Christopher Burk
Undergraduate Education
Director, Debate Program
Christopher Burk helps shape members of the UT Dallas debate team into successful strategists with razor-sharp critical thinking skills. Under Burk's guidance, debate team members have qualified for the National Debate Team (NDT) for six consecutive years.
The regional and national collegiate debate tournaments in which UT Dallas debate team members compete require extensive preparation, as well as mental stamina and agility. Skills acquired in collegiate debate are beneficial no matter what degree program or avenue of work they pursue in life.
Before becoming Program Director in 2001, Burk served as the Assistant Debate Coach at The University of Texas at Austin. While a student, he was a successful debater and multiple NDT qualifier for UT Austin. He received his bachelor of arts in government and liberal arts (honors) from The University of Texas at Austin, where he also did graduate work.
News Coverage
Team battles to third place in Harvard debates
Team takes debate program to new heights
Debaters capture third place in national meet
Debaters Heading West for National Championships
Updated: November 29, 2011
