The University Station Alliance Advocates

In order to remain responsive to stations’ needs, while trying to involve as many people as possible in the USA initiative, it seemed critical that there be an interactive device–a vehicle for sharing ideas and updates. Thus, the Advocates network was born.  One or more managers within each state are responsible for maintaining contact with stations in each state, first serving as a point person (Advocate), receiving periodic updates and providing any insights or observations they might have at that point. The Advocates then, shares the information they've received with colleagues in their respective states, soliciting ideas from those stations and identifying any critical situations that might require assistance. By using this method–a sort of telephone tree–all stations that wish to participate in the project will have a voice and will be kept up to date. This process may also make it possible to head off some serious situations before they become irreversible.  Nothing like the Advocates’ network has ever been done before in public radio.  As such, you are viewing a groundbreaking venture.

Click on a state to find the information about who the Advocate is in your area