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
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
COD Stories
“The team consisted of other passionate individuals who were interested in politics
and the news and were self-motivated to propose solutions. I thrived in this environment
because of the relationships I formed with my teammates and coaches." - Maggie Yancey
Maggie's COD Story
COD Stories
“I was taught a work ethic that helped me stay motivated and complete whatever I set
out to do. I had so much fun on the Forensics team and my success at the national
tournament was a turning point and I wanted to do it forever. So I did.” - Jim Dobson
Jim's COD Story
COD Stories
"You can find a club for every interest, be in the Honors program, join a sports team,
study abroad, work on campus and so much more. Don’t let the fact that it is a community
college deter you from making one of the smartest decisions of your life." - Gabbi
Gruver
Gabbi's COD Story
COD Stories
Karissa Klos' experience on the Forensics Team at COD developed her presentation skills
that she uses daily in her meteorology career.
Karissa's COD Story
Kacy Abeln Stevens, Director of Forensics
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 2E07K
Phone: (630) 942-2175
Email: abelnk@cod.edu