The WCU Public Policy Institute aims to empower the region of Western North Carolina to effectively deal with real policy problems by mobilizing community leaders, faculty, citizens, and students to discuss and develop viable policy options in order to create more effective policies. The institute is committed to strengthening
public service ethics at Western Carolina University and in American society.
The nine-county region surrounding Western Carolina University has grown by more than 18.5% in population since 1990. This tremendous growth in our area has caused a greater need for and emphasis upon sound effective public policy-making.
Our GOALS:
- To help area students to become active participants in their communities through involvement in conferences and policy issues
- To improve public policy in the region by bringing citizens, policy makers, students, faculty, and political leaders together to discuss regional policy needs, and to prepare policy reports based on such partcipation
- To exercise leadership in the region where policies are not well-conceptualized, developed or
adequately implemented - To work to obtain grants and other resources to carry out the mission of the institute, and to attract dedicated students, faculty, and staff to assist in carrying out the mission
Telephone:
828-227-2086 - Public Policy Institute
828-227-3863 - PPI Director Dr. Gordon Mercer
Fax: 828-227-7647
General Info: ppi@email.wcu.edu
Stillwell 360, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Web Design & Maintenance: Chad Phillips & Ronnie Hewitt
PPI Logo: Josh Wright
