Public Invited to Civics Class
October 30, 2023
Political Science Students to Share How Government Works
Steve Lawrence, an adjunct faculty member at Walters State, is opening
his civics class to the public.
“Community Engagement and Civics Education” is the focus of an honors special
projects in political science class. Students have spent time this semester meeting
with local officials. Each will make a presentation with a local government official.
On Nov. 8, students Bradon Griffin, James Rosen and Landon McAllister will
present on local government with Hamblen County Mayor Bill Brittain. Savannah Bragg,
Krys Boyd and Ashton Schwartz will present on the U.S. Congress with Daryl Brady,
former outreach director for Rep. Diana Harshbarger.
On Nov. 15, Caiden Broyles and Garvin Guldseth with present on the judicial
system, with Magistrate Judge Cynthia Wyrick of Greeneville. Students Sofia Gullion
and Jay Hill will present on elections with Jeff Gardner, administrator of elections
for Hamblen County.
Classes begin at 6 p.m. with refreshments. Presentations follow at 6:15
p.m. All will be held in room 124 of the Doggett Mathematics and Behavioral/Social
Sciences Building on the Morristown Campus.
This honors class was developed after former students voiced a desire to
share what they learned in class with the public.
“These presentations will equip the community with more knowledge about
our government and those attending will leave more likely to participate in the democratic
process,” Lawrence said.
Students worked with volunteer mentors who are currently in government
positions.
“Our mentors have been very active,” he said. “Many have met with students
for hours. Students have even gained career insight through this process.”