The University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service (IPS) takes the expertise of a statewide university to the communities of Tennessee by helping leaders in government, business and law enforcement solve real-world problems every day.
In fiscal year 2011, this assistance meant more than $1 billion of economic impact in Tennessee as local governments and industries increased revenue, won contracts or reduced operating costs.
News and Announcements
It was a scene that easily could have caused concern to the unsuspecting passerby. more...
More than 40 state, city and county employees participated in a Baldrige Forum sponsored by the Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership and the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE). more...
The County Officials Association of Tennessee (COAT) and the Tennessee County Services Association (TCSA) held their annual COAT/TCSA County Government Day conference April 10-11 in Nashville. more...
Training Specialist Macel Ely and e-Learning Specialist Mary Ann Moon recently spoke at the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Symposium. more...
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) staff headed to Nashville to promote performance management at the Spring Conference of the Tennessee City Managers Association. more...
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