Even from modest beginnings in 1974 at a "charming" house on National Street, KSMU 91.1 FM has been dedicated to quality. With that purpose in mind, KSMU strives to bring superior programming to over 40,000 weekly listeners in Southwest Missouri. Whether through NPR News, local news coverage, or classical music, KSMU seeks to inform, to entertain and "to encourage the exploration of ideas and their application to citizenship."
When moved to Strong Hall (formally the Public Affairs Classroom Building) on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield in 1998, KSMU developed a simple, yet paradoxically complex, vision "to be the best University licensed public radio station in the country." We aim to fulfill that vision by serving our listeners with national and community oriented programming each and every day.
Our efforts haven't gone unnoticed. Our news coverage has been presented with such honors as the 2002 National Edward R. Murrow Award from the RTNDA for News Series, the 2001 Regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the RTNDA for Feature Reporting, the 1987 National Edward R. Murrow Award from the RTNDA for Investigative Reporting, The Missouri Broadcasters Association Excellence Award in Documentary Public Affairs in 2002 and 2000, Certificates of Merit for Feature Reporting, Public Affairs Reporting, and Complete News from the Missouri Broadcasters Association, three Public Radio News Directors Incorporated Awards, and the Missouri State Teachers Association Award for Excellence in Education Reporting.
And we continue to flourish because of unwavering support from the public we serve.
General Contact Information
Our state-of-the-art studios are located on the southwest side of the Springfield campus of Missouri State University in Strong Hall. Strong Hall is located near the intersection of Grand Street and Holland Avenue.
Mailing Address:
901 South National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897
Telephone:
(417) 836-5878
(800) 767-5768
Fax: (417) 836-5889
E-Mail:
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EEO Public File Report
October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009
Stations KOZK-TV and KSMU-FM, Springfield, MO
Missouri State University
All vacancies available at KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV are mailed to the University vacancies mailing list which is attached.
Additionally, vacancy information was made available for each position as outlined below.
Total Full-Time Vacancies Filled During Past Year: 1
(1) Master Control Operator
Fill Date: 2/3/09
Start Date: 2/23/09
Referral Source for Person Hired:
on-air spots on Ozarks Public Television (KOZK and KOZJ)
Rachel Ferguson Missouri State University 901 South National Springfield, MO 65897 Phone: 417-836-3511
Sources Utilized:
www.missouristate.edu
Jill Murphy
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-6616
www.eeo1source.com
Rachel Ferguson
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-3511
Position is posted by station staff through Missouri Broadcasters Association website.
Missouri Broadcasters Association contact: Don Hicks, President/CEO
1025 NE Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone: 573-636-6692
on-air spots on Ozarks Public Television (KOZK/KOZJ)
Rachel Ferguson
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-3511
Spots are written, produced, scheduled and aired by station staff.
www.optv.org
Rachel Ferguson
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-3511
Total Interviewees for Full-Time Vacancies Filled During the Past Year: 5
Number of Interviewees Per Recruitment/Referral Sources:
Recruitment/Referral Source
www.optv.org # of Interviewees Referred: 3
Rachel Ferguson
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-3511
on-air spots on Ozarks Public Television (KOZK/KOZJ) # of Interviewees Referred: 2
Rachel Ferguson
Missouri State University
901 South National
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: 417-836-3511
Spots are written, produced, scheduled and aired by station staff.
ANNOUNCEMENT DISTRIBUTION
All station vacancies are announced through the Office of Human Resources and are automatically distributed to the following minority recruitment sources. These recruitment sources did not provide any interviewees.
Veterans Assistance Commission
Madison County Administration Bldg.
157 North Main St., Ste. 115
Edwardsville, IL 62025-1963
Kenneth L. Estes, Executive Director
Southwest Missouri Indian Center
543 South Scenic
Springfield, MO 65802
NAACP
P.O. Box 8983
Springfield, MO 65801
NAACP - St. Louis Branch
625 North Euclid, Suite #405
St. Louis, MO 63108
NAACP
P.O. Box 1933
Little Rock, AR 72203
Ms. Jan Harris
ACAP Center
140 Replacement Avenue
Bldg. 470, Suite 2219
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8935
Broadway United Methodist Church
Rev. Barry Freese
545 South Broadway
Springfield, MO 65806
Gibson Presbyterian Church
Rev. Donald Glunt
536 East Tampa
Springfield, MO 65806
Silver Springs Church of God
Rev. Bradley Garnella
1010 East Pythian Street
Springfield, MO 65802
Korean Presbyterian Church
of Springfield
1559 South Grant
Springfield, MO 65807
Richard Haege, District Supervisor
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind
149 Park Central Square, Room 640
Springfield, MO 65806
Kathy Christy
Dir., OTC Job Placement Office
1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
Ms. Shelly Francka
Lakes Country Rehabilitation Center
P. O. Box 1277
Springfield, MO 65801-1277
Southwest Center for
Independent Living
2864 S. Nettleton Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807
Theresa Terry, MO Career Center
MO Div. of Workforce Development
1514 S. Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65804
Washington Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. Maurice Tate, Sr.
1722 North National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
Grupo Latinoamericano de Springfield
318 Park Central E, Suite 623
Springfield, MO 65806
Greater Metropolitan Missionary
Baptist Church
1400 North West Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
Ms. Liz Drennan
MERS Goodwill
111 Park Central Square
Springfield, MO 65806
Ms. Carol Kerley
Workforce Development Specialist I
Missouri Career Center
3417 Division Drive, Suite 1
West Plains, MO 65775
Zelldrick L. Preston
Veterans Admin. Regional Office
Fed. Bldg, 400 S. 18th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
Mid-American All-Indian Center
The Indian Center
650 North Seneca Street
Wichita, KS 62703
NAACP
1601 East 18th Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Heart of America Indian Center
600 West 39th Street
Kansas City, MO 64111
Harvest Tabernacle UPC
3114 E. Sunset Street
Springfield, MO 65804
Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church
Rev. Jones Foote
2548 North Fremont
Springfield, MO 65803
Judy Wingate
Director of Career Services
Vatterott College
3850 South Campbell
Springfield, MO 65807
Springfield Public Schools
Minority Affairs
940 N. Jefferson Avenue
Springfield, MO 65802
SUPPLEMENTAL OUTREACH INITIATIVES October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009
Initiative One: Internship Program
Date(s): Fall Semester 2008; Spring Semester 2009; Summer Semester 2009; Fall Semester 2009
Description and Scope of Involvement: In cooperation with area colleges and universities, KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV provide internship opportunities to students interested in careers in the media industry. Students gain practical experience in the broadcast industry while earning college credit. Students have the opportunity to work in the areas of production/programming, engineering, fundraising and business operations. Students who show proficiency during the internship experience are often hired for part-time paid positions.
Personnel Involved: Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio & TV Missy Shelton-Belote, Director of News – Content Coordinator
Jennifer Moore, Senior News Producer, Radio & TV & Student Training Coordinator
John McMellen, Senior Broadcast Engineer – Radio
Hannah Combs, Corporate Support Representative & Special Events Coordinator, Radio & TV
Interns Included:
FA08 6 SP09 2 SU09 5 FA09 4
Initiative Two: Host Job Fair/Panel Discussion
Date: September 11, 2009
Description and Scope of Involvement: KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV hosted a job panel discussion at its studios. Tours were provided to interested students and staff responded to questions about careers in the media industry in general and opportunities at KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV specifically. Staff also reviewed resumes and offered job search advice to students.
Personnel Involved: Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio& TV Missy Shelton-Belote, Director of News – Content Coordinator
Arlen Diamond, Director of Broadcast Services Tom Carter, Manager, Programming and Production - TV
John McMellen, Senior Broadcast Engineer - Radio
Initiative Three: Participation in at least four Events/Programs sponsored by educational institutions
Dates:
• February 4, 2009: Missouri State University Community Volunteer Fair
• February 18, 2009: Missouri State University Career Fair
• April 7, 2009: Ozarks Technical Community College Career Fair
• August 14, 2009: Missouri State University Citizenship & Service Learning Community Partner Workshop
• August 18, 2009: Missouri State University New Faculty Orientation
• August 23, 2009: Missouri State University New Student Festival
• September 16, 2009: Missouri State University Public Affairs Week Volunteer Fair
Description and Scope of Involvement: A station representative answered questions regarding job opportunities available at the station, distributed information about the stations, presented information about station programming and services and accepted resumes and applications.
Personnel Involved: Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio & TV
Hannah Combs, Corporate Support Representative & Special Events Coordinator
Jamie Miller, Membership Coordinator, Radio & TV
Sue Camp, Membership Coordinator, Radio & TV
Sara Noyes, Graduate Assistant
Initiative Four: Providing training to management level personnel on methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination
Dates: Ongoing
Description and Scope of Involvement: Any employee who is part of a search committee in the hiring process must review and follow the University’s handbook which outlines the University’s affirmative action recruitment guidelines.
Personnel Involved:
Search Committee Participants Arlen Diamond, Director of Broadcast Services Tammy Wiley, General Manager, Radio & TV Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio & TV Lori Street, Membership Manager, Radio & TV
Brent Moore, Chief Engineer, TV
Brad Meyer, Master Control Supervisor, TV
Initiative Four: Providing training to management level personnel on methods of ensuring equal employment opportunity and preventing discrimination
Dates: June 18, 2009
Description and Scope of Involvement: Participated in webinar provided by Dow Lohnes, PLLC. Attorneys reviewed general policies and provided guidance ensuring equal employment opportunity, preventing discrimination and compliance with FCC EEO rules. The webinar was presented by Margaret Miller and Christina Burrow of Dow Lohnes, PLLC.
Personnel Involved:
Search Committee Participants Tammy Wiley, General Manager, Radio & TV Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio & TV
Initiative Six: Participation in scholarship and internship program directed at students interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting.
Dates: February and March 2009
Description and Scope of Involvement: KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV participated in the Missouri Broadcasters Association Internship Program and Scholarship Program. KSMU-FM and KOZK-TV ran on-air spots promoting the program, accepted applications and forwarded recommended applicants to the Missouri Broadcasters Association for consideration.
Personnel Involved:
Tammy Wiley, General Manager, RADIO & TV
Rachel Ferguson, Assistant to the General Manager, Radio & TV
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