The Minnesota Debate Teachers Association, encouraging ethical conduct, respect, and civility among Coaches, teachers, debaters and judges, establishes the following Code of Ethics…
The Minnesota Debate Teachers Association Member:
- Places as the highest priority the enhancement of students’ self-worth and learning within the context of competitive debate;
- Fulfills responsibilities with honesty and integrity;
- Fosters a debate community which welcomes and commends the positive contributions of all;
- Follows guidelines of ethical tournament management with regard to staffing and tabulation procedures;
- Encourages proper use of library and research materials;
- Abides by the rules of evidence as specified in MDTA policies;
- Abides by guidelines established regarding the exchange of specific information among debaters and/or coaches;
- Exhibits the highest standards of impartiality and professionalism regarding the decision-making process;
- Uses appropriate channels for voicing allegations of impropriety and never knowingly challenges another individual or school for the sole purpose of creating false impressions of unethical behavior;
- Assists all members of his/her program in developing an awareness and understanding of these ethical guidelines and seeks to promote these guidelines in his/her program.