College of Southern Idaho Speech and Debate

Collegiate debate program

College of Southern Idaho

• College of Southern Idaho — Twin Falls campus · Twin Falls, ID

Activity: Active

The College of Southern Idaho appears in the completed Novice IPDA results for the Fran Tanner Open, held September 25–26, 2026; its SpeechWire team page shows results in the 2026–2027 season.

Season 2026-2027. Evidence dated 2026-09-26. Verified 2026-11-03.

Also known as CSI Forensics.

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How the program debates

CSI connects intercollegiate forensics with COMM 105, a three-credit course students may repeat for up to four semesters. The program welcomes CSI students with more than nine credits and a GPA above 2.5; no prior experience is required. To join, register for COMM 105 and speak with the team about its expectations. CSI says it covers competitors’ tournament registration, transportation and lodging, and provides a modest food stipend; students with demonstrated ability may qualify for scholarship assistance. At the September 2026 Fran Tanner Open, CSI placed fifth in Novice IPDA. The college traces its forensics tradition to the late 1960s and reports more than 50 national-tournament trophies.

Debate formats

• IPDA public debateSourceSource

Circuits and associations

• International Public Debate Association · Documented participation · 2026-2027SourceSource

Program support

CSI states that it covers tournament registration, transportation and lodging for competitors and provides a modest food stipend.Source

Students who demonstrate extraordinary ability may be eligible for forensics scholarship assistance.Source

Joining and participation

Eligibility

Open to any CSI student enrolled in more than nine credits with a GPA above 2.5.Source

Novice participation

Previous competitive experience is not required.Source

How to join

Register for COMM 105 and speak with the team before beginning to review program expectations.Source

Published fees

CSI says tournament registration, transportation and lodging are covered for competitors; a modest food stipend is also provided.Source

Scholarships

Students who demonstrate extraordinary ability may be eligible for scholarship assistance.Source

Travel support

CSI says it covers tournament transportation and lodging for competitors.Source

History and achievements

CSI’s official program page traces the forensics tradition to the late 1960s and reports more than 50 trophies at national tournaments.Source

• 2026 · Fran Tanner Open

  Fifth place in Novice IPDA.

  IPDA · Novice

  SourceSource

Historical connections and results describe the named program and season. Contact the program for current participation details.