The University Network for Collaborative Governance hosts a series of quarterly webinars to engage members on topics related to collaborative governance. The webinar hosted in the second quarter of 2021 explored Collaborative Governance Lessons from Estuary Programs. The panel of guest presenters represented a variety of programs and regions across the US. The presenters spoke on how diverse estuary programs around the United States have established and implemented collaborative governance models through exploring what works, what lessons have been learned, and what the future holds.
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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.
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Collaborative Governance Lessons from Estuary Programs
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UNCG Webinar: Foundations Speak on Collaborative Governance
On April 22, 2021, the University Network for Collaborative Governance hosted its first quarterly webinar of the year. The webinar was titled “Foundations Speak on Collaborative Governance.” The online event began with introductions from the guest presenters representing foundations from the states of Oregon, North Carolina, and New Jersey. The speakers each provided a brief summary of their individual organizations, and then participated in a collective question and answer session.
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.