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Programs

The institute’s programs address the pressing problems of political polarization, low civic participation, and the retreat from both civil discourse and constructive civic engagement.

Local Government Programs

The institute’s local government programs provide students opportunities to gain valuable experience in local offices and to observe and understand how city and county governments function and engage with citizens.

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Constitutional Conversations

The institute’s Constitutional Conversations provides an opportunity for citizens to discuss contemporary debates in light of the country’s founding principles.

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Institute of American Civics

1640 Cumberland Avenue
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3340
Phone: 865-974-0931
Fax: 865-974-3889
Email: civics@utk.edu

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
865-974-1000

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