The University, regional host of DebateWatch 2000, is looking for volunteers for the Commission on Presidential Debate's (CPD) program bringing people together to watch the Oct. 17 event in small groups, discuss it and answer a brief survey.
DebateWatchers will focus not on who won or who lost the debate, but rather on issues. The results of the nationwide anonymous survey will be released to the candidates and the media within a few days of the debate.
The University community can participate either by organizing and hosting DebateWatches in their own homes or by joining groups through Residential Life. DebateWatchers may also view the debate at six remote sites on campus and then break out in small numbers for discussion and the survey.
The CPD has developed a self-guided flier that includes information on how to start and host a DebateWatch, sample questions to ask during discussions, a viewer's guide and the survey sheet. Fliers can be downloaded from the University debate Web site (debate.wustl.edu). Information also is available on the local information line, 935-7959.