General Information

The University is not only FUN filled but an intensive training program to help develop Scouter excellence in the Baltimore Area Council. All registered Scouters are encouraged to attend so that they may better understand the critical role and function of their position in the Scouting program. This Scouter training experience is planned to:

1. PROVIDE Scouters with a full understanding of their mission
2. OBTAIN a commitment to the success of the mission
3. HELP develop techniques
4. SUPPLY information necessary to carry out assignments
5. BUILD morale and fellowship in the Scouting community

These results are achieved through a broad curriculum of instruction and recognition of achievement by a series of awards.

Program Departments
The curriculum is divided into seven program departments:
1. Boy Scout Leader Science Program
2. Commissioner Science Program
3. Cub Leader Science Program
4. District Committee Science Program
5. Venturing Science Program
6. Continuing Education Science Program
7. Doctoral Program
Seven Credits from any combined classes could earn a Bachelors and the next seven credits can be applied toward the Masters Degree. All programs feed into one Doctoral level.

Recognition
Each new participant will receive a University of Scouting patch. Participants who complete the degree requirements will be recognized with an appropriate patch segment for that degree and a diploma.

Advance Registration and Fee
To minimize congestion and expedite the check-in process, you are requested to register in advance. Submit the Application for Registration form along with a fee payment of $40 (which covers the cost of the materials, food, fees and more). Registration closing date is February 15, 2011.
Any registrations received after February 15, 2011 will be assessed a late fee of $15. If you register on the day of the University, you will likely miss the first class. Also, you may not be able to schedule the classes that you want.
Faculty and staff registration fee is $10 for everyone.

Food
Continental breakfast will be served during the registration period in the morning. The food service facilities will be available for the purchase of lunch or you may bring your own bag lunch. At check-in and registration you will have the opportunity to purchase a lunch pass ticket, which will greatly save time and long lines at the lunch hour. A pre-purchased lunch ticket is available for $ 9.00.

What to Bring and What to Wear
Each participant should bring a pencil/pen, paper and lunch. This is a uniformed event and Scouting is a uniformed service. All participants are encouraged to maintain a proper uniform throughout the entire session.

Policy Statement
To maintain the stature of the training program of the University and to give a sense of accomplishment to the recipients, the following policies will govern the event:

General
1.    Any registered Scouter may attend any course of instruction.

2.    Any registrant for a degree program should have had some orientation at the District level.

3.    To receive credit for a course a Scouter must attend the course and sign the class roster.

4.    Degrees will be acknowledged by appropriate patches and certificates. Such awards will be made upon completion of the program requirements.

5.    When a Scouter completes the Bachelor level, your certificate and segment will be mailed to you or sent to your district leadership to present to you. When a Scouter completes the Master level, all requirements must be verified by their district leadership, the certificate and segment can then be mailed to you or your leadership will present them to you.

6.    Credits for courses completed in other Councils or at National training centers will be given upon presentation of evidence that the course was satisfactorily completed. The Scouter’s BAC District Commissioner or District Chairman must approve the credits. The extent to which the BAC University of Scouting may substitute such courses for courses offered will be at the sole discretion of the program Dean and the University Chancellor.

7.    Scouters who complete the Bachelor program may take courses required for the Master program. Similarly, Scouters who complete the Masters program may take courses required for the Doctoral program.