WASHINGTON--(COLLEGIATE PRESSWIRE)--Aug 23, 2004--On Tuesday, August 24th, 11:00 a.m. EST, the co-chairmen of a joint committee of leaders from the higher education and entertainment communities will host a news conference call to discuss a report to be submitted to Congress outlining efforts during the past year to address illegal file sharing on college campuses.
BACKGROUND:
The Joint Committee of the Higher Education and Entertainment Communities was formed two years ago and is comprised of leaders representing universities, higher education organizations, and music and motion picture executives. The committee aims to provide a range of resources to school administrators in three basic areas: educational efforts (including practices surrounding the use of copyrighted works, student responsibility, and implications for peer-to-peer network file sharing), technological solutions (including computer network management technologies available to reduce illegal file sharing and the development of legal, campus-based music and movie/entertainment services), and examining differences and exploring prospects for collaboration on legislative initiatives. The co-chairmen of the Joint Committee are Cary Sherman, President, Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and Graham Spanier, president of Pennsylvania State University (PSU).
WHAT:
News conference call to discuss a report that will be submitted to Congress on efforts during the past year to address illegal file sharing on college campuses.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 24th, 11:00 a.m. EDT
WHO:
Cary Sherman (RIAA) and Graham Spanier (Penn State University)
CALL IN INFO:
1-888-428-4474
(Title of call: �Recording Industry Association of America�)
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