RMC Alumni Association Presentation to Annual General Meeting Oct 2024

[stoker dave]

RMC Alumni Association Presentation to Annual General Meeting (AGM) October 2024

A copy of this presentation showing the results of an in-depth review of the military colleges and recommends a path forward. This is all in response to the Arbour Report.

https://www.rmcalumni.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/EN-RMCAA-Renewal-Strategy-AGM-version.pdf

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Probably don't need to read it yo know it says that total world destruction will happen if RMC closes...

 

[KevinB]

Probably don't need to read it yo know it says that total world destruction will happen if RMC closes...

Well clearly the harassment has gotten more diverse.

 

[Good2Golf]

Well clearly the harassment has gotten more diverse.

Yet not so diverse as to include other genders…

 

[daftandbarmy]

Probably don't need to read it yo know it says that total world destruction will happen if RMC closes...

Which is a great example of a result of confirmation bias... the bane of all well intentioned audits

Signs of Confirmation Bias​

When it comes to confirmation bias, there are often signs that a person is inadvertently or consciously falling victim to it.3 Unfortunately, it can also be very subtle and difficult to spot. Some of these signs that might help you identify when you or someone else is experiencing this bias include:

• Only seeking out information that confirms your beliefs and ignoring or discredit information that doesn't support them.
• Looking for evidence that confirms what you already think is true, rather than considering all of the evidence available.
• Relying on stereotypes or personal biases when assessing information.
• Selectively remembering information that supports your views while forgetting or discounting information that doesn't.
• Having a strong emotional reaction to information (positive or negative) that confirms your beliefs, while remaining relatively unaffected by information that doesn't.

Confirmation Bias: Hearing What We Want to Hear

Confirmation bias can prevent us from considering other information when making decisions because we tend to only see factors that support our beliefs. Here's what to know about confirmation bias.

www.verywellmind.com

 

[Navy_Pete]

I like how they only asked alumni what they thought, and didn't bother to compare actual performance on RMC grads to other entry programs.

ROTP is much cheaper, and all the data I've seen has shown no real difference on things like success at meeting OFP or other objective measures. The GOFO data is pretty skewed given how much influcence who you know plays into it and the ring knocker club is a real thing (as well is just outlasting other people).

 

[dapaterson]

The "MilCol grads stay longer" myth is mostly due to them spending four years pre OFP at the second best university in Kingston.

 

[FSTO]

In the Ex Summary:
However, this conclusion rests on another assumption: that there is, prima facie, inherent value in the Canadian Military Colleges. The Board did not take this for granted; we dedicated significant time and energy to identifying and evaluating the value proposition of the Colleges. The results of these efforts led us to conclude that the Military Colleges are indeed critical national institutions of significant import to Canada, that play a distinctive role in advancing the defence and security interests of our country. They are unique establishments that cannot be replicated by civilian universities or other military units within the Canadian Armed Forces. They should be sources of pride for Canadians and should reflect Canada’s ability to project national power. As currently organized and run, however, they have failed to demonstrate a distinct value proposition, to prove their value in relation to escalating costs or to assert their relevance vis-à-vis the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces or the country.

This report brought to you by the RMC Protective Association for the RMC Protective Association

 

[Good2Golf]

Wasn’t it by the RMC Protective Association for the Associated Protection of RMC?

 

[FSTO]

Wasn’t it by the RMC Protective Association for the Associated Protection of RMC?

Unique establishment my ass.

 

[stoker dave]

In the Ex Summary:
they have failed to demonstrate a distinct value proposition, to prove their value in relation to escalating costs or to assert their relevance vis-à-vis the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces or the country.

That is clear, blunt and direct. I commend whoever wrote that.

As an ex-cadet, I am agnostic on the future of RMC. It should live or die based on its merits.

I think we can call this a 'shot across the bow'.

 

[dapaterson]

Clearly the board did not take their task seriously; I saw not one mention of restoration of peacocks to the CMCs.

 

[Good2Golf]

Clearly the board did not take their task seriously; I saw not one mention of restoration of peacocks to the CMCs.

Those are only at the one CMC that evolved and moved on from the ways of the 1800s.