University Residence Hall

Students at the Michigan Debate Institutes live primarily in double occupancy rooms in the University of Michigan Alice Lloyd Residence Hall, located on the central campus of the University of Michigan.

Students are supervised by a full-time Residence Hall Staff.  The Residence Hall Staff is directed by Mike Miller, Des Moines East High School, and Bill Barthelme, Bergenfield, High School. The Institute also operates an Office which is supervised by by Bob and Judy Beisch, Debate and Speech coaches for 36 years at Ottumwa High School,Ottumwa, Iowa.  The Residence Hall staff assists institute participants on a 24-hour basis.
 

The Dining Room Plan

The Dining Room Plan for the Michigan Debate Institutes offers lunch and dinner every day except Sunday when one mid-day meal is served.  All meals are prepared by University of Michigan meal service personnel and are buffet style served in the Residence Hall.  Special menu planning is provided for those participants with dietary preferences or limitations.  Institute participants may purchase breakfasts at nearby coffee shops or restaurants.
 

Health Services

Students at the Michigan Debate Institutes have access to the nearby University of Michigan Hospital and Health Services.  Members of the Residence Hall Staff are available to take students in for treatment and will remain at the health facility until the student is released.
 

Social Events

The Michigan Debate Institutes sponsor a number of free opportunities for our participants to relax and enjoy their non-working time in Ann Arbor.  These events include a series of contemporary films to be shown in the Residence Hall, and all-institute dances and recreation days.
 

Travel Agent and Air Fare Discount

The Michigan Debate Institutes have arranged special travel agent services and a discount air fare program.  To receive this service and to determine whether you qualify for a fare discount call Conlin Travel Agency at 800-426-6546 and ask for Nann Rudd at extension #3102.   Discounts apply on all Northwest Airlines flights, the official airline of the Michigan Debate Institutes.
 

Transportation

Ann Arbor is located 40 miles west of Detroit and is serviced by Amtrak, major bus lines and expressways.  The Detroit Metro airport is approximately 20 miles east of Ann Arbor.  Debaters who fly through the Detroit Metro Airport can take an inexpensive private shuttle service directly to the Residence Hall. The Shuttle Service is called Communter Transportation and services the Ann Arbor area at least once per hour, reservations are not necessary. The cost is $14 one way. Commuter Transportation will also return students to the airport at the conclusion of the debate institute. There are also a number of taxi and limo services available on-call or through reservation.