Established in 1995, the Detroit Initiative seeks to provide opportunities
for students and faculty to engage in further education, service,
and research in the Detroit area through a focus on community-identified
priorities.
Goals:
To work in partnership with community partner organizations.
To respond to community identified priorities and needs by linking
University resources with community partners.
To prepare students for graduate school, professional and/or
leadership roles within communities and non-profits.
To provide meaningful and relevant opportunities for student
learning, reflection, and professional development.
To increase student knowledge regarding community intervention
methods, social justice, and multi-culturalism in relationship
to communities in Detroit.
Department of Psychology University of Michigan
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