Established in 2001 as the only national not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) support resource for University-Licensed* public radio stations. *Note: University is a generic title that includes colleges, school systems, and state agencies.
Building
strategic alliances, sharing resources, guarding editorial integrity, benchmarking performance,
reviewing governance - these are some of the University Station Alliance (USA) initiatives.
This site provides university-licensed public radio stations with resources, tools, and a wealth of information to help solve problems and improve
operations.
What's New?
Local Economic Impact on Stations Survey Results II July 2009 (NEW)
Local Economic Impact on Stations Survey Graph II July 2009 (NEW)
USA Comment on FCC Proposed HD Radio Power Increase June 2009
Economic Challenges Training @ PRDMC July 10, 2009
Community Leader Training @ PRDMC July 9, 2009
Management Etiquette - Serious Offenses Apr 2009
$589 Million Challenge - Some Stations May Fail - Mar 2009
Managing Stress During Economic Challenges - Feb 2009
USA Benefits & Reasons to Join - Feb 2009
University Tenets of Public Radio Station Ownership & Operation - Amended Feb 2009
2008 Annual Report - Jan 2009
Who Do You Let Go When a Layoff Is Necessary? - Jan 2009
Quantitative Worth Worksheet - Determine Station's Public Service & Public Relations Values - Jan 2009
Local Economic Impact on Stations Survey Results - Nov 2008
Local Economic Impact on Stations Survey Graphs - Nov 2008
GM Tunover Survey - Economy Causes Changes - Oct 2008
Separate 501 (c)(3) Friends Group Survey - July 2008
University Licensee Cash Support Survey Results - May 2008
New Assessment Tool - The University Station Alliance Peer Review
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How Can We Be
More Helpful?