Chris Rasmussen is MHEC’s vice president for research and policy analysis. As vice president, Chris leads a comprehensive program of policy research and programmatic initiatives designed to inform decision making and improve practice in higher education. In his role Chris coordinates MHEC’s annual policy summit; develops partnerships and alliances with higher education institutions, associations, and research and policy organizations; and manages a variety of externally-funded projects designed to promote cross-sector and cross-functional collaboration and resource sharing.
Chris received his Ph.D. from the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan, where his research focused primarily on the phenomenon of college choice and policies related to higher education access. In addition to his work at MHEC, Chris has taught graduate level courses in education at the Universities of Minnesota, North Dakota, and St. Thomas, and at Capella University. Chris previously held positions in student affairs administration at Valparaiso University and at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He received a master’s degree in counseling and student personnel from Minnesota State University at Mankato, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in biology from Gustavus Adolphus College.
Chris joined the compact in August 2005.
