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POL 11.00.2

Student Activities & Services

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Authority: Board of Trustees

History: First Issued: April 17, 1998.

Additional Reference: UNC Code, Appendix XII

Contact Information: WKNC-FM (919-515-2401)

1. Introduction

The Board of Trustees recognizes that the educational mission of North Carolina State University is served by the existence of a student radio station. This policy sets forth the overall operational responsibilities of the student radio station WKNC to ensure that the Board of Trustees’ responsibilities as the licensee holder of WKNC are met.

2. Administrative structure

2.1 The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring that the student radio station WKNC is operated in compliance with this policy.

2.2 The student radio station shall be operated by Board of student program directors who shall be appointed by the General Manager. This Board of Directors shall have responsibility for the overall programming and editorial decisions consistent with state and federal law, FCC regulations, University of North Carolina and North Carolina State University policies, administrative regulations and procedures.

2.3 The Student Media Authority, a student organization elected by the student body to be responsible for student media activities that are funded by student activities fees, shall have authority to approve the annual operating budget of the radio station and shall recommend annually to the Board of Trustees the appointment of a General Manager of the station. The General Manager shall be a student who shall serve at the pleasure of the Student Media Authority and Board of Trustees.

2.4 The Department of Student Development shall ensure that all students who work at the radio station shall receive appropriate training and education regarding pertinent FCC regulations and University policies regarding the responsible operation of a student radio station.

3. Administrative Procedures

3.1 The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is responsible for ensuring that a procedural manual is created for operation of the radio station and implementing this policy. The manual shall cover the daily operations of a radio station, personnel and business procedures and other operational details for the station to effectively operate.

3.2 The General Manager shall provide a written report to the Board of Trustees each semester. The report shall include information on station programming, how the Board’s policies are being carried out, training and personnel issues, a listing of public affairs efforts, certification that the public file is being maintained in accordance with FCC requirements, and any other significant activities and improvements at the station. Additionally, the General Manager shall keep the Board of Trustees apprised of any substantial changes to the procedures manual and relevant FCC issues.