Greetings, Throughout the year each first class Midshipman participates in a day long ethics seminar facilitated by members of the class of '74. I can tell you from personal experience it is a very rewarding day. We are looking for volunteers for the following dates: 08 SEP, 14 SEP and 07 OCT
Please let me know if you are able to participate or if you would like more information.
John Yaeger
Each seminar lasts approximately eight hours. A maximum of 36 midshipmen attend, and they are divided randomly among six tables. Each table has a facilitator, and ideally, that facilitator stays throughout the day. There are four topic areas covered by presenters, along with a guest speaker.
Here is how the seminar typically works:
An informal buffet breakfast is provided before the seminar starts. This gives time for participants and table facilitators to "break the ice."
Officer Development personnel kick off the seminar.
A presenter delivers content on the first topic.
The midshipmen discuss that topic at their tables. If applicable, the table facilitator will have a midshipman summarize the table's discussion for everyone, so that the rest can hear and comment.
A presenter delivers content on the second topic.
Again, the midshipmen discuss that topic at their tables, with the facilitator encouraging and focusing discussion.
A guest speaker presents either a 45-minute lecture or, as is most common and successful, a question-and-answer discussion.
A buffet-style lunch is served to midshipmen and guests. This reinforces the instruction midshipmen have received from USNA about proper etiquette and manners, part of the commissioned officer's necessary tools.
After lunch, a presenter delivers content on the third topic.
The midshipmen discuss the topic at their tables, with the help of the table facilitator.
A presenter delivers content on the final topic.
The midshipmen discuss that topic at their tables, aided by their facilitator.
Officer Development personnel close the seminar.
Administrative Details
Location: The seminars take place in the Chesapeake/Severn Room complex in the basement of the 4th Wing of Bancroft Hall.
The entrance is between Dahlgren Hall and Bancroft Hall on the ground floor in Kelly Court.
Schedule: All times listed below are approximate. A more complete schedule will be posted soon at: http://www.usna.edu/OfficerDevelopment/capstone/

Breakfast and Introduction
0715 Breakfast/Registration
0745 Kick-off
Morning Sessions
0800-0915 Last Call: An Interactive Multimedia Simulation
0925-1040 Junior Officer Leadership Challenges
Guest Speaker and Lunch
1050-1135 Guest Speaker Presentation
1145-1230 Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
1245-1400 Character Workshop
1410-1510 Justice and Mercy as a Military Leader or
Aviano Gondola Case Study
Wrap-up