The KU Campus

Registration for the 2008 Institute has begun, forms are available below!

The Jayhawk Debate Institute at the University of Kansas is a premier high school debate camp providing first class instruction at an exceptional value. The JDI offers students of all levels of debate experience the opportunity to further their development through a low student-to-staff ratio and interaction with exceptional faculty. Over the history of the JDI, students attending the camp have garnered strong competitive records at national and regional competitions.

The Jayhawk Debate Institute will occur this year on the following dates:

• Three-week extended policy debate: June 22-July 12, 2008
• Two-week policy debate : June 22- July 4, 2008
• 2008 Coaches' Workshop: July 10-11, 2008

The Jayhawk Debate Institute is an attractive camp for several reasons!

• Low tuition: Tuition covers basic student expenses during the workshop: room, board, evidence, and library borrowing privileges. Included in tuition is access to Watkins Health Center, one of the top university health facilities, for all minor medical needs. The tuition is the same or lower than comparable institutes. Prices this year are the same as the last few years. They are as follows:
  
  

  With Room & Board

  Without Room & Board

  2 week	$1050	$600
  3 week	$1,300	$800
  Coaches Workshop	N/A	$50 (Sign up using the registration form below)

  
  
• Easy travel: KU's proximity to Kansas City International Airport (KCI) makes flights less expensive than to many locations. Several shuttle and limousine services can deliver students to the front door of the residence hall. More information can be found on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
  
  
• Low student-staff ratio: All labs at the institute are guaranteed to have a student-to-staff ratio of no greater than 8:1. Research and work time is supervised by institute staff to facilitate students' progress
  
  
• Proven Record: Over the past several years, students attending the Jayhawk Debate Institute have returned strong competitive records in national and regional competitions.
  
  
• Great Residence Halls: All students stay in air-conditioned rooms. The dormitory housing staff provides 24-hour security in all residence halls, with staffed entries and roving security patrols. Meals are served in the dining commons, which provides a variety of service options, including pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and an extensive salad bar. This year the institute will be held in its entirety in Ellsworth Hall.  This is the most newly renovated dorm on campus, and will provide a comfortable location for this years JDI and JEDI.
  

Links to more information on the Jayhawk Debate Institute

• The Camps -This page provides general on the institute and specific information on the various camps offered by the Jayhawk Debate Institute.

• The Faculty and Staff -This page provides a list of the probable staff member of the the Jayhawk Debate Institute and biographical information on each member.

• Frequently Asked Questions -This page hopes to provide you with answers to the many of the common questions received and further information on the campus and transportation options.

• Registration Form (PDF) -This page provides you with a printable registration form for the institute for your place at the JDI. Due to dormatory renovations on the KU campus, we will have to cap enrollment for both sessions of the JDI.

jayhawkdebateinstitute@gmail.com