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).