Building a Sustainable Future for Appalachian Governance
UT hosted an October workshop at the Baker Center for Public Policy to determine characteristics
of good governance and to develop scenarios related to potential governance issues.
Participants met in breakout groups and plenary sessions to evaluate governance issues
at four scales: local, state, national, and international. ATP students worked with
local leaders, researchers, and stakeholders to explore the special challenges confronting
rural Appalachian communities and to assess future governance in the region.
Based on these findings, UT students conducted a trends analysis for each of the five
ARC subregions. Using case study communities from each subregion, the students identified
current and future opportunities and concerns for these areas. Students then developed
three future scenarios for each subregion (light, dark, and status quo), identified
subregional priorities, and developed recommendations to improve rural governance,
address possible or emerging issues, and create opportunities for economic growth.
Student Participants: Rachel Tuck, Jessica Moe, Chris Barber, Blake Giles, Kevin Judge
Faculty: Tim Ezzell, Bruce Tonn
Contact Information:
Tim Ezzell, Ph.D.
Director Community Partnership Center
University of Tennessee
UT Conference Center, Suite 311
Knoxville, TN 37996-0645
Telephone: 865-974-9036
E-Mail: tezzell@utk.edu
Previous Conference Participation: 2009