Faculty and Advisors

Professor Canter spent 20 years in the radio and television industries before coming to Mercer to teach full-time in 2001. During his time in the media, Professor Canter performed many functions in audio and video production including writing, editing (both audio and video), casting, sound recording, directing audio and video production as well as performing as voice-over and on-camera talent. He won three JASPER awards for his work in radio and was a national Cable ACE award finalist for his work in television.

Professor Canter obtained his A.A.S. degrees in both Radio and Television from Mercer County Community College, his B.A. in Communication at Thomas Edison University and his M.S. in Educational Media Design & Technology at Full Sail University.

Throughout his career, Mitchell performed as a mobile DJ and emcee for private events and ran his own mobile DJ entertainment company until he retired from the mobile DJ industry in 2016. Prof. Canter still keeps his DJ skills sharp working as an occasional on-air personality for 107.1 The Boss, a classic rock station in Monmouth County.

Today Professor Canter teaches classes in Radio Broadcasting, Audio Production and Public Speaking. He also advises the student-run radio station on campus, Viking 89, which is heard on campus and off at 89.1 FM, HD-3 or online via TuneIn.