Student Research Presentations

This event provides a platform for Honors Students to share their innovative research projects with peers, faculty, and the wider academic community. Participants will have the opportunity to hone their presentation skills, receive valuable feedback from judges, and compete for awards and recognition.

 Competition Details:

•  Judging Criteria: Presentations will be evaluated on clarity, research quality, originality, and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a general audience.

 Why Participate?

•  Gain experience presenting your research in a formal setting.

• Receive constructive feedback from professors and professionals in your field.

• Compete for prizes and recognition.

Poster Presentations

Honors Students will have the opportunity to showcase their research, creativity, and innovation in a visually engaging format. This event is an excellent chance for students to present their work, receive constructive feedback, and network with peers and professionals.

Competition Details:

• Judging Criteria: Posters will be evaluated based on content clarity, design and visual impact, originality, and the presenter’s ability to clearly explain their research.

Why Participate?

• Gain experience in presenting your research in a concise, visual format.

• Receive constructive feedback from faculty and industry experts.

• Compete for prizes and awards while building your academic and professional resume.

Model African UN

Participate in the Model African Union Competition and step into the shoes of African leaders, diplomats, and policymakers. This event offers students the chance to engage in stimulating debates, negotiate policies, and collaborate on solutions to some of Africa’s most pressing issues. By simulating the African Union's decision-making process, students will develop a deeper understanding of the continent's complexities and the art of diplomacy.

 Competition Details:

Students from the various institutions represent countries from the African Union countries. Throughout the NAAAHP simulations, the student teams will:

• Select Officers and Committee Chairmen.

• Prepare Resolutions for each committee of the AU.

• Discuss Resolutions presented in each committee.

• Each committee develops one or two Resolutions that they want presented to General Session.

• Crisis Resolution

• Debate of Resolutions in General Session

Students will learn and follow Parliamentary Procedures as they:

• Stand and speak only when recognized by the Chairman.

• State name and delegation clearly.

• Speak up so others can hear their remarks.

• Raise the placard for your country to be recognized.

• Stand during Roll Call (Whole Delegation)

 Judging Criteria: Delegates will be evaluated based on their knowledge of their assigned country's positions, negotiation and diplomatic skills, creativity in policy proposals, and ability to work collaboratively.

In determining Outstanding Awards –

• Observation of participation as officers, speakers, chairmen, etc.

• Listening to discussions

• Reviewing your written resolutions

• Making presentations

• Following rules of the MAU, parliamentary procedures

 Why Participate?

•  Develop skills in diplomacy, negotiation, public speaking, and critical thinking.

• Gain a deeper understanding of African affairs and global politics.

• Compete for awards, including Best Delegate.

“The Great Debate”

Resolved: There should be a federal mandate that requires cities to defund police departments and redirect budgets to non-policing groups that service citizens and community needs.

Debate teams shall consist of two or three students per college/university, whereas a minimum of two participants must orally contribute to the competition. The goal of competitors is for each team to accumulate the most points during their match.

Content of Speeches: The primary function of the affirmative team is to promote adoption of the resolution, demonstrated in a three-part approach.

1. Demonstrate a need for the resolution

2. Outline and explain a plan for enacting the resolution.

3. Discuss advantages and benefits resulting from the plan.

The primary function of the negative team is to refute the specific case presented by the affirmative team. The negative team should:

1. Address/refute the need for the resolution.

2. Address/refute plan presented by the affirmative.

3. Address/refute advantages and benefits presented by the affirmative.

Evaluation Criteria

Argumentation (15): Does the debater provide sufficient content and justification of their case, either with factual evidence or logic? Does the debater recognize, understand and focus on the key arguments? Are the debater’s arguments easy to follow and well organized? Does the debater present all key elements of a debater – evidence, refutation, and presentation?

Evidence (5): Does the debater use credible evidence to support their arguments? Does the evidence meet the standard of acceptability? Is the evidence relevant to the debater’s argument? Refutation (5): How effectively and how thoroughly does the debater refute their opponent’s case and defend their own argument?

Presentation (5): Is the delivery persuasive? Is the debater speaking or merely reading a speech? How effective is eye contact, gestures etc.? Does the voice vary suitably, hold audience’s attention and enhance the arguments?

Deductions: Any speech, constructive or rebuttal that exceeds the prescribed time limits by 15 seconds will incur a 5-points deduction.

In the event scores are the same, team records will decide the tie-breaker. A final tie breaker will be Affirmative only - Resolved: Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be extensively incorporated into online and on-ground classroom settings for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to enrich course learning outcomes and individualize learning experiences. This topic will be used in the case for tie-breakers only.*

Quiz Bowl

This fast-paced and exciting event challenges students on a wide range of topics, from science and history to literature and current events. Gather your team, put your trivia skills to the test, and see if you have what it takes to be crowned the NAAAHP Quiz Bowl champions!

Competition Details:

• Format: Teams of [3-5] students will compete in a series of rounds, answering questions across various categories. Each round will consist of toss-up questions for individual players, followed by bonus questions for teams. The team with the highest score at the end of the final round will win.

•  Judging Criteria: Points will be awarded for correct answers, with additional points available for bonus questions. Teams will be judged on accuracy, speed, and teamwork.

 Why Participate?

• Showcase your knowledge across a wide array of subjects.

• Build teamwork and quick-thinking skills in a fun, competitive environment.

• Compete for prizes, bragging rights, and the title of NAAAHP Quiz Bowl Champions.

Honors “GOT” Talent (Pre Recorded for 2024)

Students will submit there performance videos (ex: Comedy, Singing, Instrument, Dance). Registration is required.