Why+KNDI?

=**Why Choose the Kentucky National Debate Institute**=

A History of success
Founded by Dr. J. W. Patterson, the Kentucky Institute is one of the oldest in the country having run continuously since 1961. Alumni of the Kentucky Institute, at one time or another, have won every major invitational tournament as well as the national Tournament of Champions and the NFL and NCFL National Championships.

Faculty
The KNDI boasts one of the most experienced staffs in the country. The faculty have coached 5 NDT Champions, 6 NDT finalists, 5 Copeland Award teams, and over 40 first round teams.

Student to Faculty Ratio
KNDI is committed to low student to staff ratio. This allows constant attention and access to lab leaders, numerous practice speeches and practice debates along with individualized coaching.

Campus Resources
The University of Kentucky is a cutting-edge academic institution. Participants will have access to many resources including the Young Library, currently ranked as one of the top 25 University libraries in the country.

Kndi is equipped and dedicated to the cause of integrating technology and debate. The use of video for lectures, practice debates, and other skills work will be a staple of all the labs. KNDI will also facilitate paperless debating. Full instruction and support throughout the entire camp, including access to computers, necessary software and technical support.

Practice Debates
With our superb student to staff ratio and experienced staff we can guarantee extensive practice debates for all KNDI students. These will be supplemented with additional practice speeches, speech re-dos and focused drills on problem areas as part of our individualized coaching.

Balanced Curriculum
Our goal is well rounded and versatile debaters. KNDI students will focus on all aspects critical to debate success including argument development and construction, research, strategy and in-round performance. This includes extensive lectures, discussions, practices rounds and individual attention.

Research development
As one of the earliest summer programs the KNDI will break ground in developing positions for next year’s topic with access to the top-tier UK library system and internet available for all students. KNDI also focuses not just on creating initial positions, but also giving students the skills necessary to continue to develop positions throughout the year.

Theory instruction
KNDI is dedicated to being a premier program for debate theory content and practice. Our extensive faculty background in this area, practices during the program and on-going video lectures throughout the year will prepare students to understand and utilize evolving debate theory.

Cost
KNDI is among the most affordable three week camps in the country. Combined with our excellent faculty and resources, the KNDI is truly an amazing value and opportunity for debaters at any level.