The National Forensic Association (NFA) is an academic association dedicated to providing leadership in intercollegiate speech and debate education in the United States.  The NFA sponsors the annual collegiate national championship in Individual Events and Lincoln Douglas Debate during April.  Additionally, the association promotes and publishes the National Forensic Journal, an academic journal emphasizing scholarly work in speech and forensic pedagogy, as well as a selection of programs at the annual National Communication Association convention. The association is governed by an National Council comprised of elected faculty members from member institutions.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The National Forensic Association is committed to expanding and enhancing collegiate educational opportunities in speech communication nationwide.  The purpose of the association is to promote pedagogy and scholarship by publishing the National Forensic Journal and sponsoring an annual championship in Individual Events and Lincoln-Douglas 

CODE OF ETHICS:

Believing strongly in the purpose of the National Forensic Association and its’ pillars of pedagogy, scholarship, and competition, member teams and individuals strive to uphold the following values:

1.      Inclusivity – The National Forensic Association community believes we are stronger when we include all individuals with diverse experiences and stories.

2.      Honesty – Our community believes in honestly presenting and performing work without the blight of plagiarism or misrepresentation.

3.      Integrity – Our community works to uphold the highest ethical standards as stated in our organizational bylaws in order to create a society of fairness and pride.

4.      Respect – Our community respects the voices and perspectives of other members within the community and works to create comradery within our diversity.

5.      Education – Our community believes that by focusing on education as a pedagogy and a competitive practice, we can foster the growth of strong, civically minded citizens.

6.      Involvement – Our community encourages involvement of students, alumni, coaches, and outside community members because many perspectives enrich the learning experience at our tournament.