The Power of Public Media Partnerships in Advancing Universities' Public Purpose

This session will explore how universities, local public radio stations, and NPR are working together to advance real-world workforce development opportunities for students while also increasing credible local information that keeps communities informed, safe, and protected. Pursuing these types of projects has been shown to provide both faculty and students with opportunities to develop essential professional and civic competencies while also offering universities the opportunity to visibly serve the greater community, increasing residents’ recognition of the institution’s value.

You will hear from Megan Schneider of the University of Houston, which has led the public media field in leveraging the value of its local public media station; a representative from the University of Vermont; and public media leaders. You will leave this session with a greater understanding of the potential for universities to advance their public purpose to their communities while strengthening workforce development offerings for students.