National Debate Developmental Conference (nddc)
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National Debate Developmental Conference (NDDC)June 5-7, 2009 - Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC Sponsored by: American Forensics Association (AFA); National Debate Tournament (NDT); Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA); American Debate Association (ADA); and Wake Forest University Conference Director: Allan D. Louden, Wake Forest University Administrative Assistants, Odile Hobeka & Will Sears, Wake Forest University Honorary Conference Director: George W. Ziegelmueller Steering Committee: Timothy O’Donnell, University of Mary Washington (co-chair); Gordon Stables, University of Southern California (co-chair); Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh Sue Peterson, California State University, Chico; Jeffrey Jarman, Wichita State University Distinguished Advisory Committee: Robin Rowland, University of Kansas; Thomas Hollihan, University of Southern California; David Zarefsky, Northwestern University This conference marks the third national development conference for intercollegiate debate in the last half century. Previously, representatives of the collegiate debate community have convened in Sedalia, Colorado in 1974 and at Northwestern University in 1984. The conference is a forum for active coaches, directors, and community leaders who are examining contemporary issues related to intercollegiate policy debate and the coaching profession. One of the primary goals of the conference is to draft and publish a book addressing the “State of Intercollegiate Debate.” ScheduleFriday June 54:00 pm – 6:00 pm - Registration at Sundance Plaza Hotel Lobby- Information packet provided. 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Keynote Speech Conference Opener in Hotel Piedmont Room-Plenary Sessions with Conference Charge and Opening Speaker: William M. Keith, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Author of Democracy as Discussion (2007) - “A New Golden Age: Intercollegiate Debate in the 21st Century” 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Hosted Reception at Sundance Plaza Hotel -Hot hors d’oeuvres and an open bar at the outside swimming lounge area. Saturday June 69:00 am-7:00 pm - Organizational Working Groups - Groups will meet separately in one of the nine selected meeting rooms Lunch on Your Own – See the local restaurant listing provided in your information packet. Refreshments Available - Coffee, beverage, and cookies station conveniently located outside conference rooms from – 1pm – 5pm. 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Dinner at Putter’s Patio & Grill – The conference has sold out Putter’s for an evening of delicious North Carolinian grill-out entrees. 3 minute walk from the hotel. Sunday June 79:00am-Noon - Organizational Working Groups – Groups will meet in the same corresponding conference rooms as Saturday. Noon-2:00 pm - Lunch on Your Own. Refreshments Available outside conference room 1pm- 5pm 2:00 pm-6:30 pm - Presentations by Working Groups – Each group will have a time to present finding, resolutions, invite debate, etc. Presentations will take place in the Piedmont/Blueridge Peak Conference area. 7:30 pm-9:00 pm - Wrap-Up Buffet and Reception – Meet at the common room (Sunspree, Vivians, Bistro &Sierra I, II, & III). Working GroupsProfessional Development, Research, and Advancement Tenure and Promotion Working Chair: Robin Rowland, University of Kansas Members: Jarrod Atchison, Trinity University Derek Buescher, University of Puget Sound Ryan Galloway, Samford University Matt Gerber, Baylor University Tom Hollihan, University of Southern California (Remote) Steve Hunt, Lewis and Clark College (Remote) Jeff Jarman, Wichita State University Kelly McDonald, Arizona State University (Remote) Kelly Young, Wayne State University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to examine the relationship between the coaching profession and tenure and promotion. The working group should begin by examining the status of tenure stream debate coaches throughout the academy and design a set of recommendations and standards for a variety of institutions. Scholarship and Research Working Group Chair: Gordon Mitchell, University of Pittsburgh Members: Pete Bsumek, James Madison University Michael Jensen, National Academy of Sciences (Advisory member) Chris Lundburg, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Matt Stannard, University of Wyoming (Remote) Jeff Richards, Sammamish HS, Bellevue, WA Ben Voth, Southern Methodist University Researcher: Michael Mangus, University of Pittsburgh Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to foster research and scholarship by examining the culture and prevailing norms among debate professionals toward research and scholarship, identify opportunities for innovation in scholarship, examine existing outlets and imagine new possibilities for research and scholarship about debate and/or by debaters. Development and Advancement in the Coaching Profession Chair: David Hingstman, University of Iowa Members: David Cram Helwich, University of Minnesota Mike Davis, James Madison University Taylor Hahn, Wake Forest University Scott Harris, University of Kansas Brian Lain, University of North Texas Jake Thompson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Researchers: Shruti Chaganti - James Madison University Sean Lowry - James Madison University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to examine and inventory the variety of professional debate coaching positions represented at institutions across the country. This inventory should include: type of position, salary range, benefits, work load, and support for professional development. The working group is charged with drafting a set of suggested standards and benchmarks for institutions that employ debate coaches. Innovation, Practice, and the State of the Art Innovations in Debate Working Group Chair: Karla Leeper, Baylor University Members: Blake Abbott, University of Georgia Kelly Congdon, University of Richmond Aaron Hardy, Whitman College (Remote) Sarah Partlow Lefevre, Idaho State University Derek Richardson, Open-Source Software Developer Sara Spring, University of Iowa Scott Varda, Baylor University Researcher: Josh Gonzales, Wake Forest University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to explore the possibilities for innovation in debating styles, formats, and practices including the introduction and use of new media technologies in intercollegiate debate practice; Will look at debate's place in 21st Century Academy. Best Practices Working Group Chair: Rich Edwards, Baylor University Members: Brent Brossmann, John Carroll University Adrienne Brovero, University of Mary Washington Jon Bruschke, CSU-Fullerton Mike Davis, James Madison University John Fritch, University of Northern Iowa Mike Hall, Liberty University Gary Larson, Wheaton College Bill Newnam, Emory University (remote) Will Repko, Michigan State University Ross Smith, Wake Forest University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to explore and identify best practices related to tournament debating. The charge of this working group involves assessing such issues as: Tournament schedules, Debate program management, Debate program administration, judge preference. Community and Organization Building Governance and Working Group Chair: Gordon Stables, University of Southern California Members: Andrew Barnes, Georgia State University Dan Cronn-Mills, Minnesota State Univ.-Mankato Terri Easley, Johnson County Community College (KS) Vik Keenan, Baruch Debate, City University of New York Eric Morris, Missouri State University ML Sandoz, Vanderbilt University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to 1) examine the relationships between the various organizations supporting a debate education in the United States, 2) examine issues of jurisdiction governing policy debate, 3) examine issues of calendar and scheduling Charting Post-Debate Networks Working Group Chair: Scott Segal, Bracewell & Giuliani L.L.P., Washington DC Members: Dave Arnett, University of California, Berkeley Brad Hall, Al Gore's Office (Remote) Mike Hester, State University of West Georgia Sarah Holbrook, State University of West Georgia Geoff Lundeen, State University of Wes Georgia Sue Peterson, California State University, Chico (Remote) Christopher Sedelmyer, Vanderbilt University John Stubbs, Romulus Global Issues Management (DC) Andrea Reed, Wake Forest University Elizabeth Wiley, George Washington University Josh Zive, Bracewell & Giuliani, Washington DC (remote) Aims and Tasks: What becomes of debaters? The goal of this group is to conduct a survey of career paths, build alumni networks, and sketch plans and possibilities for linking the debate community with others outside of the academy. The Rationale and Agenda for Policy Debate in the 21st Century Rationale For Policy Debate Working Group Chair: Tim O'Donnell, University of Mary Washington Members: Neil Butt, Wayne State University Stephan Bauschard, Lakeland School District, NY Joe Bellon, Georgia State University Warren Decker, George Mason University John Katsulas, Boston College Bill Keith, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Danielle Verney O'Gorman, United States Naval Academy Researchers: Sarah Spring, University of Iowa Joe Packer, University of Pittsburgh Aims and Tasks: The goal of this working group is to conduct a review of the literature on the value of debate, articulate links between the activity and higher education, collect testimonials and research projects designed to assess and evaluate the activity, and craft a comprehensive and persuasive rationale for policy debate in the 21st Century. Controversies in Debate Pedagogy Working Group Chair: Ed Panetta, University of Georgia Members: Sherry Hall, Harvard University Dan Fitzmier, Northwestern University Kevin Kuswa, University of Richmond Ed Lee, Emory University David Steinberg, Univ. of Miami (FL) Fred Sternhagen, Concordia College (MN) Researchers: Will Mosley-Jensen, University of Georgia John Turner, Dartmouth College (remote) Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to identify and examine trends and competing models in argumentation and debate pedagogy and practice. Participation - Alternative Models Working Group Chair: Allan Louden, Wake Forest University Members: Teddy Albiniak, University of Southern California Will Baker, New York University (remote) Chris Baron, Baltimore Urban Debate League Daryl Burch, Towson University Nicole Williams Barnes, National Debate Project, Atlanta, Georgia State University John W. Davis Debate Solutions, Baltimore Beth Skinner, Towson University Alfred Snider, University of Vermont (Remote) Ron Von Burg, Christopher Newport University Melissa Wade, Emory University (Remote) Carol Winkler, Georgia State University (remote) Researchers: Anjlia Vats, Washington Debate Coalition/ALOUD/Univ. of Puget Sound Anthony Jardina, National Association of Urban Debate League (Chicago) Lawrence Grandpre, Towson State University Aims and Tasks: The purpose of this working group is to identify and examine alternative models in debate participation: for example: NAUDL, IDEA, ALOUD, Nat Debate Project, HBCUs, DOJ crime projects, Debate across the Curriculum Download 25.25 Kb. Share with your friends:
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