2026 Piedmont Appalachian College of Commissioner Science

“Commissioner service will continue to provide the quality assurance necessary for our growing programs. Trained commissioners are the key to the quality program that will instill core values in millions more youth in the future.”

— Author Unknown

WHAT IS PACCS?

PACCS is a group of 7 Councils, offering degrees in Commissioner Science, including the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctor’s of Commissioner Science. Also offered are Postgraduate Courses and Roundtable-specific training. The college is generally conducted during the first weekend of June each year.

This year’s college was held at Western Carolina University, Friday night through Sunday morning, May 29-31, 2026

GOAL

To provide a source for Councils to continue to improve Commissioner teams and programs to help Units properly deliver the Scouting program to the youth. One resource to facilitate this is a good, solid training program. The PACCS provides that training and attendance by all Commissioners and other interested registered Scouters are encouraged.

MEMBER COUNCILS (If you are a member of a Council outside of the list below, you are welcome to attend).

Blue Ridge Council
Coastal Carolina Council
Daniel Boone Council
Georgia Carolina Council
Palmetto Council
Piedmont Council
Sequoyah Council

LOCATION

Western Carolina University  1 University Way, Cullowhee, NC 28723

DOCTORAL PAPERS – Click the Doctoral Link above to look at all submitted papers