Questions for RAdm J. J. Bennett, Chief Reserves and Cadets – PART 3 In this, the third video, we raise questions about Cadet Program Metrics and Reporting. Again, our questions are asked directly to RAdm J. J. Bennett, Chief Reserves and Cadets, and done in a public forum for the benefit of all stakeholders. We ask that you respond in kind. Metrics and Reporting Performance Every organization keeps track of key indicators so that stakeholders know whether or not the organization is succeeding in its purpose. Many contributors claim that the cadet program is failing but the only numbers anyone provides relate to cadet attraction and retention, which is not a measure of the program’s effectiveness per se. The Chief Review Services audit concluded that, “there is no measurement of youth outcomes for the Cadet Program.” According to the Queen’s Regulations, the aim of the Cadet Program is to: > to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; > promote physical fitness; and; > stimulate an interest of youth in the sea, land, and air activities of the CF. QUESTIONS 13. How much more developed are the attributes of good citizenship and leadership in cadets compared to their non-cadet counterparts? 14. How much more physically fit are cadets compared to non-cadets? 15. How much more interested in the sea, land, and air activities of the CF are cadets compared to their non-cadet counterparts? 16. Why aren’t these critical measures of program success made readily available for public viewing so that all stakeholders can know the effectiveness of the program and thereby assess the program’s value and the worth of their support? Cadet force strength, trends related to force strength, and cadet engagement are significant indicators of the program success and also indicate where problems might exist. 17. Will you publish weekly roster and attendance numbers for every unit and include summary totals for branch and region so that all stakeholders can see how many cadets are listed as belonging to the program, how many are actually engaged, which units are doing well and which units are struggling in terms of attraction, retention, and engagement? If not, why won’t you make this information public? >
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 22:32:35 +0000
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