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== Program Basics ==
 
== Program Basics ==
* Program Name: @
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* Program Name: Media Lab
 
* Program Description:  
 
* Program Description:  
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Digital video is growing rapidly. The Media Lab uses old hardware and volunteer resources to train selected students in video production while providing useful content to Free Geek.
* What best describes this program? @
 
*# Primarily '''income generating''' (expected to make money for Free Geek)
 
 
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
 
*# Primarily meets '''program''' needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
*# '''Administrative''' (expected to support other programs that generate income and/or meet program needs)
 
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
 
* Why does Free Geek need this program?
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Because you cant stop me, and you should not try.
  
 
== Job Position Basics ==
 
== Job Position Basics ==
* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? YES / NO @
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* Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO  
* Position Title: @
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* Job Description:
 
@
 
 
== Financial costs ==
 
== Financial costs ==
 
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
 
* What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)
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none
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
 
* What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)
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Various hardware that might be sold in thrift store or on ebay will be reused as infrastructure.
 
* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
 
* If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?
** How much time would existing staff need to put in? _____________ hours @
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No staff person necessary, though being a keyholder might be important, depending on the ammount of security for the lab. The ammount of volunteer time spent on project varies with avilability of teachers and demand for classes/content
** How time would existing volunteers need to put in? _____________ hours @
 
* Once the program is up and running how many staff how many hours per week would it take?
 
** In paid staff time? _____________ hours/week @
 
** In volunteer time? _____________ hours/week @
 
  
 
== Drawbacks ==
 
== Drawbacks ==
 
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
 
* Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:
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Supporting software that few people have experience with.
 
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
 
* Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?
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not that i can think of
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?  
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Revphil will hopefully be less able to cover for your lazy asses.
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
 
* How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?  
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Takes up physical space.
  
 
== Benefits ==
 
== Benefits ==
* Would the program generate income? YES / NO @
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* Would the program generate income? NO  
** If yes, how much income would be expected once the program is up and running?  $ @ / month
 
** If yes, how long would it take for the program to get to that point? @
 
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
 
* How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?  
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reusing old technology, documenting various aspects of Free Geek, and training people in computer use.
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
== Measuring Success ==
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
 
* How can the success of the program be measured?  
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Content being produced
* For most income generating positions, the costs initially outweigh the benefits. If this is an income generating program, how long until it is expected to break even?
 
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* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
 
* Outline a plan for implementing the program:  
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# reserve space for lab (done)
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# begin to move in harware (started, ongoing)
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# set up workstations for editing
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# make space secure
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# host weekly training sessions for selected staff/volunteers
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# produce content
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[[Category:Program Planning Sheets]]

Revision as of 20:48, 2 December 2006


Program Basics

  • Program Name: Media Lab
  • Program Description:

Digital video is growing rapidly. The Media Lab uses old hardware and volunteer resources to train selected students in video production while providing useful content to Free Geek.

    1. Primarily meets program needs (expected to cost more money than it makes)
  • Why does Free Geek need this program?

Because you cant stop me, and you should not try.

Job Position Basics

  • Would there be a dedicated staff position associated with this program? NO

Financial costs

  • What are the expected financial staffing costs of the program? (Include all costs to the organization such as salary, payroll taxes, and benefits.)

none

  • What other costs are associated with the program? (Include costs of materials needed, etc.)

Various hardware that might be sold in thrift store or on ebay will be reused as infrastructure.

  • If there will be a dedicated staff position, how much time would be needed for training?

No staff person necessary, though being a keyholder might be important, depending on the ammount of security for the lab. The ammount of volunteer time spent on project varies with avilability of teachers and demand for classes/content

Drawbacks

  • Outline the intangible costs for the position and program:

Supporting software that few people have experience with.

  • Are there any possible negative impacts on Free Geek's mission, and if so what?

not that i can think of

  • How will this program affect other programs and staff positions currently in effect?

Revphil will hopefully be less able to cover for your lazy asses.

  • How will this program affect other programs and staff positions being considered?

Takes up physical space.

Benefits

  • Would the program generate income? NO
  • How does the program support the mission of Free Geek?

reusing old technology, documenting various aspects of Free Geek, and training people in computer use.

Measuring Success

  • How can the success of the program be measured?

Content being produced

  • Outline a plan for implementing the program:
  1. reserve space for lab (done)
  2. begin to move in harware (started, ongoing)
  3. set up workstations for editing
  4. make space secure
  5. host weekly training sessions for selected staff/volunteers
  6. produce content