October 3, 2007 - The Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) recently conducted a survey of its membership to review their forms of financial support. The review highlighted some interesting findings with regard to the role of student fees in supporting intercollegiate debate programs.
Highlights of the survey include: . Student fees play an important role in debate programs at public universities and colleges. 82% of all public universities surveyed indicated they receive support for travel or scholarships from student fees. This support is in stark contrast to private universities. Less than 7% of private universities and colleges receive any support from student fees. . Student fees provide over 50% of funding at public universities and colleges (56%). Almost forty percent (38%) of public university and college debate programs receive 100% of their travel funding from student fees. The survey was compiled from data provided by CEDA member institutions. For more information about the survey please contact Gordon Stables, CEDA 2nd Vice President at 213-740-2759 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gordon Stables, Ph.D. Director of Debate and Forensics Annenberg School for Communication University of Southern California Office: 213 740 2759 Fax: 213 740 3913 http://usctrojandebate.com _______________________________________________ CEDA-L mailing list [email protected] http://www.ndtceda.com/mailman/listinfo/ceda-l
