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Chris Burt

Chris is a reporter and associate editor for University Business and District Administration magazines, covering the entirety of higher education and K-12 schools. Prior to coming to LRP, Chris had a distinguished career as a multifaceted editor, designer and reporter 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. He is a graduate of Northeastern University.
Academic Affairs

Forget 4 years: Colleges struggle to see students complete degrees in 5

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A new report from the National Student Clearinghouse shows that students are lagging in both credits attempted and earned.
Access and Affordability

College rankings list has a new No. 1 and a few outliers in its Top 50

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Endowments, test scores and selectivity are included in College Raptor's Top 50 list, but net cost is also a factor.
Administration

How one top university with no COVID-19 mandates is approaching the fall

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President stands by messages that have worked through the pandemic around masking, testing and vaccinations.
Administration

Pay is No. 1: The 8 factors that might help colleges retain employees

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Notre Dame is one of many universities offering increases to workers, but is it enough to offset inflation?
Academic Affairs

Most employers still require college degrees, but for how much longer?

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Cengage's latest Employability Report shows that hiring managers are more closely looking at skills and 'real-world experience.'
Administration

Dangerous game: 92% of colleges fail to deliver mental health support for athletes

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New study from NAIA and Mantra Health shows a lack of trainers and psychologists for those battling depression.
Administration

The metaverse: Are colleges really light years away from reaching it?

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Virtual lectures are nice, but becoming far more interactive over the next 5-10 years should be goal for higher ed leaders.
Access and Affordability

Final HEERF grants will go to helping 244 HBCUs, MSIs and community colleges

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Uncertainty remains around further assistance for colleges and universities after pandemic relief ends.
Administration

Cancer diagnosis forces Blank to step down before taking Northwestern presidency

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The former University of Wisconsin chancellor, who is planning to start treatments soon, expresses disappointment and sadness in letter to NU community.
Curricula/Majors

President Series: The 4 areas that colleges must address to be strong over the next decade

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The University of New England's James Herbert discusses the value of leading civil discourse and combining career-ready skills with 'habits of mind.'
Civil Dialogue

Ready for the fall? 10 potential policy pitfalls college leaders must address this summer

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One litigation specialist says institutions should ensure procedures and strategies are updated before the fall.
LGBTQ+

Will mass resignations of college health-care workers occur in wake of Roe decision?

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With staff shortages and burnout high, senior leaders must address the importance of essential employees.
Uncategorized

The new task force idea from one big university that could be pivotal in 2022-23

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A group of leaders at the University of Michigan is working to mitigate the fallout from the reversal of Roe v Wade.
Uncategorized

Clearinghouse report shows older learners help drive growth in credentials

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However, higher education is not seeing gains in degrees or certificates attained by traditional-age students.
Presidents

President Series: From Dunk City to world impact, the rise of Florida Gulf Coast University

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The retiring Mike Martin and his strong team at FGCU have helped it become an international powerhouse.
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