At the McCain Conference, Dr. Tom Torkelson highlighted the Center for Character and Leadership Development’s mission to create leaders of character through values-driven education and practical experiences. Mr. Adam Silver discussed various assessment methods, including surveys and outdoor experiential education, emphasizing the importance of targeted assessments and triangulated data. Ms. Sarah Wylie addressed low survey participation rates and proposed gamification techniques and the development of a central app to improve engagement and data quality. Mr. Jon Heller shared insights from the Coast Guard Academy’s leader development program, focusing on the integration of experiential learning with Coast Guard competencies and the use of standardized evaluation tools. Together, they underscored the importance of comprehensive character and leadership development through a combination of theoretical learning, practical application, and robust assessment methods.
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