
In The Summer 2023 Issue
With this issue falling into your mailboxes in July, we thought it a good time to reflect on the University of Tennessee’s connections with the U.S. Armed Forces. Continue reading In The Summer 2023 Issue
A new program will allow those dealing with drug addiction to test street drugs for the presence of the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl. UT’s SMART initiative will help determine if it works. Continue reading Searching for Chocolate Chips
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
A CIS resource consultant had a light bulb turn on, or maybe off, when he realized the amount of energy efficient opportunities that could be implemented in food industry operations. Continue reading Ah-Ha Moments
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
Parthenon officials strive to make its audio tour accessible to all visitors. Continue reading TLC Provides Translation for Parthenon Visitors
The Institute for Public Service celebrated 50 years of history in August at its annual conference. Continue reading IPS Celebrates 50 Years
CIS and the state Department of Economic Development partner to benefit rural counties. Continue reading Bringing Broadband
IPS now has a new state-of-the-art training suite in Middle Tennessee. Continue reading IPS Opens New Training Space in Nashville
Difficult conversations open the door to friendship for IPS coworkers. Continue reading Opening Doors
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
MTAS looks at staffing needs for new animal shelter. Continue reading To Save a Life
In just its second year, the Tennessee CPM program had 25 participants. Continue reading Government Employees Earn Certified Public Manager Designation
CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs. Continue reading Minding the Gap
IPS added training space in Nashville to meet a growing demand. Continue reading IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee
Veteran helps veteran-owned businesses. Continue reading Continuing His Service
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
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
Inside the Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s simulation of confrontation.
Continue reading Virtual Danger
Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department. Continue reading Firefighting Teamwork
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