A Reprieve for Delmarva Public Radio?

Salisbury University is offering a new home for Delmarva Public Radio and a new plan for operating the two stations for the next three years. According to a report in The Star Democrat, Salisbury University is offering new digs for WSCL and WSDL. Their current home is due to be demolished soon.

Under the plan:

• WSCL's classical format would continue.
• WSDL news and information programming would be run by the university for the near future.
• SU would look to create news and information partnerships with other public radio stations as a plan to lower costs.
• SU will hire an individual experienced in the successful operation of public radio stations to guide the transition and to develop a new business plan, explore partnerships and the hiring of new station manager.
• SU is asking the Salisbury University Foundation Board for approval and to transfer control of the stations to Salisbury University.

SU is proposing a three year plan to turn the stations around. DPR has been losing audience and, as a result, losing revenue. They are calling on the Friends of Delmarva Public Radio to fundraise and contribute at least $250,000 a year to support the station's operations.