UGA Institute of Government

About

Governments today must strive to be more responsive, efficient and effective in serving their citizens. The UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government is committed to promoting excellence in government at all levels through technical assistance, training programs, applied research and technology solutions. We are proud to be recognized as one of the best institutes of government in the nation.

The UGA Institute of Government works extensively with governments across Georgia and beyond to develop the knowledge and skills that elected officials, professional staff and appointed board members need to manage effectively in the 21st century. As we look to future governance challenges, we must continue to tackle the complex and ever-changing demands of communities and their leaders. In our 90+ years, we’ve become a trusted name in governmental training and leadership, connecting people with the resources and knowledge to build better communities.

As a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, we share in the university’s overarching public service mission of extending our resources of professional knowledge and expertise to help communities improve their quality of life. Fundamental to quality of life in Georgia and around the world is effective, efficient and responsive governance. 

At the Institute of Government, we inform, inspire, and innovate so that governments can be more efficient and responsive to citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence.

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Faculty/Staff Directory

Our team of experts inform, inspire and innovate every day so that governments, large and small, can be more efficient and responsive to their citizens, address current and emerging challenges, and serve the public with excellence.

Faculty/Staff Directory

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Employment

We are growing and excited to add individuals who share a commitment to public service to our team. Together, we build stronger communities, inspire economic resilience and improve the quality of life for communities across Georgia and beyond.

Employment

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Student Opportunities

We offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate experiential learning opportunities to UGA students interested in state and local government. Through these learning opportunities, students gain valuable experience and prepare for careers in public service.

Student Opportunities

From the mountains to the coast, We know Georgia. We are Georgia.

We Know Georgia

The University of Georgia's Public Service and Outreach programs improve people's lives by helping create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders and addressing the state's most critical issues.

We Know Georgia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our most frequently asked questions on training, local services assistance, communications, human resources, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

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History

Today, as the university's enrollment tops 40,000 and the state population has surpassed 11 million, the Institute of Government continues to help improve the quality of life in Georgia by bringing the resources and expertise of the university to bear on the issues and challenges facing the state.

History