Preface:
The College for Officer Training has as an overriding goal the “supreme
aim of developing Blood and Fire spirit that will enable cadets
to advance the purposes of The Salvation Army”. To that end
the College has adopted the following seven institutional student
learning outcomes and a concurrent set of four institutional support
goals that undergird the desired learning outcomes. In addition,
the College promotes the need for continuous learning and has an
extensive network of professional development opportunities as evidence
of its commitment to lifelong learning. All suggestions and responses
to the proposed outcomes should be forwarded to Major Smith and/or
Dr. Jim Hartman.
Institutional Student Learning Outcomes
Academic Excellence, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Officers who can access and use data, information and experience
to make informed decisions and successfully fulfill the multiple
responsibilities inherent in officership in The Salvation Army.
Spiritual Vitality and Maturity
Mature followers of Christ whose faith and spiritual vitality impact
their own lives, values and ministry to others.
Servant Leadership
Visionary servant leaders who facilitate the holistic (pastoral,
administrative and social service) aims of The Salvation Army.
Global Officer Perspective – Multicultural Understanding
Officers who possess the passion, skills and talents to serve effectively
in diverse cultures, promoting the Biblical worldview.
Pastoral Skills and Service to Others
Officers with the ministry, preaching, counseling and administrative
skills to attract and retain corps members and to engage their respective
communities in beneficial ways.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Dynamic communicators of the Gospel who can develop and deliver
the Army’s mission to varying groups in written, spoken, visual
and musical mediums; officers who can relate and work effectively
with others in all settings.
Health, Wellness and Self-Care
Officers whose commitment to wellness and self-care promote a healthy
lifestyle and officer-ship.
Institutional Campus Support Goals
Vital Christian Environment built upon Wesleyan Holiness
Principles
The College for Officer Training provides a pervasive Christian
environment that fosters the integration of academic and cadet life
programs as well as experiential field training.
High Quality Integrated Spiritual Development, Learning and Living
Programs
Consistent with the College’s mission and purpose, it promotes
academic excellence and spiritual maturity by offering high quality
programs and services.
Mission-driven Classroom and Field Training Experiences
The College has a mission congruent with the international mission
of The Salvation Army and undergirded by a formal Academic Excellence
Commitment and Campus Core Values. The mission is evident in all
aspects of the college and a particular focus in classrooms and
field training programs.
Strategic Plan-Based Budget and Resourcing of Programs to Support
the Mission
The College has a Board-approved three year Strategic Plan that
matches goals with resources on a priority basis to adequately support
the on-going academic and spiritual mission, purposes and programs
at the college.
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