A non-profit corporation, HEC Media is the only station with the mission statement "to strengthen and promote the education, arts, and cultural communities in the St. Louis Metropolitan area."HEC is St. Louis' leading producer of education and arts television programming, using technology to connect and synergize in innovative, highly successful ways. HEC provides an unparalleled level of service, changing the face of television by engaging viewers, empowering teachers, and encouraging students to achieve unparalleled success.