Our Advisory Board
Our Advisory Board assists with fundraising and promotion of the Minnesota Urban Debate League throughout Minnesota.
Current Board Members
Our Student Leadership Team
The Student Leadership Team is a student-run board whose goal is to improve MNUDL programming, provide leadership opportunities for our students, and further incorporate student voice into our organizational structure, while also promoting an agenda of youth agency and empowerment. Participants are compensated $15 per hour for their contributions. Interested in joining the Student Leadership Team? Contact your coach for more information!
Our Student Leadership Team has identified the following priorities:
Redesigning the MSHSL debate season opener:
Traditionally, our season opener, the Minnesota Debate Teachers Association (MDTA) Jamboree, has hands-on engagement opportunities, like a demonstration debate and workship, for novice debaters. Opportunities like this foster a sense of camaraderie and support with the chance to work and learn with peers from across the metro area. Next year, the SLT will be running the event! Their goal is to incorporate more of these learning, collaborative experiences for JV and Varsity debaters.
Planning next MSHSL season’s community building activities:
Over the last 2 years, we have incorporated fun activities into our tournaments that encourage debaters to work together outside their teams, such as Scavenger Hunts, Themed Dress Up days, and Get to Know You Bingo. Next season, the SLT will be in charge of designing and implementing the activities. We’re sure it will be the best season yet!
Volunteering at Middle School Debate Tournaments:
The SLT has also committed to being volunteer judges and recruiting other members of their HS debate teams to volunteer as well. Judging is a great way for our HS debaters to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at tournaments, get experience in an educator role, and be mentors to our MS students.
Help Promote Debate in Minnesota
Use your skills, connections, and vision to support our success in promoting debate in Minnesota. Contact Executive Director Amy Cram Helwich at cramhe@augsburg.edu to learn more about getting involved with the MNUDL Advisory Board.
