Pathways

Pathways Support Deeper Responsibility and Leadership All pathways assume completion of Getting Started modules such as Orientation to Community Media. They provide shared context, values, and expectations of how community and campus media work, and what participation involves. Learning pathways are guided learning journeys that support people as they take on greater responsibility, specialization, and leadership within…

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Pathways Support Deeper Responsibility and Leadership

All pathways assume completion of Getting Started modules such as Orientation to Community Media. They provide shared context, values, and expectations of how community and campus media work, and what participation involves.

Learning pathways are guided learning journeys that support people as they take on greater responsibility, specialization, and leadership within community and campus media.

Each pathway builds on a shared foundation and moves toward a clear goal — helping individuals and organizations develop the skills, understanding, and confidence needed for specific roles over time. 

How pathways work

Pathways are:

  • Structured — with defined goals and progression
  • Guided — offering recommended sequencing and support
  • Role-focused — aligned with governance, programming, leadership, and organizational practice
  • Flexible — allowing experienced participants to refresh or re-enter where appropriate

Pathways may include a mix of:

  • On-demand learning
  • Live or recorded sessions
  • Event-based learning
  • Peer discussion and reflection
  • Supporting resources and tools

They are designed to support learning over time, not as one-off training.

What pathways are (and are not)

Pathways are:

  • About readiness, responsibility, and contribution
  • Designed to support consistent standards and shared practice
  • A way to make learning clearer and more navigable

Pathways are not:

  • Certification programs
  • Mandatory accreditation
  • Replacements for station-level volunteer training
  • Linear courses with a single “right” pace

Current pathway areas

Pathways are being developed in key areas, including:

  • Governance & Board Leadership
  • Programming & Content Practice
  • Organizational Leadership & Management

Additional pathways may be added as the learning system evolves.

Learning that grows with the sector

Pathways are part of a broader learning ecosystem that includes events, shared resources, and peer learning. Together, they support individual growth, organizational strength, and long-term sustainability across community and campus media.

Pathways reflect learning supported over time. Not all components are delivered in the same format or schedule.

Choose Your Pathway!

Choose a learning path to begin. These short guides help volunteers and staff understand expectations, policies, and next steps.
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Pathways Support Deeper Responsibility and Leadership

All pathways assume completion of Getting Started modules such as Orientation to Community Media. They provide shared context, values, and expectations of how community and campus media work, and what participation involves.

Learning pathways are guided learning journeys that support people as they take on greater responsibility, specialization, and leadership within community and campus media.

Each pathway builds on a shared foundation and moves toward a clear goal — helping individuals and organizations develop the skills, understanding, and confidence needed for specific roles over time. 

How pathways work

Pathways are:

  • Structured — with defined goals and progression

  • Guided — offering recommended sequencing and support

  • Role-focused — aligned with governance, programming, leadership, and organizational practice

  • Flexible — allowing experienced participants to refresh or re-enter where appropriate

Pathways may include a mix of:

  • On-demand learning

  • Live or recorded sessions

  • Event-based learning

  • Peer discussion and reflection

  • Supporting resources and tools

They are designed to support learning over time, not as one-off training.

What pathways are (and are not)

Pathways are:

  • About readiness, responsibility, and contribution

  • Designed to support consistent standards and shared practice

  • A way to make learning clearer and more navigable

Pathways are not:

  • Certification programs

  • Mandatory accreditation

  • Replacements for station-level volunteer training

  • Linear courses with a single “right” pace

Current pathway areas

Pathways are being developed in key areas, including:

  • Governance & Board Leadership

  • Programming & Content Practice

  • Organizational Leadership & Management

Additional pathways may be added as the learning system evolves.

Learning that grows with the sector

Pathways are part of a broader learning ecosystem that includes events, shared resources, and peer learning. Together, they support individual growth, organizational strength, and long-term sustainability across community and campus media.

Pathways reflect learning supported over time. Not all components are delivered in the same format or schedule.

Choose Your Pathway!

Choose a learning path to begin. These short guides help volunteers and staff understand expectations, policies, and next steps.
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