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RuralTeleCongress Becomes National Organization
A national conference since 1997, the RuralTeleCongress (RTC) has transformed into a national organization devoted to rural telecommunications. RTC, which held its inaugural session October 14-16 at the Aspen Institute in Colorado, has launched a redesigned website as part of its transformation.
RTC is expected to serve five functions: an educator, convener, facilitator, and discussion forum; a catalyst for rural-based research; a disseminator of information; a way to dispel rural stereotypes; and an instrument for sharing and leveraging limited resources.
The purpose of RTC is to be a convener of rural interests in rural telecommunications policy and its implications for rural consumers, with participants including citizens, small businesses, practitioners, industry representatives, federal and state and regulatory bodies, and representatives from other organizations.
RTC's redesigned website will allow new members to register online and, supporting the creation of state chapters, will encourage the sustainability of seven areas of interest within each state and nationally. Initially, RTC will focus on seven areas related to rural telecommunications:
- Infrastructure
- Distance Learning
- Community & Economic Development
- Telehealth/Telemedicine
- E-government
- Public Policy & Research
- Youth
Arranged by state and areas of interest, RTC's website eventually will serve as a database in which members will have access to projects, opportunities, and research papers. The website provides more information on RTC.
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