For almost four decades, universities have played a significant role in developing the field of collaborative governance in the United States, including the establishment of centers that contribute to teaching and training, research and scholarship, and practice. In this article, two members of the University Network for Collaborative Governance (Michael Kern of the William D.
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A Practical Guide to Collaborative Governance
This handbook walks readers through the stages of sponsoring,convening, organizing, and participating in a collaborative process.
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The Kitchen Table Model
The Kitchen Table helps connect elected officials and the public in joint projects at nearly any scale (state, regional, local and even individual).
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UNCG Guide to Collaborative Competencies
The 28 page UNCG Guide to Collaborative Competencies is intended primarily for use by public officials and managers.
About Kitchen Table Democracy
We work with state leaders throughout the country to initiate and strengthen programs for collaborative governance and democratic practice. This assistance takes many forms, including supporting leaders in convening collaborative processes, experimenting with new forms of collaboration and democratic practice, and supporting networks of collaborative leaders and universities.
University Network for Collaborative Governance
The University Network for Collaborative Governance (UNCG) consists of centers and programs in colleges and universities that engage in service and scholarship in order to enable citizens and their leaders to engage in dialogue, discussion, problem solving, and conflict resolution around public issues.
Regis University: Main Hall against a mountain backdrop
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Tennessee Speaker of the HouseBeth Harwell
The Tennessee House of Representatives is the lower house of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee and meets in the state capitol of Nashville.