WESTARK AREA COUNCIL _____________ Boy Scouts of America

2012 Baden Powell University Course

CATALOG November 17, 2012 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

-Registration Deadline October 27, 2012-

6th Annual University for Westark Council

Catalog Index

2012 Baden Powell University…………………………………………..-3- 2012 Degree Program………………………………………………………….-4- Baden Powell University College Degree Requirements……………....-4- Course Credits for Faculty Positions……………………………………-5- Student Records…………………………………………………………-6- BSA Courses for 2012…………………………………………………………..-7- Elective Sessions………………………………………………………..-7- College of Cub Scouting………………………………………………...-8- College of Boy Scouting………………………………………………...-9- College of Venturing……………………………………………………-10- College of Commissioners……………………………………………...-11- Chart: Schedule For Program & Course Offerings…………………….-12- Registration Information……………………………………………….-13- 2012 Baden Powell University Registration Form……………………..-14- Select Your Courses Form……………………………………………...-15-

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Welcome Cub Scout Leaders, Boy Scout Leaders, Venture Leaders and Commissioners of Westark Area Council. Our Sixth Baden Powell University is one of the most exciting new training programs that our council has ever offered. It is complete with a degree program and patch recognition. There is something for everyone from the first time trainee (new Scouter) to the seasoned veteran. This will include some new scouting programs and new requirements that have occurred for this year. These changes will be part of the programming at the University. We hope that you will find a new twist to some old tricks that you can take home and use with the youth in your unit. The sessions are 45 minutes long and provide you with the latest and newest information that can be found. Your trainers have had Trainers Development Conference/and or Edge and most are Wood Badge Trained so you know they are the best qualified. Most have been preparing extensively for this training; so many hours of work have gone into developing, planning and implementing this program for you. So enjoy, learn as much as you can and take it back to your youth to Deliver that most important Promise. Register Early by October 27, 2012 and save $15.00. David Fisher Baden Powell University Chairman

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The Degree Process

Basic Degree To earn a Basic degree in a College, do all the following:

Must declare a College (Cub, Boy Scout, Venturing, Commissioner) Must complete 4-45 min classes and the two session Recruiting/Available Training

course (2 class periods) that are prescribed in the Elective Section of the course. The Basic course has 5 classes that all persons working on the degree MUST take. (The classes are marked with a Double ** in the Essentials courses.) This is for the brand new leader in the program nine months or less.

Bachelors Degree To earn a Bachelors degree in a College, do all the following:

Must declare a College (Cub, Boy scout, Venturing, Commissioner) Complete six new courses at any course level. All six of these courses must be different from those completed previously. At least three of these additional courses must be in the same College as declared for

a degree in the 100 course level. The remaining three courses may be from any College or from the Electives Program courses.

Masters Degree To earn a Masters degree in a College, do all of the following:

Hold a Bachelors degree in that same College. Complete six additional courses

o All six of these additional courses must be different from those completed in other degrees.

o At least three of these additional courses must be in the same College and must be at least a 200 course level.

o The remaining three courses may be from any College or from the Electives Program courses and may be at any course level.

o Serve as an Instructors Assistant in the College at the discretion of the Dean of that College. It is the responsibility of the Masters Degree candidate to contact the respective Dean of your College, to organize his or her requirements by October 15th. Serving as an Instructors Assistant counts the same as taking one class on the course.

Doctorate Degree To earn the Doctorate Degree in a College (2 year program), do all the following: Hold a Masters Degree in that same College. Complete six additional courses.

o All six of these additional courses must be different from those completed for any other Degree Program.

o At least three of these additional courses must be in the same College that you have declared and to be awarded the Doctorate Degree three of the courses in your chosen college must be at least a 300 level course.

o The remaining three courses may be from any College or from the Electives Program courses and may be at any course level.

o The Doctoral candidate must serve as an Instructors Assistant during the second year of the program.

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* The Doctoral candidate must contact the Dean immediately following the completion of the first year of the program for assignment.

o Complete a Thesis whose subject has been approved by the Thesis Committee of Baden Powell University in the second year of the program and enroll in the University.

Any course requiring two periods during the Baden Powell University will count as two course credits toward a degree.

Faculty

To work on a degree as a faculty member – you may earn 1 course credit for each class you are the instructor. You must declare a College (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venturing, and Commissioner) when you register. You must earn your degree in the order in which they are prescribed and complete or teach six courses, three in the College that you have declared.

Deans *College of Cub Scouting: Jay Haynes - <jay@newprospect.com> *College of Boy Scouting: John Levy - jlevy@northark.edu * College of Venturing: Sonya Hiatt - <hiatt721@sbcglobal.net> *College of Commissioner Service - "Kitterlin, Loren" - <Loren.Kitterlin@prgx.com>

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Student Records-Records for Baden Powell will be kept by student and BPU Registrar. Transcripts will be available to students at the Baden Powell University.

Baden Powell University Walton Learning Center

Bentonville, AR

Student Record

Refer to the Current Course Catalog for Specific Degree Requirements Note: The information contained herein is considered the official school transcript. The records are the sole responsibility of the student and information presented on this form must follow the First Scout Law and will be regarded on good faith by the University. College______________________________________ (Only one College per Record: Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting or Venturing) Student Name_________________________________ New Leader Essentials and Position Specific or Equivalent Completed__________________________ Date: (Basic Degree (6 hours Required)

Course No.

Core Hours

Elective Hours

Date Instructor Name

Basic Degree Requirements Met________________________ (Bachelors Degree (3 hours Core, 3 hours Elective Required)

Course No.

Core Hours

Elective Hours

Date Instructor Name

Bachelors Degree Requirements Met________________________

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Masters Degree (Bachelors + 3 hours Core, 3 hours Electives Required)

Course No.

Core Hours

Elective Hours

Date Instructor Name

Masters Degree Requirements Met__________________________ Date

Doctorate Degree (6 additional hours Required)

Course No.

Core Hours

Elective Hours

Date Instructor Name

Course Taught_________________________ ________year Or (non-teaching)Faculty Board Position__________ _______Year Service Training: _____________ ________________________________________ Date Signature of Approval of District Training Ch. _____________ ________________________________________ Date Signature of Approval of Council Training Ch. Doctorate Degree Requirements Met________________________ Date ________________ ____________________________________ Approval Date Dean of College __________________ __________________________________ Approval Date Registrar ________________ ____________________________________ Approval Date University Chairman __________________ __________________________________ Approval Date Council Training Chairman Date Certificate Presented Bachelors____________________________ Masters______________________________ Doctorate_____________________________

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Elective Sessions

ES 101 The Knots on Your Shirt/Religious Awards 45 min. The how and why of leader recognition, including official BSA awards and unofficial recognition awards, and religious awards.

ES 102 ** Recruiting/Available Training 2 - 45 min sessions How to find, involve, and retain good people in the Scouting Program. See the latest updated training available. Both sessions are required for the Basic Degree; however they may be split for other degrees. Recruiting first session and Training second session.

ES 104 Basic Dutch Oven Cooking 45 min.

How to buy a Dutch Oven. Procedures and tips. How to take care of it when you purchase one. Includes basic cooking demonstrations.

ES 106 ** Uniforming 45 min. Demonstration and discussion of proper uniforming for youth and leaders. ES113 ** Dealing with Difficult People 45 min

How to deal with difficult people. Here you will learn what to do and what not to do!

ES120 Basic Knots 45 min A Knot class that any group can appreciate. Beginners should not miss this one. ES 121 ** Leadership Selection and Succession Planning 45 min

This class will leave no doubt as to how to accomplish this task. Using this plan will keep your unit leadership strong and healthy.

ES 122 Managing Scout Homesickness-Prevention and Treatment 45 min Everyone has dealt with this at one time or another. Solid ideas for prevention and treatment when it occurs in the unit. For Cub and Boy Scout leaders. ES 127 How to be an Effective Trainer 45 min

You must first understand how people learn and then how to teach. Then you must become a good communicator before becoming an effective Trainer.

ES 128 Introduction to Leave No Trace 45 min

Leave No Trace is a way of outdoor life that begins in Cub Scouts and continues to Boy Scouts and Ventures. An LNT Master Trainer will deliver conservation techniques that enhances outdoor skills and involves your scouts with nature. For All Scout leaders.

ES 129 Practical First Aid for Hiking and Camping 45 min Covers basic for common minor first aid issues encountered on the hiking trail and camping. Includes most recent information about blister prevention and care, properly cleaning and managing minor cuts and burns, how to treat and tape a sprained ankle and other. For all scout leaders.

ES 126 ** Journey To Excellence 45 min You have heard about it….You have seen the plans…Here is how to make it work. Takes the place of quality unit award.

ES204 Advanced Dutch Oven Cooking 45 min

You guessed it…Putting the Razzle Dazzle in your outdoor cooking. This is as good as it gets. **Required classes for the Basic Degree. 2012 Catalog -7-

Cub Scout Sessions

CS 104 Songs, Skits, Sparklers, Pack Razzle and Dazzle 45 min.

Build enthusiasm and excitement at your den and pack meetings. Ideas to spruce up your den and pack meeting, follow themes, costumes, etc.

CS 114 Totally Awesome Campfires 45 min.

Want to create that totally Awesome Campfire that your Scouts will remember for the rest of their lives. Learn how to put together a memorable program of stories, songs, skits and run-ons that will thrill and entertain and send them off to bed as the embers fades.

CS 126 Using the New Den & Pack Resource & Pack Meeting Guide 45 min. Open the new material and learn just how to make everything work for your den and pack meetings. Great opportunity to delve into the new program with Other den and pack leaders. The pack meeting will also be discussed. CS 127 Camping for Cub Scouts 45 min.

Learning what camping opportunities are in Westark Area Council will be offered in this session along with Policy, equipment and programming for outdoors. The BALOO Program will be discussed.

CS201 Blue & Gold Banquets and Other Ceremonies 45 min

Learn how to organize and plan a successful Blue & Gold banquet. Ideas, themes and inexpensive decorations.

CS204 Pack Trainer 45 min What is a Pack Trainer? Learn about this position to assure that your Pack has 100% of its leaders trained! Every pack needs one.

CS207 Derbies and Races 45 min

Give your Pack program the excitement it needs to keep your Cubs on the Go! The thrill of Derbies and Regattas!

CS 209 ABC’s Webelos Activity Pins 45 min. The Webelos program is the most fun for boys but can be the most confusing for leaders! We’ll show you which activity pins you really need to do, how to do them, and where to get help. You will some great ideas to add to your program. For Webelos leaders.

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CS 218 ABC’s Belt Loops—Now on to Pins for Tigers, Wolves, Bears 45 min.

Taking Belt Loops to the next level--Sports and Academics Pins! Expand your Cub Scouts and Webelos knowledge and skills beyond just the Belt Loop requirements. The Sports and Academics Pin Program is designed to challenge your Scouts as well as provide another opportunity to earn advancement.

CS301 Advance Training for the Pack Chairman and the Pack Committee 45 min

This session will give you insight on what makes a good Pack Committee Great. CS302 Advanced Outdoor Activities for Cub Scouting 45 min

The outdoor activities are the key to a great Cub Program. Learn to enhance the good program you have and make it great. Remember that we are delivering the promise.

CS303 Advance Training for Safe Scouting 45 min This is where we cross all the t’s and dot all the i’s. A must for Cub Scouting CS 304 Ideas On Preparing a Doctorate Thesis 45 min. How to Select, Plan and Implement a Doctorate Thesis

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Boy Scout Sessions

BS 105 NYLT (National Youth Leadership Training) 45 min This class will discuss the advantages of the NYLT Program for your youth leadership and why they need to attend the program next summer.

BS 113 Exciting Unit Meetings & The Tools To Use 45 min Create meetings that boys look forward to, while meeting the needs of the boys and the unit. How to put some “pizzazz” into the troop meetings.

BS 114 Assistant Scoutmasters Role 45 min The role of an Assistant Scoutmaster! How to back up your Scoutmaster, share some of the responsibility; Working with Patrols and those on the road to Eagle. BS 116 New Advancement Program -- 45 min

What you need to know about the new Advancement Program for Boy Scouts. This course covers the need for encouraging the timely rank advancement of Scouts that help them succeed and stay active in the troop. For All Boy Scout leaders.

BS 201 Advanced Knots, Lashing, Rope Making 45 min See and learn unusual knots for all uses. Great teaching tool for your boys. BS 202 The Successful Annual Unit Plan; Making A Troop Calendar 45 min

Incorporating a plan and calendar ideas for Fun, Safety, Outdoor Adventure, Advancement and the desires of the boys and the guidance of Adult Leaders

BS 204 Advanced Backpacking for Hiking On The Trail 45 min

Advanced instruction for backpacking, hiking that can really make a difference to your outings. What to take and what not to take (Equipment ideas included)

BS 210 Food Dehydration for Campers, Backpacking Food and Cooking 45 min Learn about prepackaged and homemade camping food and backpacking food. Any unit that does a lot of camping and hiking will not want to miss this one.

BS 211 GPS, Geocaching, Web Mapping Resources, Camp Map 45 min Make your program fun with the latest equipment and resources available. BS 301 Ideas On Preparing a Doctorate Thesis 45 min How to Select, Plan, and Implement a Doctorate Thesis BS 302 How To Challenge and Retain Older Scouts 45 min Ideas on How to Challenge your Older Scouts and Ways to Keep those Older Scouts Active in the Troop BS 305 How To Plan and Raise Funds for High Adventure 45 min

How to plan and prepare for Philmont, Northern Tier, Sea Base and other high adventure programs. This session will offer a number of ways on how to raise funds for your boys who sign up for a high adventure trip.

BS 306 Life to Eagle 45 min This course will share with you the twelve steps from Life to Eagle rank, to ensure a smooth process for your Scouts. Will examine the transition of a Life Scout along his trail to Eagle.

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Venturing Sessions _____________________________________________________________________________________

V101 How to Start a Venturing Crew- 45 min

You will learn how to recruit youth members and adult members with a common purpose and help them to grow into a functioning unit.(new)

V103 How to Plan a Venture High Adventure Trip- 45 min.

How to plan a safe and fun event while following the Guide to Safe Scouting. This class will help you to plan for the unexpected. Great session for Venture Leaders.

V104 Understanding Awards and Recognitions- 45 min

This class will help the participant to understand Venturing awards and what is involved in earning them.(new)

V201 Understanding Venturing Resources- 45 min

The participant will learn how to use outside resources to enrich the Venturing program such as guest mentors, online resources and the Venturing and Ranger handbooks.(new)

V202 Venturing and the Troop-45 min

Come and learn how Venturing can retain membership in the troop with older scouts and how these two programs can enrich each other.

V203 Planning a Successful VLSC-45 min The VLSC is a program for youth teaching leadership in a fun and exciting way -- usually on a crew outing. Every crew should consider running this leadership course within their members and watching the fun that develops. The VLSC is required for the Silver Award.

V301 Working with A Coed Unit -45 min

Challenges and rewards of working with a coed unit. This session will explore different options.

V302 Ideas On Preparing a Doctorate Thesis – 45 min How to Select, Plan, and Implement a Doctorate Thesis. V304 Ethics Forum 45 min

What is it? How to run one-This is a requirement for Gold Awards

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Commissioner Sessions

CC 102 Basic 2- 45 min. Basic Commissioner Training. Requires two class periods CC103 Unit Visitation 45 min. Purpose of visiting unit meetings and what to do when attending. CC 106 Roundtable Commissioner 45 min.

Basic ingredients of a roundtable program. CC112 Internet Re-chartering 45 min.

Need help re-chartering your unit on the internet. This class will give you all the information.

CC 201 WEBELOS to Scout Transition 45 min. Covers important ways commissioners can help boys make the transition from a Cub Scout Pack to a Boy Scout Troop.

CC 203 No lapse – No Drop Commitment 45 min.

The group will explore why units lapse or drop and how to prevent it, how to develop a no-lapse/no-drop plan for a district and why it is so important.

CC 204 Special Needs 45 min. For leaders to learn some basic techniques to help ensure a quality program for youth with special needs. Will include familiarization with Advancement alternatives in both Cub and Boy Scouts, and the corresponding paperwork. Leader will build a list of BSA and non-BSA resources.

CC 301 Selecting a Thesis / Research Project Topic 45 minutes This session introduces the participant to the thesis project, discusses what constitutes a good thesis or research topic, and helps them select their general thesis topic.

CC 302 How to remove a Volunteer 45 minutes

An Open discussion of a topic only recently put into print. The session provides a variety of practical guidelines on this highly sensitive topic.

CC 303 Advanced Commissioner Lifesaving 45 minutes

Commissioners are taught to give leadership to the commissioner lifesaving concept. It also gives several guidelines to setting up the lifesaving team approach.

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2012 Baden Powell University Class Schedule

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Electives 8-8:45 8:45 9- 945 10- 10:45 11-11:45 12-12:45 1-1:45 2-245 3-345 4-430

Check In Opening 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period Lunch 4th Period 5thPeriod 6th Period Closing

ES 102 **

ES 102**

ES 104

ES 106 **

ES113 **

ES 128

ES 122

ES 120

ES 121** ES 127

ES 204

ES 126 **

ES 129 ES 120

Cub Scout

Check In Opening 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period Lunch 4th Period 5th Period 6thPeriod Closing

CS 126

CS 104

CS 114

CS 304

CS 303

CS 209

CS 127

CS 302

CS 301 CS 201

CS 218 CS 204

CS 207

Boy Scouts

Check in Opening 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period Lunch 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period Closing

BS 114

BS 113

BS 105

BS 301

BS 211

BS 116

BS 204

BS 305

BS 201

BS 202

BS 302 .

BS 210

BS 307

Venturing

Check in Opening 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period Lunch 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period Closing

V101

V103

V104

V 302

V201

V202

V203

V304

V301

Commissioners

Check in Opening 1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period Lunch 4th Period 5th Period 6th Period

CC 102

CC 102 CC 103

CC 301

CC 201

CC 302

CC 106

CC 112

CC 303

CC 203

CC 204

** means required for basic

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1. Read the entire catalog carefully. Each College offers numerous courses. Please read and understand the degree requirements for the College you choose as your primary before completing the Registration Form.

2. Note that the length of some courses may span more than one period. 3. All participants may attend courses offered by any College; however, each

College requires completion of a specific number of courses in that College to earn a degree. Courses are kept small to facilitate learning and class participation. Courses required for degrees in any College will be filled on a first come, first serve basis for Scouters pre-registering by October 27, 2012 or as a walk-in at the Baden Powell University will be placed into unfilled courses on an availability basis. If early participant registrations warrant, additional courses may be scheduled for “popular” courses.

4. All courses are suitable for all Scouters unless the course description specifically defines the target audience. Read the description carefully to evaluate course content in light of your needs and desires.

5. The University reserves the right to cancel courses or make appropriate changes in order to accommodate the largest number of Scouters.

6. To select courses, prioritize your top 9 choices in the spaces provided on the Registration Form. We will make every effort to accommodate your top 6 choices. Courses designated with ‘‘(requires 2 periods)” count as two course credits. Although you will be listing your course choices in preferential order, keep in mind that courses are assigned to particular class periods (see schedule), so you must include at least one course from each period in order to achieve a complete schedule.

7. You must select a College as your primary College of registration. If you choose to earn a degree, the University needs you to identify your primary College.

8. Instructors or University Staff who are also taking courses should list the course (s) they are teaching as well as the period (s) that course (e.g. BSC201-Instructor, Period 3) and then list the courses they would like to take. Staff members who are not taking courses should list the course they are teaching (e.g. BSC201-Instructor. Period 3) or their staff position in the university (e.g. registrar).

9. To register detach, complete, and mail in the registration form along with a check or money order made payable to “BSA, WAC-12 BPU” to the following address:

BSA-WAC- 12 BPU

1401 Old Greenwood Rd Fort Smith, AR 72903

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Welcome to the 2012 Baden Powell University Westark Area Council

Registration Form

Fee: $20.00 Per Person (Includes Registration, BPU patch, certificate and lunch) Lunch provided on site Where: Walton Corporate Learning Center -2101 SE 10th St.

Bentonville, AR 72712 Children: There are NO Provisions for children under the age of 18 years.

This program is for adults only unless a youth is assisting an instructor or serving lunch.

Please make a copy of this form for your future reference prior to sending it in to the Council office with your fees.

Date is Saturday, November 17, 2012

Name__________________________________BSA ID NO.____________ Address__________________City_____________State/Zip_____________ E-mail address_________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________Alternate Phone________________ Primary Registered Position_______________________________________ District & Council_____________________Pack/Troop/Crew___________

College you plan to declare (circle one) Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Venture, Commissioner ___ Early Registration Fee ($20.00) __________

___ Couples Fee ($30.00) ______________ (If you register on or before October 27, 2012) ___ Registration Fee ($35.00) __________ ___ Couples Fee ($45.00) ______________

Total Enclosed __________ (If you register after October 27, 2012)

(If registering as a couple please fill out two forms and staple together so

each will have his/her info.)

Make check payable, and mail to: BPU Westark Area Council-1401 Old Greenwood Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903 Or Pay by Credit Card: Credit Card: __Visa __MCard __Amex Card __Discover #_________________ Exp.date______________ 2012 Catalog -14-

Select your courses Please use the class schedule to select the courses you want to take at Baden Powell University. Enter a course number in each period. Carefully review the time your desired class is offered. You may Choose: You may choose any of the classes you would like from any of the colleges. Cub Scout Leaders do not have to select only courses in the College of Cub Scouting, etc. All courses are open to all, with the exception of some courses in the Commissioners College that have prerequisites. Just remember that in order to receive a degree in a College you must have 3 courses

from that College.

Classes will be filled on a first come first served basis. So please make an

alternative selection.

COURSE SELECTIONS Name_________________

Check-in/Reg.

Opening 1st Period

2nd Period

3rd Period

Lunch 4th Period

5th Period

6th Period

Closing

Example Opening CS-105 ES-104 ES-111 Lunch CS-108 CS-110 CS-109 Closing

1st

Choice ******* ******* *******

2nd Choice

******* ******* *******

Select six 1st and six 2nd choices from the courses schedule and

include in the form above and send with your registration form and check. Registration may also be done on line.

Have a Fun Day!

Registration should be to

Council Office by October 27,

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