The Detroit Orientation Institute (DOI) is a program at Wayne State University that provides a historical perspective and candid look at the region.
The three-day session welcomes anyone wishing to learn about the city and metro area, especially newcomers. Business executives, professionals from nonprofit organizations, university faculty, government administrators and journalists typically attend.
Background materials, a CD-Rom, meals and transportation are provided for a cost of $900. Registration is limited to 55 and programs are offered each year in spring and fall.
The DOI maintains an intense, fast-paced schedule. Participants are expected to attend all program segments in order to gain maximum benefit from the orientation experience.
- Learn about what matters locally.
- Hear from community leaders.
- Experience lively speaker/audience interchanges.
- Tour neighborhoods and visit landmarks.
- Take away a valuable list of area contacts.
- Approved for 1.4 CEU Credit.
View the presentation:
The Demographics of Metropolitan Detroit
by Kurt Metzger, Director of Research
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
View the presentation:
Michigan Future Presentation
by Lou Glazer, Executive Director
View the presentation:
Demographic Overview of Metropolitan Detroit
by Jason Booza, PH.D.
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Sciences
Wayne State University