Feasibility Overview

Start-up Plus Year One

Potential Teams

• Advisory board: Public Affairs, Development, Library.
• Executive producer/publisher: Computing Services.
• Production and Library services: Jones Media Center, Media Production Group, Film and Television Studies.
• Programming and scheduling: Web Publishing Services.
• Operations: Technical Services, Jones Media Center, Media Production Group.

Potential Deliverables

One Hour Programming Block Each Week (48 Weeks)

• (1) 2-4 minute - News segment (documentary-style).
• (2) 4-6 minute - Scholarship (lecture highlight).
• (1) 2-4 minute - Sports play of the week.
• (2) 2-4 minute - Vault (historical film highlight).
• (2) 1-2 minute - Environment (along the river, etc.).
• (6) 0.5 minute - Events calendar (one item each, with music).
• (1) 1-2 minute - Viewpoint (student questions of the week).
• Additional content to be determined.

Program Stream

• Consistent identity, voice, and packaging.
• Potential wrapper of events and weather.

Network Delivery

• Broadcast-quality delivery on campus.
• Webcast off-campus (broadband required).
• Podcasting of segments.
• Regional cable television.
• Consortia (WGBH Forum, ResearchChannel).
• Digital public radio (potential).

Potential Costs

• Personnel: $85,000.
• Contracted services and facilities: $110,000.
• Stream distribution: $30,000.
• Details available upon request.