The Citadel Experience

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The Citadel Experience

• Path to Principled Leadership
• Leadership Development 4-2a

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Its Up to You...
http//www.youtube.com/watch?viLYkKDrXJBs
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Your Citadel Experience will be what you make of
it. If you put in 100 you will get 100 in
return!
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Commanders 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.)

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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

Most importantly it is what you make it!
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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

Academic
Military
Physical
Moral Ethical
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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
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The Military Pillar
This is The Citadels leadership pillar. The
skills developed in this pillar are applicable to
both military and civilian professions. -Demonst
rate personal discipline -Exhibit personal
accountability for yourself and others -Become
adept at leading teams towards a goal
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Moral Ethical Pillar
This heart of this pillar is the Cadet Honor
Code A Cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do. Demonstrate the Core
Values of -Respect -Honor -Integrity -Moral
Courage -Ethical Decision Making and Behavior
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Physical Effectiveness Pillar
A healthy lifestyle increases mental acuity and
readiness for all activities you will participate
in.Includes -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
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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
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Establish your Personal Goals

• To do well in all that The Citadel has to offer,
  you must develop and commit to a set of personal
  goals and work hard to achieve them.
• Personal goals tend to be more meaningful if
  they contain the following characteristics
• - Specific
• - Measurable
• - Achievable

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Goal Setting Exercise

• Write down 1 personal goal for each of The
  Citadels 4 Pillars (Academic, Military,
  Physical, Moral) on the 3x5 card.
• Be ready to discuss these with your classmates.

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Commander Goals and Philosophy
Note Cadet commander should insert a summary of
their personal goals to serve a model for the
freshman Additionally they should include a
short summary of their personal leadership
philosophy
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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!