©2006 Public Policy Institute, WCU, NC
Events:
Fall 2007 Conference
Emergency and Disaster Leadership in the 21st Century
Thursday, November 15, 2007
2007 Summit Brochure (.pdf)
Spring 2007 Conference
7th Annual American Youth Congress: Youth Legislative Think Tank
March 24, 2007, Asheville, NC
Asheville Citizens-Times News Article
Fall 2006 Conference
A Commitment to Energy Independence and Economic Development
November 15, 2006
Summit Brochure (.pdf)
WCU News Article
Spring 2006 Conference
6th Annual American Youth Congress: Legislator for a Day
March 25, 2006, Asheville, NC
WCU News Article
Fall 2005 Conference
Winning the War on Methamphetamine: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
Nov. 16, 2005
Summit Brochure (.pdf)
Information from the Conference
Previous Conferences:
College Democrat -Republican Debate - October 2006
5th Annual American Youth Congress: Legislator for a Day, March 12, 2005
Renewing America through Citizen Paticipation and Civic Engagement, November 8, 2004
Catching the American Dream: A Summit on Entrepreneurship, November 19, 2003
3rd Annual Legislative Youth Assembly, March 29, 2003
Western North Carolina Women's Agenda Assembly, January 11, 2003
Safe School Summit, November 14, 2002
2nd Annual Local Government Youth Assembly, March 23, 2002
Creating the Spirit of Communtiy: Cultural and Heritage Tourism, November 15, 2001
Planning for the New Economy, November 8, 2000
The 21st Century: A Conference and Workshop of Cultural Diversity and Community Citizenship, April 6, 2000
Is it Time to Renew Citizenship, Democracy and Responsibility in America?, November 4, 1999
Domestic Terrorism: Technological, Chemical, Biological and Conventional Weapons (Planning, Prevention, and Education), March 31, 1999
News:
Congratulations to Dr. Gordon Mercer, Director of the PPI here at WCU
Dr. Mercer received the North Carolina Political Science Association's Distinguished Service Award for 2005.
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Public Policy Institute Policy Reports:
The Institute, with assistance from WCU's Department of Political Science and Public Affairs generates final reports after each conference that is held. Each report is written on ideas obtained at the conferences from both PPI surveys as well as ideas from conference presentations and/or discussion sessions. Our reports convey ideas and suggestions drawn from a knowledgeable and diverse sample population of western North Carolina.
Restoring the American Community through Citizen Involvement and Civic Engagement
Creation of NC Department of Entrepreneurship consideration
Cultural and Heritage Tourism
Planning for the New Economy
Safe School Summit-PDF file
Anti-Terrorism
Recent Media Coverage
Here are some press releases highlighting more of what we have accomplished.
"WCU energy summit addresses variety of issues," WCU NEWS, 2006
"Local students to participate in American Youth Congress," CITIZEN-TIMES, 2006
"Summit provides opportunity to get educated on meth scourge," CITIZEN-TIMES, 2005
"Civic Engagement Faltering," ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES, 2005
"Renewing Franklin, NC," SMOKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, 2005
"Public Policy Summit," WCU NEWS, 2004
"Entrepreneurship Summit," WCU REPORTER, 2003
"Safe School Summit," WCU REPORTER, 2002
"Large Crowd Proves Eager for 'Renewal'," THE FRANKLIN PRESS
"Renewing Franklin, NC Summit," ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES