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Key Fourthclass Learning Objectives

Challenge Week

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Training Objective

• Task: Understand the LDP learning outcomes fourthclass cadets will have to accomplish in the upcoming year and the supporting skills needed to be developed in order to achieve those learning outcomes

• Condition: Given A Guide for the Leader Development Program and a block of instruction in a classroom environment

• Standard: As part of a group, correctly identify the learning outcomes and supporting skills

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The Leader Development Program

• The Citadel’s mission is “to educate and develop our students to become principled leaders in all walks of life by instilling the core values of The Citadel in a disciplined and intellectually challenging environment.”

• Principled leadership “is influencing others to accomplish organizational goals while adhering to the organization’s core values”

• The Citadel’s “core values” are honor, duty, and respect

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The Leader Development Program

• The Citadel experience is integrated across four pillars– Academic– Military– Moral-ethic– Physical

Effectiveness

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The Leader Development Program

• The Guide to the Leader Development Program identifies key learning outcomes for each class in each pillar

• Today you will be taught what those key learning outcomes are for the fourthclass year

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4C Academic Pillar Key Learning Outcomes

• Take a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester

• Pursue additional; hours to graduate on time• Achieve GPA requirements based on total

hours taken as listed in the College Catalog• Complete the First-Year Seminar• Complete the Ethical Fitness Seminar

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4C Military Pillar Key Learning Outcomes

• Explain and comply with standards and regulations of The Citadel

• Understand the key leadership concepts and process in The Citadel Training Manual

• Understand and apply principles to lead peers to complete tasks/detail to standards

• Explain the connection among the 4C system, the pillars, and individual resiliency; demonstrate individual resiliency

• Develop an initial career plan

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“Explain and comply with standards and regulations of The Citadel”

• In addition to the College Catalog and separately issued policies, the main regulations you will comply with are the Blue Book and the White Book

• These regulations are available on the Commandant’s webpage

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“Explain and comply with standards and regulations of The Citadel”

• The Blue Book states the regulations

• The White Book provides policies and procedures for how those regulations are implemented

• The Guidon has information about fourthclass knowledge and other requirements

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“Understand the key leadership concepts and process in CTM”

• Five Steps of CTM– Set expectations– Build basic skills– Give feedback• INPUT+

– Follow through with consequences• PRIDE

– Work for growth in others

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“Understand and apply principles to lead peers to complete tasks/detail to standards”

• Peer leadership is often called the most difficult type of leadership. Why do you think that is?

• What special skills does it take to lead one’s peers?

• What does it mean to do something “to standard”?

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“Explain the connection among the 4C system, the pillars, and individual resiliency”

• “The Fourth Class System represents the foundation of The Citadel’s signature four year leadership development programs. It creates the discipline and instills the core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect which is expected of principled leaders in all walks of life.”– Blue Book para 3.1.1

• “The Fourth Class System creates artificial stress to accelerate and make second nature the habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and a collective sense of accountability for everyone on the team.”– Blue Book para 3.2.3

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“Explain the connection among the 4C system, the pillars, and individual resiliency”

• The Fourth Class System and the Academic pillar– As long as you are a cadet,

academics is your first priority

– The time management, attention to detail, and prioritization skills you learn as a result of the fourthclass system should transition to your study habits and academic preparations

• The Fourth Class System and the Military pillar– In addition to the

regulations common to all cadets, the exacting standards of the fourthclass system teach duty, obedience, and discipline

– You will learn to operate in a team environment as a follower, member, and peer leader

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“Explain the connection among the 4C system, the pillars, and individual resiliency”

• The Fourth Class System and the Moral-ethical pillar– The stress of the fourthclass

system will no doubt present you with a series of moral temptations and ethical dilemmas

– Resolve now to not compromise your integrity, regardless of the consequences

– Hold each other accountable and support each other through difficult times

• The Fourth Class System and the Physical Effectiveness pillar– Most visible will be the sets of

20 push-ups first semester and 30 push-ups second semester that will be part of your normal routine

– Perhaps more enduring, however, will be the stamina and confidence you gain as you push yourself to new physical limits

– Staying healthy will be critical to your success

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“Demonstrate individual resiliency”

• Resiliency is the ability to bounce back and recover quickly from change, hardship, or misfortune

• You can build resiliency by:– Having a realistic and intimate knowledge of yourself– Having a supportive personal and professional network– Keeping your eye on the prize– Remembering that setbacks are temporary events, not

permanent conditions– Keeping your sense of humor– Taking things one day at a time (dividing big tasks up into

manageable pieces)

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“Demonstrate individual resiliency”

• Most of you will at some point or another want to quit– That’s natural and normal

• Remember why you came here• Remember your family and friends love and support you• Remember you’re part of a team• Remember that your presence makes The Citadel better

and we want you to succeed• Remember that others before you have done it and you

can too

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“Demonstrate individual resiliency”

We’d all like life to look like one smooth, steady march upward

The reality is that life is a series of ups and downs, but resiliency keeps us moving forward

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“Demonstrate individual resiliency”

Still those falls are jarring and, the bigger the drop, the longer the recovery time. As you improve your resiliency, falls will be less drastic because you catch yourself quicker and know how to get back on track.

The goal is to become so resilient that the ups and downs lose their abruptness altogether, because you have the experience, perspective, and resources to deal with most of whatever life throws at you. Knob year helps you learn that kind of resiliency.

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“Develop an initial career plan”

• The Citadel Career Center has the mission of “providing the education and resources that enable Citadel students to make informed decisions about their career goals.”

• It is located just outside Hagood Gate at 573 Huger Street

• During your freshmen year, Career Center professionals will help you explore career options and become familiar with the resources available

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4C Moral-ethical Pillar Key Learning Outcomes

• Learn and demonstrate strict adherence to the honor code and the spirit of the honor code

• Learn and model moral and ethical behavior to include respect for self and others. Serve as an example for classmates.

• Demonstrate the moral courage in everyday decision-making situations and confront instances of unethical behavior demonstrated by others

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“Learn and demonstrate strict adherence to the honor code and the spirit of the honor code”

• “A cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do.”

• Each company has two Honor Representatives and they will teach you several classes on the Honor Code throughout the year

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“Learn and model moral and ethical behavior to include respect for self and others. Serve

as an example for classmates.”

• Respect is one of The Citadel’s core values• Respect means treating other people with dignity and

worth – the way you want others to treat you. • Respect for others eliminates any form of prejudice,

discrimination, or harassment.• Respect for others means to respect the positions of

those in authority which include faculty, staff, administrators, active duty personnel and the leadership of the Corps of Cadets.

• Finally, respect includes a healthy respect for one’s self.

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“Demonstrate the moral courage in everyday decision-making situations and confront instances of unethical behavior demonstrated

by others”

• Rushworth Kidder describes moral courage as “taking action when your values are put to the test”

• British parliamentarian Edmund Burke is often quoted as saying, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

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4C Physical Effectiveness Pillar Key Learning Outcomes

• Pass two Required Physical Education Program (RPED) courses; RPED 250 and RPED 251

• In accordance with regulations– Meet Weight Management Program and

Height/Weight screening standards– Pass the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CFPT)– Participate in Regimental Physical Training, Unit

Spirit Training, and intramural sports programs

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“Meet Weight Management Program and Height/Weight Screening Standards”

• Cadets are screened for compliance with body composition standards twice a year.

• If a cadet exceeds the maximum allowable weight for his height, a body-fat screening will be conducted.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE BODY FAT PERCENTAGES

AGE GROUP MALE FEMALE 17 - 20 20% 30% 21 - 27 22% 32% 28 - 29 24% 34%

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“Pass the Cadet Physical Fitness Test (CFPT)”

• CFPTs are administered each semester

• The test consists of three events:– Two minutes of push-

ups– Two minutes of sit-ups– A two-mile run

• Standards are based on age and sex

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“Participate in Regimental Physical Training, Unit Spirit Training, and intramural sports programs”

• Regimental PT is conducted Monday and Thursday mornings

• Spirit Training includes exercises and a unit run on selected Friday afternoons

• All variety of intramural sports is available– Some are for freshmen and some are for all cadets– Examples include flag football, kickball, water

polo, and basketball

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Conclusion• Your fourthclass year is designed to be challenging, but your

classmates, chain of command, TAC, professors, and a host of other college officials are here to help you succeed

• During the fourthclass year, you will be in the “prepare” stage of leader development, and by the end of the year you should have developed the skills necessary to be a “proficient follower”