| No. |
Date |
Initiative |
Description |
Scope of Involvement |
Personnel Involved |
| 1 |
3/13/07 |
Edward R. Murrow Fellows |
South African journalists visited the U.S. under the auspices of the University of Kentucky School of Journalism. |
|
Ed Mastrean, Director of Community Relations; Mike Brower |
| 2 |
May-July 2007 |
RECC annual meetings |
22 statewide meetings that allow KET to connect with a different audience. |
Friends Board members staff KET displays at each meeting to distribute literature and sign people up for additional information on courses, volunteering, etc. |
Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator, and KET Friends Board of Directors |
| 3 |
6/4/07 |
Visit by Azerbaijani journalists |
A professional development and cross-cultural program sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development and World Learning |
Presented to a group visiting Kentucky through a Community Connections Program of the World Affairs Council. |
Ed Mastrean, Director of Community Relations, and various KET staff presenters |
| 4 |
7/17/07 and 7/18/07 |
Professional development group |
Video production workshop |
KET multimedia professional development event. 250 teachers attended seminars on audio, lighting, editing software, basic videography, script writing, new school software. Scheduled two days of workshops for 2008 due to popular demand. |
Host: Jeff Gray. Education Consultants: Brian Spellman, Larry Moore, Kathy Davis, Carol Chapman, Cynthia Warner, and Missi Baker |
| 5 |
7/12/07 |
Visit by Russian Journalists |
Various journalists from former Soviet-bloc countries visited KET to learn about our current structure. |
Various KET staff led demonstrations on their specific job responsibilities. Both groups exchanged ideas and common issues, etc. Program held in conjunction with Kentucky Press Association and Kentucky Broadcasters Association. |
Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator; booth staffed by various KET staff volunteers |
| 6 |
8/17/07 |
KET Media Days at Kentucky State Fair |
Disseminate information about KET services. |
Booth at Kentucky State Fair in Louisville |
Tricia Dunn, KET Volunteer Services Administrator; booth staffed by various KET staff volunteers. |
| 7 |
September 2007 |
The War Community Events |
14 statewide events to honor the achievements of all World War II veterans and encourage them to tell their stories and to promote awareness of upcoming KET and PBS specials on World War II. |
A statewide, month-long series of events that honored veterans from WWII. Opportunity to cultivate new donors and volunteers across the state. |
Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator; the KET Friends Board; and the KET Marketing Department |
| 8 |
11/10/07 |
Kentucky Book Fair |
Participated in this annual event in order to promote our literature-related programming. |
One-day event attracting thousands of people. Opportunity to cultivate new donors and volunteers. |
Nancy Carpenter, KET Director of Arts Production; Tim Bischoff, KET Director of Marketing; and the KET Marketing Department |
| 9 |
11/15/07 |
University of Kentucky Career and Intern Fair, School of Journalism |
Represented KET at a career/intern fair geared specifically to college students in broadcasting and journalism. |
Students met with KET staff representative to learn about the various intern opportunities available. |
Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator |
| 10 |
11/07-2/08 |
Junior Achievement Classroom Business Volunteer |
Teach economics concepts to students. |
Provide real-world application of economic concepts. |
Kathy Quinn, KET Director of Education |
| 11 |
11/30/07 |
Eastern Kentucky University Career Day |
Spoke about broadcasting career opportunities and KET. |
|
Ed Mastrean, Director of Community Relations |
| 12 |
2/28/08 |
Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day |
Exposed area middle school students to various careers in broadcasting. |
Students toured studio, spent time with KET staff in a variety of broadcast careers, and watched a live KET production of News Quiz. Were able to ask questions of talent and KET staff working the show. |
Kathy Quinn, KET Director of Education; Brian Spellman, KET Education Consultant Manager; Doug Campbell, KET Distance Learning; Craig Cornwell, KET Director of Programming; Tony Gwynne, KET Master Control; Duncan Hart, KET producer; Mary Duncan, KET Writer; Missy Johnston, KET talent; several videographers and directors for News Quiz. |
| 13 |
Ongoing |
Listening Project |
Small focus groups in communities across the state to discuss common issues and themes. |
KET’s executive director travels across the state to meet with small focus groups to discuss the issues important to that specific community. Data is gathered to determine common themes from around the state. Feedback is used to determine upcoming programming opportunities. |
Mac Wall, Executive Director; Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator |
| 14 |
Ongoing |
KET Tours |
School groups from all over the state |
Expose elementary, middle, and high school students to careers in the broadcasting industry. Students tour the studio, talk to various agency personnel regarding their careers in the broadcasting industry, and often watch News Quiz production. |
Kathy Quinn, Director of Education; Rhonda Moberly, Administrative Assistant; Tricia Dunn, Volunteer Services Administrator; various other staff |
| 15 |
Ongoing |
College intern program |
Expose college students to broadcasting careers/environment. |
Hosted interns from state colleges who are majoring in areas that relate to broadcasting for credit hours. |
Halee Griggs and Kathy Weaver, KET Commonwealth Fund; and Charlee Heaton, John Breslin, Frank Simkonis, Mary Ann Brooks, Joy Flynn, Rob Elliott, Todd Piccirilli, Margaret Townsley, KET Production, KET Distance Learning, and KET Marketing.
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| 16 |
Ongoing |
Video production workshops |
Conduct workshops for students and teachers discussing and demonstrating different roles of production members. |
Conduct workshops for public schools in counties across Kentucky. |
Education Consultants: Larry Moore, Kathy Davis, Carol Chapman, Cynthia Warner, Missi Baker |
| 17 |
Ongoing |
All Kentucky public schools |
Workshops |
Professional development presentations to Kentucky teachers about how to implement KET EncycloMedia in the classroom. Currently presentations made to 23,745-plus teachers. EM is being used by more than 40,000 teachers. |
Education Consultants: Larry Moore, Kathy Davis, Carol Chapman, Cynthia Warner, Missi Baker |
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