The Executive Board is the body that leads the Debate Society. It is composed of undergraduate and graduate students, and its positions are filled by a member vote each spring. The number and names of the E-board positions have changed twice to reflect changes in the Constitution of the Debate Society. The Tournament Operation Officer is not a voting member of the Executive Board, but observes E-board meetings.
Executive Board Positions
- President: The President serves as the chief executive officer for the AUDS. In this capacity the president serves as the main representative to both American University and the American Parliamentary Debate Association.
- Director of Administration: The Director of Administration (DoA) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Debate Society.
- Director of Outreach and Development: The Director of Outreach and Development (DOD) is responsible for expanding the membership of the Debate Society and for developing the abilities of said membership.
- Director of Finance: The Director of Finance (DoF) is responsible for the overall financial direction of the Debate Society.
- Tournament Operation Officer: The Tournament Operation Officer is responsible for organizing, planning, directing, managing, and running the annual tournament under the supervision of the executive board.
Current Executive Board
- President: James Schmitt, Senior, SIS
- Director of Administration: Alex McHugh, Sophomore, SIS
- Director of Outreach and Development: Stephen Hayes, Senior, SIS
- Director of Finance: Kurt Girard, Sophomore, CAS
- Tournament Operations Officer: Kurt Girard, Sophomore, CAS
Past Executive Boards
2010-2011
- President: James Schmitt
- Vice President of Finance: Stephanie Caravias
- Vice President of Operations: Ki’tay Davidson (October ’10-May ’11), Stephen Hayes (May ’10-October ’10)
- Tournament Operations Officer: Stephanie Caravias
2009-2010
- President: Stephen Hayes (November ’09-May ’10), Leah Storer (May ’09-November ’09)
- Vice President of Finance: Jessica Hillbrich
- Vice President of Operations: Kaitlyn Paige
- Vice President of Outreach: James Schmitt (November ’09-May ’10), Stephen Hayes (May ’09-November ’09)
- Tournament Operations Officer: Rachel DeLevie-Orey