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A PROGRAM OF THE NATIONAL DEBATE PROJECT www.nationaldebateproject.org

Dear Student,
Congratulations! You have the opportunity to receive a full scholarship to attend the 2014 Atlanta Urban Debate League Institute (AUDI). By completing this packet, you are asserting that you have the raw talent and skills necessary to succeed as a debater. Debate is no easy event in public speaking. It is an intense activity that requires fast thinking and the ability to defend your position for the ultimate win.
The AUDI will provide you with the fundamental debate training necessary to participate and succeed with your school’s debate team and tournaments throughout the school year.
The AUDI is part of a National Urban Debate League Movement that consists of 21 established urban debate leagues across the country including New York, Miami, Los
Angeles, Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City and many others. Over the years, hundreds of students from the AUDL have earned opportunities to travel to places like
Washington, D.C., Boston, New York, Miami and Baltimore.
You are invited to attend the AUDI from July 28-August 1 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. The training will cover debate theory, research techniques, topic specific instruction, practice debates, and college bridge information. You will also attend lectures and participate in small lab groups. Breakfast, lunch and a snack will be provided.
In this packet, you will find more details about this institute as well as the necessary forms to fill out and return. The deadline for applications is July 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact James Roland at (404) 727- 6189 or by e-mail at
JRoland@atlantadebate.org if you or your guardian have any questions. You may also fax the information to 404-727-5367 or contact Lydia Smith by email at
Lbsmith@emory.edu or by phone at (404) 727-7178.
We are looking forward to seeing you become a Great Debater!
Sincerely,
James Roland
Institute Director, Atlanta Urban Debate Institute
Program Director, National Debate Project
Debate Coach, Emory University

A U D I I S t t u d e n t t I I n f f o r m a t t i i o n F o r m
In order to serve you best, we ask that you fill out this form about personal history and debate concepts. This information will only be used to help us better understand who you are and to maximize your learning experience during the AUDI.
It will not be shared with anyone as identified by name. If you have any questions about the form please contact an administrator @ 404-727-6189. Thanks!
Name _________________________________________________________________________
School _________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________ Phone_______________________________
________________________________________________ Email_______________________________
Grade (rising) __________________ Student ID #:______________________
Date of Birth ___________________________________________________
Ethnicity ____________________________________________________
(African American, Asian American, Caribbean American, Caucasian, Latino/Latina,
Middle Eastern, Multi Racial, Native American or Other)
T-shirt size (circle one): XS S M L XL Other_______________
Name three music groups or individuals you like.
Name three favorite things you like to do on the weekends.
Do you have any diagnosed learning disabilities or any other special needs we should know about?

What are some topics you would like to debate about? Remember, it can be about
anything.
Have you been to a summer debate institute? If so, where? Who were your lab leaders?
How many years of debate experience do you have (please identify if middle school or high school experience)?
What do you feel your strengths are with regard to debate?
What area(s) of debate do you feel you need the most improvement?
If you were a teacher what rules, if any, would you have for your class?
How would you rate your desire to go to college?
Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor N/A
5 4 3 2 1

How would you rate your desire to keep up with current events (i.e. watch the news, read the newspaper)?
Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor N/A
5 4 3 2 1
How would you rate the effect debate has had on improving your behavior, conduct, and conflict resolution skills?
Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor N/A
5 4 3 2 1
How would you rate the effect debate has had on your academics?
Excellent Good Neutral Fair Poor N/A
5 4 3 2 1
Have you ever attended the Debate Center? Y N
Other issues/questions/comments/concerns:

2014 ATLANTA URBAN DEBATE INSTITUTE
REGISTRATION FORM
Child’s Name:
Date of Birth:
School :
Address:
Grade entering in Fall 2013:
City:
Parent or Guardian Name:
Parent or Guardian Address (if different from child):
State: Zip Code:
Home Phone: ( ) Work Phone: ( )
Parent email: Cell Phone: ( )
Child lives with (check all that apply) _____mother _____father_______ grandparent_ ________uncle/aunt ___________other

How will your child get back and forth from the program each day?
_____School Bus ______Car ______MARTA ______Walk
In case of emergency and parent cannot be reached, please contact:
1.Name : Phone: Relationship:
2.Name :
Phone: Relationship:
In addition to parent(s) or legal guardian, the following persons have permission to pick up my child from the program. (Current identification will be required upon pick-up):
1.Name : Phone: Relationship:
2.Name : Phone: Relationship:
Name of Physician or Clinic:
Current Medical Insurance Provider:
Phone:
Child’s Allergies: Current Medical Conditions( e.g. seizures):
Current Prescribed Medications:
Should __________________________( Child’s name) suffer an injury or illness while in the care of the AUDI Summer Program, and the staff is unable to contact parent/guardian immediately, they(AUDI Summer Program) shall be authorized to secure medical attention and care for above mentioned child as deemed necessary. The below signed parent/guardian shall assume full responsibility for payment of all medical cost as related to the care of above mentioned child.
Signed(Parent / Guardian): Date:
I understand that participation in the program is entirely voluntary. I agree that in consideration of the
National Debate Project sponsoring the program and permitting me to participate in this program, I, on behalf of myself and my representatives, will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the National Debate
Project, its officers, agents, employees, successors, and assigns form liability for any and all claims, demands, rights or causes of action, present or future, resulting from or arising out of any travel or activity related to the program.

The Barkley Forum and the National Debate Project will at times record or film AUDI activities for educational and promotional purposes. In addition, it is not unusual for newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, as well as others, to cover some or all of the AUDI activities.
Your participation in AUDI Summer Program 2014 constitutes consent to the use, without restriction of any kind, all photographs, videotapes, or film, taken of you and/or recordings made of your voice and/or written extractions, in whole or in part. In consideration of value received, and without further consideration, you hereby authorize AUDI, the National
Debate Project, and any organizations authorized by the director of the AUDI, to record, photograph, videotape, or otherwise capture your image, voice, and activities.
If you have any questions or concerns at any time, do not hesitate to discuss them with the director of the AUDI Summer Program.
Please print the following information:
Student Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________ State:_________ Zip Code:______________________
__________________________ _______________________
Signature of Student
_____________________
Date
If the subject is a minor, the written consent of a legal guardian is required: (Please
print the following information)
Parent/Guardian:________________________________________________________________
Relationship to Student:_________________________________________________________
Address( If different from above):_________________________________________________-
City:________________________ State:_______ Zip Code:______________
__________________________ ____________________________________
Signature of Guardian
___________
Date

In order to afford all AUDI Program participants the most beneficial and enjoyable experience, we require that certain minimum standards of conduct be observed. Our experience has shown that a prior understanding of these standards by students and their parents will help contribute to a more effective learning experience.
1.
I will conduct myself in a safe and sensible manner while participating in this program. I will attempt to uphold the five P’s: Be Positive, Be Prepared, Be Punctual,
Be Proactive, and Be Patient. I understand that I need to be respectful and a good community member.
2.
Attendance at all program classes and functions (including field trips) is required and verified. Tardiness and other infractions of rules will result in disciplinary action to encourage maximum learning from the program.
3.
Students are not permitted to leave the Georgia State University campus unless it is for an event sponsored by the program or unless they have received written parental permission verified by the workshop director. Failure to abide by this regulation can result in removal from the program.
4.
I authorize the program to secure necessary emergency medical treatment in the event of injury or illness while participating in the program.
5.
Alcoholic beverages and narcotics or other controlled substances, weapons, or threatening behaviors are not permitted; any student found in possession thereof or engaging there in will be required to leave the program.
These regulations are not all-inclusive. Additional rules regarding individual conduct may be given to each student (e.g., library rules, etc.) Violation of any of these rules or the additional rules provided to the students may result in subsequent termination from the program.
Please sign below to indicate your understanding and acceptance of these
regulations. Please make a photocopy for your own records.
____________________________________________ ______________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date
__________________________________________ _____________________
Student’s Signature Date
Atlanta Urban Debate Institute Summer Program
Drawer U, Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 727-6189

9:00 – 9:35 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
9:35 – 9:50 a.m. General Assembly (GBC )
9:50 – 10:00 a.m. Break off into small groups
10:00 – 12:30 a.m. Lab/Small Group Instruction
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Community Building
1:45 – 3:00 p.m. Lab/Small Group Instruction
(Snack provided during this time)
3:00 – 3:15 p.m. Give out assignments and Dismiss students
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Staff Meeting