PROPOSAL
Submitted to: SST Management
Prepared by: THRISHAL DOMA
Date: June 2026
Document No.
SST/SIC/2026/FM-001
Classification: OPEN
Official Proposal · Scaler School of Technology
ScalerFM
A Campus Radio Station for SST — and Everything That Comes With It
Vol. I — Inaugural Issue
Pending Approval
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Executive Summary
A Voice for Every Corner of Campus

ScalerFM is a student-run campus radio initiative that places the voice of SST into its own corridors, mess halls, and common areas — live, moderated, and human. Two student hosts broadcast from a dedicated on-campus room through a speaker network installed across the campus.

Unlike WhatsApp groups or notice boards, ScalerFM reaches every student in every space, simultaneously, with content that is announcements one minute and comedy the next.

"A campus should have a heartbeat. Right now, ours is silent." — The Case for ScalerFM

This proposal outlines the concept, structure, weekly programming, resource requirements, risk management, and a phased implementation timeline for management review and approval.

How It Works
One Room. Two Hosts. Campus-Wide Reach.

A dedicated broadcast room (minimal setup: two microphones, a mixer, a laptop, and a PA interface) serves as the station hub. Speakers — existing PA infrastructure or low-cost additions — carry the signal to the mess, library foyer, hostel common rooms, and outdoor corridors.

Broadcasts run on a defined weekly schedule during non-study hours. All anonymous content is reviewed before air. A rotating audition system ensures the station survives beyond any single batch.

Weekly Programming
Slot Segment
Mon 9AM Monday Motivation — Week kickoff, upcoming event previews
Tue 12PM Confession Hour — Moderated anonymous messages, read live
Wed 5PM Talent Spotlight — Student voice notes, songs, poetry, comedy
Thu 10AM Campus Dispatch — Club announcements, placement celebrations
Fri 5PM Hot Takes Friday — Screened campus opinions, live host reactions
Fri 8PM Request Hour — Song requests, shoutouts, weekend wind-down
The Case
What SST Gains — and What Stays Safe

Campus culture is not built by curriculum. It is built by shared experiences — inside jokes, recurring bits, moments people reference years later. ScalerFM creates that fabric.

Benefits to the Institution
Structured, scheduled announcements that actually reach students
A platform for shy students to perform and be heard
Community identity — something SST has that other campuses don't
Club and event promotion through a trusted channel
Alumni-worthy campus memory: the radio station that started it all
Governance Model

ScalerFM operates under the Student Initiatives Cell with a faculty advisor. All anonymous content passes through a two-person editorial review before broadcast. Broadcast hours are fixed (no late-night airings). Hosts are selected via semester auditions — the show outlives any individual.

"We're not asking for a free-for-all. We're asking for a structured stage." — Governance Commitment

6
Live Segments
Per Week
~₹0
Recurring Cost
After Setup
100%
Student-Run
Operation
Campus Culture
Generated

Risk & Mitigation
Concerns, Answered
Management Concern Our Response
Anonymous messages could be used for bullying or defamation
Two-person editorial review before every message goes on air. No message airs unreviewed. Hosts have veto power.
Broadcasts may disturb classes or library study hours
All broadcasts occur during defined off-hours slots only. Speaker zones exclude classrooms and library interiors.
What happens when the founding hosts graduate?
Semester auditions are built into the structure from Day 1. The show has a rotating cast, not permanent owners.
Music licensing and copyright exposure
Segments avoid copyrighted music playback. Original student content only, unless licensed tracks are used with clearance.
Who is accountable if something goes wrong on air?
The faculty advisor holds editorial authority. Student editorial team is named and responsible. Clear escalation path documented.
Implementation Timeline
From Approval to First Broadcast
Week 1–2
Setup & Permissions Speaker placement audit, room allocation, faculty advisor assignment, equipment checklist finalized
Week 3
Auditions Open auditions for inaugural host pair and editorial team. Selection criteria: chemistry, reliability, judgment
Week 4
Dry Runs Three internal test broadcasts. Faculty advisor reviews. Content moderation workflow tested end-to-end
Week 5
Soft Launch First live broadcast: single 20-minute episode. Campus-wide announcement. Feedback collected
Month 2+
Full Schedule All six weekly segments live. Anonymous drop box open. Semester review scheduled with management

Submitted by
THRISHAL DOMA
Scaler School of Technology, Bangalore

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