Some Comittee Information
Delegates
Though I know the conference is a ways away, I want to clear the air about some committee related issues early so we can take care of them early. I anticipate a great committee sessions, and these recommendations are here to only help make it better. So, here are some things to keep in mind for the conference.
1) Delegates will not permitted to have Laptops in committee. This is for several reasons, but the most important and pressing in my mind is that we want the competition to be based on a level, skill based, playing field, and not one where you can buy an advantage by purchasing and bringing a laptop. All resolution writing will be done through OPI, which is located very close to our committee room.
2) I want to reiterate that there will be no pre written resolutions. As with the plagiarism policy, I have no toleration for it. I will be erring on the side of suspicion in this regard, so don’t attempt to circumvent the committee.
3) Do not bring pamphlets, tracks, or handouts for committee summarizing your position or policy. If you have visual aides or slides that is acceptable, and I will get back to you through this blog about what sort of audio/visual equipment we will be able to allow you to use. I will be going through all material before you show it to the rest of committee just as a quality assurance measure.
4) Lastly, I managed to get an amazing guest speaker for the committee. George Willcoxon is currently a PhD student in the Louis and Marie Travers Department of Political Science, specializing in Security Studies. He has studied at Princeton, and has spent time abroad studying and evaluating UN and NATO peace keeping operations in the Balkans. I’m excited to have him come speak, and I know that you’ll have some great questions to ask him.
I apologize for making this so serious, but I did end on a positive note. My next update should be a bit more fun.
- Richard Hill
“Peace is our Profession”