The Citadel: Leadership on Demand

Cadet 2ndLt Ethan Jackson, Romeo Company Platoon Commander, discusses shortcomings in cadet training, problems with alcohol and off-campus behavior, and where The Citadel should focus efforts to better develop moral character.

Bill Krause '63 discusses leadership and innovation, worrisome conversations, and the founding of The Krause Center.

Cadet Jack Shubert discusses the structure the honor system, considers accountability vs leniency and details the honor accusation and honor court processes.

Cadet Summers discusses the shock of arriving at The Citadel, how the corp is organized, and the purpose of the cadre. 

Anglican Chaplain Rob Sturdy discusses healing in a high pressure environment and the effects of phones and social media on the corp of cadets. 

Michne discusses challenges with selecting cadet leadership as well as some of The Citadel's most treasured traditions. 

Cadet Kathryn Christmas, regimental commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, speaks of cadet challenges such as the 24-hour cadet schedule and difficulties with implementing real change in the corp.

Sergeant First Class Kenneth Greene discusses his 16 years of experience working with cadets at The Citadel. 

Chaplain Meadows tackles cadet brokenness and the role the chaplaincy plays at The Citadel in secular and religious strategies to build up Principled Leaders.

Col Gordon addresses men and women of character, the sophomore shuffle, and the balance of training leaders and allowing them to fail in the process at The Citadel.

SgtMaj Andrew Yagle discusses the challenges of sophomore year, what cadets must demand of themselves, and how TAC officers and NCO balance mentorship with opportunities for learning through failure.