College Speech and Debate Programs

 

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Types of Events you can search for: CEDA-NDT Debate, NPDA-NPTE Debate, IPDA Debate, BP-Worlds Debate, APDA Debate, NFA-LD Debate, NEDA Debate, Public Forum Debate, Individual Events-Speeches, Reader’s Theatre, Moot Court/Mock Trial, and Model UN. Some schools have additional speaking oriented events listed.

 

This page was last updated: August 13, 2016.

 

 

College Speech and Debate Programs. 1

Abilene Christian University. 8

Appalachian State University. 1

Arizona State University. 1

Arkansas State University. 1

Azusa Pacific University. 1

Barton Community College. 1

Baylor University. 1

Bellevue College. 1

Belmont University. 1

Berea College. 1

Bethany Lutheran College. 1

Bethel College (KS). 1

Bethel University. 1

Binghamton University CEDA-NDT. 1

Biola University. 1

Boise State University. 1

Boston College. 1

Bryan College. 1

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 1

California State University, Long Beach. 1

California State University, Los Angeles. 1

California State University, Northridge. 1

Cameron University. 1

Capital University. 1

Carleton College. 1

Carson-Newman University. 1

Casper College. 1

Cedarville University. 1

Central Wyoming College. 1

City University of New York. 1

Clarion University. 1

Clark College. 1

Colorado College. 1

Colorado Mesa University. 1

Colorado State University Pueblo. 1

Concordia College. 1

Concordia University Nebraska. 1

Concordia University-Irvine. 1

Cornell University. 1

CSU Fresno. 1

CSU-Chico State. 1

CSU-Fullerton. 1

CSU-Northridge. 1

CSU-Sacramento. 1

Cypress College. 1

Dartmouth College (Policy). 1

De Anza College. 1

DePauw University. 1

Diablo Valley College. 1

Drury University. 1

Eastern Wyoming College. 1

El Camino College. 1

El Paso Community College. 1

Emory University (CEDA-NDT). 1

Emporia State University. 1

Florida State College at Jacksonville. 1

Florida State University. 1

George Mason University. 1

George Washington University. 1

Georgetown University (CEDA-NDT). 1

Georgia Institute of Technology. 1

Georgia State University. 1

Georgia Tech University. 1

Gonzaga University. 1

Grinnell College. 1

Grove City College. 1

Harvard University (CEDA-NDT). 1

Hastings College. 1

Hawai’I Pacific University. 1

Hillsdale College. 1

Hobart & William Smith Colleges (HWS). 1

Howard Payne University. 1

Hutchinson Community College. 1

Idaho State University. 1

Illinois College. 1

Indiana University. 1

Irvine Valley College. 1

James Madison University. 1

Johnson County CC. 1

Kansas City Kansas Community College. 1

Kansas State University. 1

Kansas Wesleyan University. 1

Lane Community College. 1

Laramie County Community College. 1

Lewis & Clark College. 1

Liberty University. 1

Lindenwood University. 1

Los Rios Community College. 1

Lower Columbia. 1

Loyola University Chicago. 1

Luther College. 1

Macalester College. 1

Maryland University. 1

McKendree University. 1

McNeese State University. 1

Mercer University. 1

Michigan State University. 1

Missouri State University. 1

Monmouth University. 1

Moorpark College. 1

Mt. Hood Community College. 1

Murray State University. 1

NDT Treasurer. 1

New York University. 1

North Central College. 1

North Dakota State University. 1

Northern Arizona Universtiy. 1

Northern Illinois University. 1

Northwest College. 1

Northwestern University. 1

Oklahoma City University. 1

Pacific Lutheran University. 1

Palomar College. 1

Pasadena City College. 1

Pennsylvania State University. 1

Pepperdine University. 1

Point Loma Nazarene University. 1

Purdue University. 1

Ranger College. 1

Rutgers University. 1

Saint Mary’s College of California. 1

Samford University. 1

San Diego Christian College. 1

San Diego Mesa College. 1

San Diego State University. 1

San Francisco State-CSU.. 1

San Joaquin Delta College. 1

San Jose State University. 1

Santa Clara University. 1

Santa Rosa Junior College. 1

Seattle University. 1

Snow College. 1

Solano Community College. 1

Southern Illinois University. 1

Southern Methodist Univ. 1

Southwest Baptist University. 1

Southwestern College. 1

St. Olaf College. 1

Stanford University. 1

Sterling College. 1

SUNY-Broome. 1

Texas Christian University. 1

Texas Tech University. 1

The College of Idaho. 1

The New School 1

The University of Texas at Tyler. 1

Transylvania University. 1

Trinity University. 1

Tyler Junior College. 1

U.S. Military Academy. 1

U.S. Naval Academy. 1

United States Air Force Academy. 1

University of Alaska-Anchorage. 1

University of California - Davis. 1

University of California at Los Angeles. 1

University of California, Berkeley. 1

University of California, Irvine. 1

University of California-Berkeley (Policy). 1

University of Central Florida. 1

University of Central Missouri 1

University of Central Oklahoma. 1

University of Colorado at Boulder. 1

University of Florida. 1

University of Georgia. 1

University of Houston (Parli-LD-IEs). 1

University of Houston (Policy). 1

University of Iowa. 1

University of Kansas (Policy). 1

University of Kentucky (Ies). 1

University of Kentucky (NDT-CEDA). 1

University of Louisville. 1

University of Mary Washington. 1

University of Miami (FL). 1

University of Michigan (Policy). 1

University of Minnesota. 1

University of Missouri-Kansas City. 1

University of Montana. 1

University of Nevada at Las Vegas. 1

University of Nevada-Reno. 1

University of North Georgia. 1

University of North Texas. 1

University of Northern Iowa. 1

University of Notre Dame. 1

University of Oklahoma. 1

University of Oregon. 1

University of Pennsylvania. 1

University of Pittsburgh (Policy). 1

University of Portland. 1

University of Puget Sound. 1

University of Rochester. 1

University of Southern California (BP Worlds). 1

University of Southern California (NDT-CEDA). 1

University of Texas Dallas. 1

University of Texas-Austin (Policy). 1

University of Texas-San Antonio. 1

University of the Cumberlands. 1

University of the Pacific. 1

University of Utah. 1

University of Vermont 1

University of Washington Bothell 1

University of Washington Seattle. 1

University of West Georgia. 1

University of Wyoming. 1

Utah State University. 1

Utah State University Eastern. 1

Valdosta State University. 1

Vanderbilt University. 1

Vanguard University. 1

Wabash College. 1

Wake Forest University. 1

Washburn University. 1

Washington University St. Louis. 1

Wayne State University. 1

Weber State University. 1

Webster University. 1

West Virginia University. 1

Western Connecticut State University. 1

Western Washington University. 1

Westmont College. 1

Wheaton College. 1

Wichita State University. 1

Wiley College. 1

Wilkes University. 1

Willamette University. 1

William Jewell College. 1

 

 

Abilene Christian University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete in Parli and Individual Events traveling nationally.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.acu.edu/academics/cas/comm/students/forensics/index.html

Contact Info

Dylan Brugman DOF   dab10a@acu.edu

This information was last confirmed February 20, 2016


 


Appalachian State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our program has a solid budget and a great coaching staff. We also have unparalleled support within the department as 4 other members of the faculty (including the Dean of the college) were all debate coaches. We currently compete in policy debate and organize, produce and participate in civic activities including public forums and issue debates.

Are scholarships available at the school?

There are lots of scholarships available from the University. In addition to these, there is also some money through the debate team.

Web Page

Contact Info

Mark Bentley Director   bentleyml1@appstate.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


Arizona State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

At ASU, we believe that the primary function of debate is to help students clarify their personal values, beliefs, and their place in the world. To this end, we have three major tenets to our coaching philosophy: (1) Students should choose the arguments they want to run, our job as coaches is to make those arguments strategic and competitive. (2) Engagement and argument flexibility breed better debaters. Our goal is to train debaters to be excellent at policy or critical arguments and to compete without ideological blinders. (3) Hard work should be rewarded. If you do what we ask of you (or more), you will travel and you will be competitive. Our coaching staff has coached students to finishes as high as semifinals in both the CEDA and NDT tournaments, including. First Round at-large NDT teams. You’ll receive hands on work with both of us on a wide spectrum of arguments.     ASU is a competitive policy team, having qualified teams to the NDT two consecutive years.     The number one selling point of our program is that we provide great, nationally competitive opportunities for young students, whether or not they were ever national superstars in high school. If you are motivated to succeed, our squad will provide you with the opportunity and the coaching to make success at the highest levels a reality.     Educationally, Arizona State has an amazing Honors College, ranked in the top 5 nationally (http://publicuniversityhonors.com/new-top-programs-by-category/). Amongst large school honors programs, in fact, ASU is ranked second, behind only the University of Michigan. Barrett, The Honors College at ASU (http://barretthonors.asu.edu/) is an incredible facility which the University and Alums have been pouring money into over the past decade. Private dorms, a first rate cafeteria with chefs carving meat off the bone in front of you, or prepare a vegetarian feast with fresh local ingredients if you prefer, personal access to any number of classrooms for you to study at any time of day, and a Harry Potter-themed great hall for eating meals with your friends. The quality of students (your potential peers) is amazing, and this is an incredibly important aspect of quality education that is often overlooked. Going to class with bright students will both challenge and motivate you. The honors college is on a mission to find intellectually engaged students from outside the state of Arizona, and debaters fit this profile perfectly. As a result, current members of our team have been awarded a great amount of scholarship money by Barrett and the University.     As a small liberal arts school located within the largest University in the US, Barrett also offers a unique educational experience that virtually no other school can match. At Barrett you can gain the benefits of a small school education while simultaneously having every imaginable social and programmatic benefit of a large university. Major musical artists, comedians, actors, and politicians all regularly set foot on the ASU campus. Any social club, fraternity, extracurricular activity, or sport you could want is available in Tempe.     In short, ASU will offer you a unique opportunity to be competitive at debate, earn a rewarding education, and experience all that college has to offer.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Arizona State as an institution offers a wealth of funding for out of state students.  In our experience, debaters fulfill many of the criteria ASU values for scholarships. As a result, you will likely be well taken care of by the university. This website ( https://students.asu.edu/scholarships ) has a detailed list of the scholarships available. This website has all of the Barrett, the Honors College at ASU specific scholarships opportunities (http://barretthonors.asu.edu/admissions/scholarships/ ).

Web Page

http://humancommunication.clas.asu.edu/undergraduate/forensics_recruit

Contact Info

Adam Symonds Director   asymonds@asu.edu

Izak Dunn Assistant Director   izak.dunn@gmail.com

Emily Parker Assistant Coach   eaparker13@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 10/4/2013


 


Arkansas State University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships Available (Full)

Web Page

Contact Info

Chris Harper Director of Debate   Charper@astate.edu

This information was last confirmed September 21, 2013


 


Azusa Pacific University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The APU Forensics team participates in local, national and international tournaments in Parliamentary Debate, NFA-LD Debate, and AFA Individual Events. No experience is necessary.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are based on performance and experience, financial need, seniority and work ethic.

Web Page

www.apu.edu

Contact Info

Amy Jung Director of Forensics   ajung@apu.edu

Joshua Kammert Director of Debate    

Paul Davis Individual Events Coach   pauldavis110@hotmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 21, 2013


 


Barton Community College

Type of School: 2 year college

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Partial to full tuition and book scholarships are available for students involved in forensics, depending on level of participation.

Web Page

Contact Info

     admissions@bartonccc.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Baylor University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum at Baylor University is a nationally-ranked Policy debate program.

Are scholarships available at the school?

There are both full-tuition and partial debate scholarships available for qualified applicants.

Web Page

www.baylordebate.com

Contact Info

Matt Gerber Director   Matt_Gerber@baylor.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2008


 


Bellevue College

Type of School: 2 year college

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

 

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Bellevue College has an outstanding debate program. We go to multiple competitions each year. We engage in Parliamentary Debate (NPDA-NPTE and IPDA style). We have a diverse group with individuals ranging from beginners to experienced debaters who are here to help you learn how to effectively communicate ideas and speak and debate like a pro. Join us!

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not offer scholarships at the present time but Bellevue College is already a low cost, excellent education.

Web Page

http://www.bellevuespeechdebate.org/index.htm

Contact Info

Tony Penders Coach-Advisor   maineblackbear@hotmail.com

This information was last confirmed August 13, 2016


 


Belmont University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Belmont University speech/debate team is an organization dedicated to both debate and individual events.  We audition and keep a small team in order to emphasize individual coaching sessions for maximum student growth.  We have achieved numerous awards at all levels of competition and strive to push students to meet their highest goals.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.belmont.edu/communication/speech_debate/index.html

Contact Info

Jason Stahl Director of Forensics   jason.stahl@belmont.edu

Ryan Greenawalt Assistant Director of Forensics   ryan@ryangreenawalt.com

 

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Berea College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Berea’s team ranges from 20-30 students each year, and we travel to approximately nine tournaments per year. We offer both parli debate and individual events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.berea.edu/com/speech-and-debate-team/

Contact Info

Dr. Billy Wooten Associate Professor & Chair of Communication & Broadcast Journalism; Director of Forensics   wootenb@berea.edu

Dr. Deborah Martin Associate Professor of Theatre; IE Coach   martinde@berea.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2013


 


Bethany Lutheran College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Bethany Speech Team offers students the opportunity to compete in all 11 of the standard American Forensics Association individual events as well as Parliamentary Debate.  Bethany’s approach to forensics is practical application in the real world.  Students learn good public speaking habits which they practice in competition.  Bethany practices public-style Parliamentary Debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The Bethany Speech Team offers scholarships for qualified students.  You can find more information at http://www.blc.edu/scholarships/.

Web Page

http://www.blc.edu/speech

Contact Info

Jon Loging Director of Forensics   Jon.Loging@blc.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Bethel College (KS)

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Bethel College Forensics is a comprehensive program including affiliations with two national organizations: American Forensics Association and Pi Kappa Delta.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available by audition. Scholarship awards range from $4000 to $7000 yearly.

Web Page

www.bethelks.edu

Contact Info

Mallory Marsh Director of Forensics   mmarsh@bethelks.edu

Gail Stucky Assistant Director of Forensics   gstucky@bethelks.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Bethel University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Bethel University’s Forensics program is a comprehensive individual events and debate program.  We participate in parliamentary debate, Lincoln Douglas, all individual events, and Readers’ Theater. Students can choose from between 16-25 different tournaments during the year.  We travel across the Upper Midwest, but go outside of the region as well. We also attend the National Christian College Forensics Invitational, as well as other major tournaments such as Novice Nationals, the National Parliamentary Debate Association, and the American Readers’ Theater Association.    We take very seriously the notion that each student is on our team for a reason; our goal is to work with the student to identify that reason and to help in her or his development as both a speaker and a person.     Bethel is consistently ranked in the top 25 in the Midwest among colleges and universities with master’s degree programs. Bethel significantly outperforms Minnesota and other peer institutions in the National Survey of Student Engagement. Bethel operates within a distinctly evangelical Christian framework, equipping women and men for culturally sensitive leadership, scholarship, and service around the world.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Bethel offers scholarships of up to $4,000 per year for incoming freshmen and transfer students based on past performance as well as potential for future performance. Information about scholarships, including an application, can be found on the team’s website.

Web Page

http://cas.bethel.edu/dept/comm/forensics/

Contact Info

Michael Dreher Director of Forensics   mdreher@bethel.edu

Jessica Samens Assistant Director of Forensics   j-samens@bethel.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Binghamton University CEDA-NDT

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a smaller program with both national and regional exposure that’s quickly growing and getting more institutional backing. Lots of individual debater attention. Everyone on the team gets to travel. We do both critical and policy debate, as well as allow debaters to develop whatever style they desire. We were ranked 1st in the nation in 2008 and have been consistently in the top 10 nationally for the past 7 years in a row.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not offer any scholarship money.  However, you can earn four credits and a grade every semester you debate.  Students with incoming high school experience can immediately transition into national travel.  Students with little or no experience can expect a strong regional presence with some options to travel nationally.

Web Page

http://debate.binghamtonsa.org/

Contact Info

Joe Leeson-Schatz Director of Speech and Debate   debate@binghamton.edu

Guy Risko Head Debate Coach   guyris199@gmail.com

Jen Sweeney Assistant Coach   jen.f.sweeney@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 12/14/2008


 


Biola University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Biola University Forensics is a nationally competitive program that offers competitive opportunities for students in parliamentary debate (NPDA) and in individual events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available for incoming students with Forensics experience.  Please contact the Director of Forensics for an application.

Web Page

http://academics.biola.edu/communication-studies/forensics-team/

Contact Info

Dan Elliot Director of Forensics   danandell@gmail.com

Tim Milosch Debate Coach   tmilosch@gmail.com

Sean Brohmer-Hansen Assistant Debate Coach    sean.m.brohmerhansen@biola.edu

Courtney Gammariello Speech Coach    courtney.l.gammariello@biola.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Boise State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Manda Hicks Director of Forensics   mandahicks@boisestate.edu

Norell Conroy Assistant Director of Forensics   norellconroy@boisestate.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2014


 


Boston College

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Boston College competes exclusively in policy debate.  We travel teams of all experience levels.  The program pays for all expenses associated with debating, including full travel costs and office supplies.  The debate team has its own squad room within the communication department.

Are scholarships available at the school?

No scholarships are provided for debate.  All financial aid is adminsistered by the financial aid office on a need basis.

Web Page

www.bc.edu/fultondebate

Contact Info

John Katsulas Director   KATSULAS@BC.EDU

Christy Webster Dunn Debate Coach   christy.webster@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/22/2013


 


Bryan College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.bryan.edu/debate

Contact Info

Tori LaPlue Forensics Coach   debate@bryan.edu

Michael Palmer Faculty Sponsor   palmermi@bryan.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2012


 


California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.coms.calpoly.edu/debate

Contact Info

John Patrick Director   jopatrick@calpoly.edu

Chris Skiles Director   cskiles@calpoly.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


California State University, Long Beach

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our program does Policy, Parli and all Individual Events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have very few scholarships and they are not full rides. The school does give out a lot of money and our in state tuition is cheap!

Web Page

http://www.beachforensics.com/index.php?page=home

Contact Info

Nicholas Russell Director of Forensics   Nicholas.russell@csulb.edu

Bill Neesen Director of Debate   bill@theneesens.us

David Hale Director of Individual Events   davidrockfordhale@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


California State University, Los Angeles

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We offer parli, ld, and all AFA ies.

Are scholarships available at the school?

NA

Web Page

http://www.calstatela.edu/orgs/speechdebate/

Contact Info

Geoffrey Brodak Director of Forensics   gbrodak@calstatela.edu

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2012


 


California State University, Northridge

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Full service squad competes primarily in the 11 AFA IEs and policy debate. NPDA when interest and resources allow.

Are scholarships available at the school?

None currently available.

Web Page

http://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/communication-studies/forensics-team

Contact Info

John Kephart III Director   csundebate@gmail.com

Robert Loy, Jr. Policy Coach   robertloy5@gmail.com

Brianna Brody IE Coach   bribroady@yahoo.com

Simon Kern IE Coach    simonkern2@yahoo.com

Nina Kotelyan IE Coach    nina.kotelyan.86@my.csun.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 16, 2013


 


Cameron University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We participate in parliamentary debate, LD, and all Individual Events.  We are also an active member of Pi Kappa Delta.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have cash scholarships ranging from $500 per year for someone with no experience to $1500 per year for individuals with experience. I also have dorm waivers and tuition waivers for students from Oklahoma.  The university waives out of state tuition for anyone with a 3.0 or higher.  I highly encourage both high school seniors and community college transfer students to apply for scholarships.  Cameron is one of the least expensive Universities in the country at around $135 per credit hour.

Web Page

www.cuforensics.com

Contact Info

Sarah Collins Director of Forensics   scollins@cameron.edu

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Capital University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year School

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.capital.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Steve Koch Director of University Debate   skoch@capital.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2008


 


Carleton College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Carleton’s program strives to balance competition with fun as we compete in NPDA Parliamentary debate.  We welcome debaters from a variety of backgrounds, including complete newcomers to the debate world as well as those with extensive high school or college debate experience.  The team is entirely student-run and student-coached.  Despite our inclusive approach, we achieve a good amount of competitive success at tournaments around the upper Midwest each year, and annually attend the NPDA National Tournament.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.carleton.edu

Contact Info

     carleton.college.debate@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Carson-Newman University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a team that focuses on individual events but does spend a significant amount of energy on parliamentary debate.  We usually have between 15-20 members and while we generally compete in the southeast, we do travel across the country.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do have scholarship opportunities.  Please contact me for details.

Web Page

Contact Info

Chip Hall    chiphall72@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed October 3, 2013


 


Casper College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Tuition wavers based on audition.

Web Page

www.caspercollege.edu

Contact Info

Terry Rogers Director of Forensics   trogers@caspercollege.edu

Jessica Hurless Assistant Director of Forensics    

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Cedarville University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available based upon performance and team contribution.

Web Page

www.cedarville.edu

Contact Info

Isaac Mayeux    isaacjmayeux@cedarville.edu

This information was last confirmed January 1, 2010


 


Central Wyoming College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

https://www.cwc.edu/what/speech-and-debate

Contact Info

Josh House Director of Forensics   jhouse@cwc.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2008


 


City University of New York

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

CUNY has no scholarships for Debate.  It does however have the most affordable tuition in NYC, approximately $4600 for in-state tuition and $450 per credit for out of state tuition.

Web Page

Contact Info

Vik Keenan Director   vikeenan@gmail.com

Whitney Brown Assistant Director   whitneybnyc@yahoo.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


Clarion University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our program is one of two full-time NDT/CEDA policy debate programs in the entire state of Pennsylvania.  Clarion has been very successful in recent years working with novice, junior varsity, and varsity level debaters as we have qualified for the NDT, won the ADA National Championship in JV, and been a finalist at ADA Nats in novice in the past three years.  Furthermore, we offer our students a host of on-campus speech and debate opportunities to supplement the intercollegiate avenue.  Our goal is not to simply make you a successful debater in terms of wins and losses, but to make you a better educated and responsible person as a result of your participation in the activity. If you have any questions, please email Jim Lyle (jlyle@clarion.edu) or call give a call (814-393-2476).

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have scholarships available to debaters as well as the ability to offer work study hours.

Web Page

Contact Info

Jim Lyle Director   jlyle@clarion.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2008


 


Clark College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Compete in NPDA and BP only.  We field between 4-8 teams per quarter.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer small scholarships ($250-$500 per student per quarter) depending on eligibility, funding, etc.

Web Page

www.clark.edu

Contact Info

Liz Kinnaman Director of Forensics   EKinnaman@clark.edu

Nik Vaughn Assistant Coach   nik.vaughn@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2013


 


Colorado College

Type of School: liberal arts 4 year school

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

Moot Court/Mock Trial

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We travel nationally in Parliamentary Debate and Individual Events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

no scholarships available in forensics

Web Page

http://www.coloradocollege.edu/other/speechanddebate

Contact Info

Julian Plaza Director of Forensics   julian.plaza@coloradocollege.edu

Sarah Hinkle Assistant Speech Coach   sarah.hinkle@coloradocollege.edu

 

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Colorado Mesa University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.org.mesastate.edu/debate

Contact Info

Erik Groves Director of Forensics   egroves@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Colorado State University Pueblo

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Events: parliamentary debate, all individual events; Team commitment: attending the weekly team meeting, research assignments, one extra practice debate outside of the team meeting, one hour per week for each IE event; Other details: projected travel to 10-12 tournaments per year

Are scholarships available at the school?

Team members have the ability to earn $1000/year scholarships for their participation on the team. In addition, CSU-Pueblo offers the Western Undergraduate Exchange program for reduced tuition rates: http://www.gocsupueblo.com/FINANCIALAID/Pages/IncentivePrograms.aspx  CSU-Pueblo has also created a new merit-based scholarship program for incoming students: http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/financialaid/scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Web Page

https://csupueblo.collegiatelink.net/organization/Forensics

Contact Info

Kathryn Starkey Director of Forensics   kathryn.starkey@csupueblo.edu

This information was last confirmed October 9, 2014


 


Concordia College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year School

Region where this school is located: MN-IA-WI

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Concordia Forensics is directed toward helping undergraduate students learn to make reasoned decisions that pursue their own goals.  In pursuit of that goal, we strive to both provide wide access to the program and to allow motivated students the ability to compete and succeed in national level competition.

Are scholarships available at the school?

1. There are dedicated forensics program scholarships controlled by our Office of Enrollment.  Last year they offered 10 awards of $2,500 - $3,500 annually-renewable for four years.    2.  There are also several levels of academic scholarships.  The college scholarship webpage is https://www.concordiacollege.edu/admission-aid/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/concordia/

Web Page

www.concordiacollege.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Fred Sternhagen Director   sternhag@cord.edu

Jason Regnier Assistant Director of Forensics   jregnier@cord.edu

Team Email Address     speech&debate@cord.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 10/21/2014


 


Concordia University Nebraska

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We offer all 11 AFA events, NFA Lincoln Douglas Debate, and NPDA parliamentary debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.cune.edu/1355/

Contact Info

Bryan Moore Director of Forensics   bryan.moore@cune.edu

This information was last confirmed September 23, 2013


 


Concordia University-Irvine

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Concordia’s forensics team competes in NPDA/NPTE style parliamentary debate, AFA/NFA Individual Events and NFA Lincoln-Douglas debate. In the short seven-year history of the program, CUI forensics has risen to national prominence, placing 5th (2012), 2nd (2014) and 1st (2013) at NPDA Nationals, as well as earning the AFA-NIET District 1 Championship (2014).

Are scholarships available at the school?

As part of Concordia’s generous financial aid package, the forensics team offers merit-based scholarships (currently between $2,000 and $6,000 per year) for participating in forensics competition. Applications can be obtained by emailing konrad.hack@cui.edu or at www.cui.edu/apply

Web Page

http://www.cui.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Konrad Hack Director of Forensics   konrad.hack@cui.edu

Kevin Calderwood Director of Debate   kevin.calderwood@cui.edu

Yaw Kyeremateng Director of Individual Events   yaw.kyeremateng@cui.edu

Angelica Grigsby Individual Events Coach    angelica.grigsby@cui.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Cornell University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Cornell Speech and Debate Society encompasses policy debate, worlds debate, and speech – with dedicated coaches for each. Cornell’s policy debate program is one of the largest and most diverse programs in the U.S., with dozens of participants equally divided over all three levels of competition: novice, junior varsity, and varsity. Cornell’s policy debate consistently ranks within the top 15 in the country for CEDA points, and this year (2016) is likely to finish the year in the top 5. The policy debaters travel to approximately 14 tournaments every year. Cornell’s words debate team is top-ranked and competes throughout the nation and world. For example, students recently competed in the United Kingdom and Greece.  The speech team also travels throughout the year and participates in events such as platform speeches and dramatic interpretation.

Understanding that Cornell is an academically rigorous Ivy League school, tournaments are always optional and we always stress school first.  One of the benefits of debating in our region is that tournaments take place on Saturday and Sunday, so participants can go to tournaments and not miss any classes.  All levels of experience are welcome, and we have a coaching staff that strongly encourages people who have never debated before as well as coaches who prepare students for national competitions.The Cornell Forensics Society encourages students to try out any of the events we offer and find the one they really enjoy.

 

Are scholarships available at the school?

There are no debate-specific scholarships, which is part of a Cornell-wide policy. However, Cornell does offer various need and merit based scholarships.

Web Page

http://forensics.cornell.edu/

Contact Info

Sam Nelson Director   smn33@cornell.edu

Armands Revelins Assistant Director, head policy coach   aor4@cornell.edu

Lindsay Bing Assistant Director, head worlds coach   lb542@cornell.edu

Theo Black Coach    theoericblack@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 2/20/2016


 


CSU Fresno

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Fresno State Debate competes in NDT-CEDA policy debate at the novice, junior, and varsity levels.  We also participate in a number of public debates and work with high schools in the Central Valley region to promote debate and forensics.  The team is well-supported and housed in an outstanding Communication Department.  We do have coaching opportunities for students interested in pursuing an MA in Communication and gaining some teaching experience along the way.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do have very limited partial scholarships reserved for debaters based off of some need must email the coach for details decooper@csufresno.edu. There are also a  number of opportunities for financial support and participation in debate can help the selection process.  Admissions requirements: http://www.csufresno.edu/outreach/apply/freshman/reqs.shtmGeneral Scholarship information: http://www.csufresno.edu/scholarships/

Web Page

https://www.facebook.com/fresnopolicydebate

Contact Info

Deven Cooper Director   devenc325@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/30/2014


 


CSU-Chico State

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

IE - AFA and NFA; NFA-LD Debate; NPDA; Pi Kappa Delta.  Mostly regional (CA) travel schedule with limited national travel

Are scholarships available at the school?

Small scholarship for forensics each year, but very reasonable tuition for CA residents and lots of academic related scholarship opportunities.

Web Page

www.csuchico.edu/forensics/index.shtml

Contact Info

Sue Peterson Director   sepeterson@csuchico.edu

This information was last confirmed 11/7/2015


 


CSU-Fullerton

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Forensics at CSU Fullerton provides an opportunity for students to participate in intellectual competition in both individual events and debate. Members of the CSUF Forensics Squad engage in competition with students from other colleges and universities at both regional and national tournaments. For those students with aspirations of competing at the national tournaments, CSUF Forensics provides excellent tournament travel opportunities.

Students also have the opportunity to participate in the squad’s outreach program, the Southern California Urban Debate League (formerly the Daniel Webster Project). This unique program is designed to provide rigorous mentoring while teaching responsible advocacy through academic debate to students attending under-served high schools.

In addition to hosting a college tournament in January, we host two high school speech and debate tournaments - one occurs every October and is a TOC qualifier with 1000 competitors from 64 schools

CSUF is committed to using forensics activities to enhance students’ critical/analytical, research, and communication skills. Beyond these skills, students learn about the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. Interested CSUF students should simply sign up for the course, HCOM 138.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarship applications for the following season are due on June 1 and should be emailed to erthomas@fullerton.edu.  For application and additional information, see the website: http://communications.fullerton.edu/clubs/forensics/scholars.asp

Web Page

http://csufdebate.com

Contact Info

Erika Thomas Director of Forensics   erthomas@fullerton.edu

Donny Peters Assistant Director of Forensics   dopeters@fullerton.edu

Toya Green Director   lgreenymt@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/21/2013


 


CSU-Northridge

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Full service squad competes primarily in the 11 AFA IEs and policy debate. NPDA when interest and resources allow.

Are scholarships available at the school?

None currently available.

Web Page

http://www.csun.edu/mike-curb-arts-media-communication/communication-studies/forensics-team

Contact Info

John Kephart III Director   csundebate@gmail.com

Robert Loy, Jr. Policy Coach   robertloy5@gmail.com

Brianna Brody IE Coach   bribroady@yahoo.com

Simon Kern IE Coach    simonkern2@yahoo.com

Nina Kotelyan IE Coach    nina.kotelyan.86@my.csun.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/16/2013


 


CSU-Sacramento

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not have scholarshipsp available.

Web Page

http://www.asn.csus.edu/coms/debate/DebateIndex.html

Contact Info

Kristen Hamilton Tudor Director   khtudor@csus.edu

Jared Anderson Debate Coach   mrjared@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 10/7/2014


 


Cypress College

Type of School: 2 year college

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.cypresscollege.edu/academics/academicPrograms/languageArts/CommunicationStudies/Forensics

Contact Info

Liana Koeppel Director of Forensics   LianaKT@aol.com

Mark Dorrough Assistant Coach   mdorrough@cypresscollege.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 11, 2013


 


Dartmouth College (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Dartmouth College offers a special combination of excellence in both academics and debate. The school is always ranked among the best colleges in the nation. It also has a long history of success in policy debate, including 6 NDT champions. At least one of Dartmouth’s teams (and usually the maximum of two) received a first round at-large invitation to the NDT for over thirty consecutive years.  The program is open to anyone with any experience in high school policy debate.  Debaters entering the program vary widely in the extent of their high school experience, but the differences quickly diminish as the less experienced debaters gain from their participation in our program. Dartmouth has one of the larger college policy debate programs with usually 10 - 12 teams competing each year.  The College is very supportive of debate and provides maximum opportunity for all of the teams, including a number of full-time coaches and a large travel budget.  All teams, including first-years, travel a tournament schedule that will challenge them.  Tournaments are selected so that teams will have to debate their best to clear to elims; for most Dartmouth teams (again, including first-years) that means traveling the national circuit.     The programs covers all expenses involved in debating: airfare, vans, hotels, entry fees, meals, supplies, printing, photocopying, etc. The debate offices are conveniently located, large, and fully equipped for the debaters to work in.    Despite the academic demands of an Ivy League institution, with good time management debaters can do very well in both their classes and debate, and still have time for other things. Classes always come first, before research assignments and tournament travel. Our debaters regularly do exceptionally well in classes and go on to attend the nation’s top law and graduate programs.      The Dartmouth squad tends to be social, friendly, and supportive of all its members.  Debate at Dartmouth is fun.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Like all the Ivy League schools, Dartmouth does not offer any merit-based scholarships—no athletic, academic, debate or other assistance not based on need.  The College does, however, tend to be very generous in its need-based assistance.  Admission to Dartmouth is need-blind, and the College is committed to making it financially possible for all who are admitted to be able to attend.    Most financial aid packages include work on campus.  We hire all eligible debaters to do debate work, photocopying evidence, etc.  While this does not provide additional money, it is more convenient that working in the library, food service, etc. Most debaters do work in our summer high school programs, one for 3 weeks and another for 4.  The pay and the hours are far better than most of the summer jobs college students are able to find.

Web Page

http://debate.dartmouth.edu

Contact Info

John Turner Director   johncameronturner@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


De Anza College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a relatively small but active program. In the past several years we have attended about 6 tournaments per year on average, mostly NorCal regional tournaments. We generally have practices on Mon-Wed afternoon.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Alex Kramer    krameralex@deanza.edu

This information was last confirmed September 22, 2013


 


DePauw University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Geoff Klinger    klinger@depauw.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Diablo Valley College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Becky Opsata Co-Director of Forensics   bopsata@dvc.edu

Patrick Moe Co-Director of Forensics   pmoe@dvc.edu

John Hanecack Co-Director of Forensics   jhanecak@dvc.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 12, 2013


 


Drury University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

NPTE  NPDA  NFA LD  Depending on Year

Are scholarships available at the school?

Debate Performance Stipends - Dean’s Discretion

Web Page

www.drury.edu

Contact Info

Charles Taylor Dean   ctaylor@drury.edu

Sheena Walters     

 

This information was last confirmed October 5, 2014


 


Eastern Wyoming College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

Skills USA Leadership Events and Farm Bureau Discussion Contests

 

 

 

Team Information

EWC customizes the instructional experience across debate disciplines and individual events to meet the needs of each prospective student.  While our team mainly competes within NPDA and IPDA formats we have coaching, funds, and a will to broaden our program beyond dual formats.  Additionally, we are glad to accept individual events students and fully believe they play an instrumental role in the overall development of students and society.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have extensive scholarship opportunities, as well as various tuition waivers and other benefits for students who are interested in speech and debate.  Contact us to see how affordable EWC is for out-of-state students.  I look forward to speaking with you about your interests and establishing a forensic plan of success.

Web Page

http://www.wyomingdebate.com

Contact Info

John Hansen Head Coach   john.hansen@ewc.wy.edu

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


El Camino College

Type of School: 2 year college

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Francesca Bishop    francescabishop@cox.net

Joseph Evans Coach   jevans@elcamino.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


El Paso Community College

Type of School: 2 year college

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Is a national program, competing across the nation at invitational tournaments in each region.  The team competes in PI KAPPA DELTA and PHI RHO PI National Tournaments as well as AFA NIET.  The team competes in Parliamentary Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, all AFA Individual Events, as well as Reader’s Theatre and Theatre Production and Performance.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarship information can be secured by contacting Professor Keith Townsend, Director of Forensics at keitht@epcc.edu.

Web Page

www.epcc.edu

Contact Info

Keith Townsend Director of Forensics—Professor   keitht@epcc.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Emory University (CEDA-NDT)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Barkley Forum is among the most successful intercollegiate debate teams in the nation. By any measure, participation rates, competitive success, community service, and academic achievement, the members of the Barkley Forum help to make Emory debate an overwhelming success story. At any one time, between forty and sixty Emory University students participate in Forum activities either as competitive debaters, public debaters, interns and judges, or assisting with major Forum sponsored events. Over forty students will represent Emory University at various intercollegiate debate tournaments throughout the academic year.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The Barkley Forum, in conjunction with the Emory Admissions Office, awards a merit scholarship to an incoming first year student every year. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and debate excellence to be eligible for consideration. Applicants must submit their application directly to the Barkley Forum for review by the Director of the Barkley Forum and the Director of Admissions at Emory University. The form includes current cumulative G.P.A., test scores, and a record of debate accomplishments. If you are interested in applying for the Alben W. Barkley Merit Scholarship please contact Bill Newnam at wnewnam@emory.edu for more information.

Web Page

www.emory.edu/BF/

Contact Info

Melissa Wade Executive Director   mwade@emory.edu

Ed Lee Director of Debate   edlee3@gmail.com

James Herndon Director of Debate Programs   jamesherndon3@gmail.com

John Turner Debate Coach    johncameronturner@gmail.com

Nick Miller Assistant Debate Coach    nwest.miller@gmail.com

Bill Newnam Associate Executive Director wnewnam@emory.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/5/2010


 


Emporia State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.emporia.edu/communication/debate/

Contact Info

Jacob Stutzman Director   jhstutzman@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 12/27/2015


 


Florida State College at Jacksonville

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Focuses more on IEs, but fields Parli teams every year.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Talent grants available that pay full tuition!

Web Page

Contact Info

Chad Kuyper    ckuyper@fscj.edu

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


Florida State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The policy program offers opportunities in Open, Junior Varsity, and Novice debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

There are a few small scholarships, typically offered to returning debaters.

Web Page

Contact Info

Gary Heald Advisor   gheald@fsu.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


George Mason University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service policy debate program.  WE have all levels of debate—Varsity, JV and Novice.  We regularly recruit students from all over the country and would encourage all to apply. We have been regular participants at the National Debate Tournament and frequent participants in the elimination rounds.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Financial support is available to debaters, including debate scholarships, and I would encourage students to apply.

Web Page

www.georgemasondebate.com

Contact Info

Warren Decker Director   wdecker@gmu.edu

Jackie Poapst Coach, Director: George Mason Debate Institute   japoapst@gmail.com

Peter Susko Coach   psusko@gmu.edu

Patrick McCleary Coach    

Nicolo Paqueo Coach    npaqueo@gmail.com

Mariah Young Coach riah.why@gmail.com

Lindsey Murray Coach lindsey.murray92@gmail.com

David Woodward Coach dwoodwa3@gmu.edu

Kyle Lastovica Coach  

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


George Washington University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public Debate

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Paul Hayes Director   gwdebate.hayes@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/5/2010


 


Georgetown University (CEDA-NDT)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Georgetown debate team is one of the oldest intercollegiate debate programs on campus and in the nation.  Our debaters compete locally, regionally, and nationally in cross-examination style debate.  Students of any skill or experience level are encouraged to join the team.  We also have a strong connection to the DC Urban Debate League providing judges and coaches to local teams.  Also, Georgetown also offers parliamentary debate, public debate, Mock Trial and Model UN but those are student organizations and not related to the Georgetown debate team.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not have scholarships available at this point.

Web Page

http://debate.georgetown.edu

Contact Info

Jonathan Paul Director   jpaul717@gmail.com

Michael Antonucci    antonucci23@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


Georgia Institute of Technology

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a new program that is student run. We are working on increasing our budget in order to field more teams.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Sahan Jayasumana Parli Coach   spike16@gmail.com

Shawn Greiner president    

 

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Georgia State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The modern debate team at GSU competes in a variety of tournaments, both regional and national. We participate in NDT, CEDA, and ADA-sponsored events. Students are paired into two-person teams through a combination of their own input and guidance from the coaching staff. How often (and to which tournaments) a student travels will be determined by a combination of factors including experience, academic status, and the student’s own interest in competing. We are committed not only to supporting, but to celebrating all kinds of diversity on our team. The goal of the coaching staff is to provide an environment where everyone feels comfortable and enthusiastic.    The debaters themselves have developed most of the practices we follow. Those who are interested in higher level competition usually choose to take on a greater research load, but everything produced by anyone on the team is shared by all debaters. We do not have “card quotas,” but we do expect those who volunteer for assignments to live up to their responsibilities. Coaches frequently help debaters with arguments, but debaters almost always make their own decisions about what to research and which arguments to run. We support traditional policy argumentation as well as critiques and even more radical attempts to change the basic framework of debate.    GSU hosts two nationally prominent college tournaments every year. In September, we host the GSU National College Debate Tournament, which has become one of the four most significant regular season competitions in college debate. In February, we host the Southeast and Southeast Central CEDA Regional Championship, which also serves as a qualifier for the National Debate Tournament.How Competition Works  Our goal is to maximize the number of quality competitive experiences for every student on the team, and to make sure that students travel to the kinds of tournaments that are appropriate for them. Georgia State pays for most aspects of a debater’s travel, including: transportation, lodging, meal money, and supplies. The coaching staff serves as a liaison between students and faculty, but students are expected to be proactive in their academic lives.     OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES    We believe in serving Georgia State students. For us, this means that we travel everyone who wants to participate and who commits to representing the school with integrity. It also means that we think debate should enhance, not preclude, academic and interpersonal success.    We believe in serving the Atlanta community. We are committed to furthering urban and rural debate through both academic and volunteer work. We believe college debate should foster and support high school debate. Debaters are encouraged to explore avenues for positive activism. We believe in mutual respect between and among debaters and coaches. We believe that debaters are motivated by their own desire to succeed. Coaches do not yell at or disrespect debaters, and debaters respect coaches’ perspectives and experience. We never, under any circumstances, accept intolerance or rude behavior.    We believe that debate should be enjoyable, as well as educational. The team should function like a healthy family, and the practice of debate should bring satisfaction to those who are involved in it. We work to make debate practice, research, and competition a positive experience for everyone.

Are scholarships available at the school?

GSU is a “Hope” school, which means that if you are a Georgia resident and have a 3.0 or above, you can attend free of charge. Additionally, the debate team has a number of out-of-state tuition waivers it can use to reduce the cost of tuition for those who are not Georgia residents. GSU also provides generous traditional financial aid, including academic scholarship.    The debate team offers scholarship funds to experienced high school debaters on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Dr. Bellon directly if you are interested. We also have a number of work-study opportunities with the debate team for those who qualify for federal work-study support.

Web Page

www.gsudebate.org/

Contact Info

Joe Bellon Director   joe.bellon@gmail.com

David Cheshier    dcheshier@gsu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 12/18/2008


 


Georgia Tech University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.debate.gtorg.gatech.edu/results/

Contact Info

Matt Johnson    gtechdebate@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2008


 


Gonzaga University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Public

 

 

 

Team Information

Gonzaga University has supported competitive policy debate as a cornerstone of a Jesuit education for over 100 years. Over the decades Gonzaga has maintained a strong tradition of debate manifested in both educational and competitive excellence.  The program competes extensively on both the national and regional NDT/CEDA circuits. A typical travel schedule includes Kentucky, Wake Forest, Harvard, Pepperdine, USC, Berkeley, Northwestern, and others. The program has qualified teams to the National Debate Tournament for 10 consecutive seasons and has cleared teams at CEDA Nationals for 19 consecutive years.

Gonzaga believes in educating the whole person. Debates are won on the strength of research and strategy. At Gonzaga we approach this concept as a team. We stress community and competition in a supportive environment.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Merit based policy debate scholarships available.

Web Page

www.gonzagadebate.com/

Contact Info

Glen Frappier Director   frappier@gonzaga.edu

Geoff Lundeen Assistant Coach   lundeeng@gmail.com

Andrew Myers Assistant Coach   andrewrossmyers@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


Grinnell College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

APDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We’re strictly a parliamentary debate program, sending people to both NPDA and APDA debates. We have an endowment, which means our activities are pretty well funded, and an extremely active membership of between 25 and 30.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.grinnell.edu

Contact Info

Mark Baechtel Director of Forensic Activities   baechtel@grinnell.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Grove City College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Northeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our debate program is built around parliamentary debate. Students are free to do individual events if they choose, but debate is our focus. We have a successful program, winning several regional tournaments and placing at national events over the past 4 years. The college is very supportive of the program. There are even ways you can get academic credit for debating. We occasionally do British Parliamentary debate through the World Universities Debate Championships, but most of our resources are aimed at the NPDA and regional tournaments.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not offer scholarships.

Web Page

www.gcc.edu

Contact Info

Jennifer Mobley    mobleyJA@GCC.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Harvard University (CEDA-NDT)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://harvarddebate.org/

Contact Info

Dallas Perkins Director   DPERKINS@fas.harvard.edu

Sherry Hall    hallsherry2@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/15/2010


 


Hastings College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete in individual events mainly but have a short parli debate season from Nov.-Feb.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available. Auditions are required for scholarship. Students who have earned any associates degree receive substantial tuition reduction.

Web Page

www.hastings.edu/4n6

Contact Info

Zach Oehm    zoehm@hastings.edu

Michael Mahanes Assistant Director of Forensics    

 

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


Hawai’I Pacific University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The HPU Debate Society is supported by both the University and the Communication Department. The Department Chair is the co-author of Advanced Debate. Our team competes in a modified Austral Asian format locally and BP when we travel.

Are scholarships available at the school?

http://www.hpu.edu/CHSS/Communication/Clubs/Debate_Scholarship.html

Web Page

http://www.hpu.edu/CHSS/Communication/Clubs/DebateSociety.html

Contact Info

LeaDan Yee Director of HPU Debate Society   Lyee1@my.hpu.edu

This information was last confirmed


 


Hillsdale College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Matthew Doggett Director of Debate   mdoggett@hillsdale.edu

This information was last confirmed October 6, 2014


 


Hobart & William Smith Colleges (HWS)

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The HWS Debate team is an internationally recognized BP (British Parliamentary) debating program, which is the international debate format. We have won the Northeast Regional Championships twice in recent years. In 2014, we hosted the North American University Debating Championships. Every April we host the International Round Robin, which is among the most prestigious debate competitions in the world, drawing debaters from over 30 nations. In 2012, our team won the US National Championships in BP debate and broke 21st at the World Championships in Manila, making it to octofinals.

Are scholarships available at the school?

4 Debate Scholarships available for each incoming class

Web Page

http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/activities/debate.aspx

Contact Info

Eric Barnes Director of Debate   barnes@hws.edu

Steven Penner Assistant Coach   penner@hws.edu

 

This information was last confirmed


 


Howard Payne University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Student Speaker Bureau—competitive speech/debate program. Provide high school workshops, and judging

Are scholarships available at the school?

All students receive a small scholarship.

Web Page

www.hputx.edu

Contact Info

Julie Welker Professor of Communication   jwelker@hputx.edu

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Hutchinson Community College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We travel around 14 weekends a semester.  Students may focus on debate, forensics or do both.  We compete in three formats of debate - IPDA, NFA-LD, and Parli.  We also compete in all 11 of the AFA IE events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships range from $400 a semester to tuition and books depending on the recruit.

Web Page

www.hutchcc.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Kenny Hopkinson Head Coach   hopkinsonk@hutchcc.edu

Jordan Christiansen Assistant Coach   Christiansnj@hutchcc.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 12, 2014


 


Idaho State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

While the James M. Rupp Debate Society is relatively young, we have already built a tradition of excellence in NDT/CEDA debate. We excel at both regional and national tournaments.    Team goals include competitive success and providing a quality education for the debaters on the squad. Debaters are expected to perform well in their classes and to make progress toward graduation. Argumentatively, the team does not dictate what type of argument debaters are allowed to run. We have both critical and policy oriented teams.    Despite our diverse interests in arguments, teams members are expected to work together to support the competitive success of the squad.

Are scholarships available at the school?

James M. and Sharon E. Rupp have funded a generous endowment including scholarships for Idaho State Debate. Rupp Debate Society scholarships will be awarded to incoming and returning students who have demonstrated academic debate success.    Scholarships range from $100 to $2100 a semester. They are awarded based on competitive success, work ethic, talent and participation. Scholarships are renewed each semester.  For out of state students, there is a good possibility of obtaining out of state tuition waivers to cover the remainder of the cost. A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for consideration for a scholarship.    To apply send a letter of application, a resume, a copy of your high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from your current coach to:     Sarah Partlow-Lefčvre  Campus Box 8115  Idaho State University  Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8115  208-282-5962    sarahtp73@yahoo.com or partsara@isu.edu

Web Page

www.isu.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Sarah Partlow Director   partsara@isu.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2008


 


Illinois College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Illinois College Debate Team participates in NDT-CEDA style debate. The team’s first year in exist, it won the Garrison Newcomer Award for the best new debate program in the country by the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA. IC Debate travels nationally and helps debaters in Novice, Junior Varsity, and Varsity achieve their full potential.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Student financial awards are available after a year of competition.

Web Page

www.Facebook.com/illinoiscollegedebate

Contact Info

Nick Sciullo Assistant Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies and Director of Debate and Forensics   nick.sciullo@mail.ic.edu

This information was last confirmed


 


Indiana University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

2010 marks the return of policy debate at Indiana University. The program is unique as it is supported and housed in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs which offers an enticing Masters and PhD degree program for some of the most qualified coaches in the nation. Support on the campus is strong for the program to grow into a nationally competitive debate program.

 

Are scholarships available at the school?

Limited financial assistance and options, but new opportunities are growing.

Web Page

www.indiana.edu/~iudebate/

Contact Info

Brian DeLong Director   brdelong@indiana.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/5/2010


 


Irvine Valley College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a medium sized community college (13,000). Our full service forensics team strives to offer extensive opportunities for our students. We compete in NPDA, IPDA, LD, public forum debates along with all individual events and reader’s theatre. Most years we have between 60-80 students compete for IVC.    We have an active international program and have taken over 100 IVC students and coaches to China for debate activities We have hosted 15 international teams on our campus.     We have excellent facilities and funding, a dedicated squad room, and a large coaching staff. Easy and convenient parking. In most years we will 15 to 20 tournaments.     Since we are a community college, students can satisfy their requirements for the first two years at a reasonable cost ($46 per unit). All classes are taught by faculty with advanced degrees and a love for teaching. We are ranked number one among all community colleges in California for successful transfer rates.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Due to the lowest tuition rates in the nation no scholarships are given. We have an active financial aid office to assist students in need.

Web Page

www.ivc.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Edwin Tiongson Director of Forensics   etiongson@ivc.edu

Jules French Coach   jthrockm@hotmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed October 6, 2014


 


James Madison University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The James Madison University Debate Program competes both nationally and regionally in NDT/CEDA/ADA policy debate tournaments. We have teams ranging from experienced four year debaters to students with no previous debate experience.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available both through the team and through the college. The college scholarships are need based. Please contact Michael Davis for more information.

Web Page

www.jmu.edu/debate

Contact Info

Mike Davis Director of Debate   davismk@jmu.edu

Lindsey Shook Assistant Director of Debate   shooklm@jmu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/11/2013


 


Johnson County CC

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Founded in 1971, the Johnson County Community College Intercollegiate Debate Team is one of the oldest, consistently active community college programs in the country.  JCCC has consistently been ranked at the top of competing community college programs during its existence.  JCCC travels to both regional and national tournaments with a commitment to all levels of debate experience.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Yes.  We have full-rides that cover tuition and books.

Web Page

Contact Info

Justin Stanley Director   jstanl26@jccc.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/7/2010


 


Kansas City Kansas Community College

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a competitive program in CEDA/NDT Policy Debate and NPTE/NPDA Parliamentary Debate.  We travel a Regional and National schedule.  We compete against all 4 year universities in Policy and Parliamentary Debate.  We attend approximately 25-30 tournaments a year including the CC National Tournament and CEDA Nationals.  We have recently qualified teams to the NDT and the NPTE.  In 10 short years of existence we have won the CEDA Sweepstakes Championship for Community Colleges 8 years.  In the last 8 years we have also won the Policy Team and Policy LD divisions at Phi Rho Pi (the CC National Tournament).  We are committed to all 3 Divisions of Debate and our mission is to help Debate grow around the country as well as increase diversity in debate.  Our squad typically has an even split between women and men and racial diversity is also usually higher than at most programs competing in Policy Debate.  We welcome any and all debaters with interest in our program.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Yes! We have scholarships that cover tuition and fees.

Web Page

http://kckcc.edu/

Contact Info

Darren Elliott Director of Debate and Forensics-Head Coach/Speech Dept. Coordinator   delliott@kckcc.edu

Scott Eilliott Assistant Coach   selliott@kckcc.edu

Clay Crocket Assistant Coach   

Mike Krueger Assistant Coach    mahkrueger@gmail.com

John Bretthauer Assistant Coach    

This information was last confirmed 9/19/2012


 


Kansas State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Only those who are not interested in preparing to succeed are asked to leave.  All are welcome. We:  - experience success at all levels  - travel a national and regional circuit  - have a diverse squad in every sense of the word  - receive excellent financial support from our university  - have 2 full time faculty coaches and 3 graduate assistants  - are a family

Are scholarships available at the school?

Please contact the Director of Debate to let him know of your interest.    Our school offers large academic scholarships to scholastically and extracurricularly competitive debaters, our debate team offers smaller scholarships purely on the basis of competitive success.    Those from Kansas who have expressed interest, applied for admission and scholarship by November 1st, and demonstrate successful high school debate success stand a great chance of receiving nearly all of their tuition paid for.    Those from out of state also may receive scholarships as well.

Web Page

www.ksu.edu/debate

Contact Info

Joe Koehle Director   jkoehle@k-state.edu

Martin Osborn Assistant Director of Debate   drmosbornesq@gmail.com

Caitlyn Reynolds Graduate Teaching Assistant   cjr12@k-state.edu

James Taylor Graduate Teaching Assistant    jtedebate@yahoo.com

Amanda Frank Graduate Teaching Assistant    amandafrnk@gmail.com

Caleb Edwards Graduate Teaching Assistant calebedwards5@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 11/26/2012


 


Kansas Wesleyan University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We participate in several debate formats: NPDA, LD, IPDA.  We also compete in all of the Individual events.  We are members of Pi Kappa Delta and the National Christian College Forensics Invitational.  We host a tournament each year on the first weekend in February called The Border Wars.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer scholarships for both debate and individual events participation in high school and or community college.  All scholarships are based upon participation and grade point average.

Web Page

www.kwu.com

Contact Info

Gary Harmon Director of Forensics   gharm@kwu.edu

Barbara Marshall Chairman of Division of Fine Arts   bmarsh@kwu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2010


 


Lane Community College

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

Model UN

 

 

 

 

Team Information

This program provides instruction, competition and feedback to assist each student to grow as public communicators. Our belief is that focus on growth and trying one’s best will optimize results (we are not obsessed with winning trophies—they will come with our focus on constant improvement). We are low key, friendly and supportive of one another.

Are scholarships available at the school?

4 full tuition waivers per term.

Web Page

Contact Info

William Andersen Director of Forensics/Speech and Debate Coach   uspolaris@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed


 


Laramie County Community College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete on a local, regional and national level in Parliamentary Debate and Individual Events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have scholarships ranging from $500.00 to full tuition.  Every student receives a Book scholarship for the Spring Semester.

Web Page

www.lccc.wy.edu

Contact Info

Holly Manning    hmanning@lccc.wy.edu

Holly Manning ASST.  Director of Forensics   hmanning@lccc.wy.edu

Ami Goehring Payne Debate Coach   

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Lewis & Clark College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Lewis & Clark competes in NPDA/NPTE style parliamentary debate. L&C also competes in all 11 American Forensics Association individual events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.

Web Page

go.lclark.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Joe Gantt Director of Forensics   joe.gantt@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Liberty University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Liberty Debate Team began in 1980 at Liberty University, then Liberty Baptist College.   Liberty competes in policy debate as a member of the National Debate Tournament, the American Debate Association, and the Cross Examination Debate Association.  Since 1980, Liberty Debate has experienced rapidly expanding success.  Liberty Debate finished in the top twenty in the National Debate Tournament rankings for the first time in 1989 and qualified for the National Debate Tournament for the first time that same year.  Since that time, Liberty has consistently finished in the top five in the CEDA,  NDT and ADA rankings.  In 1995 Liberty claimed its first two national rankings championships by finishing first in both the NDT and ADA rankings.  Liberty has now claimed twenty-four national rankings championships in college debate and reamins the only school to have won a rankings championship in all three policy debate orgainzations.  Liberty has consistently qualified for the National Debate Tournament since 1989 and has appeared in the elimination rounds of the NDT, CEDA, and ADA national tournaments on multiple occasions.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available to qualified debaters and are based on prior debate experience and on potential.  Application should be made directly to Liberty Debate, care of Bessie Grayson (bgrayson@liberty.edu).

Web Page

www.liberty.edu/debate

Contact Info

Michael Hall Director   mphall@liberty.edu

Nick Ryan Assistant Director   nryan@liberty.edu

John Nagy Assistant Director   jnagy@liberty.edu

Heather Hall Assistant Coach    hhhall@liberty.edu

Ben Hagwood Assistant Coach    bhagwood@liberty.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 10/5/2014


 


Lindenwood University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year School

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.lindenwoodlionssls.com/index.aspx?path=debate

Contact Info

Ravi Rao Debate Head Coach   rrao@lindenwood.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2008


 


Los Rios Community College

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Through individualized instruction and participation in public speaking events, academic debate, literature interpretation, public campaigns, and/or training presentations, students will develop listening skills, organization skills, and the ability to recognize matters of political, social, and economic importance. Los Rios Debate helps students develop their skills as critical thinkers and competent speakers. The Los Rios Community College District Policy Debate Team is open to any student enrolled in the district but is based at Sacramento City College.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Not really applicable, but we do make a significant effort to assist students in attaining scholarships when they transfer.

Web Page

www.facebook.com/lrdebate

Contact Info

Jared Anderson Coach   mrjared@gmail.com

Victor Brazelton Assistant coach   victor.brazelton@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 12/1/2012


 


Lower Columbia

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Comprehensive program (both debate and IEs) which competes in styles of debate which encourage communicative delivery.  Regional Travel and typically attending one or two out of area tournaments as well as PKD and/or PRP nationals

Are scholarships available at the school?

Currently 4 half tuition scholarships available.

Web Page

Contact Info

Leah Moore Director of Forensics   ldmoore@lowercolumbia.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Loyola University Chicago

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are open to all undergraduates.

Are scholarships available at the school?

For information about scholarships e-mail David Romanelli @dromane@luc.edu.

Web Page

http://www.luc.edu/soc/index.php#

Contact Info

David Romanelli Director of Debate   dromane@luc.edu

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Luther College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We have a full speech program, as well as compete in Parliamentary Debate. Our team was established in the Spring of 2012.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Not direct Speech and/or Debate scholarships, but grants are given to talented students for a multitude of reasons determined by Admissions.

Web Page

www.luther.edu/LutherForensics

Contact Info

Jordy Barry    forensics@luther.edu

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Macalester College

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model UN

Mock Trial, Ethics Bowl, Bioethics Bowl

 

 

 

Team Information

http://www.macalester.edu/forensics/

Are scholarships available at the school?

http://www.macalester.edu/forensics/FAQ.html

Web Page

http://www.macalester.edu/forensics/FAQ.html

Contact Info

Richard Lesicko Director   lesicko@macalester.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


Maryland University

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

APDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.marylanddebate.org/

Contact Info

Gavri Schreiber Team President   Gavri Schreiber

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


McKendree University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

Model UN

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The McKendree University speech and debate team competes in parliamentary debate (NPDA/NPTE), Lincoln-Douglas debate (NFA), and individual events (NFA/AFA).

Are scholarships available at the school?

McKendree University has scholarships available for debaters, starting at $2000/yr.

Web Page

https://www.mckendree.edu/debateteam

Contact Info

Joe Blasdel Speech and Debate Coach   jeblasdel@mckendree.edu

Brent Nicholson Assistant Debate Coach   banicholson@mckendree.edu

Stephen Hagan Assistant Speech Coach   sphagan@mckendree.edu

 

This information was last confirmed October 4, 2015


 


McNeese State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmer

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

AFA-NIET, NFA, PKD, and IOA are Nationals that we attend.  Prefers NPDA debate.  Will compete in Worlds and NFA-LD if enough team interest.  Travel Budget approx.: $67,000

Are scholarships available at the school?

$17,000 per year.  Tuition is below $3,000 a semester (2014).

Web Page

http://mcneesemcom.squarespace.com/main-page/

Contact Info

Robert Markstrom Department Head, Director of Forensics   rmarkstrom@mcneese.edu

Christopher Hunt Assistant Director of Forensics   chunt@mcneese.edu

 

This information was last confirmed October 6, 2014


 


Mercer University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Mercer University offers a vibrant team that travels all over the Southeast and nationally. We compete in parli debate, but also have room for people looking to participate in IEs. We travel to several tournaments, but also have enough space and time for members to be involved with other activities at Mercer University.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have several scholarships for students looking to debate at Mercer that can help offset the cost of the University. Debaters who qualify for a scholarship will be able to keep it all four years assuming they stay on the team and continue to participate.

Web Page

http://www2.mercer.edu/NewCLA/CTA/ctadept.htm

Contact Info

Vasile Stanescu    stanescu_vt@mercer.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Michigan State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The MSU Debate Team typically consists of about 7 two person teams and 4-5 coaches.  All of our students travel a typical NDT/CEDA national circuit consisting of between six to ten tournaments per year.  MSU teams are consistently competitive at the national level, and have won three of the last seven National Debate Tournaments.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Some scholarship funds are available.

Web Page

http://debate.msu.edu/

Contact Info

Casey Harrigan Director   harriga8@msu.edu

Will Repko Head Coach   repkowil@msu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/29/2011


 


Missouri State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

MoState has a well-funded national circuit NDT program (NDT Semis, 2008). We developed 5 recent recruits lacking ToC experience into NDT 1st rounds. After 3 years in NFALD, we have 22 qualifiers, 8 elims, and 2 “final fours”.

Are scholarships available at the school?

In-state tuition is only $7k. Nearly all NDT debaters get OOS waiver and $2k (or more) in debate awards - many also get generous academic scholarships: http://bit.ly/29RaiRY. Smaller scholarships available for NFALD & middle school coaching.

Web Page

http://debate.missouristate.edu/

Contact Info

Eric Morris Director   EricMorris@MissouriState.edu

Heather Walters    HeatherWalters@MissouriState.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 8/10/2016


 


Monmouth University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

NYU has active teams in policy, parliamentary, mock trial, model UN and individual events as well as outreach programs including the Brewer International Public Policy Forum for high schools and partnerships with the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD) and the Brooklyn Lab School.   NYU’s CEDA policy program is committed to building a superior opportunity for all students to compete and grow through the vehicle of debate at the novice, jv and varsity levels.   The NYU team had one of the quickest rises to national prominence winning a national championship in its first decade.  Each year, our goal is to compete for championships at the novice, jv, and open levels. Tournament cancellations, due to external factors, reduced our 2015-16 participant numbers by 35%. Last year, we traveled 32 debaters.  85% of these students were new novices.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We currently do not have scholarships for debate

Web Page

Contact Info

Joe Patten Director   jpatten@monmouth.edu

Varun Chandrasekaran Assistant Coach   vc1113@nyu.edu

Myra Milam Volunteer coach   myra.milam@gmail.com

Joe LeDuc Consultant    

This information was last confirmed 12/31/2015


 


Moorpark College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Rolland Petrello Director of forensics   Rpetrello@vcccd.edu

This information was last confirmed January 1, 2010


 


Mt. Hood Community College

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Shannon Valdivia Director   Shannon.Valdivia@mhcc.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


Murray State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Crystal RC Coleman    crystal.coleman@murraystate.edu

This information was last confirmed September 12, 2014


 


NDT Treasurer

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Danielle Leek NDT Treasurer   leekd@gvsu.edu

This information was last confirmed 12/18/2013


 


New York University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

APDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model UN

Mock Trial

 

 

 

Team Information

NYU has active teams in policy, parliamentary, mock trial, model UN and individual events as well as outreach programs including the Bickel & Brewer International Public Policy Forum for high schools and partnerships with the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD).   NYU’s CEDA policy program is committed to building a superior opportunity for all students to compete and grow through the vehicle of debate at the novice, jv and varsity levels.   The NYU team had one of the quickest rises to national prominence winning a national championship in its first decade.  Last year, we traveled 62 debaters.  In the first semester, we sent 35 students to tournaments and 29 came back with trophies.  85% of these students were new novices.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Yes, there are multiple partial scholarships available annually.

Web Page

http://csals.orgsync.com/org/ceda

Contact Info

Will Baker Director   will.baker@nyu.edu

Simran Maker Assistant Coach   simranmaker@gmail.com

Kevin Bell Assistant Coach   yy

Lauren Cameron Assistant Coach    lcamero1@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 2/20/2016


 


North Central College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

Lincoln Parliamentary League

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete in two forms of Parliamentary debate:  NPDA and LPL (Lincoln Parliamentary League).  We emphasize developing the ability of individual students to do their own original thinking, and the squad consists of approximately 8 students annually.  The school also supports a full Individual Events program (consistently N.F.A. top twenty).

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available.  Students interested in applying should contact Dr. Richard Paine at (630) 637-5374.

Web Page

www.noctrl.edu

Contact Info

Richard Paine Director of Forensics and Director of Debate   repaine@noctrl.edu

This information was last confirmed September 29, 2015


 


North Dakota State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

AFA, NFA, Pi Kappa Delta member  Individual event focus  Parliamentary Debate (NPDA)  Compete in approximately 15 annual tournaments

Are scholarships available at the school?

Limited funds are available for team members.

Web Page

http://www.ndsu.edu/communication/student_organizations/forensics/

Contact Info

Keith Bistodeau Director of Forensics   keith.bistodeau@my.ndsu.edu

This information was last confirmed September 21, 2013


 


Northern Arizona Universtiy

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

Model UN

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Members of  the team participate in Parliamentary Debate, NFA LD, BP-Worlds, and/or IEs.

Are scholarships available at the school?

partial tuition wavers for instate students, partial tuition wavers for out-of-state students.

Web Page

http://nau.edu/SBS/Communication/Student-Resources/Clubs-Organizations/

Contact Info

Dayle Hardy-Short Director of Forensics   Dayle.Hardy-Short@nau.edu

Caitlyn Burford Assistant Director of Forensics   caitlynmaerose@gmail.com

Jess Ayres Assistant Director of Debate   jra276@nau.edu

Emily Shaffer Assistant Director of Debate    ers273@nau.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 28, 2015


 


Northern Illinois University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Housed in the Department of Communication and funded by the Student Association, NIU Forensics primarily competes in parliamentary debate and individual events at the state, regional, and national level.  Typically, NIU Forensics is supported each year by two faculty coaches and four graduate student coaches. Inquiries from prospective team members and/or graduate assistants are especially welcome.

Are scholarships available at the school?

New and returning team members are strongly encouraged to apply for forensics scholarships each semester.  Scholarships are awarded based on forensic and/or academic excellence.

Web Page

www.sa.niu.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Lisa Roth Director of Forensics   lroth1@niu.edu

Judy Santacaterina Director of Individual Events   jsantaca@niu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Northwest College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

Model UN

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Full service program offering parliamentary debate and all individual events. Member of Phi Rho Pi, AFA, and National Parliamentary Debate Association.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available for students who compete in our program.

Web Page

http://area.northwestcollege.edu/forensics/

Contact Info

Jeannie Hunt Director of Forensics   Jeannie.hunt@nwc.edu

Bob Becker Coach   robert.becker@nwc.edu

Greg Thomas Coach   greg.thomas@nwc.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Northwestern University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Established in 1856, the Debate Society at Northwestern is the longest continuing program of its kind in the United States.  Each year, approximately 30 undergraduate students participate actively in our competitive policy debate program.  Students come from all different geographic regions and from a variety of debate backgrounds; most all have a minimum of three years of high school experience under their belt when the arrive at NU.  For more information, see our web page at www.debate.northwestern.edu.

Are scholarships available at the school?

See a detailed discussion of this topic at www.debate.northwestern.edu.

Web Page

www.communication.northwestern.edu/learn/student_activities/debate/

Contact Info

Dan Fitzmier Director   d-fitzmier@northwestern.edu

Andrea Reed Assoc. Director of Debate   reed.andrea@northwestern.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


Oklahoma City University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a parliamentary debate program that travels to both regional and national tournaments with the goals of establishing ourselves as national competitors and improving the quality and quantity of regional competition.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships (in the form of tuition waivers) are available for qualified students. Contact the coach for details.

Web Page

www.okcu.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Garret Castleberry Interim Director   glcastleberry@okcu.edu

This information was last confirmed December 31, 2015


 


Pacific Lutheran University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The PLU Speech and team has a long history of intercollegiate forensics competition. Regionally, nationally and internationally active, students participate in parliamentary debate. On average, the program attends 10 tournaments per year and hosts three events on PLU’s campus, including the T.O.H. Karl High School Invitational, The Forensics Scholar Lecture, and the Ruth Anderson Public Debate Series.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer scholarships up to $12,000 to assist prospective members.

Web Page

http://www.plu.edu/communication-theatre/forensics/

Contact Info

Justin Eckstein Director of Forensics   Ecksteja@plu.edu

This information was last confirmed 8/13/2016


 


Palomar College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service 2 year college specializing in preparing high school students for transfer to nationally competitive 4 year programs.  We have strong transfer relationships with Point Loma, Northern Arizona, Concordia University Irvine, and many others.

Are scholarships available at the school?

No scholarships are available.

Web Page

www.palomar.edu

Contact Info

Brandan Whearty Debate Coach   bwhearty@palomar.edu

Dewi Hokett Director   dhokett@palomar.edu

Chris Lowry Director of Platform Speeches   clowry@palomar.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 11, 2013


 


Pasadena City College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

arta

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service competitive intercollegiate forensics team.  We have three full-time coaches and two assistant coaches.  For debate, we offer: Parliamentary Debate, International Public Debate, and Lincoln-Douglas Debate.  For speech, we offer: Interpretation, Platform, Limited Prep, and Readers Theater.

Are scholarships available at the school?

At the end of each forensics season, we offer scholarships to the most valuable speaker, most improved, rookie of the year, and sometimes a transfer award.  The scholarships vary from year to year based on the budget and funding.  The past scholarships have ranged from $100-$2500.

Web Page

https://www.facebook.com/Pasadena-City-College-Speech-Debate-241067535932601/timeline/?ref=bookmarks

Contact Info

Cindy Phu Director of Forensics   cnphu@pasadena.edu

Allan Axibal-Cordero Coach   aaxibalcordero@pasadena.edu

Jay Arntson Coach   jarntson@pasadena.edu

Victor Cornejo Assistant Coach    cornejo.victor@live.com

Anna Yan Assistant Coach    anna.joannayan@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 30, 2015


 


Pennsylvania State University

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Jeff Kurr Director   jak580@psu.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


Pepperdine University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Pepperdine competes nationally in both policy and British parliamentary debate. Experience levels on the team vary and although we appreciate high school success, we are much more concerned with commitment level and character.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Pepperdine offers a number of partial tuition scholarships for debate each year.  Our amounts vary according to skill and commitment level. Scholarships generally increase the longer you are on the team.  In addition, the financial aid department at Pepperdine works hard to make sure that all admitted students have the financial help they need.

Web Page

www.pepperdinedebate.com

Contact Info

Sarah Stone Watt Director   sarah.stonewatt@pepperdine.edu

Abi Smith Assistant Director   Abi.Williams@pepperdine.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


Point Loma Nazarene University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

PLNU competes in all 11 AFA Individual Events, NPDA Parliamentary debate and NFA LD debate.  We are probably better known for success in Parli Debate having won various NPDA National Titles in recent years, but we stress a balanced program, encouraging speakers to compete in both debate and IEs.  It is possible though to do 4 IEs for those that prefer not to debate.  The school combines faith and education in an uplifting Christian university setting on the most attractive seaside campus in the country.  There are lifestyle rules against participating in the recreational use of drugs or alcohol, smoking,  etc. . . that you should be aware of if that is an important part of the college experience for you.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The campus is generous in its support of the program, but due to the size of the team the scholarships are spread around to all team members based on past experience and success.  We can help, but we won’t come close to providing anyone with a full ride, unless you are a left handed pitcher that brings the heat in the mid 90s. :-)

Web Page

http://www.pointloma.edu/experience/academics/schools-departments/department-communication-theatre/speech-debate

Contact Info

Skip Rutledge Director of Forensics, Professor of Communication and Theatre skiprutledge@pointloma.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Purdue University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

A small but regionally competitive program, Purdue is one of the only Big Ten schools that competes in NPDA-style debate (as well as BP/worlds-style debate, and the occasional foray into NFA-LD). Operating essentially as a student-run organization, the team is coached by graduate students and is funded entirely by money raised by the team and with continuing support from a private endowment.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

James Mollison Coach, Director of Forensics   purdueforensics@gmail.com

Pam Deutsch Organization Advisor   pdeutsch@purdue.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 29, 2015


 


Ranger College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete in NPDA/NPTE style parli and NFA LD.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We are a two year community college located in west Texas. We offer substantial scholarships to debaters of almost any competitive background.

Web Page

rangerdebate.com

Contact Info

Kevin Daily    kdaily@rangercollege.edu

This information was last confirmed September 11, 2013


 


Rutgers University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

We currently do not offer scholarships.

Web Page

http://spaa.newark.rutgers.edu/debate

Contact Info

Christopher Kozak Director   kozakism@gmail.com

Kate Ortiz Assistant Director   k8ortiz@gmail.com

Christopher Demundo Assistant Coach   cdemundo@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/11/2013


 


Saint Mary’s College of California

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Macken Debate & Speech Team    Welcome to Macken Collegiate Forensics!    The Macken Collegiate Forensics program supports SMC’s competitive debate & speech team. We develop and enhance critical thinking, advocacy, and research skills through competitive participation in public communication: parliamentary debate and individual events (platform and limited preparation). The team welcomes students from all academic disciplines and is designed to develop skills in ethical and socially responsible public communication and public policy analysis. Team membership also provides opportunities to expand social and professional horizons.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Macken Collegiate Forensics Scholarship Program — $300-$5000    Saint Mary’s College Macken Collegiate Forensics program is able to offer several scholarship opportunities to incoming freshman, transfer students, and currently enrolled SMC students. Students are selected to receive scholarships based on their level of commitment to the Macken team, their competitive potential and contributions, and their academic standing.

Web Page

http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Matthew Swanson Director of Forensics   forensics@stmarys-ca.edu

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2014


 


Samford University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Samford Debate Team has continued to flourish under the leadership of Dr. Ryan Galloway.  Last year, our debate team continued its tradition of competition at the highest level, representing Samford at Georgia State University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Alabama, Harvard College, Wayne State University, Wake Forest University, University of North Texas, University of Texas-Dallas, State University of West Georgia, University of Florida, Augustana College, the University of Texas, the University of Kansas, the District VI/SEC CEDA Regional Championships, the ADA National Debate Tournament, the CEDA National Debate Tournament, and the National Debate Tournament (N.D.T.).     In addition to our nationally competitive teams, Samford also hosts the Samford University Summer Forensics Institute, the Samford University Public Debate Series, the Bishop Guild Debate Tournament, and the Birmingham Area Debate League.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer a range of merit scholarships given for outstanding performance and promise as a college debater.

Web Page

www.samford.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Ryan Galloway Director   rwlcgalloway@gmail.com

Sean Slattery Debate Coach   slattery8@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


San Diego Christian College

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The SDCC Speech and Debate Team is full-service program that offers intercollegiate competitive speaking in both Individual Events and Parliamentary Debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The SDCC Speech and Debate Team offers Forensics Scholarships to many new and returning students. Please contact the Director of Forensics, Josh Cangelosi, to discuss the possibility of receiving a Forensics Scholarship at SDCC.

Web Page

http://sdcc.edu/Content.aspx?m=communication&coll_id=29&id=2068&ekmensel=d61a05dc_714_0_2068_6

Contact Info

Josh Cangelosi Director of Forensics   jcangelosi@sdcc.edu

This information was last confirmed September 21, 2013


 


San Diego Mesa College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service forensics program and are willing to let students explore whatever events they want. We operate under the philosophy that winning is a consequence, not an objective. Unlike other programs, we do not concern ourselves with limiting our entry or focusing our efforts towards sweepstakes. We believe learning is the objective and striving for excellence yields competitive success.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer a $500 scholarship for a student that has been on the team for at least one year. This is a cash scholarship.

Web Page

Check us out on Facebook

Contact Info

Kim Perigo Co-Director of Forensics   kimsdmesa@cox.net

Bryan Malinis Co-Director of Forensics   bmalinis@sdccd.edu

 

This information was last confirmed February 20, 2016


 


San Diego State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

CA and national competition in CEDA, NPDA, BP, NFA LD, and AFA NIET individual events based on AFA and NFA circuit models.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Limited scholarship money may be available on a year-to-year basis.  Inquire with the Director at: diberri-shea@mail.sdsu.edu,  or members of the coaching staff for more information.

Web Page

www.sdsuspeechdebate.wordpress.com

Contact Info

Danny Iberri-Shea Director of Forensics   diberri-shea@mail.sdsu.edu

Marquesa Cook-Whearty Parli Coach    

Brianna Quintero Individual Events Coach   

 

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


San Francisco State-CSU

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The program offers competition in team policy debate and AFA individual events at the novice, junior, and varsity levels.  The team regularly travels 25 - 40 students and has had both debaters and individual events competitors in elimination rounds of their respective national tournaments.

Are scholarships available at the school?

No dedicated debate scholarships - see http://www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/scholarships/  for SF State scholarship opportunities.

Web Page

Contact Info

Theodore Albiniak Director of Forensics   albiniak@sfsu.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


San Joaquin Delta College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Competitive Events offer at Delta College:  Persuasive Speaking Informative Speaking Communication Analysis Extemporaneous Impromptu  Poetry Duo Prose Dramatic Reader’s Theatre Parliamentary Debate Lincoln–Douglas Debate Programmed Oral Interpretation After Dinner Speaking/Speech to Entertain

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.deltacollege.edu

Contact Info

Kathleen Bruce Director of Forensics, IE Coach   kbruce@deltacollege.edu

Jeff Toney Assistant Coach, Debate and Limited Prep Coach   jtoney@deltacollege.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


San Jose State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Although we do not have scholarships for competitors, we do have Graduate Teaching Associates positions available that offer tuition reimbursement and pay a stipend while earning a MA in Communication Studies.

Web Page

www.sju.edu/forensics

Contact Info

Tina Lim Director of Forensics   tina.lim@sjsu.edu

Mary Anne Sunseri Forensics Coach   mary.sunseri@sjsu.edu

Oona Hatton Forensics Coach   oona.hatton@sjsu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed October 7, 2015


 


Santa Clara University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

ACTIVE NPDA STYLE PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE PROGRAM WITH REGIONAL TRAVEL.  PROGRAM COMPETES ON AVERAGE AT 12 TOURNAMENTS PER YEAR.  OPEN TO ALL MAJORS AND NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.  ALSO SUPPORTS POLICY DEBATE.

Are scholarships available at the school?

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BASIS.  AWARDS ARE MERIT BASED.

Web Page

WWW.SCU.EDU/COMM

Contact Info

MELAN JAICH DIRECTOR OF FORENSICS   MJAICH@mac.com

This information was last confirmed October 5, 2014


 


Santa Rosa Junior College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The SRJC forensics team offers students the opportunity to compete in intercollegiate speech and debate activities. We place a strong emphasis on both public speaking, interpretive and debate events. No experience is required to join and no auditions are held. We travel to regional, state and national tournaments.

Are scholarships available at the school?

None

Web Page

http://online.santarosa.edu/presentation/page/?21542

Contact Info

Hal Sanford Director of Forensics   hsanford@santarosa.edu

Mark Nelson Co-Director of Forensics   mnelson@santarosa.edu

Susan Houlihan Co-Director of Forensics   shoulihan@santarosa.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Seattle University

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Aine Foran    forana@seattleu.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


Snow College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Communication Department has only recently resurrected its National Award Winning Forensic Team. This year will be the fourth year since 2002 that an operating Forensic Team is housed at Snow. Already, Snow College has been recognized as one of the best schools in the nation for competitive Forensics, at the Junior College and University level combined. The team travels on average 6 times per year to tournaments all around the nation and even internationally (this year we are going to Paris), where they continue to rival top universities such as UCLA, Carroll College, Boise State University, University of Utah, and more. Director of Forensics, Malynda Bjerregaard is committed to starting back up as strong as possible and currently have students on scholarship for the 2011-2012 school year.

If you are interested in competing on the Forensic team, contact Malynda Bjerregaard (malynda.bjerregaard@snow.edu) to obtain further information. Snow’s Forensic team meets every tuesday, 5:30-8:30 in room HU 112.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Half tuition scholarships available for interested participants

Web Page

http://www.snow.edu/communication/forensic.html

Contact Info

Malynda Bjerregaard Director of Forensics   malynda.bjerregaard@snow.edu

Kristi Stevens Instructor of Forensics   kristi.stevens@snow.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


Solano Community College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We offer Parli, Platform, NFA LD, and Interp events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

N/A

Web Page

www.solano.edu

Contact Info

Ana Petero Director of Forensics   ana.petero@solano.edu

Darren Phalen Assistant Director of Forensics   darren.phalen@solano.edu

 

This information was last confirmed October 6, 2014


 


Southern Illinois University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Nationally competitive parliamentary debate program.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Generous scholarships.

Web Page

http://speechcommunication.siuc.edu/Debate/debatehome.htm

Contact Info

Todd Graham Director of Debate   tgraham@siu.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2010


 


Southern Methodist Univ.

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our program believes that Forensics represents the best way to develop the human voice of students.  We believe competition is an appropriate means for developing strength of character and a degree of excellence necessary for the formation of civic leaders.  We strive for the strongest development of the human voice because it is the most ideal means of resolving conflicts, establishing our personal identities, and advocating for the well being others.  With these goals in mind we submit to rigorous processes of research, organization, presentation, and judgment in order develop student abilities to speak well.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not have debate specific scholarships.  We do influence and refer students for SMU’s top scholarship awards based on merit such as the Meadows scholars and the Presidential scholars.

Web Page

http://benvoth.com/Ben_Voths_World_of_Rhetoric/SMU_Debate/SMU_Debate.html

Contact Info

Ben Voth Director   bvoth@smu.edu

This information was last confirmed 10/6/2014


 


Southwest Baptist University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

David Bailey Director of Forensics   dbailey@sbuniv.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


Southwestern College

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Jordan Mills Co-Director   jmills@swccd.edu

Eric Maag Co-Director   emaag@swccd.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


St. Olaf College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://stolafdebate.wordpress.com/

Contact Info

David Carpente    carpentd@stolaf.edu

Bayley Flint Student Captain    

Raffi     

 

This information was last confirmed September 22, 2013


 


Stanford University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

APDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Stanford Debate Society participates in a variety of different debate events on campus, throughout the United States, and across the globe. We are active on the intercollegiate circuits of APDA (American Parliamentary Debate Association) and NDT (National Debate Tournament). We compete at the World Debate Championships (British Parliamentary style). We also try to bring debate to the campus and greater Stanford community by engaging in public debates on various issues. Each year, we hold both a High School Invitational Tournament and a summer debate camp, for the benefit of high school speakers and debaters nationwide.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Please contact directly for more information.

Web Page

http://www.stanford.edu/group/debate/index.html

Contact Info

Brian Manuel Director of Policy Debate   bmanuel@stanford.edu

Rich Boltizar Director    

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


Sterling College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Sterling College participates in Parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas Debate as well as the typical Forensics events.  We are members of AFA, NFA, NPDA and Pi Kappa Delta - usually particiapting in all of the national tournaments provided by those organizations.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Typical debate/forensics scholarships range from $6,000 to $15,000 depending on level of commitment and ability.

Web Page

http://www.sterling.edu/academics/debate-and-forensics

Contact Info

Ken Troyer Director of Forensics   ktroyer@sterling.edu

David Bowers Assistant Debate coach    

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


SUNY-Broome

Type of School: 2 year College

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://news.sunybroome.edu/focus/join-suny-broomes-debate-team/

Contact Info

Joe Leeson-Schatz Director of Speech and Debate   debate@binghamton.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


Texas Christian University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Amorette Hinderaker Convenor of Debates   a.hinderaker@tcu.edu

This information was last confirmed September 23, 2013


 


Texas Tech University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Adam Testerman    Adam.testerman@ttu.edu

This information was last confirmed January 1, 2010


 


The College of Idaho

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

Model UN

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The College of Idaho is a comprehensive forensics squad. Students are expected to participate in both speech and debate events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Some modest scholarships are available to First Year and Transfer Students interested in Speech and Debate competition.

Web Page

Contact Info

Kyle Cheesewright Director of Speech and Debate   Kcheesewright@collegeofidaho.edu

Ron Price Assistant Director of Speech and Debate    

This information was last confirmed


 


The New School

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

We don’t currently have a debate scholarship set up, but we are hoping to get some established in the future.  One of the good things about The New School is that it is a private university and the financial aid department does it’s best to make sure that every student has their financial needs meet.  We do offer a few debate work-study positions for students to assist in the adminstrative side of debate and make some money at the same time.

Web Page

http://newschool.edu/lang/

Contact Info

Vik Keenan Coach   vikeenan@gmail.com

Nick Fiori Assistant Coach/Instructor   nick.fiori@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/12/2014


 


The University of Texas at Tyler

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

A nationally competitive parli debate program. We participate in both NPDA and NPTE competitions.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available for those students who qualify.

Web Page

www.uttyler.edu

Contact Info

Matt Gayetsky    mgayetsky@uttyler.edu

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


Transylvania University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our team competes in NPDA and IPDA Debate and all individual events.  We also sometimes compete in NEDA debate, an organization we helped found.  Since student’s academic success has priority, we attend approximately three tournaments a semester, plus at least one national tournament each year.  We are affiliated with the NFA and with Pi Kappa Delta National Forensics Honorary

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not offer Forensics-specific scholarships, but a lot of our team members have received academic scholarships.  Transy gives 25 full tuition scholarships each year and a large number of scholarships at other levels.

Web Page

www.transy.edu

Contact Info

Gary Deaton Director of Forensics/Director, Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication Program gdeaton@transy.edu

Raven Mineo Associate Director of Forensics    

Clint Jones Assistant Director of Forensics   

Ian Smith Director of Debate    

 

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Trinity University

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year School

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Trinity Debate is committed to providing debaters with a variety of opportunities to participate at all levels of college debate. The team is composed of students from all across the country with diverse backgrounds and mixed levels of debate experience. From late elims at the Tournament of Champions to a few regional rounds, we welcome everyone onto the squad. Whatever your argumentative choice, someone on the squad will be there to help you develop your arguments successfully. With a supportive atmosphere, everyone will find a place on the team. As a nationally competitive squad, we have a proud history of success, from regularly qualifying two teams to the National Debate Tournament to consistently reaching elimination rounds at tournaments. Please contact us to find out more.

Are scholarships available at the school?

On top of robust and comprehensive financial aid packages crafted with the Financial Aid Office, the team offers two different types of scholarships. The first is the Baker Duncan scholars program. This scholarship is given to successful high school debaters who want to pursue college debate. Students with experience in high school policy debate are invited to apply. We encourage candidates to schedule a campus visit and meet with the director of debate and the Trinity debaters. Applicants should submit: * A letter of interest outlining their involvement in competitive debate and their academic goals and interests; * A tournament-by tournament record of their debate competitions; * A letter of recommendation from their high school debate coach; * Optional: letters of recommendation from anyone in a position to evaluate the applicant’s potential as a Trinity debater.   This award is renewable for up to eight semesters, excluding summer, as long as the recipient participates at an acceptable level in debate and maintains full-time enrollment and a pre-determined grade point average. The second scholarship is available to students participating in any of the nation’s Urban Debate Leagues. We can offer up to two scholarships per year. Students interested in being considered for the scholarship should be active in policy debate through an Urban Debate League. Please send:  * A letter of interest outlining your involvement in competitive debate and your academic goals and interests; * A tournament-by tournament record of your debate competitions; * A letter of recommendation from your high school debate coach; * Optional: letters of recommendation from anyone in a position to evaluate the applicant’s potential as a Trinity debater. This award is renewed up to eight semester, excluding summer, as long as the recipient participates at an acceptable level in debate and maintain full-time enrollment and a pre-determined GPA.  Send all scholarship application materials by February 28, 2014 to: Dr. Sarah Topp, Department of Human Communication & Theatre, Trinity University, One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX, 78212. For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact Sarah Topp at stopp@trinity.edu or 210-999-8582.

Web Page

http://web.trinity.edu/x5162.xml

Contact Info

Will Mosley-Jensen Director   wmosleyj@trinity.edu

Collin Roark Assistant Director of Debate    

 

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


Tyler Junior College

Type of School: 2 Year College

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our team competes in Parliamentary Debate, NFA LD, and all of the individual events.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do have scholarships available up to $2,000.00

Web Page

www.tjc.edu

Contact Info

M’Liss Hindman Director of Forensics   mhin@tjc.edu

Joan Andrews Assistant Director of Forensics    

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


U.S. Military Academy

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Established as an intramural team in 1840 and designated as a competitive team in 1935, the United States Military Academy Debate Team is one of the oldest continuously competitive teams at West Point.  In 1947 the National Debate Tournament was founded at West Point and the invitational national finals was hosted at USMA for the next 20 years before it became a traveling event.  Notable cadets that began their service to the Army and the nation with debate include General Wesley Clark, who served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO forces in Europe, former USMA Commandant Lieutenant General Sidney Berry, General Glenn Otis, George Walker who won the NDT in 1956, James Blackwell of CNN, Brigadier General Daniel J. Kaufman former Dean of USMA, Brigadier General Michael Meese and Colonel Gingee Guilmartin a current military police officer and brigade commander at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Are scholarships available at the school?

School is all scholarship

Web Page

http://www.usma.edu/dca/SitePages/Club_debt.aspx

Contact Info

Kathryn Rubino Co-Director   kathrynrubino@gmail.com

Joe Patrice Co-Director   joepatrice@gmail.com

Adam Scher Officer Coach   Adam.Scher@usma.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


U.S. Naval Academy

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The USNA Debate Team participates in intercollegiate debate at the Novice, JV, and Varsity level.  We are privileged to have the strong support of several alumni and have been designated as a Brigade Support Activity.  We stress a strong work ethic and encourage a team mentality, but are flexible in order to give midshipmen the time they need for study and other activities.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.usna.edu/DebateTeam/

Contact Info

Danielle Verney Director   verney@usna.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2008


 


United States Air Force Academy

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.usafaforensics.com

Contact Info

Gina Iberri-Shea Director of Forensics   Gina.Iberri-Shea@usafa.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


University of Alaska-Anchorage

Type of School:

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Steve Johnson Director   steve.johnson.alaska@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


University of California - Davis

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete primarily in NPDA parli as well as Worlds (WUDC) parli. Typically we attend 6-8 tournaments per year.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Unfortunately, we do not have any scholarships to offer.

Web Page

debateteam.ucdavis.edu

Contact Info

Colin Murphy Coach   cwmurphy@ucdavis.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2010


 


University of California at Los Angeles

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Tom Miller Director of Forensics   profmiller@speech.ucla.edu

This information was last confirmed October 5, 2014


 


University of California, Berkeley

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Trevor Greenan Student Director of Forensics   tgreenan@berkeley.edu

Kevin Yanofsky Co-Director of Forensics   kevinyanofsky@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


University of California, Irvine

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Our program competes both speech as well as debate events around the country. We also offer unique opportunities for students to interact with organizations around the world that apply the skills used from speech and debate in a multitude of ways. This allows students to find opportunities for careers as well as experience.

Are scholarships available at the school?

While we do not offer scholarships for students to attend our school and compete, we offer students the unique opportunity to compete at a flat club-due rate. All competition fees for the rest of the season are covered as long as the student puts the required practice and effort for the organization.

Web Page

www.uci.edu

Contact Info

Om Alladi Student Team Director   irvinedebate@gmail.com

Ryan Hang Director of Operations   irvinedebate@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 18, 2010


 


University of California-Berkeley (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://campuslife.berkeley.edu/debate

Contact Info

Jonah Feldman Director   jonahfeldman@gmail.com

Jason Peterson Assistant Director   jasonmpe@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/11/2012


 


University of Central Florida

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The UCF Debate Team was re-started just a few short years ago due to the leadership of Dr. Robert Chandler, Director of the Nicholson School of Communication. Dr. Chandler is a former Director of Forensics and considered the addition of a policy debate team as an important component of the Nicholson’s Schools continuing quest for national and international prominence.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Only Nicholson School of Communication scholarships, or other University scholarships at this time.

Web Page

https://www.facebook.com/UCFDebate

Contact Info

Paul Leader Director of Debate   paul.leader@ucf.edu

Jonathan Zaikowski Assistant Coach   jonathan.zaikowski@gmail.com

Jonathan Conway Director of UCF Speech   jonathan.conway@ucf.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Central Missouri

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Central Missouri is proud to be a decorated and competitive program offering several types of debate, including Parliamentary Debate. A Pi Kappa Delta (National Forensics Fraternity) school, UCM travels both nationally and internationally each year - participating in NPDA, NFA-LD, Individual events, and British Style Parliamentary debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UCM welcomes all skill levels. While we do not require an audition process, our scholarships are competitive and given mid-semester to those who demonstrate hard-work ethic, potential and strong commitment to the team and activity. We also offer several named foundation scholarships that are competitive and awarded annually.

Web Page

http://www.ucmo.edu/comm/involved/forensics.cfm

Contact Info

Jack Rogers Director of Forensics   rogers@ucmo.edu

Nikki Freeman Assistant Director of Forensics   nfreeman@ucmo.edu

John Markley Graduate Assistant   markley@ucmo.edu

Kiefer Storrer Graduate Assistant    storrer@ucmo.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 27, 2015


 


University of Central Oklahoma

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Central Oklahoma is home to a nationally competitive NDT/CEDA debate program. The program travels students to approximately 15 tournaments throughout the school year including: Kentucky, Wake Forest, UMKC, University of North Texas, Texas, Texas-Dallas, and a number of other locations. Broncho Debate also hosts a college debate tournament, a high school workshop, a high school debate tournament, and a series of public debates throughout the year. All UCO students may join the debate team regardless of past experience. Experienced high school debaters are encouraged to join before classes begin their first year on campus, and will work with the team throughout the summer in preparation for the upcoming season.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Broncho debate has many scholarship opportunities for students. Students are eligible for tuition waivers, cash scholarships, and endowed scholarships depending on the experience and contributions to the team. Most students who participate in debate are able to get a majority of their tuition costs covered by debate scholarships.

Web Page

http://www.uco.edu/la/studentlinks/debate/index.asp

Contact Info

Matt Moore Director   mattmmoore@gmail.com

Shae Bunas Assistant Director   sbunas@uco.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/19/2014


 


University of Colorado at Boulder

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a highly competitive student run parliamentary debate program. We do not have institutional support—we are technically the debate club at the University of Colorado.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.colorado.edu

Contact Info

David Dingess Coach   ddingess89@gmail.com

Sarah Brickey    sarah.brickey@colorado.edu

 

This information was last confirmed January 8, 2015


 


University of Florida

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

Public Debate

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Florida Speech & Debate Team is comprised of both a policy debate squad as well as an individual events squad and intramural public debate squad. The policy debate and individual events squads each travel to approximately 10-12 tournaments per year on the national and regional levels and have a competitive budget for a team our size. In the last several years, the policy squad has qualified teams for the National Debate Tournament and competed in elimination rounds at the Cross Examination Debate Association National Tournament as well as won several junior varsity and novice tournaments and speaker awards. The individual events squad qualifies students every year for the AFA-NIET with students representing UF in the elimination rounds. While the team does not currently offer scholarships, there are several opportunities at the University of Florida for funding. The University of Florida has both a Director of Forensics and a Policy Debate Coach as well as several Assistant Coaches who are either faculty or graduate assistants. If you would like more information about the University of Florida Speech & Debate Team, please contact any of the coaches at the email addresses provided.

Are scholarships available at the school?

At the present time, UF does not offer any scholarships for debate.

Web Page

www.cwoc.ufl.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Kellie Roberts Director of Forensics   robertsk@ufl.edu

Sean Ridley Director of Policy Debate   srridley@gmail.com

Emily Rine Butler Assistant IE Coach   

Tralon Williams Graduate Assistant IE Coach    

Jadon Marianetti Assistant Policy Debate Coach    

Aubrey Spivey Assistant Policy Debate Coach

Amy Martinelli Assistant IE Coach

George Lee Assistant Policy Debate Coach

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Georgia

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Policy debate program that travels both regionally and nationally.  The program has a Director who is a member of the faculty, a Coach who is a

member of the faculty, and there are graduate students assigned to work with the debaters.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have awards ranging from $500 to $2500 annually.  Additionally, we work with students who have very strong academic credentials to secure out-of-state waivers.  The waiver decisions are made on a case-by-case basis by the UGA admissions office.

Web Page

www.georgiadebate.org

Contact Info

Ed Panetta Director   epanetta@uga.edu

Hays Watson Head Coach   whwatson@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/11/2013


 


University of Houston (Parli-LD-IEs)

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

Public Forum Debate

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The U. of Houston Forensic Society sponsors teams of students in 60+ annual events.  These events are divided in three equal segments:  Volunteering and/or judging events, hosting contests and educational seminars, and competing in collegiate contests held throughout the U.S.  In terms of competing events, UH students focus on both the eleven individual events of the American Forensic Association.  UH students also concentrate on the following forms of debate:  NPDA, IPDA, LD, and Public Forum.

Are scholarships available at the school?

None are offered, but all travel and entry expenses are paid for UH Forensic Society members.

Web Page

www.uh.edu/uhfs/

Contact Info

Dr. Mike Fain Director of Forensics   DrMikeFain@aol.com

Mr. Chris Hunter Director of Forensics   cjhunter357@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2012


 


University of Houston (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Policy debate located in the honors college at the University of Houston

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.uh.edu/honors/policydebate

Contact Info

Sarah Spring Director of Policy Debate   sespring@uh.edu

Joshua Gonzalez Assistant Director of Policy Debate    

This information was last confirmed 11/26/2012


 


University of Iowa

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: MN-IA-WI

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Contact Paul Bellus and David Hingstman (see email addresses)

Web Page

http://www.facebook.com/groups/158867940818374/?id=246880875350413&notif_t=group_activity

Contact Info

David Hingstman Director   david-hingstman@uiowa.edu

Paul Bellus Coordinator of Forensics   paul-bellus@uiowa.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/5/2010


 


University of Kansas (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

KU offers students the opportunity to compete in a nationally competitive policy debate program.  KU has been one of the most successful debate programs in the country for more than 70 years.  We have one of the largest coaching staffs in the country and provide students of varying levels of experience the opportunity to travel to tournaments all over the country.

Are scholarships available at the school?

KU provides some limited scholarship funds to members of the debate team.

Web Page

www2.ku.edu/~coms3/

Contact Info

Scott Harris Director   sharris@ku.edu

Brett Bricker    bricker312@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


University of Kentucky (Ies)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

https://ci.uky.edu/UKDebate/prospectivestudents

Contact Info

Timothy Bill Director   timothy.bill@uky.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


University of Kentucky (NDT-CEDA)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Yes—several partial to full rides available.

Web Page

http://ukdebate.wikispaces.com/

Contact Info

Dave Arnett Director   davidbrianarnett@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/6/2010


 


University of Louisville

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Malcolm X Debate Program participates in two-person policy debate. We are members of NDT and CEDA. UofL is committed to national excellence in these two organizations, at each level of competition: novice, junior varsity, and varsity.        Students lacking the time commitment to compete for the inter-collegiate squad can participate in non-competitive campus debate activities, i.e. public debates and forums for members of the community. Cardinal Debate offers a variety of opportunities for you to grow intellectually, emotionally and culturally.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer a variety of scholarships.

Web Page

http://uofldebate.com/

Contact Info

Tiffany Dillard Director   tiffany.dillard@louisville.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Mary Washington

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Mary Washington Debate Program has a long history of success that derives from a philosophy which recognizes that dedication, intellectual integrity, personal responsibility, and teamwork are the enduring principles that create a foundation for excellence. Our members participate in competitive policy debate (NDT/CEDA) and public debate and we have opportunities for students with a range of experiences-from the first time novice to the accomplished varsity debater. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and nondiscriminatory climate that is conducive to the personal and intellectual growth of every member. Our team oriented approach is a reflection of the fact that we are engaged in a cooperative social learning project that demands commitment, hard work, respect, and personal sacrifice from every member.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Exceptional applicants will be considered for Provost Scholarships. Additionally, highly qualified students are encouraged to apply for honors admission.  Eligible candidates are considered for honors scholarships.

Web Page

http://cas.umw.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Adrienne Brovero Director   adri.debate@gmail.com

Judd Kimball Assistant Coach   jdk.debate@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/28/2015


 


University of Miami (FL)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service collegiate debate program, committed to national competition in CEDA/NDT/ADA policy debate, international competition in British Parliamentary Debate (World’s), public debate and community programs.  We are committed to diversity and service.  UM Debate travels to 12-15 tournaments per year from coast to coast with the goal of competing at the National Debate Tournament, ADA Nationals, and CEDA Nationals.  In 2014, we were ranked in the top 20 by CEDA and NDT, and #6 Nationally by the American Debate Association.  We are also a co-curricular activity, closely affiliated with majors and minors in Public Advocacy.  The University of Miami is a private research university with a diverse student body of more than 15,000 students from around the world.  Ranked in the top 50 universities by US News and World Report, The University is a rising star among the World’s great educational institutions.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UM awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their academic achievements. Students are automatically considered for an academic scholarship when they apply for admission to UM.  It is estimated that University of Miami students receive approximately $420 million in financial assistance.

Web Page

http://debate.miami.edu/

Contact Info

David Steinberg Director   dave@miami.edu

Patrick Waldinger Assistant Director of Debate   waldinger@miami.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/12/2014


 


University of Michigan (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Michigan Debate Team has an amazing record of competitive and academic success throughout more than 40 years of competition in NDT style debate.  Since 1987 over 40 teams have participated in the elimination round at the NDT with Fifteen reaching the quarterfinals or better.  Our academic success has been even more impressive.  Michigan Debate alums have a strong track record of getting accepted to top graduate programs and having successful careers.  Colin Kahl is the Deputy Assistant to the President and National Security Advisor to the Vice President.  Kelly Steele was the Campaign Spokesman for United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.  Professor Robert Hirshon is the former President of the American Bar Association.  There are well over one hundred fifty active former UM debate alums.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The University of Michigan Debate Team is part of the Division of Student Life, but  is entirely self-funded.  There are now scholarships at  Michigan specifically for debaters and UM does offer several substantial merit based scholarships, including the Shipman and Stamps  Scholarships.  Further information can be found here: http://www.finaid.umich.edu/Types_of_Financial_Aid/Scholarships/ships.asp andhttp://www.giving.umich.edu/opportunities/index.php?page=supporting-students-debate&tr=y&auid=8780503

Web Page

www.michigandebate.com

Contact Info

Aaron Kall Director   akall@umich.edu

Kurt Fifelski Assistant Coach   fifelski@umich.edu

Kevin Hirn Assistant Coach   khirn@umich.edu

Kyle Deming Assistant Coach    kyle.deming7@gmail.com

David Heidt Assistant Coach    davidheidt@gmail.com

Scott Phillips Assistant Coach scottyp431@gmail.com

Jason Regnier Assistant Coach jregnier@gmail.com

Jason Peterson Assistant Coach jasonmpe@gmail.com

Josh Clark Assistant Coach jreubenclark10@gmail.com

Maria Keller Assistant Coach milk.2011@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Minnesota

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: MN-IA-WI

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Minnesota Policy Debate Team was re-launched in Fall 2007 after a nearly two-decade hiatus and has enjoyed considerable success, including First Round at Large Bids to the NDT in 2013 and 2015, qualification of at least one team to the NDT, winning the 2015 ADA National Championship, and frequent participation the elimination rounds at CEDA Nationals. The debate team receives a high level of support from the administration. The squad is made up of an outstanding group of students that is committed to building a strong program that balances competitive excellence with a commitment to debate as a powerful pedagogical tool and platform for social change. The team competes extensively on both the regional and national circuits, sending students to over twenty tournaments over the course of the season. The University of Minnesota is a world-class university that is located in the heart of one the best metropolitan areas in North America. The U has a diverse and accomplished faculty, and offers over 150 undergraduate degree programs. The Twin Cities are a fantastic place to live and go to school—great music scenes, internationally renowned theaters and art galleries, a reasonable cost of living, diverse (and nearby) outdoor recreational opportunities, and all the amenities of a major city.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The University offers a wide array of merit- and need-based scholarships, and special consideration is given to students with a debate background. The U also recently changed its tuition structure so that out-of-state tuition closely matches in-state tuition. The University is particularly interested in enrolling highly-qualified applicants from other states.

Web Page

www.debate.umn.edu/

Contact Info

Dr. Dave Cram Helwich Director   cramhelwich@gmail.com

Natalie Woodward Dwyer Assistant Director   nwoodward@gmail.com

Al Hiland Graduate Assistant   al.hiland@gmail.com

Avi Munoz Graduate Assistant    avram.munoz@gmail.com

Matthew Struth Graduate Assistant    mstruth@gmail.com

Michael Steffan Volunteer Coach mikep.steffan@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Missouri-Kansas City

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Team Information: UMKC offers a nationally competitive policy debate program that is consistently in the top 20 in CEDA and NDT rankings.  We travel regionally and nationally.  UMKC Debate is a diverse squad, and we try to make everyone feel welcome.  We We have qualified many teams to the National Debate Tournament and have had multiple teams in the elimination rounds of the National Debate Tournament.  UMKC was the 2007 NDT Runners-up with the team of Malcolm Gordon and Amy Foster, and UMKC is also the 1994 CEDA National Champions with the team of Brian “Baby Jo” Johnston and David Genco.  The CEDA Debater of the Year award is named in Baby Jo’s honor.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UMKC offers many scholarships for debate based on students academic and debate resumes.

Web Page

http://studo.umkc.edu/debate

Contact Info

Matthew Vega Director   vegam@umkc.edu

Malcolm Gordon    gordonme@umkc.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/5/2009


 


University of Montana

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The UM forensics team sponsors individual and team competition in National Parliamentary Debate. The team is sponsored by the Department of Communication Studies and Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM), with support from alumni and several UM offices. The team travels to regional competitions and hosts on-campus events and intermural debates. Students receive Communication Studies and Honors College credit by signing up for COMM 360 (“Forensics/Honors”). No prior experience in forensics is required and students from all majors are welcome.

Are scholarships available at the school?

There are no debate specific scholarships; however, there are a number of scholarships available through the university’s general scholarship program.

Web Page

http://www.cas.umt.edu/dcs/forensics.cfm

Contact Info

David Airne Director of Forensics   david.airne@umontana.edu

This information was last confirmed December 31, 2015


 


University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Sanford I.  Berman Debate Forum began competing as an NDT/CEDA debate team in the 2007-2008 school year. The UNLV debate team, under the direction of Dr. Jake Thompson, is dedicated to being consistently ranked as one of the top ten debate programs in the nation, and ultimately winning a national championship. The UNLV debate team hosts the Golden Desert high school tournament (a quarters policy TOC bid tournament) and a prestigious college debate tournament. 

The coaching staff is dedicated to  recruiting intelligent, hard working and highly motivated high school  debaters. Scholarship opportunities abound, and our travel budget allows us to travel to the best tournaments in the nation.  For more  information, please e-mail Dr. Jake Thompson at jacob.thompson@unlv.edu.    If you are interested in joining the UNLV Debate Team, please visit our website and fill out our recruiting form at www.unlv.edu/debate/join

HERE ARE A FEW REASONS THAT YOU MAY PREFER UNLV OVER YOUR OTHER COLLEGE DEBATING OPTIONS:        

1) You can get in on the ground floor of a team with incredible potential to grow—You could literally be building the foundation for a national championship in your time on the squad.

2) As a frosh, you may have the opportunity to travel to every major national tournament—you wouldn’t  be stuck on the regional schedule to which many incoming frosh are relegated.

3) Unprecedented financial and university support for the team.  We  are endowed by a private donor and have a generous budget.        

4) Incredible coaching staff dedicated to bringing out the best in their debaters... We’ll work hard to help you grow into the best debater that you can be. We’ll help you win a TON of college debates if you decide to join us in Las Vegas.        

5) The team was recently given a MILLION DOLLAR scholarship endowment fund and so scholarship opportunities abound, and UNLV already provides an excellent education at an incredibly  affordable price.        

6) Opportunities abound to work with local high school debate programs through the Las Vegas debate league (LVDL). You can learn more as a debater through coaching, help the debate community, and maybe even earn a few bucks in the process.                                              7) It’s Vegas, baby!!! It’s an amazing town—diverse, interesting, and with tons of stuff to do.  Most other schools just don’t match up when you compare the social life that you could have at UNLV.  The college experience should be about creating a whole person who is well-rounded—being in an amazing city that’s constantly growing is an important aspect of fulfilling that goal.

 

Are scholarships available at the school?

For more information about UNLV debate scholarships, please visit www.unlv.edu/debate/scholarships. The UNLV Debate Team recently received a MILLION DOLLAR scholarship endowment, so scholarship opportunities for incoming debaters abound.  UNLV debate scholarships are talent-based scholarships.  The amount of your offer is dependent on previous debate experience/success and the content of your answers to the student interest form.  Generally, we increase a student’s scholarship amount over time as they

improve their work skills, increase their level of commitment/participation, demonstrate a desire to learn/improve/win, etc.  Since these are “talent” based scholarships, students with incredible amounts of talent and previous success in debate (elims at NFL or several TOC bids) would obviously receive a larger initial offer than those students with limited experience.

Web Page

http://debate.unlv.edu

Contact Info

Jake Thompson Director of Debate and Associate Professor in Residence   jacob.thompson@unlv.edu

Bill Russell Assistant Director of Debate   russell.williamf@gmail.com

Tyler Snelling Graduate Assistant Debate Coach   snelling101@gmail.com

Matt Jalits Graduate Assistant Debate Coach    mmjallits@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


University of Nevada-Reno

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Phil Sharp    phil.sharp@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed January 1, 2010


 


University of North Georgia

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of North Georgia is the sixth largest public institution of higher education in the state of Georgia.   Within the University of North Georgia is the Georgia Military College, and UNG is designated a Leadership University in the University System of Georgia.  It has over 17,000 students, with campuses at Dahlonega, Oakwood, Watkinsville, and Cumming.  Although UNG has mainly participated in public forum, parliamentary, and international public debate, it also affiliates with District 6 of the NDT and offers policy debate competition in years when there is a student demand.  It lies in a geographic area known for the very best in policy debate. As a student-run squad, students choose what form of debate in which to participate.  UNG’s chief accomplishments since its 2013 founding include Outstanding New Chapter at Pi Kappa Delta, one of seven Pi Kappa Delta all-Americans chosen at the 2013 PKD National Tournament and Convention, and an excellent sweepstakes for finishing 13th out of 87 schools in debate at PKD nationals. Most recently, the Program finished second place overall sweepstakes in 2014 at the PKD National Comprehensive Tournament in debate out of 60 schools, and won first place sweepstakes awards at LSU’s Mardi Gras Tournament (overall) and at Oglethorpe (Debate)  The team has a core that ranges between 15-20 members, and last year, 80 students participated in some sort of intramural or intercollegiate debate competition..  The team also competes in individual speaking events in years where there is student demand and available resources. Most notably, the team hosted the 2013 Georgia Forensic Coaches Association high school state championship tournament, which attracted a number of the nation’s top varsity policy debate teams to the Oakwood campus where over 300 persons from 35 schools attended.  Currently, UNG hosts the Chicken and Egg Debate Tournament.  UNG offers policy intramural tournaments in three languages—Chinese, Spanish, and English.  Students earn one hour per semester of course credit for being on the debate team—the first course, Comm 2901, may be repeated up to four times; and the second one hour course, Comm 3901, is taken each semester the third and fourth years and has a coaching component.  The academic elements of this co-curricular activity are housed in the Department of Communication, Media, and Journalism; and the club elements of the team and its travel and event funding come from the Office of Student Involvement, as well as private grant-writing and fundraising.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UNG is a volunteer program run by student devotees to the art of persuasion, beautiful and just—so, only the Georgia Hope and academic scholarships at this time, as well as privately funded scholarships unrelated to debate competition—but we are working on it!  Last year debaters winning the Spanish speaking debate tournament earned small stipends for both making elimination rounds and speaker awards, and tuition was reimbursed for Comm 2901, the debate practicum.

Web Page

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/gscdfi/

Contact Info

Tom Preston Professor of Communication and Advisor to the University of North Georgia Debate Club   tom.preston@ung.edu

Dr. Ray-Lynn Snowden Associate Professor and advisor to the Gainesville State College DFI Club and Mediation Club    

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


University of North Texas

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of North Texas debate team, supported by UNT’s Department of Communication studies, has more than a half-century of competitive success in Cross-Examination (Policy) Debate, having won the second National Debate Tournament in 1948.      The legacy continues as North Texas Debate reached the finals of the CEDA National Tournament in 2004, had the top speaker at the National Debate Tournament in 2009, and advanced two teams to the elimination rounds of the National Debate Tournament in 2013. UNT has advanced a team to the NDT elimination rounds 8 of the last 12 years, and qualified a team to the NDT in 25 of the last 28 years.     UNT Debate accumulated multiple NDT First Round At Large bids over the last decade, and North Texas debaters have seen late elimination rounds at virtually every major competitive event in the country, including recent trips to the elimination rounds of the NDT.    Supported by a thriving Communication Studies Department and accompanied by the University’s award-winning undergraduate Honors College, UNT Debate offers a unique opportunity to attend a national university and compete in the most rigorous debate events in the nation.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UNT debate is supported by alumni scholarship funds. Scholarships are available in a limited number.

Web Page

www.debate.unt.edu/

Contact Info

Brian Lain Director   blain@unt.edu

Louie Petit Assistant Director   louiepetit@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/16/2013


 


University of Northern Iowa

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: MN-IA-WI

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The debate team at UNI competes in two person, policy debate. People with all skill levels are welcome. Members of the team travel to a variety of regional and national tournaments, between 5 and 12 tournaments a year, depending on skill, experience, and work level. All expenses for tournament travel are paid by the debate program. The team embraces a wide variety of debate perspectives, from more traditional counterplan/DA debate to topic specific critical debates. The team is overseen by John Fritch, and each area (speech and debate), has a director who is assisted by graduate students.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The UNI Forensic Program is able to offer several scholarships. The most frequently received of these scholarships are the general program awards. Some specialized awards, such as the Bartlett Freeland Debate Awards, the Ebel, and the Kohn, are also available. The scholarship brochure from the Office of Financial Aid provides more details about these specialized awards. The general program scholarships are usually partial tuition awards. Some students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to the program, however, may receive an award in the amount which covers the full cost of in-state tuition. Students are selected to receive forensic scholarships based on their level of commitment to the program, their competitive contributions, and their academic standing. The UNI Coaching Staff makes all of the scholarship decisions. Scholarships are open to incoming freshmen, transfer students, as well as currently enrolled UNI students.

Web Page

www.uni.edu/commstudies/forensics

Contact Info

John Fritch Director of Forensics   john.fritch@uni.edu

Richard Tews Director of Debate   richard.tews@uni.edu

Joshua Hamzehee Co-Director Individual Events   joshua.hamzehee@uni.edu

Sade Barfield Co-Director Individual Events    sade.barfield@uni.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Notre Dame

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Notre Dame fields teams at the novice and open levels and has about 20-30 students involved in parli.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available beginning with the second semester of the first year and are awarded on the basis of merit, performance, and financial need.

Web Page

http://nd.edu/

Contact Info

Jessica Williams Parliamentary Debate Coach   jwilli36@alumni.nd.edu

This information was last confirmed September 19, 2012


 


University of Oklahoma

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Oklahoma Debate Team has a long history of success in both CEDA and NDT debate.  Revitalized in 2003, OU Debate has rapidly become one of the most competitive in the country, winning the CEDA National Tournament 3 of the last 4 years while qualifying for the NDT every year we have had a program.  Approximately 30 debaters from all experience levels travel represent OU at about 15 tournaments.  Further, the OU Honor’s College hosts a Parliamentary debate team and competes in several independent events.  We also host a free high school debate workshop during the summer.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Some scholarships, both cash awards and out-of-state tuition waivers, are available.  Our program is very interested in enabling debaters who would not otherwise have the opportunity to study and debate at the university level.

Web Page

Contact Info

Jackie Massey Director   debate@ou.edu

Jason Russell    xJasonlrussell1@gmail.com

 Blake Johnson    thusspakeblake@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


University of Oregon

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Oregon offers competition in a wide range of debate and speech events, including parliamentary debate (NPDA/NPTE), policy debate (NDT/CEDA), individual events (AFA/NFA), and mock trial (AMTA). Oregon Forensics also participates in several outreach efforts promoting debate at the high school and college levels in Oregon; these efforts include hosting a summer high school debate camp (the Oregon Global Debate Institute), and hosting the state’s largest high school forensics tournament (the Robert Clark Tournament). On February 27-March 1, 2015 we host the first David Frank Tournament of Scholars for college debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

The Forensics team offers limited small financial scholarships for team members who exhibit leadership and dedication to the program. Substantial scholarship opportunities exist for students enrolled in the UO Honor’s College and for Oregon residents.

Web Page

http://blogs.uoregon.edu/forensics/

Contact Info

Trond Jacobsen Director of Forensics and University Forum   trond@umich.edu

Steve Clemmons Assistant Director of Forensics    

Ben Dodds Forensics Coordinator   dodds.benjamin@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/12/2014


 


University of Pennsylvania

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Northeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

APDA Debate

NFA-LD Debate

 

Public Forum Debate

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://upennforensics.com/

Contact Info

William Brown Director   upennforensics@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed December 7, 2014


 


University of Pittsburgh (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The William Pitt Debating Union (WPDU) is a co-curricular program that serves as a hub for a wide range of debating activities, including intercollegiate policy debate, public debate, and debate outreach. One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the nation, the Union grew originally out of the University of Pittsburgh’s Division of Public Speaking in 1912.    Today, the WPDU is housed in the University’s Department of Communication and receives support from the offices of the dean and provost. Undergraduate student debaters have disparate backgrounds and academic concentrations, majoring in subjects ranging from computer science to philosophy. Graduate student assistant coaches weave their debate pedagogy with work toward advanced degrees in communication, while two tenure-stream faculty members in the Department of Communication jointly direct the program. The WPDU’s bedrock philosophy is that argument can educate as well as emancipate. By providing forums for students to sharpen critical thinking, deepen understanding of timely political issues, and hone speaking skills, the Union actualizes its educational mission. By spurring robust, inclusive discussion in the wider community, the Union performs its politically emancipatory function, serving as a catalyst for reasoned public dialogue on key issues facing local, national, and international communities.    Much of the Union’s energy in pursuing these tasks comes from a team culture that places a premium on group solidarity and cooperation. The resulting synergy enables cultivation of a rich learning environment, attainment of competitive success, achievement of scholarly excellence, and enrichment of public argument.    Pittsburgh debaters have achieved a remarkable track record of academic success, winning prestigious awards such as Rhodes, Marshall, and Javitz scholarships, as well as Fulbright and Brackenridge fellowships. The team’s commitment to academic achievement is reflected in a strict travel policy that requires debaters to juggle team research commitments while excelling in coursework.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Debate scholarships are available for incoming and returning students who are eligible to receive merit-based financial aid from the University of Pittsburgh. Scholarship forms are available in our main office and also can be downloaded from this website. Decisions on scholarships are generally made in the spring of each year.

Web Page

www.comm.pitt.edu/debate/index.html

Contact Info

Calum Matheson Director of Debate   u.hrair@gmail.com

Eric English Assistant Director of Debate   ericedwardenglish@gmail.com

Sydney Pasquinelli Coach   sydneypasquinelli@gmail.com

Sam Allen Policy Debate Coach    stallen23@gmail.com

Tim Barr Public Debate Coach    timothy.barr08@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Portland

Type of School:

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

https://college.up.edu/commstudies/student-resources/speech-and-debate-union.html

Contact Info

Bohn Latin Director   lattin@up.edu

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


University of Puget Sound

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 year School

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The UPS program travels to 20-25 tournaments a year competing in both NDT/CEDA (policy) and NPDA/NPTE (parliamentary) debate. The program serves roughly 20 students a year—many of whom are on scholarship. Located in the Pacific Northwest, the team travels a regional schedule with national influence—participating in national tournaments at Claremont, Wake Forest, Pepperdine, USC, CSU-Fullerton, Northwestern, Pt. Loma, Regis, and elsewhere.    Operating under an “open-door” policy where any student may participate in forensics, the program provides a unique location to meet the Mission Statement & Educational Goals of the University. As a member of the UPS forensics program students are required to work individually and as a team:    --to develop research agendas, format argumentation strategies, facilitate the learning of formal debate and public speaking   --to coalesce inter-disciplinary methods to the practices of public deliberation   --to establish personal and team goals   and to gain both breadth and depth of knowing on a variety of topics relevant to the broader humanity in a world environment.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Puget Sound Forensics Scholarships are based on academic and forensics achievement. Awards for incoming students usually are $1000-$3000, renewable for three years based on satisfactory participation in the forensics program and maintenance of a 3.0 grade point average. Since Puget Sound’s program focuses on debate, experience in high school debate that emphasizes research is preferred.  Deadline for application is February 15.

Web Page

http://www.pugetsound.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/undergraduate/communication-studies/forensics/

Contact Info

Derek Buescher Director   dbuescher@pugetsound.edu

James Stevenson Policy Coach   jsstevenson@pugetsound.edu

Logan Emlet Parli Coach   

This information was last confirmed 9/14/2010


 


University of Rochester

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Rochester Debate Union is one of the largest policy debate programs in the United States.  We attend approximately 18 tournaments each year with a balance of regional and national travel.      The URDU has won the JV National Championship twice and qualifies debaters to the National Debate Tournament consistently.  We value debaters of all experience levels and try to make debate accessible to traditionally under-represented groups.    We have a 4 debate coaches, excellent research facilities, and wonderful institutional support.  We encourage debaters of all stripes (parli, LD, Cx, etc.) to consider opportunities at Rochester!

Are scholarships available at the school?

We are able to give aid for previous debate experience.  In order to inquire about debate oriented scholarships, you should contact Director of Forensics, Brady Fletcher (brady.fletcher@rochester.edu).

Web Page

http://www.rochester.edu/debate

Contact Info

Brady Fletcher Director   brady.fletcher@gmail.com

Gordie Miller Assistant Director   j.g.miller@rochester.edu

Alex Martel Assistant Coach   amartel6@ur.rochester.edu

Nina Datlof Assistant Coach    

This information was last confirmed 10/21/2014


 


University of Southern California (BP Worlds)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

https://trojanparlidebate.wordpress.com/2013/01/17/welcome-to-the-trojan-parliamentary-debate-cl-94329/

Contact Info

Anshika Niraj Director   trojanparlidebate@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


University of Southern California (NDT-CEDA)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: CA-AZ-NV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Trojan Debate Squad (TDS) is the USC organization devoted to teaching debate to students for over 125 years. Founded as the first-chartered student organization at USC in 1880, the TDS is one of the nation’s leading collegiate debate programs.    Today the TDS is a proud member of the Annenberg School for Communication. Annenberg faculty and graduate students teach debate to USC students from all degree programs. The Trojans primary emphasis is intercollegiate policy debate and british parliamentary (BP) debate. Strong faculty leadership also means that USC students are part of a program where we are actively engaged in providing the foundation for a robust future of academic debate. Debate isn’t simply a club at USC. Debate at USC is a home for a strong outreach program working to expand debate opportunities for high school students throughout Los Angeles. Debate at USC is a place where we have launched the Annenberg Digital Debate Initiative ADDI the first of its kind effort to re-examine academic debate so it can best reflect the skills students need in this emerging digital age. We recently added support for BP debate as a reflection of the global nature of BP debate. Interested students should contact Dr. Gordon Stables, the Director of Debate at stables@usc.edu   and review our website www.usctrojandebate.com

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

www.usctrojandebate.com

Contact Info

Gordon Stables Director of Debate & Forensics   stables@usc.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


University of Texas Dallas

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The UT Dallas debate team offers students opportunities to compete in two-person debate, primarily at the varsity level. The squad has the financial and coaching resources to allow talented incoming students to travel extensively. UT Dallas teams excel at both regional and national tournaments, and compete annually at both CEDA Nationals and the National Debate Tournament (NDT).  The squad has qualified every season for the NDT season since 2003 and reached the quarterfinals in 2010.  UTD’s Brian Rubaie also won CEDA’s National Debater of the Year award that season. The squad annually hosts a large intercollegiate tournament and a summer workshop for high school students.  UT Dallas will host the NDT in March 2011. Students seeking more information should visit the team’s website and contact the Director of Debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

UT Dallas offers an extensive package of merit-based and need-based assistance to a large portion of each incoming class.  There are also scholarships reserved for experienced incoming debaters. Interested students should contact the director of debate for more information.

Web Page

www.utdallas.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Scott Herndon Director of Debate   sxh021200@utdallas.edu

Phil Samuels Assistant Director   phil.samuels@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/21/2013


 


University of Texas-Austin (Policy)

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The University of Texas provides debating experiences for students of all levels of experience. UT Debate has a long history or success at the National Debate Tournament and in helping students further their post-debate academic goals.  UT debaters have gone on to attend the best law and graduate schools in the country.  UT debate is a student centered enterprise; allowing students to develop their own argument styles and preferences.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available, including out-of-state tuition waivers.  UT has fantastic honors programs for exceptional students.

 

Web Page

www.utdebate.com

Contact Info

Joel Rollins Director   JD.Rollins@utexas.edu

Teddy Albiniak Assistant Director   teddy.albiniak@gmail.com

JV Reed Program Director   jvreedmore@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/11/2013


 


University of Texas-San Antonio

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a debate driven program. Our environment is inclusive and leans to the critical theory side. We travel nationally and participate in both NDT and CEDA based competitions. We do both the NDT (when qualifying) and CEDA Nationals. I have a deep commitment to maintaining a program in which both men and women can thrive. We believe in opportunity for all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual preferences, spiritual beliefs and cultural backgrounds.    Contact us at: (210)458-5343 or by e-mail.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have a fair number of scholarships of varying sizes, depending on the applicant’s background and competition record. UTSA is a good financial bargain, and San Antonio is a laid back place to live.

Web Page

http://communication.utsa.edu/debate/

Contact Info

Skip Eno Director   roy.eno@utsa.edu

Phillip DiPiazza Assistant Coach   phili_d@yahoo.com

Kristiana Baez Assistant Coach   kristiana.baez@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2014


 


University of the Cumberlands

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We compete in NPDA and IPDA debate, and IE Events.  We mostly travel regionally, to about 8 to 10 tournaments a year.  For past six years, we have competed at Pi Kappa Delta/ National Honorary Tournament and National Christian Colleges Tournament. We have competed in IPDA Nationals the last three years.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not offer scholarships at this time, but are pursuing offering stipends for participation.

Web Page

http://www.ucumberlands.edu/academics/communications/debate/

Contact Info

Jay Bourne Associate Professor, Director of Forensics   jay.bourne@ucumberlands.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


University of the Pacific

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service program that does NPDA, NFA L/D, and all IEs.  We have a coaching staff of six.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships for undergraduates range from a few thousand dollars to a complete financial aid package.  Scholarships for Asst. Coaches are a full MA ride plus a stipend.

Web Page

http://www.pacificforensics.org/

Contact Info

Marlin Bates, IV Director of Forensics   mbates@pacific.edu

Steve Kalani Farias Associate Director of Forensics   sfarias@pacific.edu

Joshua Harzman Director of Debate   

Benjamin Mann Director of Individual Events    benwmann@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


University of Utah

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: Rockies

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

see webpage.

Are scholarships available at the school?

available. see webpage.

Web Page

www.debate.utah.edu

Contact Info

Michael Middleton Director of Forensics   m.middleton@utah.edu

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015


 


University of Vermont

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

No, but numerous cash prizes are available at the end of the yar. Work study employment is also available.

Web Page

http://debate.uvm.edu/debateblog/LDU/The_Team.html

Contact Info

Jillian Marty-Dushane    jmarty@uvm.edu

Jillian Marty Dushane Policy Coach    

Duncan Crowe WUDC Coach   

 

This information was last confirmed 1/1/2010


 


University of Washington Bothell

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Denise Vaughan Director of Debate   deniseva@u.washington.edu

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


University of Washington Seattle

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://students.washington.edu/sdsuw/

Contact Info

Chris Pierini Head Coach   chris.pierini@gmail.com

Steven Bonner Assistant Coach   stevenjaybonner@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed September 17, 2013


 


University of West Georgia

Type of School: 4 year Liberal Arts Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarships are available

Web Page

www.westga.edu/~honors/extendeddegrees/debate.html

Contact Info

Geoff Lundeen Head Coach   lundeeng@gmail.com

Dr. Michael Hester Director   mhester@westga.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


University of Wyoming

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We have 10+ debaters, and travel both nationally and regionally.  In the past several years we have been in elimination rounds at the National Debate Tournament, Harvard, Wake, Emporia, Gonzaga, Texas, Northwestern, Georgia State, UNI, CEDA Nationals, and other tournaments.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer a limited number of in-state and out-of-state scholarships. Please contact the director for further information.

Web Page

http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/cojo/debate.asp

Contact Info

Travis Cram Director   traviscram@gmail.com

Zach Moss Graduate Assistant Coach 2014-16   zach.moss@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


Utah State University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located:

Events this School Offers

 

 

IPDA Debate

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a regional program that attends 3-4 tournaments a year. However, we are very competitive and consistently place in the top at the tournaments and are almost almost always competing in the final debate and speech rounds.

Are scholarships available at the school?

None at this time

Web Page

none

Contact Info

Tom Worthen Director of Forensics   drtom@poeticpower.com

This information was last confirmed 8/13/2016


 


Utah State University Eastern

Type of School:

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Jeff Spears Director   jeff.spears@usu.edu

This information was last confirmed 7/8/2015


 


Valdosta State University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Southeast

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Valdosta State University participates in NPDA debate. In addition, we field students in many of the national IE events including extemp, impromptu, dramatic interp, dram. duo, prose, persuasion, informative, and program oral interp. Also, communication analysis (CA) for the true rhetoricians.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We have limited scholarships. for more information, email the DOF, Dr. Mike Eaves meaves@valdosta.edu

Web Page

www.valdosta.edu

Contact Info

Mike Eaves Director of Forensics   meaves@valdosta.edu

John Mikolajcik Assistant DOF, Former Kansas Wesleyan debater   jjmikolajcik@valdosta.edu

Keven Rudrow Assistant DOF, Former VSU Debater   

This information was last confirmed September 12, 2014


 


Vanderbilt University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Vanderbilt squad consists of 30-40 members.  We welcome debaters of all levels of experience.  Many successful Vanderbilt debaters begin without any previous debate experience.  There is an extensive training program for novice debaters.  Vanderbilt debate has a long tradition of producing nationally competitive debaters in all divisions:  novice, junior varsity, and varsity debate. We participate primarily in ADA/CEDA/NDT policy debate, but we also have students participate in public debates, on-campus debates, and in outreach programs with local high school and elementary school debate programs.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Vanderbilt offers only academic scholarships.

Web Page

Contact Info

M.L. Sandoz Director   mary.l.sandoz@Vanderbilt.Edu

Neil Butt Director of Debate   neil.s.butt@vanderbilt.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/29/2015


 


Vanguard University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a full service forensic team offering all three divisions of parliamentary debate as well as most of the 11 AFA events.  Our school is run under the auspices of the Assemblies of God, and therefore a statement of faith is required of all students and faculty.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Most of the students on our team do receive scholarships.  Scholarships are based largely on performance and comittement to the team.

Web Page

www.vanguard.edu

Contact Info

Karen Nishie Director of Forensic   Knishie@vanguard.edu

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2013


 


Wabash College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Parliamentary Union competes in parliamentary and worlds style debate at regional tournaments and orchestrates in public, on-campus debates.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Jeff Drury Assistant Professor and Faculty Advisor to Parliamentary Union   druryj@wabash.edu

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


Wake Forest University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TN-GA-FL-AL-KY-LA

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Wake Forest University enjoys a century and half old tradition of debate success (since 1835). Debate at the highest level is an enjoyable process of intellectual and personal self-discovery. This level of individual success is, by definition available to students of all experience and talent levels, so our team is open to all that are willing to strive to achieve such success.  Everyone shares in the joy of the accomplishments of everyone else, from novice to NDT champion.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Scholarship information available at team webpage under recruiting—undergraduate—scholarships and finanancial aid.

Web Page

http://www.wakeforestdebate.org/

Contact Info

Jarrod Atchison Director   jarrod.atchison@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/13/2013


 


Washburn University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Washburn Debate is a parliamentary debate program.  We attend around 5 national-level tournaments per semester and end the year attending both the NPDA Championships and the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer around 20-25 scholarships, ranging in amount.

Web Page

http://www.washburn.edu/cas/communication

Contact Info

Kevin O’Leary Director of Forensics   kevin.oleary@washburn.edu

Steve Doubledee Assistant Director of Forensics   steve.doubledee@washburn.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 10, 2012


 


Washington University St. Louis

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

APDA Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Since Debate should teach skills which can be ported to the rest of your life, we do not confine ourselves to any particular space in which to speak.  We compete primarily in the Cross Examination Debate Association because of its rich, numerous and historic ties to academic literature and its focus on developing argument before revealing it.  On occasion, we venture to the Northeast to hone our delivery and extemporaneous speaking skills with the American Parliamentary Debate Association.  Experience is preferred but not required.  If you attend the weekly meetings and complete the suggested assignments, we will do our best to get you to tournaments.  We travel to about 12 tournaments a year. We are coached by Rashad Evans (JD University of Pennsylvania), 2001 CEDA Nationals Champion.

Are scholarships available at the school?

No scholarships are available at this time.

Web Page

https://www.facebook.com/washudebate/

Contact Info

Rashad Evans Head Coach   rashad.evans@gmail.com

Lawrance Fung President   fungjl@wustl.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 9/18/2013


 


Wayne State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: IL-OH-MI-IN

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Wayne State is one of the few truly “open” teams that has a 50 year track record as a top 25 team in the nation. In terms of being open, we maintain a philosophy that every student—whether they have elite high school experience or no experience at all in forensics—is important to our program. Since 1958, we have had 6 top 10 speakers at the NDT, seven first round at large qualifiers to the NDT, two final round appearances at the NDT, with an additional 24 appearances in the NDT outrounds. In 2006 and 2007, Wayne reached the semifinals of CEDA and the NDT and had the Top Speaker of the NDT. In addition, Wayne State has a highly successful Individual Events team. In recent years, the team finished 1st in the Michigan state tournament and finished in the top 25 of both the NFA and AFA tournaments with students in finals, semifinals, and quarterfinals.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Wayne State offers numerous scholarship opportunities. We have almost full tution scholarship for our top forensics students and several $500-1500 scholarships for students. Additionally, at the end of the season, we give out monetary awards to the season’s top competitiors. Please ask for more details.

Web Page

www.wsuforensics.org

Contact Info

Kelly Young Director of Forensics   kelly.young@wayne.edu

Ron Stevenson Director of Debate   Stevenson.ron@gmail.com

Bruce Najor Assistant Debate Coach   bruce.najor@gmail.com

 

This information was last confirmed 1/17/2016


 


Weber State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

WSU Debate is the oldest intercollegiate college debate program in the intermountain west, with a 93 year history.  WSU Debate attends 12 CEDA/NDT style policy debate tournaments per year.  We specialize ONLY in policy debate.  We have qualified 7 teams to the NDT in the past 11 years.  The Director, Omar G. Guevara, is one of the longest serving Directors of a college debate program in the Western United States and is now celebrating his 30th year in academic policy debate. We have a full-time Assistant Director of Forensics who specializes in advance critical-style argumentation. Weber State hosted the 67th annual National Debate Tournament (2013) and the 9th annual National Debate Coaches Association national championship (2014).  If you are looking for an affordable, scholarship-granting, college policy debate program with a history of competitive success, Weber State University is the place for you!!

Are scholarships available at the school?

In-State and Out-of-State Scholarships are available based on merit, grade point average, and other considerations (such as diversity).  Please contact Omar Guevara or visit www.weberdebate.com for more information.

Web Page

www.weberdebate.com

Contact Info

Omar Guevara Director   oguevara@weber.edu

Ryan Cheek Assistant Director   ryancheek@weber.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 10/17/2014


 


Webster University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

 

 

Public Forum Debate

Individual Events—Speeches

Reader’s Theatre

 

 

Congress, On-Campus programs and performances

 

 

 

Team Information

We are a comprehensive program, competing in a full range of individual events, as well as multiple debate formats. We affiliate with NPDA, AFA-NIET, and Pi Kappa Delta, along with other associations. We also partner with the St. Louis Urban Debate League. Ours is an open-door program.

Are scholarships available at the school?

We offer scholarships for first-year and transfer students. Each is renewable for up to four years.

Web Page

Contact Info

Scott Jensen Director of Forensics and Professor of Speech Communication Studies   jensensc@webster.edu

Gina Jensen Assistant Director of Forensics   jensen@webster.edu

Tom Serfass Assistant Coach   

This information was last confirmed January 17, 2016


 


West Virginia University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://polisci.wvu.edu/beyond_the_classroom/debate_team

Contact Info

Samantha Godbey Director   samanthaegodbey@gmail.com

This information was last confirmed 9/21/2013


 


Western Connecticut State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: NY-MA-NH-VT-NJ-CT

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Roger Sherman Debate Society is WCSU’s debate team.  We host policy, public, and  parliamentary debates on WestConn’s campus, moderate  debates, and participate in competitive team debate tournaments sanctioned by the Cross Examination Debate Association.  We also are  occasional participants in World’s format (British Parliamentary) debates, which are sponsored by the Society for More and Better Debating (SAMBA), and we would like to actively recruit more students interested in this style of debate to enhance and expand our program.  We are an  organization promoting more and better debate both at WCSU and throughout the country, and we travel extensively to universities across the nation for debate competition. As a member of the vibrant North East Conference of Debate, we take on some of the top competition.  We also offer our debate students college credit  for debating and loan access to laptop computers.

Are scholarships available at the school?

A very limited number of full academic scholarships are available for applicants with high high school GPAs and SAT scores.  Four-year participation in debate is a condition of these  scholarships.   Interested parties should contact wilcoxw@wcsu.edu or kukkc@wcsu.edu

Web Page

http://people.wcsu.edu/wilcoxw/Debate/rsds.htm

Contact Info

     debate@connect.wcsu.edu

Joshua Flores Coach   jflores005@gmail.com

Robbie Goodrich    yy

Kevin Gaughan     yy

 

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2010


 


Western Washington University

Type of School: 4 year university

Region where this school is located: Northwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

https://chss.wwu.edu/communication-studies/debate-team

Contact Info

Steven Woods Director of Forensics   steven.woods@wwu.edu

Korry Harvey Asst. Director   Korry.Harvey@wwu.edu

Kristen Stevens Assistant Debate Coach   kristen.stevens@wwu.edu

Justin Morgan-Parmett Assistant Debate Coach    Justin.MorganParmett@wwu.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 13, 2014


 


Westmont College

Type of School: liberal arts 4 year school

Region where this school is located: Southwest

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

Contact Info

Deborah Dunn    dunn@westmont.edu

Chris Kyle    ckyle@westmont.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 21, 2013


 


Wheaton College

Type of School: liberal arts 4 year school

Region where this school is located: NorthCentral

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

Web Page

http://www.wheaton.edu/Academics/Departments/Communication/Activities/Debate-Team

Contact Info

Rebecca Sietman Director of Forensics, Assistant Professor of Communication rebecca.sietman@wheaton.edu

This information was last confirmed February 20, 2016


 


Wichita State University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: TX-OK-KS-MO

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Wichita State travels both nationally and regionally, winning awards at most tournaments we attend.  Our team provides opportunities for all students to compete, regardless of prior experience.  We travel to approximately 12 tournaments per year, including several major national tournaments.  We attend CEDA Nationals and usually qualify for the NDT.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Every member of the debate team will receive a scholarship.  Generous scholarships are available for the best students in our program.  Contact the coach or visit the webpage for additional information.

Web Page

www.wsudebate.com

Contact Info

Jeff Jarman Director   jeffrey.jarman@wichita.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/1/2008


 


Wiley College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

IPDA Debate

 

 

NFA-LD Debate

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The purpose of The Wiley College Debate Team is not only to compete at a national and regional level , but also to instill a strong work ethic, a drive for academic excellence and a spirit of ethical competition in our student leaders. We compete at Pi Kappa Delta Nationals, AFA-NIET and NFA Nationals. We compete in all 11 AFA events, NPDA, NFA-LD and IPDA.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Our school has a variety of scholarships dedicated to debate.

Web Page

http://www.wileyc.edu/wileydebaters/

Contact Info

Chris Medina Director of Forensics   cmedina@wileyc.edu

This information was last confirmed September 23, 2013


 


Wilkes University

Type of School: 4 year Univ

Region where this school is located: DC-VA-MD-PA-WV

Events this School Offers

CEDA-NDT Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Individual Events—Speeches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

Are scholarships available at the school?

We do not have scholarships at this time.

Web Page

www.wilkes.edu/pages/336.asp

Contact Info

Christine Mellon Director   christine.mellon@wilkes.edu

This information was last confirmed 9/25/2015


 


Willamette University

Type of School: 4 year University

Region where this school is located: WA-ID-UT-WY-CO

Events this School Offers

 

 

 

BP-Worlds Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moot Court/Mock Trial

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

The Willamette University Debate Union offers three interrelated programs: Intercollegiate Debate, Public Debate, and International Debate.Worlds Style Debate, the form in which we participate, is the most popular form of debate in the world, with numerous tournaments in Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada. Our program participates reginally, nationally and internationally in Worlds Style Debate

Are scholarships available at the school?

Yes, approximately $2,000 renewable up to 4 years

Web Page

willamette.edu/cla/debate

Contact Info

Robert Trapp Dr   

KImokeo-Goes una Dr   ukimokeo@willamette.edu

 

This information was last confirmed 8/13/2016


 


William Jewell College

Type of School: Liberal Arts 4 Year School

Region where this school is located: MidAmerica

Events this School Offers

 

NPDA-NPTE Debate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Information

William Jewell has a long history of competition in intercollegiate debate.  Our program focuses exclusively on parliamentary debate, with memberships in both the National Parliamentary Debate Association and the National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence.  The program is directed by Kyle Dennis (2008 NPTE Champion). Jewell captured the NPDA National Tournament Overall Squad Sweepstakes at the 2014 NPDA National Tournament at Norther Arizona University. Jewell is currently on a record-breaking streak of winning six consecutive state championships in parliamentary debate.

Are scholarships available at the school?

Jewell provides scholarships for participation in debate.  Interested applicants should contact Kyle Dennis, Director of Debate at dennisk@william.jewell.edu

Web Page

www.jewell.edu/debate

Contact Info

Dennis Kyle Director of Debate   dennisk@william.jewell.edu

Gina Lane Chair, Department of Communication and Theatre   laneg@william.jewell.edu

 

This information was last confirmed September 25, 2015