Here are some questions and answers regarding the requirement:
Why are students being asked to
register?
We want to promote active membership and prioritize the honor code for our members. Students impacting the strength of a school and/or competing in District and National competition should acknowledge that they are members of the organization and have agreed to follow the tenets of the National Forensic League Code of Honor. We also want to ensure that students have gained initial access to the resources and communications available to them as a lifetime member. Moreover, we currently have no method for determining who is being served by our organization. As a nonprofit entity, we need to be able to articulate who we serve and the diverse needs of our membership. Through the website registration process, we give each member the opportunity to voluntarily share key demographic data that can assist us in making the argument for public and private support for speech and debate activities.
We want to promote active membership and prioritize the honor code for our members. Students impacting the strength of a school and/or competing in District and National competition should acknowledge that they are members of the organization and have agreed to follow the tenets of the National Forensic League Code of Honor. We also want to ensure that students have gained initial access to the resources and communications available to them as a lifetime member. Moreover, we currently have no method for determining who is being served by our organization. As a nonprofit entity, we need to be able to articulate who we serve and the diverse needs of our membership. Through the website registration process, we give each member the opportunity to voluntarily share key demographic data that can assist us in making the argument for public and private support for speech and debate activities.
What is required to register?
Students may register using a unique, verifiable email address, or they have the option to register using their Merit ID Number. In both cases, students are asked to connect their name on record with an email address or a personal identification number, as well as provide their city and state. We will never sell or provide a student email address to any third party without the student’s express written consent.
Students may register using a unique, verifiable email address, or they have the option to register using their Merit ID Number. In both cases, students are asked to connect their name on record with an email address or a personal identification number, as well as provide their city and state. We will never sell or provide a student email address to any third party without the student’s express written consent.
Is a student required to provide
any additional personal data?
No. Other than basic contact information, every other data field is either optional, or it has an "other" or "prefer not to answer" option.
No. Other than basic contact information, every other data field is either optional, or it has an "other" or "prefer not to answer" option.
Who is being asked to register on
the website and when?
In 2013-14, website registration is only required of new students. Once the process has become more familiar for schools, website registration will be required in 2014-15 for all students (returning and new).
In 2013-14, website registration is only required of new students. Once the process has become more familiar for schools, website registration will be required in 2014-15 for all students (returning and new).
Does a student have to register
more than once?
No. Once a student registers, he or she never has to register again.
No. Once a student registers, he or she never has to register again.
If a student registers with an
email address, can he or she unsubscribe and stop receiving emails?
Yes. Once a student has registered using an email address, he or she is in complete control of the email subscription. If a student unsubscribes, he or she will no longer receive any organizational information, including the digital student publication. However, the student will remain active, count toward a school's strength, and remain eligible for District and National competition.
What happens if a student does not register?Yes. Once a student has registered using an email address, he or she is in complete control of the email subscription. If a student unsubscribes, he or she will no longer receive any organizational information, including the digital student publication. However, the student will remain active, count toward a school's strength, and remain eligible for District and National competition.
If a student does not register, he or she will still receive a certificate of membership and any honor seals earned. However, in 2013-14, unregistered new members will not count toward a school’s strength and may not compete at Districts and Nationals. In 2014-15 and beyond, only students who have registered on the website will count toward a school's strength, and only registered students will be eligible for District and National competition.
