Juniata College: Embracing Debate from the Campus to Classroom

25/02/2025 1h 8min
Juniata College: Embracing Debate from the Campus to Classroom

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Sadie Webb, ACTA's Associate Director of the College Debates and Discourse Alliance, converses with faculty leaders and students to explore the CD&D program's extensive work at Juniata College. Reflecting on their experiences with classroom and campus debates, Matthew Damschroder, Dean of Students; Derek James, Dean of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and four Juniata undergrads highlight how debate serves as a powerful pedagogical tool for fostering free expression and the critical exploration of ideas.