Mission:

Developing Leaders

of Character

HQ U.S. Air Force Academy

I n t e g r i t y – S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

21st Century Imperatives

21st Century Challenges

Political

Technical

Cultural

Operational

USAFA’s Response

Greater emphasis on moral-ethical domain of profession of arms

More deliberate development of global/strategic thinkers

Enhanced integrative approach

Our Endeavor

CCLD VISION

The Air Force’s premier Center for integrating the

development of character & leadership—USAFA’s catalyst

for achieving its highest purpose.

CCLD Mission: Advance the understanding practice, and integration of character and leadership development in preparation for service to the nation in the profession of arms

• Air Force & nation’s resource for C&L excellence

• Nationally-recognized scholarship, speakers, events

• A forum that inspires, integrates, informs

• Strengthening a USAFA and AF Culture of Commitment & Climate of Respect

• Fostering a positive institutional environment

• Enhancing mission elements’ C&L development capabilities

We are part of the Air Force's Academy... Developing Airmen’s Character & Leadership

to meet the needs of the Nation

• Providing world-class education & experiences

When we say, “Leader of Character”…

How do we get there?

How we do it: Purposeful & Engaging Programs and Initiatives

Honor

Cadet Development

Integration & Outreach

Scholarship

CCLD Directorates

The Cadet Honor Oath

We will not lie, steal, or cheat, nor tolerate among us anyone who does.

Furthermore, I resolve to do my duty and to live honorably, (so help me God).

The Honor Directorate Inspire Cadets to embrace Honorable Living

Cadet Run Honor Executive Committee of 22; 182 total Honor Rep’s

Educate and Train Facilitate discussions and developmental experiences with cadets, faculty and staff

Support Facilitate cadet implementation of USAFA Honor System

Liaison Serve to increase involvement and understanding across USAFA mission elements

Assess Research educational best practices and provide analysis of honor culture & programs

CCLD 101: Foundations of Living

Honorably Vital Effective - or - Character Character Coaching Through Observation & Reflection (VECTOR) Seminar

CCLD 201: Respect &

Responsibility (R&R) Seminar

CCLD 301: Leaders In Flight Today

(LIFT) Seminar

CCLD 401: Academy Character Enrichment Seminar

(ACES) Seminar

Character and Leadership Development

Experiences

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP

Your values, virtues, where are you going?

INTERPERSONAL LEADERSHIP

Respect for Human Dignity, Moral Courage, Diversity

TEAM LEADERSHIP Lifting Others

Elevating Performance

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Ethical Leadership

4º 3º 2º 1º

Falcon Heritage Forum

Semi-annual event

Links cadets with the wealth of experience and military heritage embodied in our nation’s veterans

Includes discussion panels, squadron heritage talks, career cross-talks, and immersion into cadet wing

Global attendees:

5,500+ total participants

500+ US college students, ROTC cadets,

faculty and visitors

Delegations from UK, Canada, Republic of

Korea, Japan and Singapore

Top Academics in the field of Courage

32 World-renowned speakers

National Character &

Leadership Symposium

22nd Annual NCLS

25 - 27 Feb 15

“Serving Our Nation: Our

Calling, Core Values and

Commitments”

Integration & Outreach Professional Development

“Strengthening Team USAFA”

Outreach “Building Cadet Lives and Community Ties”

Speaker/Facilitator Opportunities Profession of Arms Speakers (Astro, Pol Sci, MSS, Eng) Faculty Forum & Curriculum Committee AOC Masters Program Athletic recruiting & team building

Cadet Service Leadership Alternate Spring Break Presidential Community Service Honor Roll

Colorado Leadership Alliance CLA Invitational

El Pomar Scholars Transformative Leadership Workshops Leaders of Character Camp

High School Leadership Invitational

Integration & Outreach Professional Development

“Strengthening Team USAFA”

Outreach “Building Cadet Lives and Community Ties”

Integration through Strategic Outreach “Offering Experiences that Transform”

Speaker/Facilitator Opportunities Profession of Arms Speakers (Astro, Pol Sci, MSS) Faculty Forum & Curriculum Committee AOC Masters Program Athletic recruiting & team building

Cadet Service Leadership Alternate Spring Break Presidential Community Service Honor Roll

Colorado Leadership Alliance CLA Invitational

El Pomar Scholars Transformative Leadership Workshops Leaders of Character Camp

High School Leadership Invitational

Air Force & Nation’s Resource for C&L Excellence Provide powerful, pertinent, theoretically-grounded, curriculum & workshops Engage ALL Mission Partners to develop C&L “force multipliers” Proof of Concept:

DoD/Military Snr Ldrs: AFGSC (HQ’s, Barksdale, Malmstrom, Minot, Ft. Carson, WY Air National Guard, Dept of Justice)

Community Partners: Rocky Mtn Entrepreneurs, Young Presidents Organization, Boeing, University of Oklahoma, Bureau of ATF

MosAIC COACHING • Air Force’s “First Call” Agency for Professional Coaching

• One of the primary ways of implementing ODS in the squadrons – Personal Coaching for 4°s

– Interpersonal coaching skills for 3°s

– Team Coaching for Element Leaders

– Organizational Coaching for Squadron Command Staff

• Culture of commitment … to AF Core Values and ICs

• Climate of respect … to individual’s dignity and development

• Developing new virtuous habits … one cadet at a time

Scholarship Initiatives • Curriculum

– Providing strategic guidance and coordination of CWC curriculum internally & throughout USAFA

• Assessment – Measuring the effectiveness of CWC character &

leadership development within programs and across USAFA mission partners.

• Research / Publications – Asking questions, seeking answers, and sharing

the knowledge that keeps CWC on the cutting edge of character & leadership development

• NCLS Scholars Forum

• Scholars’ Brief and social media interaction

• Journal of C&L Integration

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they become your actions. Watch your actions, they become your habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.” - Anon