The Excellence Division provides cadets with opportunities for practical application of their character and leadership education. This is accomplished primarily through our three largest programs:

National Character and Leadership Symposium

This annual program brings together 40 scholars/experts in the areas of character and leadership together with the cadet wing and visiting university students and faculty from around the globe. The purpose of NCLS is to share knowledge, expertise, and to continue a scholarly dialogue between these distinguished speakers, cadets and civilian university students.

Falcon Heritage Forum

This semiannual program brings together one veteran per cadet squadron to shadow 3-4 cadets over a period of 2 days. The veterans attend classes, share their military service with the cadets and attend athletic events. Veterans include Medal of Honor recipients and ex-prisoners of war. Cadets are inspired to a greater commitment to integrity, service, and excellence as they are challenged by the experiences and accomplishments of these veterans. The event culminates with a formal dinner and keynote address from the veterans.

Cadet Service Learning

This cadet-led program allows cadets the opportunity to take their character and leadership education into the community by participating in an on-going program like Big Brother/Big Sister or serving in a downtown soup kitchen, or a one time event of painting a house or building homes for the less fortunate during an Alternative Spring Break project. The cadet wing donates thousands of hours annually to community service.