Provides members with working knowledge of the law and opportunity to compete in the American Mock Trial Association tournament.
OUR MISSION:
The Purpose of the Iowa State University Mock Trial organization is to stimulate reason and analytical thinking, to improve public speaking, and to further individual and cooperative experience and success in intercollegiate competition.
Affiliations
American Mock Trial Association
Membership Information
Student Members
14
ISU Members
0
Non-ISU Members
0
Dues Per Semester
$50.00
Dues Per Year
Varies
Allowed Members
Students, Spouse/partner, Others
Allowed Officers
Students
Non-member Event Participation:
No
Membership Qualifications
Availability during all practice times, approximately 6-9 hours per week.
Availability during competitions, approximately 2-4 tournaments during the fall & spring semesters.
Meet guidelines established by the organization.
Membership Restrictions
None Specified
Elections
Spring
Meetings
Ross Hall 120.
Activities
Desc. of Regular Meetings/Activities
We either write or read through our parts.
Member Attendance
Everyone in the program
Non-Member Attendance
0
Special Events
About: Any Mock Trial Competition - We travel to various cities around the Midwest to compete against other colleges in competitions Frequency: It varies, depending on when tournaments are scheduled. Est. Attendance: 12 members, 2 non-members
Activity Advertising
Desc. of Advertising Efforts
We attend Clubfest, and frequently make speeches in front of various classes. This semester and next we'll be speaking in front of Political Science 320 and Political Science 101, and we're in the process of talking to others.
Departmental Privileges
Special Access to Dept. Facilities?
None, other than our meeting rooms.
Special Access to Dept. Personnel?
Dr. Kathleen Waggoner. She's our adviser, and has a law degree from Drake University. She also teaches several classes concerning law here at ISU.
Funding
Dues
25%
Tournament fees
25%
GSB funding
50%
Risk Management
Has a designated officer with risk management responsiblities?
Yes
Risk Management Officer
President
Officer's risk management duties outlined by consitution?
No
Has an Operations Manual
No
Officer Information
Position
Officer
President
Katherine Walling <>
Treasurer
Kevin Barnes <>
Adviser
Kathleen Waggoner <> 217e East Hall Ames, IA 50011-1070
Required Signature #1 (Member)
Heather Hilgers <>
Secretary
Rose Mraz <>
Vice President
Peter Hapke <>
Constitution
File Name
Date Uploaded
Status
Constitution uploaded but not approved at this time.
