About Oregon WIN

Vision Statement

The Oregon Wireless Instructional Network (Oregon WIN) provides an accessible, cost-effective, interactive network to serve residents in their homes, workplaces, schools, and community sites. A consortium of community colleges and state universities coordinates the delivery of an array of instructional and public affairs services. Oregon WIN's collaborative approach allows each institution to effectively improve and expand its mission.


WHAT IS OREGON WIN?

Oregon WIN is a consortium of universities and community colleges that operates an Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) network throughout the Willamette Valley. The "last mile" wireless network provides video programming directly to homes, businesses, schools and government offices from Eugene to Portland. Oregon WIN operates in partnership with Sprint Corporation. Oregon WIN leases excess ITFS spectrum to Sprint for commercial use in exchange for the construction and operation of the Oregon WIN educational network.

Programming for the Oregon WIN network originates from the studios of the 10 member institutions. Programs and services include certificate programs, undergraduate and graduate degree offerings, cultural events, and public affairs programming. In addition, Oregon WIN delivers a Monday-Friday programming feed for Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) cable access channels that reach 400,000 households in Multnomah, Lane, Polk, Linn and Benton counties. The current programming schedule can be viewed here. A list of cable channels carrying the PEG feed can be viewed here.

Receive sites are easily added to the network by affixing a small antenna to the roof of a home, school or business. The signal from the antenna is converted to channels that can be received by a cable ready television set located in a classroom. Each site is able to receive up to five channels of programming simultaneously. Live audio interaction is provided through telephone connections.


HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Oregon WIN encourages participation from organizations that share Oregon WIN's education and public service goals. Participation is possible by becoming an Oregon WIN Access Site, originating programs over the network in partnership with an Oregon WIN member, or by becoming a Participating Oregon WIN Member.

Oregon WIN Access Sites
Oregon WIN encourages schools, hospitals, clinics, fire stations, businesses, and other interested organization to become Oregon WIN access or receive sites. Installation requires placing a small antenna and limited electronics at your facility. Once installed, Oregon WIN Access Sites receive multiple channels of Oregon WIN programming and are encouraged to assist Oregon WIN members in developing new programs and services.

A two-step process is used to install an Access Site. First, an Oregon WIN engineer visits your site and verifies whether you are able to receive the Oregon WIN signal and reviews the installation process with you. If the initial site survey is positive, the engineer schedules a second visit to complete the installation. The cost for a standard installation is about $400.00. Oregon WIN provides financial assistance to a limited number of educational or non-profit sites.

If you are interested in becoming an Oregon WIN Access Site or need additional information, contact an Oregon WIN Member or the Oregon WIN Director.

Program Origination
Organizations or individuals that are not associated with Oregon WIN may originate programs over the network in partnership with an Oregon WIN member. The Oregon WIN member acts as a program host by providing access to the network and ensuring the event adheres to Oregon WIN scheduling and use guidelines. Fees to access and use the network may apply. If you are interested in offering an educational or public service program over Oregon WIN, contact an Oregon WIN Member and ask for information on hosting a non-member program.

Participating Members
The Oregon WIN Intergovernmental Agreement allows organizations to become Oregon WIN Participating Members by creating formal agreements with the Oregon WIN Board. Participating Members share Oregon WIN's educational and public service mission, attend Oregon WIN Board meetings, and participate in network planning and program development. Section Four (4) of the Intergovernmental Agreement provides additional information on this option. You may also contact the Oregon WIN Director.


CONTACT INFORMATION

For additional information about Oregon WIN contact the Oregon WIN Director or any member institution.
Oregon WIN Director
John Greydanus
Director, Oregon WIN
Information Services
109 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
TEL: 541-737-9099
FAX: 541-737-2159
john.greydanus@oregonstate.edu        		Oregon WIN Engineer
Thomas E. Williams
Chief Engineer, Oregon WIN
109 Kidder Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331
TEL: 541-737-3822
FAX: 541-737-2159
Thomas.E.Williams@orst.edu

Oregon WIN Member Institutions
Lane Community College
Cynde Leathers, Coordinator
Distance Learning Programs
Lane Community College
4000 East 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
TEL: 541-463-5260
FAX: 541-463-3974
leathersc@lanecc.edu		 Linn-Benton Community College
Alan Heywood Manager, Media Services
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 SW Pacific Blvd.
Albany, OR 97321
TEL: 541-917-4640
FAX: 541-917-4659
Alan.Heywood@linnbenton.edu 		Oregon State University
John Greydanus
Director, Oregon WIN
Information Services
109 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
TEL: 541-737-9099
FAX: 541-737-2159
john.greydanus@oregonstate.edu
Oregon University System
John Greydanus
Director, Oregon WIN
Information Services
109 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
TEL: 541-737-9099
FAX: 541-737-2159
john.greydanus@oregonstate.edu       		 Portland State University
Mark Kramer, Director
Instruction & Research Srvs
Portland State University
P.O Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
TEL: 503-725-9103
FAX: 503-725-3476
kramerm@pdx.edu		 University of Oregon
Mike Majdic, Interim Director
Media Services
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403
TEL: 541-346-1945
FAX: 541-346-1872
majdic@uoregon.edu
Western Oregon University
Roy Bennett
Video Production Services Supervisor,
Government Documents Librarian
Library and Media Services
Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth AVE
Monmouth, OR 97361-1394
Tel: 503-838-8893
Fax: 503-838-8399
bennetr@wou.edu		    
Oregon WIN Participating Institutions
Linn/Benton/Lincoln ESD
Nancy Vollmer
Instructional Technology and Arts Specialist
905 4th Avenue SE
Albany, OR 97321
TEL: 541-812-2600
nancy_vollmer@lblesd.k12.or.us 		Chemeketa Community College
Donna Carver
Chemeketa Community College
P.O. Box 14007
4000 Lancaster Dr. NE
Salem, OR 97309
TEL: 503-399-5191
FAX: 503-399-5214
donnac@chemeketa.edu		 Portland Community College
John Sneed, Director
Distance Learning Programs
Portland Community College
P.O. Box 19000
12000 SW 49th Street
Portland, OR 97219
TEL: 503-977-4398
FAX: 503-977-4260
jsneed@pcc.edu
Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon Public Broadcasting
7140 SW Macadam Ave.
Portland, OR 97219
TEL: 503-244-9900
FAX: 503-293-4877		    


OREGON WIN ACCESS SITES

The following sites are able to receive Oregon WIN broadcasts. New sites are frequently added to the network, so check back for the updated listing. If you are interested in receiving Oregon WIN educational or public affairs programs, contact:

John Greydanus
Director, Oregon WIN
Information Services
109 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331
TEL: 541-737-9099
FAX: 541-737-2159
john.greydanus@oregonstate.edu