Community Representation Statement & Policy

The Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. §396, et seq.) requires the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to support “noncommercial programming of an educational or informational nature” and programs “representing diverse interests and perspectives … including services to underserved audiences.” The act also requires that CPB make public media’s content available for free to rural and urban audiences throughout the United States. This is accomplished through community service grants to stations like KUEN.

Locally owned and operated public media stations, such as KUEN, are uniquely connected to American communities and are positioned to reflect and serve the diverse and varying populations of their communities. KUEN’s FCC broadcasting license is held by the Utah Board of Higher Education. Management responsibilities are assigned in state law to the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN) under the administrative oversight of the University of Utah (U.C.A. 53B-17-101).

As a public media organization, UETN’s mission is deeply rooted in representing and reflecting the rich tapestry of voices, experiences and perspectives of all who call Utah home. UETN’s commitment to communities traditionally underserved by media, healthcare and technology is central to its success and the public trust stakeholders place in UETN.

The UETN Board affirms its commitment to the following:

• UETN strives to reflect and include all communities it serves.
• UETN actively promotes open employment positions through channels and avenues aimed at reaching a broad applicant pool of potential employees.
• UETN fosters a supportive and accepting environment in which everyone can be successful and supported in pursuing and realizing their full potential within the organization.
• UETN seeks and nominates candidates for the Board, Advisory Councils and Committees that represent the composition of the many communities served by UETN and Utah’s diverse society at large.
• UETN follows the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and other state and federal laws and regulations.
• UETN delivers content and services that represent multiple voices and viewpoints, and that address issues relevant to our community.

Adopted by the UETN Board on June 14, 2024