Traci Lee

Traci Lee

About me

I currently serve as the Vice President of Business Solutions for Bridgepoint Education. In my present role, I provide guidance to the company's ground based and online colleges to optimize their operations while staying within regulatory guidelines.

I have over 22 years of experience in the education industry. My experience encompasses virtually all aspects of the education business, including admissions, financial aid, academics, career services, and management of multi-campus operations. I’ve held senior level management positions at Career Education Corporation, MedVance Institute and the University of Phoenix (Apollo Group) as well as providing consulting services to a multitude of colleges and universities during my tenure with Campus Management Corporation.

My focus has been on campus start ups, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and operational oversight of multiple campus colleges, including international campuses. I recognize the challenges of working in a highly regulated environment that has grown more complex as companies have expanded operations, either organically or through acquisition, to include multiple regulatory bodies and governing oversight entities.

I hold a B.S. degree in Business from Arizona State University and an M.A. degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. I have completed the Apollo Group's Executive Development Program and the Career College Association's (now APSCU) Leadership Institute.

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Jorge, You make a good point about the instantaneous communication and the breadth of reach that exists with today's technology. I agree that transparency is key. The challenge will be trying to provide "apples-to-apples" information since there are so many complexities between various schools that a prospective student may be comparing. Traci Lee
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Brent, Checklists certainly help in ensuring complete files. I have seen creative electronic solutions for this as well with some schools trying to achieve a "paperless" environment. Traci Lee
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Ron, Well stated. I agree that there is shared responsibility for outcomes and transparency of expectations should help in achieving ideal results. Traci Lee
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John, Great point - there have also been a few "scandals" that captured media attention for some well-known public universities. I think it continues to be important for colleges to encourage communications on success stories to continue to get positive messaging to the public. Traci Lee
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Isabel, I think it's great to be prepared - I also think it's good to be organized proactively as sometimes, even if notice is provided, there may not be enough time to completely get things in order if there is a lot to do to organize. Traci Lee
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Joel, Great to hear that you are providing such guidance and training. I think this is key to an institution's success. Traci Lee
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Kari, Definitely important to follow up on such feedback, otherwise, the intent to get such feedback creates negative vs. positive response. Traci Lee
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Donna, That is a great approach for graduates. How do you handle exit counseling for students who withdraw? Traci Lee
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Tricia , Well stated! Thanks for sharing your perspective on setting high standards. Traci Lee
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Tricia , This sounds like a great process, motivating them to complete as part of the graduation process! Traci Lee

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