CTAS Hosts Orientation for Newly Elected County Officials
Close to 800 newly elected county officials gathered in Franklin in August to ready themselves to take office. Continue reading CTAS Hosts Orientation for Newly Elected County Officials
Category: IPS News
SMART Hosts Summit
Since moving to IPS, the Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee (SMART) Initiative has broadened in scope to engage with Tennessee in a manner consistent with the IPS agencies. Continue reading SMART Hosts Summit
Institute Strengthens Leadership Skills of State Employees
The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership with the Tennessee Department of Human Resources create their newest program, the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute (TGPI). Continue reading Institute Strengthens Leadership Skills of State Employees
TLC Provides Translation for Parthenon Visitors
Parthenon officials strive to make its audio tour accessible to all visitors. Continue reading TLC Provides Translation for Parthenon Visitors
IPS Celebrates 50 Years
The Institute for Public Service celebrated 50 years of history in August at its annual conference. Continue reading IPS Celebrates 50 Years
IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville
IPS now has a new state-of-the-art training suite in Middle Tennessee. Continue reading IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville
Law Enforcement Innovation Center Rolls Out Cultural Competency Training
LEIC began training UT police officers in its Cultural Competency program, developed in partnership with the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. Continue reading Law Enforcement Innovation Center Rolls Out Cultural Competency Training
IPS Receives USDA Grants
IPS will offer two new training and technical assistance programs in 2021 with help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Continue reading IPS Receives USDA Grants
Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time
For the first time in the the Tennessee Government Management Institute’s 20-year history, the program was all virtual this year. Continue reading Naifeh Center Program Moves Online for First Time
Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants. Continue reading Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee
IPS added training space in Nashville to meet a growing demand. Continue reading IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee
Center Hosts Forensic Invitational
On a crisp spring morning, 17 U.S. Army forensic science technicians closely studied seven crime scenes deep in the forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Continue reading Center Hosts Forensic Invitational
Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators
Newly elected legislators participated in two and a half days of sessions with UT experts and toured Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Continue reading Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators
Celebrate Manufacturing Day
UT Center for Industrial Services partnered with some of its manufacturing partners in Tennessee to host tours for local high school students. Continue reading Celebrate Manufacturing Day
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT
Under this new arrangement, the center will tailor its mission to providing language services to state and local government entities in support of industrial recruitment and economic development. Continue reading Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT
Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders
A two-year leadership academy encourages lifelong learning for and provides opportunities for professional growth. Continue reading Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders
LEIC Trains Campus Investigators
In 2016, Tennessee legislators approached the LEIC to expand their training on investigating domestic violence and sexual assault to help campus investigators. Continue reading LEIC Trains Campus Investigators
IPS Launches Strategic Plan
The results of three planning meetings and four listening sessions across the state shaped a new strategic plan that will guide IPS and its agencies. Continue reading IPS Launches Strategic Plan
IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service
More than 100 women from across Tennessee, representing different positions in state and local government, attended the annual Women in Public Service Symposium. Continue reading IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service
Stop Domestic Violence
The UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center provided domestic violence and sexual assault training throughout the state. Continue reading Stop Domestic Violence