The Global Debate Network brings together students, faculty, and staff to support the development and growth of successful multilevel debate programs at OSUN institutions while creating meaningful pathways of exchange and collaboration between and among them.
What We Do
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The Global Debate NetworkThe OSUN Global Debate Network supports the development and growth of individual debate programs while creating meaningful pathways of exchange and collaboration between and among them. With a focus on public debates, curricula initiatives, and community outreach, the OSUN Global Debate Network is reconceptualizing the role of the university debate program as a centerpiece of higher education and critical to the preservation of open societies.
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Why Debate?Research shows that participation in debate improves students’ academic performance, critical thinking, and public speaking skills. Debaters learn to examine a variety of issues from perspectives other than their own, to advance reasoned arguments thoughtfully and respectfully, and to listen seriously to the viewpoints of others. But debate is not only a tool for individual growth and development; it is also an invaluable tool for engaging the community, building connections and partnerships, and entering into local and global conversations.