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S A M FU NR D E R S I T Y O IV DEBATE 800 Lakeshore Drive Birmingham, AL 35229 The 35th Samford Summer Forensics Institute June 28-July 11, 2009 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. Celebrating more than 160 years of debate excellence 1841-2009 W e would like to begin by thanking you for your interest in debate at Samford University and would like to tell you a few things about Samford, and about our debate team. In 1831, when Alabama's Baptists first began the idea of founding a college, the Manual Labor Institute of Greensboro, AL, the central focus of the curriculum was the art of declamation. Each Friday, all students participated in informal debates on contemporary issues. These required meetings took the name of the Franklin Polemic Society. The directors of the college believed that such exercises led to quicker and more insightful minds. Although the Manual Labor Institute closed in 1836, the Franklin Polemic Society and its traditions were transferred to Howard College (which is now the College of Arts and Sciences at Samford University). The Franklin Society tradition of weekly declamations and debate continued until well into this century when, due to a host of changes in technology, the tradition of on-campus debates gave way to a demand for intercollegiate debates. Starting in the early 1900's, Howard College students participated actively and successfully in intercollegiate debate. In the 1950's Samford joined the National Debate Tournament, and began the tradition that lasts until today. Last year marked Samford’s fiftieth year in N.D.T. debate. Under the leadership of coaches G. Allan Yeomans in the 1950’s and ‘60s, Brad Bishop in the 1970's (where Samford won three DSR-TKA national championships) and Skip Coulter in the 1980's (where Samford made the late elimination rounds of the N.D.T. four times), Samford University has established itself as one of the traditional debate powerhouses and will have a team at the national tournament this year. Today, Samford continues its tradition of debate excellence. Samford has been routinely represented at all national tournaments, and is considered one of the most stable programs in the Southeast. This year Samford will be represented by debaters at tournaments held at Georgia State University, Harvard University, the State University of West Georgia, Capital University, the University of North Texas, Wake Forest University, Vanderbilt University, U. Alabama, U. Kentucky, U. Georgia, Northwestern University, Middle Tennessee State University and Baylor University. In addition to its nationally competitive teams, Samford University also hosts the Samford University Summer Forensics Institute in June and July, the Samford University Public Debate Series, the Birmingham Area Debate League, and the Bishop Guild Debate Tournament that is held every winter. 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 five 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 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. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. This will be her second year directing the institute. 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. 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. DIVISIONS, DATES, COSTS We will maintain our traditional offerings in 2009; including a commuter option for those living in town. We hope to expand the scope of our institute by offering an NCFCA lab this year. Two Person Cross-Examination or NCFCA Debate, Resident 28 June-11 July 2009 $1150 plus 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 or NCFCA Debate, Commuter 28 June-11 July 2009 With meals: $950 plus the $50.00 registration deposit. No meals: $800 plus 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 28 June-11 July 2009 $1150 plus 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 28 June-11 July 2009 With meals: $950 plus the $50.00 registration deposit. No meals: $800 plus 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 28 June-11 July 2009 $1150 plus 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 28 June-11 July 2009 With meals: $950 plus the $50.00 registration deposit. No meals: $800 plus 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 28 June - 11 July 2009 Application for Enrollment Due: 1 June 2009 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 2009: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Institute Data 1. Division: Lincoln-Douglas Policy Policy - NCFCA Intermediate (2yr) Public Forum Varsity (3+yr) 2. Experience level next year: 3. Package: Resident 4a. Gender: __________ 5a. Number of tournaments last year: Novice (1yr) Commuter w/ meal plan Commuter w/o meal plan 4b. Date of Birth: __________________ ________________________________ 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 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 Transportation Form Due: 1 June 2009 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: 28 June 2009, Sunday (before 5:00 PM) Name of airline/bus line/etc.: _____________________________ Flight/train/bus # and time: ______________________________ Date of Departure: 11 July 2009, 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: 1 June 2009 *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: 1 June 2009 *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 2009 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 ________________ name Parent 2 ________________ name Applicant ________________ name please attach form 1040 showing the applicant as a dependent ____________ occupation ____________ occupation ____________ occupation ____________ 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): 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 Agreement Form Due: 1 June 2009 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 checkout. 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: ____________________________ 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 Some Closing Information 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. large, three ringed binder several legal sized pads notebook for lecture notes typing paper 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. at least two 21-pocket Expanding files and 20 manila folders a box for organizing files legal pads and several different fine point pens of different colors notebook for lecture notes several rolls of tape and scissors 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. legal pads and fine point pens of different colors notebook for lecture notes scotch/invisible tape (not cellophane tape) white 8 ½” X 11” paper. mid-sized, three-ringed binder 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. General Data: 1. Registration for all students will be from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on 28 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 11 July by 12:00 PM. Under no circumstances will housing be available after 11 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. 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.