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This speech, performance, and debate team offers a high-quality learning opportunity.  Our team competes from September-April, travels to two or three tournaments a semester, and OCC covers the cost of judging, registration and etc.  Undergraduate students in good academic standing can compete in one or more events (Informative Speaking, Poetry, Dramatic Interpretation, Parliamentary Debate and more), earn college credit for their work, and may even be eligible for scholarship money. See event descriptions and sample speech links on this page. 

New and returning OCC students can join the team now! 

  • New team members are welcome.  Join us at any time! 
  • Remote and in-person coaching sessions are available.
  • Students presenting two or more events at two tournaments can earn academic credit. 
  • Congratulations to our our president: Donna Lopatin! 

Upcoming Events Include: 

  • Team Meetings 
    • Tuesdays 4-5PM G111 Orchard Ridge & Zoom
    • In addition there is individual coaching based on participants' schedules
    • Email cabennet@oaklandcc.edu for Zoom link and passcode.  Come to meet others and consider your options!
       
  • Upcoming Tournaments 
    • December 6: Fall MISL hosted by Saginaw Valley State University (Dec. 5 leave. Travel waivers must be signed prior to attending as an OCC student)
    • February 21: Novice States hosted by Northwood University (Feb. 20 leave. Travel waivers must be signed prior to attending as an OCC student)
    • March 7: MISL State Championships hosted by Eastern Michigan University (Travel waivers must be signed prior to attending as an OCC student)

Benefits:

If you join the team, you can help us continue to be successful, and you will certainly benefit too.  As Inc. Magazine says, “Public Speaking is No Longer a ‘Soft Skill.’ It’s Your Key to Success in Any Field." So, any improvement in your presentation skills will support your success in college and beyond!

Why not try something new, meet others at OCC, and network with individuals from other schools!?

To set up a coaching appointment or get the Zoom link, email Ms. Bennett.