About N I D L

    
  Just as each college sport division serves its purpose for the level of athlete involved -- from Division I to NAIA to intramural flag -- so intercollegiate debate programs differ in educational goals and coaching philosophy to meet the needs of various students.

The League was formed to help those students interested in developing public speaking skills that are appealing and comprehensible.

We affirm that debate should:

  • promote the same speaking styles that are effective in civic or professional settings.

  • be both an educational and a competitive activity. 

  • be opened for judging by any well educated audience—no debating expertise should be required to serve as judge. 

  • offer all types of topics—fact, value or policy. 

  • be accessible to all college students even if they have not had previous debate experience.

  • be offered at tournaments that maintain a professional decorum as would be expected in civic or professional settings.

If you agree with these principles then join us.

All colleges and universities who affirm our charter are welcome.

Executive Council:

Mike Dugaw, Lower Columbia Community College
Gary Gillespie, Northwest University
Shannon Valdivia, Mount Hood Community College
Kerrie Hughes, Clakamas Community College


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 Intercollegiate Debate League
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