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Chris Burt

about

Chris is a reporter and associate editor for LRP Media Group's publications, including University Business and District Administration magazines, covering all topics related to leadership. Prior to coming to LRP, Chris had a distinguished career as a multifaceted journalist and sports editor for some of the top newspapers and media outlets in the country, including the Palm Beach Post, Sun-Sentinel, Albany Times-Union and The Boston Globe.

Academic Affairs

What progress? Women still far behind men in elite university power positions

New report shows the incredible disparities not just in president positions but also among deans and provosts.
Academic Affairs

President Series: One university’s mission to provide support for first-gen students

From a unique early alert system to other robust supports, Dominican University is serving those who are true ‘assets’.
Admin & Management

What does the ACHA say in its new COVID-19 health guidance for campus?

The health association addresses vaccine boosters and isolation windows as colleges across U.S. face wave of omicron.
Academic Affairs

Morehouse launches new research institute dedicated to Black men

Among the goals will be creating the first Black masculinities studies minor and online certificate program at an HBCU.
Academic Affairs

Can interim president rescue Michigan’s image after 2 major scandals?

Mary Sue Coleman steps back in to reinforce safe strategies after fallout from $490 million settlement, Schlissel.
Academic Affairs

New transfer data more positive than 2020 as enrollments stabilize across higher ed

Most four-year and two-year institutions rebound well, showing that mobility is slowly returning.
Academic Affairs

What’s on college leaders’ minds? Student well-being and in-person learning

AAC&U president addresses key issues impacting higher ed as the organization’s annual meeting opens in Washington.
Admin & Management

Calls for end to COVID-19 vaccine booster mandates growing in higher ed

Petitioners cite many factors in requests to lift requirements, including ‘evolving scientific data’ and natural immunity.
Admin & Management

Does Supreme Court’s decision on employee vaccine mandates affect colleges?

The executive order on federally contracted workers is still in limbo, leaving institutions with no clearer picture on vaccinations.
Academic Affairs

How colleges are honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, hosting Day of Racial Healing

Peaceful marches, powerful speakers and students serving their communities will highlight week of activities.
Academic Affairs

Higher education down 1 million undergrads since 2019 after more declines

New Clearinghouse report shows public and private nonprofits still struggling to bring back students during the pandemic.
Academic Affairs

Colleges exercise extra caution on COVID-19 with ‘stay in room’ mandates

Pittsburgh, Emerson and Rochester opting for shelter-in-place requirements as omicron surge continues.
Academic Affairs

CLEARED4: The platform keeping 50 colleges open and giving students access during the pandemic

From contact-tracing to testing and vaccine verification, institutions are getting more timely results through cloud-based system.
Admin & Management

Title hopes? Why switching athletic conferences is a big gamble for universities

Research shows that moves intended to boost notoriety instead cause major disruption to brands and bottom lines at most institutions.
Academic Affairs

16 top universities sued over allegations of conspiring to lower financial aid

Class-action lawsuit claims price-fixing occurred at institutions for nearly two decades, costing students millions.
Academic Affairs

Students that return to college after stopping out earn far more money

Even those who come back and don’t complete degrees have better outcomes than those who remain out of postsecondary education.

Academic Affairs

President Series: Purdue’s growth tied to ‘keeping students at center of bullseye’

The quest to always innovate has been a hallmark of this rising university under Mitch Daniels.
Admin & Management

Masks back on: But this time, colleges are demanding KN95 and above

In guidance to students and employees, institutions say cloth masks won’t cut it as omicron surges through U.S.
Academic Affairs

Experts weigh in on 2022: Colleges must start ‘operating more like businesses’

ROI, partnerships and meeting student need will be high priorities for colleges and universities this year.
Academic Affairs

Bevy of presidential changes highlight start to the new year for higher ed

The COVID-19 pandemic and retirements prompt shifts among leadership roles at several colleges and universities.