Politics, Leadership & Debate . Baltimore, Maryland. CTY is accredited for grades K through 1. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Prospective Debaters. How do I join the team? It is possible to. All of those debaters. Most recently, Obie Lansford ('0. Baylor. Obie wasn't sure he wanted to debate as a freshman, but was. He went on to qualify for the NDT four consecutive years and was the Top Speaker at the 2. District 3 Championship. What about. Parlimentary Debate? No. Baylor has a rich tradition of success in intercollegiate policy debate dating. We will continue this tradition by focusing on the policy arena. We feel that the policy debate format offers. How. prominent nationally is the debate program at Baylor? ![]() Baylor is a powerhouse in intercollegate policy. Baylor has won the NDT three times (1. Final Four an additional nine times. Baylor's. team of John Cook and Ashley Morgan advanced to the Quarterfinals at the 2. NDT. Baylor has also had numerous top speakers. ![]() NDT and won virtually every major national tournament at some point in its history. How. many students participate in the Baylor debate program? The number of debaters at Baylor will vary from. Is. high school debate experience a requirement for participation? Yes. Preferably four years of top- level. There are some examples of students who have made the transition from Lincoln- Douglas or other styles. Because of the specialized nature of intercollegiate policy. For. example, if an individual wanted to play linebacker for the Baylor football team, but hadn't played football in high school. Gonzaga University Debate Team. Home; Gonzaga Debate Team. If you want to get the most out of 2 weeks of debate camp this is the program. Baylor football. team, make the team, and win the starting job at middle linebacker. How much time does. Baylor? The amount of time a student spends on debate will vary. Of course, participation in any worthwhile activity is time. In addition to attending the squad meetings, debaters conduct extensive research, participate in practice rounds. The amount of time a student is able to commit to debate will have a large impact upon the assignment. How are debate. colleagues selected at Baylor? Colleagues are assigned by the coaches, but debaters have significant. We attempt to pair teams based on level of experience, desire, and ability level. How many tournaments can I expect to attend each year? The amount and type of travel. Students are not asked to travel at times that they prefer. The coaches make decisions about travel based upon student interest and level of preparedness. Some teams attend. What types of tournaments does Baylor attend? Baylor participates in NDT and CEDA debate. NDT stands for National Debate Tournament and CEDA. Cross- Examination Debate Association). We do not participate in individual events or Lincoln- Douglas debate competition. Baylor has chosen to participate in this style of debate since the beginning of the 'modern' era of college. Does Baylor participate in Individual Events or Lincoln-Douglas debate? What about Parlimentary Debate? How prominent nationally is the debate program at Baylor? What types of tournaments does Baylor attend. How many classes are missed for tournament travel? College. debate tournaments are generally three day activities held Saturday through Monday. We typically leave for a tournament during. Friday and return on Monday evening. We usually drive to tournaments which are under 6. Waco and fly. to locations that are over 6. ![]() ![]()
Whenever a student misses a class for a debate tournament, we provide a written. University sanctioned activity. Students. should, however, attempt to schedule as many Tuesday/Thursday classes as possible in order to minimize the number of classes. Since debaters enjoy the privilege of early registration, a schedule conducive to tournament travel is easily achieved. Is debate at Baylor a squad or an individual team effort? Most definitely, Baylor debate. College NDT topics are broad, and one team could not research a proposition adequately without jeopardizing. Baylor's program relies on a central evidence file. Each debater is assigned a topic area for research. Given the amount of time we. Students are as excited about. Should I participate in debate my freshman year. Yes, why lose the opportunity of a year's debate experience in any activity that offers. Students who aspire to achieve the highest level of national competition generally need to. Can I participate in other activities while. While debate does take a great deal of time, debaters are encouraged to participate in other. What. other activities are available besides tournament travel? While tournament competition is the primary. Baylor, debaters also participate in public debate programs involving contemporary, controversial policy. Baylor debaters also judge in area high school tournaments as their schedule permits. Most Baylor debaters are also. Judging at tournaments and teaching in the. Can. I receive college credit for participation in debate at Baylor? Yes, a debater can receive academic. While competitive tournament debate is an extra- curricular activity, the university. Can incoming students work in the summer workshop? Yes. some incoming first- year students are accepted for employment in the Baylor High School Debaters' workshops. Contact Dr. Gerber. Are debate scholarships available at Baylor? Yes. Annually, we award two. Capp Fellowships to incoming debaters. These full- tuition awards are renewable for up to four years. They are awarded or renewed annually based. What if I have further.
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