Eighty responses were received from both high school and college forensic directors: ninety percent of the respondents of involving audiences included generating support for the program, educating and motivating students, and serving audiences. (PD)

A survey of 80 department chairpersons, directors of forensics, and debate coaches indicated an increased use of nontraditional, audience-centered debate paradigms since the National Developmental Conference on Forensics issued its report advancing alternative debate options during the 1970s. Report recommendations on expanding the role of…