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