Here is a list of what I, Dan Prowse as General Manager of CLC Radio (and personally *), recommend as viable and educationally safe schools (schools that are not currently embroiled in controversy regarding educational methods, freedom of speech issues, or sanctioning of an individuals rights - whether student, administrator, staff, faculty, clerical, or any other employee or "stakeholder"), furthering an education OR a career in broadcasting/narrowcasting. I take into account all that I have heard from current or past students of these colleges:
Up to now - January 20, 2006 - Columbia has been reported back to me through various current attendees and past grads and non-grads (those that received professional opportunities far exceeding their educational dreams) as a most excellent school of book learning, appropriate faculty mix (faculty unafraid to publicly challenge each other's "expertise"), guest speakers currently employed in the student's selected industry, as well as somewhat good experiences (that need, apparently, overhauling) with hands-on and internships.
Unfortunately, as of January 22, 2006, due to a most recent controversy involving the employment rights, and possibly sanctions of artistic freedom, of Mark Phillips at Columbia reported in the Chicago Reader, I can no longer recommend Columbia for other than cocktail talk by the fireplace. Columbia's current take on this situation has them "over the coals" in my opinion, and they should be ready for what could become a landmark case in law. I would hold anyone else recommending Columbia at this time in history as lacking even an adequate education.
I graduated from NIU in 1986. That is all you need for a recommendation. OK, kidding aside, as far as radio, NIU students experienced a sad day in college broadcast history when 2 years ago the NIU administrators decided to close the student-run station - without proper notice to the FCC, of course! Initially, the administrators said that by not giving notice, the FCC would be ever reluctant in re-instating (the school just let the license renewal lapse) NIU to ON-AIR status. Although the NIU newspaper took up the slack providing web and streaming space for the radio station's programming, later - just recently - the petition to reinstate the station as student-run was GRANTED by the FCC, quite shocking the administration (they did not believe that the FCC would move forward because of the lapse). The FCC's notes on the renewal in fact chided the administration in its failure to comply with FCC regulations, and in future NIU would be fined for such neglect. In other words, the FCC came out on the side of the students, effectively giving them the control they should have had all along. The student involved in causing the initial close-out had long been expelled from NIU, still is, and that should have been the end of it. Perhaps it will be. Frankly, it looks like Neptune Radio could use our help!
OK, I'll include more at a later time.
I graduated from CLC in 1983. That is all you need for a recommendation.
Yes, more to come.
Although not strictly a secular school (a graduation requirement: all students must attend at least 2 religion courses beyond a basic Philosophy / religion course as taught here at CLC), a degree in Music Business is offered. Excellent choice.
10/09/2007
* You are probably asking yourself, "Who does this guy think he is saying this kind of stuff without proof or permission?", or some other such nonsense, am I right? Here are just a few facts before you get all riled up over something you will have absolutely no control over:
Although few would consider me an expert in any subject ("...hey, I'm the "Media Guy" !..."), consider this fact: Experts agree there is no such thing as an expert. How do I know this? I am an expert! However, as I would never stoop so low as to herald my many years (notice I do not cite a "number") of learning and trivia gathering, I would never hesitate to point to any of my most current learning experiences - and those are the only thing that guide most experts, recognized or not.
Although I haven't realized this until very recently, the only people I trust to be expert in their field at all times are: Librarians. I know of no librarian who would recommend to students an institution rife with self-doubt, ridicule, disregard or lacking knowledge of our Constitutional rights.
This site is privately funded and is for the sole use and purpose of the staff and students - and invited guests - that inhabit what is currently known as CLC Radio. If "CLC Radio " was considered no longer viable on premise, then it would continue off-premise - I assure you. Privately donated equipment and monies saved or over 18 years have been set aside for just such a possibility, should it come to that. 18 years? Well, yes some of the equipment is old, but it was brand new when procured and some of it is still in the checked-in boxes. As far as the "private" mentioned throughout, checking www.whois.com or even www.betterwhois.com should lead you nowhere, and that is our "angel's" intention.
Most, if not all proof of what you may read here on this site is probably opinion and should be taken as such, unless proof should be provided by other "outside" sources not connected directly with CLC or CLC Radio.
Approximately 91% of this website is maintained off-premise and on personal or privately funded equipment.