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CHAPTER 5
MARION MILITARY INSTITUTE CADET LEADER’S GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE
COUNSELING AND EVALUATIONS

5.1 Introduction

The MMI cadet counseling program is intended to support a comprehensive approach to cadet
leadership and character development. Primary responsibility for the execution of the program is
the Commandant of Cadets. However, the success of the program, in large part, will ultimately
be determined by the Corps of Cadets itself through their individual and collective efforts to
meet stated program outcomes.

The counseling program is designed to be inclusive, and everyone in the Corps of Cadets will
participate in the program. All cadet leaders from the newly appointed squad leader to the cadet
battalion commander, will be required to participate as counselors for those cadets placed in their
charge. As stated above, participation in the program is mandatory.

5.2 Purpose

a. Upon arrival at MMI, provide incoming students the ability to conduct a self-
assessment (personal inventory) of those factors most concerning to cadets as they
transition into MMI.
b. Provide cadets a formal and structured process to enhance individual growth and
development through self-reflection and self-evaluation.
c. Provide cadets a formal and structured process to conduct peer-to-peer counseling to
promote leadership and character development, with an emphasis on honor and
respect, in accordance with MMI’s mission statement and motto.
d. Provide cadets a formal and structured process to conduct peer-to-peer counseling to
review and record individual performance, and identify and establish objectives to
sustain and/or improve performance in accordance with personal and professional
goals.
e. Provide cadets a formal and structured process to evaluate performance as viewed by
their peers through the implementation of squad peer evaluation reports.
f. Provide cadet leaders a more comprehensive and complete approach to address cadet
issues and actions through the implementation of the MMI “Spot Report.”
g. Enhance communication skills, self-confidence, and team-building.
h. Enhance decision-making, critical thinking and judgment.
i. Enhance coping skills and toleration for difference of opinions.

5.3 Learning Outcomes

a. Through self-evaluation, peer evaluations, and peer rankings, cadets will analyze,
interpret, and assess information and feedback to promote both intra- and
interpersonal skills critical to leadership and character development.

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