A DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY: The Institute is recognizing 75 years of helping improve government and communities in Georgia with a series of special activities, including a distinguished practitioner lecture by former governor of Mississippi William Winter. Link
A NEW LOOK TO SERVE YOU BETTER: The Vinson Institute website has been completely revised, revamped, and restructured to make it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for and to get to know us. Check us out at Link
OUTSTANDING OUTREACH: Awards honoring distinguished public service are among the faculty highlights for early 2002. Link
TAKING THE PUBLIC PULSE: The Peach State Poll is a new quarterly public opinion survey of Georgians on current public policy issues intended to provide valuable information to decision makers as they deal with issues confronting the state. For the latest Peach State Poll, “Georgians Give State High Marks But Worry About Education,” and the previous polls, visit Link
BALANCING URBAN GROWTH, FOSTERING RURAL DEVELOPMENT: The Southern Study on Persistent Poverty commissioned by U.S. Sen. Zell Miller is one of several special outreach initiatives involving the Institute. Link
WATER WORKS: The Institute is playing an active role in development of a state water management plan through staffing the Joint Comprehensive Water Plan Study Committee. Link
CITY GOVERNMENT 101: More than 400 newly elected officials from cities Albany through Zebulon come to Athens for basic training. Link
NEWS FROM ABROAD: The International Center for Democratic Governance announces its spring lecture series, featuring presentations by visiting faculty and practitioners from Russia and China. Link
GRADS GIVE HIGH MARKS FOR TECH ED: Governmental Services Division faculty have been helping Georgia’s technical college administrators gain a detailed understanding of their students’ post-graduation path. Link
WHAT’S IN A NAME: A comprehensive technical assistance project has linked communities in the US17/A1A Coastal Corridor in a project to identify their heritage tourism potential. Link
BRINGING IT HOME: State and local government education seminars slated for this summer will give educators the tools they need for teaching about citizenship, democratic values, and participation – close to home. Link
PRESS NOTES: New publications summarize state retirement plans, simplified program analysis: Georgia Retirement Systems: How They Compare, 2000; Tools for Decision Making: A Practical Guide for Local Government. Go to the online store for details and to order.
AT YOUR SERVICE: The Local Government Mystery Shopper Program rates customer service. Link
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