The COD Forensics (Speech and Debate) Team is an excellent opportunity for students to improve their communication, writing, critical thinking and performance skills and is open to all students, regardless of major or performance experience.
Offering four major genres of performance (Public Speaking, Oral Interpretation, Limited Preparation, and Debate), the Forensics team has something for everyone. Many students have stated that the speech program is the most involved and rewarding experience of their college career - and most fun too.
Coaches
- Lauren Morgan
Director of Forensics - Kacy Abeln
Director of Debate - Brandon Wood
Director of Individual Events - Mia Poston
Coach - Kelsey Figiel
Coach
COD Stories
“I received some of the best training of my life on the Forensics Team. It taught me professionalism and how to put in the work." - Marisol Nichols
Marisol's COD Story
Contact Information
Kacy Abeln Stevens, Director of Forensics
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2E07K
Phone: (630) 942-2175
Email: abelnk@cod.edu