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S A M FU NR D E R S I T Y
DEBATE
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229

The 36th Samford Summer Forensics Institute
June 27-July 10, 2010

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
The Samford Summer Forensics Institute
In 1974 Brad Bishop, who was Samford’s debate coach at the time, inaugurated the Samford Summer
Debate Institute. Because Bishop realized that his college debate program could only be as good as the
high school debaters that supported it, the primary goal of the institute was to serve the needs of the
Southeast's high school debate.

In 1980, with the help of Marilee Dukes and Pat Bailey, Samford offered the first Lincoln-Douglas debate
institute in the nation. When few would take a chance on the new format, Samford embraced it and has
served as a forum for innovation. Now it is one of the most popular forms of debate in the nation. Many of
the standards that characterize modern Lincoln-Douglas debate were initiated at the Samford debate
institute.

In the last thirty six years both Samford debate and the debate institute have flourished. Each year
Samford has been able to hire some of the best coaches in the country and taken the best students in the
Southeast to prepare them for regional and national competition. At least 12 NFL and TOC national
champions have attended the institute. So far, the faculty and staff of the Samford Summer Debate
Institute have helped to mold the careers of over 2,000 students.

Goals of the Institute
All Students Deserve Respect
We believe that students who choose to participate in forensic activities are unique thinking
individuals. While each student comes from an area that makes different demands on their
abilities, we assume that all students are thoughtful and intelligent beings who bring along
valuable insight. We encourage students to explore their creativity and independence with the
guidance of mature professional coaches and experienced debaters.

All Students Should Be and Feel Safe
Samford University is a religious community. Consequently, all faculty, staff, and students are
expected to live within basic behavioral codes that emphasize the dignity of colleagues, faculty,
and Samford staff. Additionally, Birmingham is the home to some of the best medical facilities in
the world. Samford's campus is enclosed, located in the affluent Homewood area, and closely
monitored by Samford Security. We believe that we offer one of the most secure college
environments in the country.

All Students Deserve to Get the Most for their Money
The Samford Summer Forensics Institute is not run for profit and no part of the Samford Debate
budget is tied to its success. Our goal is to offer the greatest possible value for the student's
dollar, and Samford University is willing to underwrite some of this effort. This allows us to fulfill
our commitment to keep lab groups and the student-to-coach ratio low.

Finally, Reputation is Everything
Samford has worked hard to make students happy. There is no better index of this than our
reputation that we have built over the course of the last thirty plus years. Year after year coaches
send their students and parents send their children to us with the knowledge that they will come
back better for it. The fact that our staff send their own students to Samford and that we have
maintained relationships with some of the nation's strongest programs for more than a quarter
century are testament to the consistency and quality of our program.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
DIRECTORS OF THE INSTITUTE
Ryan Galloway, Ph. D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies
and Samford University's Director of Debate. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia
where he was an assistant coach. He also holds an M.A. from Baylor University where he was the
Assistant Director of Forensics. He has coached teams in the elimination rounds of every
national college tournament.

Abi Williams, M.A,: Abi is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies and is Samford
University’s Assistant Debate Coach. Abi holds an M.A. from Georgia State University where she
was an assistant coach for a highly competitive team. She won the Graduate Assistant of the
Year Award for the S.E.C. region in 2005 and 2006.

William Tate, M.A. : Mr. Tate has coached high school debaters for nearly 30 years. He is the
President of the N.F.L. and has been the Director of Debate at the Montgomery Bell Academy of
Nashville since 1983. Mr. Tate's M.B.A. program is nationally recognized as one of the strongest
in the nation. M.B.A. teams have been represented in the late elimination rounds of every national
tournament. Mr. Tate was a director at the University of Iowa from 1989-2000 and before that
was a director at the Georgetown Debate Institute. Mr. Tate has been a director at the Samford
Summer Forensics Institute since 1978. From 1969 to 1983 Mr. Tate was the director at Selma
(AL) High School. He currently directs the Southern Bell Forum, the most prestigious high school
debate tournament in the nation.

We will maintain our traditional offerings in 2010; including a commuter option for those living in
town. We are expanding our institute this year by offering an optional third week of intensive
training in policy debate with our top faculty, headed by Dr. Ryan Galloway.

Two Person Cross-Examination, Resident
27 June-10 July 2010
$1350 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Room (air conditioned, double occupancy, supervision)
• Meals (three per day, seven days per week)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Two Person Cross-Examination, Commuter
27 June-10 July 2010
With meals: $1000 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
No meals: $850 including the $50.00 registration deposit
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Resident
27 June-10 July 2010
$1350 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Room (air conditioned, double occupancy, supervision)
• Meals (three per day, seven days per week)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Commuter
27 June-10 July 2010
With meals: $1000 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
No meals: $850 including the $50.00 registration deposit
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Public forum Debate, Resident
27 June-10 July 2010
$1350 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Room (air conditioned, double occupancy, supervision)
• Meals (three per day, seven days per week)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Public Forum Debate, Commuter
27 June-10 July 2010
With meals: $1000 including the $50.00 registration deposit.
No meals: $850 including the $50.00 registration deposit
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
Dr. Galloway’s Advanced Policy Scholars, Resident
27 June-10 July 2010
$2000 (for all three weeks) including the $50.00 registration deposit.
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Room (air conditioned, double occupancy, supervision)
• Meals (three per day, seven days per week)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Dr. Galloway’s Advanced Policy Scholars, Commuter
27 June-10 July 2010
With meals: $1600 (for all three weeks) including the $50.00 registration deposit.
No meals: $1400 (for all three weeks) including the $50.00 registration deposit
• Tuition (group instruction, practice debates, structured work sessions)
• Fees (library use, reserve collection use, computer services)

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
A Typical Day
Efficiency dictates that our curriculum be highly structured. While each division is different and
each day is different, a typical day might include:

7:00-8:00 am ________________________________________________Breakfast, Beeson Ctr.
8:00-9:15 am ________________________________________________Theory Lecture
9:30-11:30 am _______________________________________________Lecture/Practice
12:00-1:30 pm _______________________________________________Lunch, Beeson Ctr.
1:30-4:00 pm ________________________________________________Laboratory Work
5:00-6:00 pm ________________________________________________Dinner, Beeson Ctr.
6:00-7:00 pm ________________________________________________Recreation
7:00-10:00 pm _______________________________________________Practice Debates
10:00 pm ___________________________________________________Residence Hall
11:00 pm ___________________________________________________Room check
11:30 pm ___________________________________________________Enforced lights out

The last two days of the institute are exclusively dedicated to practice debates.

Samford Summer Forensics Institute
An Explanation of Fees

A $50 deposit must be sent in immediately to ensure you place in the institute. Students will be
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. In the past we have generally filled the institute by
the deadline. This fee is non-refundable, except to those students who are not admitted to the
institute, and will be applied to the overall fee.

The fees are due in full a week before the beginning of the institute. They will cover the costs of
tuition, housing, and three meals a day. They are set at the lowest possible level to enable the
institute to break even while at the same time hiring a nationally recognized faculty in all divisions.

Our receipt of the $50 deposit guarantees your place in the institute.

Mail To:
Abi Williams
Samford University Forensics Institute
SU Box 2241
Samford University
Birmingham, AL 35229

Please make checks payable to: Samford Forensics Institute.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
Samford University Summer Forensics Institute
27 June - 10 July 2010
Application for Enrollment
Due: 15 June 2010

Personal Data
Applicant's Name: _________________________________________________
Applicant's Address: ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number and Email: _____________________________________

Address and Name of the high school that the applicant will be attending in fall 2010:

__________________________________________________

Institute Data

1. Division: Lincoln-Douglas Policy Public Forum

1a. If you circled policy, will you be applying for the third week in Dr. Galloway’s Advanced
Scholars? Please circle:
Yes No

If yes, please fill out the separate application and submit no later than May 15, 2010.

2. Experience level next year: Novice (1yr) Intermediate (2yr) Varsity (3+yr)

3. Package: Resident Commuter w/ meal plan Commuter w/o meal plan

4a. Gender: __________ 4b. Date of Birth: __________________

5a. Number of tournaments last year: ________________________________

5b. Any awards or honors? (list on back of sheet)

6. Roommate preference:___________________________(we will honor only if mutual)

7. If a policy debater: partner preference: ______________________________

9. Show off your pride as a Samford Debate Institute alum! We sell our institute t-shirts for only
$12. Please include your t-shirt payment with your application or final payment. If purchasing an
institute t-shirt, please circle your size (adult sizes only)

XS S M L XL XXL XXXL

Parental Notification: I am aware that my daughter/son is applying to the Samford Summer
Forensics Institute.

_______________________________________________
Parent's Signature (if under 18) Date

This form must be filled out by ALL participants (even if you are a local
resident).

Student's Name: ______________________________________

Home Address: _______________________________________

_________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________

Date of Arrival: 27 June 2010, Sunday (before 5:00 PM)

Name of airline/bus line/etc.: _____________________________
Flight/train/bus # and time: ______________________________

Date of Departure: 10 July 2010, Saturday (before 12:00 PM)

Name of airline/bus line/etc.: _____________________________
Flight/train/bus # and time: ______________________________

_____ I prefer to make my own arrangements for transportation to and from the
campus at the beginning and end of the institute.

_____ I want a member of the Samford Institute staff to pick me up. There will
be a $35.00 round-trip charge for this additional service.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
Samford Summer Forensics Institute
Health Information Form – page 1 of 2
Due: 15 June 2010
*This form consists of two pages! Please make sure to fill out and return
BOTH pages!

Name: ______________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________________

Social Security Number: ________________________________

Physician's Authorization:

This is to certify that ____________________________ was examined by me on
_____________________________ (valid for one year) and that I found this
individual to be able to participate in vigorous physical activity and recreational
athletic activities.

I note the following restrictions: ___________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Date of last tetanus immunization: _________________________
Drug allergies: ________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Other medical problems including allergies: _________________

Signed: ______________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________

Telephones: __________________________________________
(office) (home)
In case of an emergency, contact: _________________________
Telephones: __________________________________________
(office) (home)
Relationship to you: ____________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Indicate a second person who would know where to reach you in an emergency:

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
Samford Summer Forensics Institute
Health Information Form – page 1 of 2
Due: 15 June 2010
*This form consists of two pages! Please make sure to fill out and return
BOTH pages!

Insurance Company Name: _________________________________________
(Attach a photocopy of the insurance card to this sheet)
Policy Holder and Number: __________________________________________
Address to mail claim: ______________________________________________
________________________________________
Subscriber's relationship: ____________________________________________
List any prescribed medication: _______________________________________
List any health problems and dates of occurrence (major illness, asthma, diabetes, etc.):
___________________________________________________
List any drug sensitivities, allergies, or chronic medical problems:
__________________________________________________________
List any over-the-counter medication that you may use for occasional headaches or minor
problems: ________________________________________________________

Permission to Treat
I hereby authorize and give my consent to the health authorities of Samford University or any licensed
health professional to perform upon or administer to _________________________ any reasonable,
necessary treatment. In the case of psychiatric and/or psychological emergencies involving psychological
treatment, parental notification for the treatment beyond that responsive to the emergency will be
requested. I also give permission to administer whatever anesthetic may be necessary or advisable during
medical or surgical procedures. This authorization is intended to include emergency treatment,
immunizations, injections, and minor operations and procedures. I agree to assume all costs related to
such treatment. I authorize my insurance company to pay benefits to the Samford University Wellness
Center, St. Vincent’s Hospital or Brookwood Medical Center. Also, I authorize the disclosure of medical
information to my insurance company for the purpose of the claim. This permission is only valid while the
student is attending the Samford Summer Forensics Institute.

Release of Liability
In consideration of the Samford Summer Forensic Institute granting the student permission to participate in
the normal activities of the Summer Institute, I hereby assume all risks of his/her personal injury (including
death) that may result from any normal Institute activity. As parent or guardian I do hereby release Samford
University, the Samford Summer Forensics Institute, and their officers, employees, agents, and instructors
and all participants in the Institute programs from all liability, including claims and suits at law or in equity,
for injury, fatal or otherwise, that may result from the student taking part in normal Samford Summer
Forensics Institute activities.

Parent or guardian signature and date: _____________________
Student signature and date: ______________________________

The release and treatment authorization must be signed by a parent or guardian. Students who are 18
years old or will become 18 years old before the end of the program must also sign. We must have this
form prior to the student's beginning to participate in the program. No medication of any kind will be
distributed to students by staff. Over-the-counter medication such as aspirin must be purchased and
administered by the student. Diagnosis and treatment require a licensed physician. Students who
complain of illness will be taken to the clinic.

Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes application for
employment and educational programs from all individuals, regardless of race, color, sex,
handicap, or national or ethnic origin.
Samford Summer Forensics Institute
Financial Aid Form
Return by 1 June 2010
*Please note that this form is due sooner than all other forms.

This year Samford University Debate has offered the institute a $1,000.00 grant
to help students pay tuition at the Samford Summer Forensics Institute. The
scholarship money has been designated for students with significant financial
need.

Income:

Applicant Name:
Parent 1 Parent 2 Applicant

________________ ________________ ________________ please attach
name name name form 1040
showing the
____________ ____________ ____________ applicant as a
occupation occupation occupation dependent
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
gross income gross income gross income total gross
income

Describe any circumstances that should be considered in determining your
financial need:

To the best of my knowledge the foregoing is true and correct:

Parent/Guardian signature and date: _______________________

How much assistance do you require (Do not request more than 1/2 of the fees):

The Samford University Forensics Institute seeks to secure the safety and dignity
of all students, staff, and faculty. To accomplish this we ask that you adhere to
some very specific rules and regulations.
At the discretion of the Institute directors, Abi Williams, William Tate and Ryan Galloway, violators
of Institute policies will be given sanction or removed from the institute with no refund of fees.

1. NO alcohol, illegal drugs, or stimulants such as NODOZ will be tolerated.

2. Any damage to University property must be paid for by the persons responsible.

3. All students must behave in a manner that is respectful of the dignity and safety of others.

4. Resident students may not leave the campus at any time, unless accompanied by a staff
member, their parent, or have direct permission from the institute directors.

5. Students may not leave the dormitory for any reason after 11:00 PM.

6. Any damage to the dormitory is the direct responsibility of the residents. Students will be
required to pay for all damages beyond normal wear. Students will be expected to clean their
rooms before check-out. One of the dormitory advisors will check your room before you check-
out.

7. Students are expected to be on time for all activities. Students who are not punctual will be
sanctioned.

8. You will be under the direct supervision of the dorm director who will be treated with the utmost
respect at all times.

9. There are to be NO unauthorized visitors or persons in the dormitories at any time. That
includes boyfriends, girlfriends, former debaters from your school, etc. Any reasonable request
for visitors other than family will probably be honored if previous permission is secured. Parents
are welcome at any time.

10. Do not lose your dormitory room key or meal card. It will cost you $50 to get either replaced.
This is a university rule that must be honored.

I understand and agree to abide by the rules that are laid out here:

Student's signature and date: ____________________________

Information for Lincoln-Douglas Debaters:
We suggest that you bring the following items with you (although you can purchase them at the University
bookstore):

1. large, three ringed binder
2. several legal sized pads
3. notebook for lecture notes
4. typing paper
5. scotch tape.

For living in the dormitory, you will need to provide the following:

1. bed linens (twin sized sheets, blanket, pillow, towels, washcloths, etc.)
2. toiletry articles
3. a working alarm clock
4. trash bags
5. Your own phone if you want to make calls from your room

Information for Policy Debaters:
We suggest that you bring the following items with you (although you can purchase them at the University
bookstore):

1. at least two 21-pocket Expanding files and 20 manila folders
2. a box for organizing files
3. legal pads and several different fine point pens of different colors
4. notebook for lecture notes
5. several rolls of tape and scissors
6. 300 sheets of white 81/2 x 11 paper

For living in the dormitory, you will need to provide the following:

1. bed linens (twin sized sheets, blankets, pillow, towels, washcloths, etc.)
2. toiletry articles
3. a working alarm clock
4. trash bags
5. Your own phone if you want to make calls from your room

Information for Public Forum Debaters:
We suggest that you bring the following items with you (although you can purchase most of them the
University bookstore):

1. legal pads and fine point pens of different colors
2. notebook for lecture notes
3. scotch/invisible tape (not cellophane tape)
4. white 8 ½” X 11” paper.
5. mid-sized, three-ringed binder

1. Registration for all students will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on 27 June. The location will be
determined and you will be informed closer to the start date of the institute.
2. All students who debate will debate both sides of their respective resolutions. This institute
does not endorse or advocate 4-person debate.
3. If you have a softball glove, frisbee or soccer ball, bring it with you--they help to make the
break-times more fun.
4. Students should make plans to leave the institute on 10 July by 12:00 PM. Under no
circumstances will housing be available after 10 July. Airport transportation will be coordinated by
one of our staff members.
5. Samford food services does a great job---but every year people want to order out. Remember
that you will need to have money to do this. Also, students should bring about $30.00 for
individual copying costs and sodas.
6. We cannot cash checks on the campus. I have talked with the bookstore and they are willing
to cash traveler's checks if they are in small denominations (less than $100.00). You will need to
bring a photo I.D. however. We do have ATMs on the campus.

Finally, We would like to thank you for your interest in the Samford
Summer Forensics Institute. We are here to serve your needs, and if there is anything
you would like to know, or any concerns that you would like to express, we encourage you to get
in touch with us. Abi Williams’ number is (205) 726-2049. In case of emergency, you can get in
touch with the Department of Communication (205) 726-4261. Or, if it is really an emergency, you
can call campus security 24 hours a day at (205) 726-2020