Maryland Public Television, 11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, Maryland, January 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
The Commission's eleven members are appointed for five-year terms by the Governor. Two members are designated by the State Board of Education. One member is the State Superintendent of Schools. The Governor names the chair and vice-chair (Code Education Article, secs. 24-201 through 24-206).
In 2004, Maryland Public Television began to offer both analog and digital transmission. Digital channels include:
Under the Division are three departments: Facilities and Human Resources; Finance and Accounting; and Internal Auditing and Financial Reporting.
The Division oversees five departments: Content Business Affairs; Content Enterprises; Content Research and Client Services; Creative Services and Interactive Media; and MPT Networks (Maryland Public Television programming).
Under the Division are five departments: Community Affairs; Corporate Support and Management; Donor Development; Foundation Support; and Major and Planned Gifts.
Educational services to all Marylanders are provided by the Division through outreach programs, such as community preview screenings; distribution of licensed content from other public broadcasting organizations; and expanded on-air and on-line information. For students and their families, educators, and schools, the Division develops programs with educational content. The Division's Video Lending Library also makes available copies of quality programming and related discussion materials to community organizations and schools. Division programs serve all ages and degrees of educational achievement, from preschool through college, as well as life-long learners.
The Division directs six departments: Business Affairs; Digital Development; Educational Content and Instructional Design; Educational Marketing; Educational Productions; and Educational Services and Professional Development.
The Technology Division is responsible for Special Projects, and three departments: Engineering; Information Technology Services; and Production Operations.
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MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION
Maryland Public Television (MPT) is the educational and cultural television system for Maryland. Affiliated with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Maryland Public Television broadcasts on six channels:
Channel 22 (WMPT-TV), Annapolis
Channel 28 (WCPB-TV), Salisbury
Channel 31 (WWPB-TV), Hagerstown
Channel 36 (WGPT-TV), Oakland
Channel 62 (WFPT-TV), Frederick
Channel 67 (WMPB-TV), BaltimoreChannel 28 (WFPT-DT), Frederick (summer 2004)
Channel 29 (WMPB-DT), Owings Mills/Baltimore
Channel 42 (WMPT-DT), Annapolis/Crownsville
Channel 44 (WWPB-DT), Hagerstown
Channel 54 (WGPT-DT), Oakland
Channel 56 (WCPB-DT), SalisburyOPERATIONS
The work of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission is overseen by Operations. In turn, Operations is responsible for five divisions: Administrative and Support Services; Content; Development; Education and Community Outreach; and Technology.
ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION
The Administrative and Support Services Division formed from the Administrative and Technology Division in 2004.
CONTENT DIVISION
By 2000, the Content Division originated as the Division of Content, and reformed as the Content Enterprises Division in 2002. The Division reorganized under its present name in 2004.
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
As the primary revenue producer for Maryland Public Television, the Development Division oversees the fundraising, membership, and underwriting activities for the station.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION
The Education and Community Outreach Division began in 1999 as the Education and Telecommunications Department. By 2000, it reorganized as Community Learning Ventures under the Division of Content. Renamed Education and Community Outreach Department in 2001, it reformed as a division in 2004.
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Functions of the Technology Division originated from the Administrative and Technology Division from which the Technology Division was carved in 2004. The Division oversees the technical production of broadcast programming. It also maintains transmission and communications functions and ensures that equipment and infrastructure remain operational.
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