Abstract:
This study was based on perceived effects of the absence of a campus radio in MTU community. The aim of the study was to analyse students’ perception on the effects they feel has been caused by the absence of a campus radio in the university. In line with the objectives of this research, the instrument of data collection used was the structured questionnaire, distributed to a sample size
of 310 out of the 1,385 students of the school. The data gathered was thereafter analysed, presented and interpreted using the descriptive data analysis technique; by presenting the data in tables. The results from the data analysis showed that the audience are of the opinion that the non-availability of a campus radio in the university has affected the life of the student in one way or the other. This
project therefore recommended that Mountain Top University should start preparations that will enhance the establishment of the university owned campus radio, which will serve as a training ground for students, medium of information dissemination, as well as an avenue for promoting the core values and achieving the mission and vision of the university.
