COMMUNITY
Equity Commitments for 2020-2021 compiled by Nicole Wanzer-Serrano
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he NSDA continues to work to model and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the speech and debate community. We are so thankful for the time and expertise of the coaches’ caucuses held immediately after the National Tournament this year. Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas and feedback through the caucuses or via emails directly to the NSDA.
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(b) Update and increase promotion of our inclusive and equitable tournament checklist. (c) Offer additional training and best practices on making speech and debate more accessible via Rostrum articles and other channels. (d) Evaluate rules and speech and debate topics to ensure they reflect our value of equity. (See pages 16-17 for interpretation rule changes passed at the Fall Board Meeting.)
The NSDA will update organizational core documents to reflect the value of equity.
(a) Continue to increase awareness about the importance of having a harassment and discrimination Nicole Wanzer-Serrano is the Director of Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the NSDA.
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(c) Continue to seek ways to involve NSDA students and young alumni in the conversation about equity in our organization.
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(f) Encourage and facilitate mentorship opportunities for coaches from traditionally marginalized and disenfranchised communities through our coach accreditation program.
(b) The NSDA will review all award names and ensure that our honorary namings reflect the diversity of our membership.
The NSDA will highlight, continue to refine, and promote best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the speech and debate community.
(b) Continue to emphasize representation in the National Tournament tab room staff selection process.
(e) Collect, curate, and promote best practices for recruiting, coaching, and mentoring individuals from traditionally marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
(a) After revision to our mission and vision last year, this year the NSDA will update the student Code of Honor and coach Code of Ethics.
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(a) Create and promote additional training for prominent tournament software to enable more local and regional service for coaches from traditionally marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
policy at speech and debate tournaments.
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The NSDA will celebrate diversity and inclusion within the speech and debate community. (a) Continue promoting monthly heritage celebrations. (b) Use videos to showcase the success of our Black students and coaches.
The NSDA will strive for leadership at all levels that represents the diversity of our speech and debate community.
GET INVOLVED To learn more about our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and access related resources, visit www.speechanddebate.org/inclusion.