1. The Citadel Experience Path to Principled Leadership SY 19-20
& Expectations
Path to Principled Leadership SY 19-20

2. It’s Up to You... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLYkKDrXJBs

3. Your Citadel Experience will be what you make of it.
If you put in 100% you will get 100% in return!

4. Commander’s Comments Name Home town Academic Major
Plans following graduation
Other relevant information
NOTE: Commander has opportunity to insert bullet comments on personal background (home town, Academic Major, goals following Graduation, why they came to The Citadel, etc.)

5. The Citadel Experience – What is all about ?
Since its establishment in 1842,
The Citadel is tradition based institution with a rich history connected to the state and the nation
It is challenging and unique educational experience in a structured and dynamic military environment
It is one of six senior military colleges in the United States that integrates ROTC instruction as part of the core education program
It is an opportunity to challenge yourself in a leadership experience as never before
The senior military colleges are the following:
(1) Texas A&M University.
(2) Norwich University.
(3) The Virginia Military Institute.
(4) The Citadel.
(5) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
(6) North Georgia College and State University
Most importantly – it is what you make it!

6. Pillars of The Citadel Experience
The Citadel Experience has four developmental pillars – four areas of specific focus with requirements that cross connect and reinforce each other through a variety of programs, systems, and activities.
The Citadel Experience has four developmental pillars – four areas of specific developmental focus that cross connect and reinforce each other through a variety of programs, systems, and activities. Emphasize that the Character Pillar is the first Pillar because it touches each of the other Pillars. You have to have good character to truly succeed.

7. The Character Pillar
This is the First Pillar which consists of the high moral standards expressed in The Citadel’s Core Values: Honor
Duty Respect
Other key components of this Pillar include demonstrating:
Integrity, Moral Courage, and Ethical Decision Making.
With this slide, discuss the concepts of honor, duty and respect. Have them share with you what they think these concepts are.

8. The Academic Pillar Your primary duty is to perform academically.
- Earn and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better
- Complete prescribed credit requirements to maintain academic alignment - Attend Class
- Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills
-Communicate effectively in speech and writing
Emphasize that attending class is a duty and that they must manage their time to ensure that they go to class. With GPA encourage them to set a goal that is higher than the minimum of 2.0 Help them understand that they must meet regularly with their academic advisor to ensure that they have enough credit hours and are on track for academic promotion. Explain that the purpose of college is not to fill their heads with facts but to help train them to think critically and learn how to problem solve.

9. This Pillar is Central to Your Leadership Development.
The Military Pillar
This Pillar is Central to Your Leadership Development.
The skills developed in this pillar are applicable to both military and civilian professions.
-Demonstrate personal discipline -Exhibit personal accountability for yourself and others -Become adept at leading teams towards a goal
Explain that even though they may not choose to enter the military upon graduation that skills such as time management, planning, and working as part of a team are all transferrable to jobs in the civilian sector. Also explain that this pillar does not conflict with the academic pillar but is the framework through which academic business and learning takes place.

10. Fitness Pillar
This Pillar will engage you to develop physical and mental strength and endurance to attain an optimum functioning of the body and the mind. Some Components of the Fitness Pillar Include: -Core Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) Courses -Weekly Physical Training Activities -Varsity Sports and Intramural Activities -Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) -Meeting Citadel height/weight standards
-Negotiating the Obstacles associated with the Fourth Class System
This pillar includes both physical and mental fitness. The key component of mental fitness is resiliency; the ability to recover from set backs and continue to push forward to achieve success.

11. --This graphic depicts the sequential process of leader development that is part of The Citadel Experience. Cadets grow from Followers to Leaders through their time at The Citadel
-- To help you record and process the growth that you will experience during knob year, you have been issued a “Knob Year Journal.”
-- You’ll begin filling out portions of it in this class 11

12. Establish your Vision and Objectives
Look at paragraph 1-3 on page 6 of your Journal. It explains to you what a “vision” is. A vision is an ideal endstate to which you aspire.
Now look at paragraph 1-4 on page 7. It explains what “objectives” are. Achieving objectives helps put you on the path toward your desired endstate. Objectives should be:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable

13. Vision and Objective Setting Exercise
In the space provided on pages 6 and 7, record your vision and objectives. You may want to organize your objectives around each of The Citadel’s 4 Pillars (Character, Academic, Military, and Fitness).
Be ready to discuss these with your classmates.

14. Closing Comments
Congratulations on your choice to attend The Citadel. You have a great opportunity before you!
Your cadet leadership is ready to prepare you for the challenges and experiences of this year. Our job is to set you up for success in the future.
Remember to keep your academic efforts as your most important priority.
Take pride that you are here – be ready for the challenge!