded to the company in each regiment with the best academic support program IAW new criteria o Regimental Academic Officers assess 11

Academic Excellence Dean’s Silver Star Best Academic Support Program Companies may not have the highest APSs in their regiment but they have instituted programs (like tutoring programs) and conditions (like study rooms) to inspire academic excellence that go above and beyond the other companies’ programs and initiatives. • Comprehensive company level incentives program for those seeking and achieving AE • Study room that is conducive to learning • Developed and implemented tutor program • Remediation • Measures in place to safeguard ESP • Bonus / Penalty Opportunities 12

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Academic Excellence 1 LT Jonathan Edds Award Recipient ___ Regiment Presented to the company in the Regiment that has most improved its Grade Point Average this past academic year. The cadets in this company demonstrate the will to make themselves better to better serve and lead others

Academic Excellence Making the Award Process Understood Webpage Development – Cadet Ryan Brown (Brigade Academic Officer) 15

Academic Excellence Award Recognition • Supplement existing awards - Streamer + another incentive o Gold Star - pizza party (or some ceremony decided by cadet leadership) and a pass o Silver Star - release from WAMI o ILT Edds Award – plaque and release from WAMI • Dean / faculty participation in celebration 16

Academic Excellence Presentation Schedule 2 nd Reg 10 Apr 4 th Reg 22 Apr 1 st Reg 24 Apr 3 rd Reg 28 Apr Timing of presentation to award winners is still an issue. 17

Academic Excellence Academic Officer in Charge Report (Modifications) • Aligned with goals/award criteria − Will support RAO assessments • Streamlined the instructions • Company schedule has been created − 3/1 visits • Battle tested • BTO review and support • Refining the AOC area on the Dean’s webpage • Archive capability 18

Academic Excellence Committee Focus – Promoting AE • Company Academic Award System − Support Programs – what they were and what they are now − AOC Report • Next year - Individual Academic Excellence − Sharing examples of individual accomplishments that demonstrate AE 19

Academic Excellence AE for Cadets (in addition to grades) – Honors majors – Course overload (voluntary STAP) – Number of double majors – Participation in academic clubs / contests – Applicants for cadet awards – Writing papers for publication – Volunteering in company tutor programs – Professional meeting attendance – Making personal sacrifices in order to exceed academically − Army Excellence Newsletter- A great opportunity to promote AE o o Model UN Clubs – Arab, French, Civil Engineering Club Certified Tutors Need your support! 20

Academic Excellence • • • • • • Demonstrate sound judgment, reasoning and thinking Use common sense when making decisions Balance competing demands and set appropriate priorities Support the chain of command in word and deed Practice appropriate senior-subordinate relationships Demonstrate he/she is a "team player“ Write clearly and effectively Speak clearly and concisely Pay appropriate attention to detail Strive for excellence in all duties Work to improve self or unit, based on feedback Recognize and reward superior performance Arrive on time and prepared formations, classes and duty assignments Coach, teach and train subordinates Keep subordinates informed Demonstrate an appropriate level of professional knowledge/judgment Present a neat, professional appearance Demonstrate a commitment to lifetime of physical fitness and wellness Demonstrate an appropriate level of physical fitness and mental toughness Accept assigned duties willingly Lead by example Performance Reports 21

Academic Excellence Questions / Comments? Please join us next year if you have an interest in promoting Academic Excellence! 22

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Academic Excellence Other Current Committee Goals • Update Academic Officer in Charge Report: • Dean’s Webpage: Build an area on the Dean’s webpage that promotes AE • Periodic Development Review: Update PDR to promote academic excellence 25

Academic Excellence And How About the Library! The Library was very impressive - much more conducive to study than the old Library. The number of Cadets working throughout was good to see especially on a Thursday night. It seemed like all of the rooms were being utilized for group study. Additionally, I found the Cadets were using all of the capabilities of the rooms to their advantage. If I had access to this kind of facility as a Cadet, I may have done better academically. Jefferson Hall was absolutely packed with cadets. Clearly, the library is very popular with cadets as a study area. There were, literally, only a few empty seats in the house… All the small group rooms were in use, with many cadets making use of the multimedia facilities to enhance their work. Cadets were using the wireless and coffee bar facilities, and really seemed to like the environment. 26

RCI Update • Estimated number of units on line at the end of September is 844 • Approximately 50 -60% of inbound officers will be housed this summer • Housing Draw - Arnold Auditorium - Company Grade – 3 June - Field Grade – 4 June • Moving this summer – Schedule pre-inspection NLT 15 April • Project finances are sound – net income exceeds budget for first 7 months Duty, Honor, Country UNCLASSIFIED 27 of xx

RCI Update • New construction progressing well – Initial clearing and cutting operations – 80% complete – Modular units being constructed and stored in Berwick, PA – Anticipate erecting first homes in late May 2009 – First homes scheduled for occupancy – Mar 2010 • Renovations – 12 units in progress – 10 units will be available for occupancy this summer – Ribbon cutting ceremony tentatively planned for June Duty, Honor, Country UNCLASSIFIED 28 of xx

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