US Air Force & Coast Guard: Moral Character, Development, Assessment
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 […]
UK Navy and Marines on Moral Character Development and Assessment
Tony Raya and Stuart McCrimmon emphasized the importance of ethics, culture, and leadership in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Raya discussed building “moral armor” through education, training, and cultural assessments, stressing leadership’s role in upholding ethical standards and addressing moral challenges. McCrimmon introduced Project Jaywick to transform leadership training, focusing on resilience, student-led learning, […]
US Army on Moral Character Development and Assessment
This panel discussion addresses character development and assessment at West Point, featuring Dr. Yasmine Calstein, Dr. Peter Mindel, and Dr. Elise Dykes. They explore the integration of character education into West Point’s curriculum, emphasizing motivation, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. They discuss programs like honor education, intrapersonal development, and leader challenge. The panel also highlights the […]