If you must miss classes to attend a tournament, your professors will be notified by the administration. Professors will be asked to follow university guidelines regarding school sponsored activities and allow you to make up any work missed. You are encouraged to talk with your professors about planned absences in addition to their official notification. There is virtually NO cost to be on the Cowley College Debate and Forensics Team. All travel, lodging, meals and entry fees for tournaments are paid by the program.
Any student enrolled in a minimum of six hours is eligible to participate in the program.
Participation is limited to eight semesters of intercollegiate competition. Additionally, as a member of the Cowley team, you may be able to receive scholarship to 4-year institutions as a result of your participation. Depending upon the student's interest, anywhere from one to three credit hours may be earned per semester. The Cowley Debate and Forensics Team is coached by Scott Haywood. Scott is an accomplished practitioner in the communication field, as he was an active participant in debate and forensics as an undergraduate student, and has served under the instruction of such great coaches as Richard Finton and Dr. David Scott .