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Learning to Lead
Learn how the CPM program's growth in West Tennessee is enhancing professional development for local leaders and driving significant economic…
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TPGI Graduates Sharpen Their Leadership Skills
55 state employees recently graduated from the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute, an initiative for emerging leaders by the Naifeh Center.
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Lost and Found
CTAS Criminal Justice Consultant Derrick Woods used drones to locate a missing teenager.
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ELI Kicks off with Orientation Session
The Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership held an orientation session for the fifth cohort of the Executive Leadership Institute.
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Certified Learning
The Naifeh Center's Tennessee Certified Public Manager program allows graduates to earn graduate school credits.
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LEIC to Extend Cultural Competency Training
A program that started on UT’s undergraduate campuses will go nationwide, thanks to a grant the Law Enforcement Innovation Center…
![CIS Training Consultant Keith Groves, far right, led some of the manufacturing skills training in the Dyer County jail.](https://our.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/OTn-F23_ips-news_feature.jpg)
CIS Takes Manufacturing Skills Training to Jails
The TDLWD Office of Reentry partnered with the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board, the Southwest Tennessee Workforce Agency and CIS to…
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LEIC Takes Leadership Training to Memphis PD
Earlier this year, University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center partnered with the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to establish the…
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Searching for Chocolate Chips
A new program will allow those dealing with drug addiction to test street drugs for the presence of the powerful…
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LEIC Develops Public Information Officer Certification
Employees from the Tennessee Department of Correction participated in the first course for public information officers held in November 2022.
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Disease Realities
Tennessee is in the throes of a substance abuse epidemic. It’s time for us all to get SMART.
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.
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From Tunes to Letters
The Tennessee Language Center uses music, literature and calligraphy to help students learn.
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SMART Hosts Summit
Since moving to IPS, the Substance Misuse and Addiction Resource for Tennessee (SMART) Initiative has broadened in scope to engage…
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Ah-Ha Moments
A CIS resource consultant had a light bulb turn on, or maybe off, when he realized the amount of energy…
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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…
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TLC Provides Translation for Parthenon Visitors
Parthenon officials strive to make its audio tour accessible to all visitors.
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A Calling as Public Servants
The Naifeh Center and Tennessee Human Resources partnership helps guide state employees.
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IPS Celebrates 50 Years
The Institute for Public Service celebrated 50 years of history in August at its annual conference.
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Bringing Broadband
CIS and the state Department of Economic Development partner to benefit rural counties.
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IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville
IPS now has a new state-of-the-art training suite in Middle Tennessee.