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 (PDF)
- Creation of NC Department of Entrepreneurship Consideration (PDF)
- Cultural and Heritage Tourism (PDF)
- Planning for the New Economy (PDF)
- Safe School Summit (PDF)
- Anti-Terrorism (PDF)
Public Policy Institute Staff Reports
- 2010 Sylva, NC Parking Study (PDF)
- 2007 Emergency Summit (PDF)
- 2007 Youth Congress (PDF) and Sample Legislation (PDF)
- 2006 Youth Congress (PDF)
- 2005 Meth Summit (PDF)
- 2002 Youth Congress (PDF)
- WNC E-Government Report: A Case Study Analysis of WNC's Largest Municipalities (PDF)
Edited Books
- The New Politics of the Old North State (UNC Press)
Journal Articles
- "Declining Dixie: Regional Identification in the Modern American South" (Social Forces)
- "Public Opinion on Land Use Planning" (Popular Government)
- "The Content of Political Participation: Letters to the Editor and the People Who Write Them" (PS: Political Science and Politics)
- "Trust in Government, Citizen Competence, and Public Opinion on Zoning" (Public Administration Review)
Newspaper Editorials
- "Assessing the Tea Party Nationally and Locally" (Asheville Citizen Times)
- "Look for Opportunities in the Public Arena" (Asheville Citizen-Times)
- "Future NC Leaders Get Valuable Learning Experience" (Asheville Citizen-Times)
- "Listening for the Voice of the People" (Durham Herald-Sun)
- "Here We Go Again - the 'Z' Word Returns" (Asheville Citizen-Times)
- "Tony Kornheiser Ruined American Politics" (Atlanta Journal Constitution)