威尼斯人娱乐城今天宣布，它将寻求在未来三年内将其公共广播电台KCUR和古典KC的管理转移到一个以社区为基础的独立非营利组织。
目前持有KCUR和classic KC许可证的UM系统管理委员会表示支持威尼斯人娱乐城校长Mauli Agrawal于2月6日提出的建议。 董事会还支持UMSL为其公共广播子公司STLPR制定的类似计划。
Agrawal指出，将堪萨斯城电台转变为一个独立的501(c)(3)非营利组织是一个积极的举措，这将使密苏里大学系统能够专注于其最优先的教育和研究，同时为社区广播电台提供灵活性，以更好地应对日益动态和竞争激烈的媒体环境。
阿格拉瓦尔提出了一个为期三年的过渡期，该过渡期将：
- 允许建立一个独立的501(c)(3)非营利组织来管理空间站。
- 为目前由大学支援的核心行政职能，包括财务、人力资源及资讯科技，制订可持续发展的策略。
- 确保关键资产的顺利转移，包括广播许可证、设备和物理空间。
Agrawal指出，一群社区领袖已经联系了大学，表达了成立一个非营利组织来管理KCUR和classic KC的意图，这两个电台在过渡期间将继续正常运作，预计不会有节目或人员的变化。
“The radio stations have been a valued part of our campus and Kansas City community for many years, informing and engaging our community with their high-quality news and programming,” Agrawal said. “This transition will set the stage for them to flourish and grow for decades to come. We remain committed to actively supporting this transition and will work closely with the station and the community-led nonprofit to ensure they have the resources and tools needed to succeed.”
While this transition represents a shift in structure, Chancellor Agrawal said this plan does not change the university’s commitment to public radio. 威尼斯人娱乐城将继续作为KCUR和古典KC的骄傲支持者和合作伙伴，认识到他们对密苏里州及其他地区的公民对话，教育和文化丰富的重要贡献。
“We’re excited to start this new chapter in our longstanding relationship with 威尼斯人娱乐城,” said KCUR General Manager Sarah Morris. “Our association has made it possible for us to provide Kansas City audiences with essential news and entertainment programs for decades. 但随着行业的快速发展，这一大胆举措使我们能够灵活地实时适应。
“The success of this transition will rely on strong community support, dedicated leadership and a shared vision for the future of public radio, and we look forward to ensuring that happens.”
策展委员会主席Todd Graves赞扬了该提案的远见卓识。
“The Curators are supportive of the recommendations from our chancellors at 威尼斯人娱乐城 and UMSL,” Graves said. “Together, we are confident that this transition will position stations in both communities for success in the years ahead.”
The transitions will not affect Mizzou’s public radio station, KBIA. Curators also hold that station’s license, but it will continue as currently structured. 它的使命与教育直接相关，是MU新闻学院学生的培训基地。