Proposed Revision to 1907.1 - Telecommunications; Montana University System
REPEAL ENTIRE POLICY – SUPERSEDED BY
303.7
Board policy:
1. Units of the Montana University System are
encouraged to use telecommunications in the conduct of their mission as
appropriate to their role and scope.
Telecommunication is defined as any program, product or activity that
uses electronic means in its delivery to multiple users.
2. In addition to radio and television
broadcasts, the board recognizes a variety of other mechanisms for information
dissemination and reception. These include
microwaves, instructional television fixed services (ITFS), hard wire, cable
and various satellite linking systems.
All have potential for use in higher education. The board encourages the utilization of such
technology within the system either by individual units or on a shared basis
with other units. Where licenses are
required for the use of these systems, the approval procedure outlined below
should be followed.
Procedures:
1. Units may develop educational broadcast
radio and/or television stations with the prior approval of the Board of
Regents. License applications shall be
made in the name of the unit. Each unit
is responsible for the administration of the station.
2. For the purpose of reviewing proposals, the
following information will be submitted for board consideration:
a. Evidence of service to the unit and to the
immediate community
b. Statement of general programming goals
c. Evidence of financial resources
d. Evaluation of impact on other units in the
system and on their communities and the state
e. Administrative structure, including advisory
councils.
3. Proposals to provide an extension of
originating signals through translators shall also require prior board
approval.
History:
Item 42-003-R1283;
Telecommunications Policy, Montana University System, April 13, 1984.
