2008 University of Kentucky National Debate Institutes - Policy
"Where the Road to the TOC Begins and Ends"
APPLICATION & INFORMATION FORM FOR POLICY & PUBLIC FORUM (DOC)
2008 POLICY INSTITUTES
Three-Week: June 20-July 13, Tuition - $665, Housing/Meals - $885,Total - $1,550
Two-Week: June 20-July 6, Tuition - $580, Housing/Meals - $670, Total - $1,250
One-Week: June 20-June 29, Tuition - $460, Housing/Meals - $390, Total $850
POLICY INSTITUTE FORMS
Policy Application Page 1 (DOC)
Policy Application Page 2 (DOC)
Financial Aid Request - Policy (DOC)
2008 PUBLIC FORUM INSTITUTES
Two-Week: June 27-July 13, Tuition: $580, Housing/Meals: $670, Total: $1,250
One-Week: June 27-July 6, Tuition: $460, Housing/Meals: $390, Total: $850
PUBLIC FORUM INSTITUTE FORMS
Public Forum Application Page 1 (DOC)
Public Forum Application Page 2 (DOC)
Public Forum Financial Aid Request (DOC)
WHAT KENTUCKY OFFERS
OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY WITH SOME OF THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY
With its Fellows and Scholars Programs, Kentucky attracts some of the top high school debaters in the country. These outstanding debaters are dispersed among all of the labs. Thus, all debaters attending Kentucky have an opportunity to work with some of the nation's best. The Fellows and Scholars are "NOT" isolated in their own separate labs.
THE KENTUCKY TRADITION
The Kentucky Institute is one of the oldest in the country having run continuously since 1961. Alumni of the Kentucky Institute, at one time or another, have won every major invitational tournament as well as the national Tournament of Champions and the Forensic League National Tournament. During the current debate season alone, Kentucky Alumni have won or been in the finals of most major invitational tournaments.
EXPERIENCED FACULTY
Kentucky Institute students study with some of the nation's most accomplished faculty. The Kentucky faculty is comprised of nationally acclaimed high school and college debaters. Faculty members at Kentucky are selected because of their ability and commitment in teaching the vital critical thinking research and communication skills necessary for being an effective debate competitor.
MORE FOR THE MONEY
Debaters attending Kentucky's three-week camp get 22 full days of instruction and practice for much less money than many institutes charge. Kentucky starts on a Saturday and ends on a Saturday. Most camps offer only 17 days.
2008 POLICY STAFF
JON SHARP Assistant Director of Debate, University of Kentucky; champion debater, Emory University; Institute Instructor, Stanford, Bates & Kentucky for over ten years; Ph.D. candidate, USC.
ROGER SOLT Assistant Director of Debate University of Kentucky since 1981; has coached numerous champion college debaters; has served as Institute Instructor at Institutes including Wake Forest & Michigan.
STEFAN BAUSCHARD Director of Debate, Lakeland High School, New York; Assistant Debate Coach, Harvard University; Wake Forest Institute Instructor 1998-2006.
ANDREW JENNINGS Champion debater, Wichita SE; champion debater, University of Kansas; 3rd place speaker & runner-up champion, Harvard University, 2007; Institute Instructor, University of Kansas 2004-07.
ANGELO THEODOSPOULOS Champion debater, Buffalo Grove HS and University of Kentucky.
CHIPP SCHWAB Champion debater, Emory University., NDT 1st round bid; Kentucky Fellow 2004.
BRIAN MANUAL Debate Coach at Cathedral Prep; this year’s team has won 1st at Emory Unv., reached finals at Wake Forest and Michigan and semi-finals at Bronx and Georgetown Day.
MIKE WASCHER Debate Coach, Celebration High School; Kentucky Institute Camp Manager; Kentucky Institute Staff, 2003-07.
2008 FELLOWS (MORE TO BE ADDED)
TYLER BOYKIN, Fort Lauderdale
KATRYNA CADLE, Bishop Guertin
DAKOTA CAMACHO, Mercer Island
ROBIN GRAY, Fullerton
APPORV KUMAR, Lexington HS
MICHAEL LUXEMBURG, Georgetown Day
STEVEN MURRAY, Westwood
BRIAN SHIM, Berkeley Prep
ADI SUDARSHAN, Chattahoochee
ALEX ZAVELL, Head-Royce School
PARTIAL PUBLIC FORUM STAFF (MORE TO BE ADDED)
JONATHAN PEELE: Director of Debate, Manhester Essex; formerly Public Forum coach at Myers Park, North Carolina; Instructor, Florida Institute 2007; Coach of many Public Forum champions.
DANIEL CELLUCCI: Brown University; former Manchester Essex debater winning the TOC & runner-up at NFL; 1st place at The Glenbrooks & Yale.
JAMIE PATES: Champion debater, Manchester Essex; TOC National Champion 2006; winner of numerous invitational tournaments.
FOR INSTITUTE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION, CONTACT:
Dr. J. W. Patterson
Director of Debate
225 Funkhouser Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
jwpatt00@pop.uky.edu
http://www.uky.edu/Provost/ChellgrenCenter/Debate
2008 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY “POLICY” & “PUBLIC FORUM” NATIONAL DEBATE INSTITUTES
“POLICY” & “PUBLIC FORUM” ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
“Policy” and “Public Forum” applications are due no later Monday, June 2, 2008. The application must be accompanied by a $100 deposit. We limit our enrollment to sixty (60). The remainder of the cost of tuition and housing/meals for “Policy” and “Public Forum” is due “June 13th.” Please make checks payable to “Kentucky Debate Institute.” If positions are still available, applications will be accepted after May 31st. A full refund of the tuition fee will be made if the request is postmarked on or before June 2, 2008. After that date, no refunds will be made. Please print or type legibly your e-mail address on the application. If we cannot read it, we will be unable to communicate with you by e-mail. Please address all applications to “J. W. Patterson, Director of Debate, University of Kentucky, 225 Funkhouser Building, Lexington, Kentucky, 40506-0054.”
GRADE ELIGIBILITY FOR INSTITUTE
Institute participants must be in high school grades nine through twelve during the 2008-2009 school year. Exceptions may be granted by the Director.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We have a limited number of partial scholarships which will be awarded to students with exceptional ability but who cannot attend without financial assistance. Students applying for financial aid should have applications in by Thursday, May 1st, 2008, with a $200 deposit. WE CANNOT CONSIDER YOUR REQUEST UNLESS IT IS ACCOMPANIED BY A $200 DEPOSIT. Please make checks payable to “Kentucky Debate Institute.” If you are denied a scholarship and do not choose to attend the Institute, your $200 will be refunded if a refund is requested by June 2nd.
LODGING
All student dorms are double occupancy and students are responsible for BRINGING THEIR OWN LINENS (sheets, blankets, pillows, pillowcases, towels, etc.). The beds are extra long twin size (36x80). You are also encouraged to bring a small reading lamp. The Institute will attempt to honor mutual roommate requests. The dorms are fully equipped with air conditioning, vending machines, and laundry facilities. Each floor has a lounge and shower facilities. Students are carefully supervised by a designated Institute dormitory staff and by their daytime instructors. Roll-calls, room-checks, and lights-out are part of our regular monitoring procedures. Students may not leave the campus during the Institute except for designated restaurants and stores adjacent to campus and with Institute staff for official Institute events. As an official UK program, the Institute has close ties to the UK Police and the University of Kentucky Hospital system, should students need medical treatment.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Nightly building check-in, room check-in, and morning assemblies with roll call are part of a daily routine. Students will not be permitted to leave the campus except to designated stores and fast food restaurants adjacent to the campus, unless escorted by their parents or by the Institute Staff for Institute sponsored functions.
COSTS NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION AND FOOD
POLICY ONLY: The tuition and housing/meals charges do not include major lab photocopying expenses, optional policy Fellows evidence, transportation to and from the airport, and a few recreational activities. Lab photocopying fees will be $75 and the optional policy Fellows evidence will be $50. Most policy students secure financial help from their high school and/or high school debate team colleagues to cover the $50 for policy Fellows evidence. Depending upon the individual spending habits, many students will also need additional money for snacks, laundry, optional (excessive) photocopying, and other incidentals.
PUBLIC FORUM ONLY: The tuition and housing/meals charges do not include major lab photocopying expenses. This fee will be $75 for the two-week participants and $25 for the one-week participants. Depending upon the individual spending habits, many students will also need additional money for snacks, laundry, optional (excessive) photocopying, and other incidentals.
TRAVEL TO CAMPUS
For a $25 fee, Institute shuttles will run between both the airport and bus station for participants’ arrival and departure. If you attend, more information will be sent to you later on how this system will operate. Taxis are available, of course, if you prefer, but this mode is more expensive.
ADDITIONAL HOUSING INFORMATION
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE-POLICY ONLY: One, Two and Three Week Institutes for "POLICY" may check into University Housing anytime on Friday, June 20, 2008, between 1:00 p.m. and midnight. More specifics will be sent in your acceptance letter. Participants are allowed to check in a day late or a day early if absolutely necessary, provided you make special arrangements with us. Additional nights will require additional housing fees and might necessitate changing dormitories for Thursday, June 19, 2008, and/or Sunday, July 13, 2008.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE-PUBLIC FORUM ONLY: One and Two Week Institutes for “PUBLIC FORUM” may check into University Housing anytime on Friday, June 27, 2008, between 1:00 p.m. and midnight.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE-POLICY ONLY: "POLICY" Three-Week participants may check out on Sunday, July 13th; Two-Week participants may check out on Sunday, July 6th; and One-Week participants may check out on Sunday, June 29th. In every case, participants must check out of the dorm by 4:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE-PUBLIC FORUM ONLY: “PUBLIC FORUM” Two-Week participants may check out on Sunday, July 13th; One-Week participants may check out on Sunday, July 6th. In every case, participants must check out of the dorm by 4:00 p.m.
ANSWERS TO OFTEN ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I attend both the NFL and the Kentucky Institute? Yes, if you are coming in policy, but you must make special arrangements in advance.
When will I learn whether I have been admitted? As soon as we can process your application. This usually takes about ten days.
If I apply for a scholarship, when will I know it? As soon after May 2nd as possible, assuming all of the material, including the tuition deposit, has arrived.
Are participants permitted to leave campus? No, except with parents or for Institute sponsored events accompanied by Staff, and to designated stores and fast food restaurants adjacent to the campus.
May I choose my own roommate? Yes, if we have a written request from both parties.
May I arrive late or leave early? Yes, for one day before or after if special arrangements are made in advance, but it is highly discouraged.
Are check cashing facilities available? No, except for Travelers Checks. ATM machines are available on campus.
Are refrigerators in the rooms? No, we cannot arrange for this.
Are laundry facilities available? Yes, there are machines in the basement of the dormitory.
IS PHOTOCOPYING INCLUDED IN TUITION? NO, participants are obligated to pay for photocopying.
When does University meal service begin? On Saturday, June 21st and ends on Saturday, July 12th for Three-Week participants. For Two-Week participants, it will end on Saturday, July 5th and for One-Week participants it will end on Saturday, June 28th.
MAILING TO PARENTS
Once you are accepted, you will receive a package of information which includes forms that your parents or guardians must sign, including: Permission for Medical treatment, a Contractual Agreement signed by you and your parents in which you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute, and information on how to reach you in case of an emergency.
SEND YOUR APPLICATIONS AND ADDRESS ALL INQUIRIES TO:
Dr. J. W. Patterson, Director of Debate
University of Kentucky
225 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, Kentucky 40506-0054
Telephone Number - 859-257-6523
Fax - 859-323-1995
jwpatt00@uky.edu> (J. W. Patterson)
linda.barker@uky.edu> (Linda Barker)