Thursday, September 8, 2016 Lecture Series Speaker: Kevin Powell
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Provost's Convocation Speaker: Dr. Candace Love Jackson, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Friday, October 14, 2016 Founders' Day Convocation Speaker: Patricia Russell McCloud, J.D.
Thursday, November 10, 2016 Veteran's Day Observance Speaker: Mr. Ronald Spriggs
Note: Dates may be added to convocation schedule per students' need.
Proposed New Initiatives and Organizations from the Office of Residence and Student Life
Initiative 1: Speech & Debate Team
Summary: Speech involves a presentation by one, two, or sometimes a group of students that is judged against a similar type of presentation by others in a round of competition. Debate involves an individual or a team of debaters working to effectively convince a judge that his or her side of a resolution is, as a general principle, more valid. Each event in speech and debate features a different form of public speaking and requires a unique skill set and talent. While students often develop a passion for specific events, many compete in multiple categories throughout the course of their academic careers. The purpose of this initiative will provide students interested in speech or debate an outlet to train and prepare for any opportunity that will require them to speak or negate professionally. KSU speech and debate team members will become skilled and confident public speakers. We will have staff and faculty serving as the speech and debate team advisers.
Summary: Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Therefore, KSU students will be exposed to the same training as leaders from fortune 500 companies and more. KSU students will gain all the experience needed in order to be able to effectively market their collegiate experience and establish a successful career in the field of their choice.
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