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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Kenny, Well said. I agree that if the experience is positive, the school can thrive and prosper based on the quality provided. Traci Lee
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Rob, I like the quote you reference and the three points of ethics. Thanks for sharing! Traci Lee
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Rob, I often find that any department being reviewed/audited still ties back to some of the fundamentals of the academic information you reference. These topics are key to many aspects of a school's operations. Traci Lee
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Rob, Agreed - it's easy to feel "pressure" to respond promptly yet a correct answer is worth the time to research properly. Traci Lee
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Gina, I completely agree with your comment about responding to feedback in a timely manner. It only further aggravates students if they are asked for such feedback and see no indication of it being read or heard. Even if a decision is made NOT to act on certain feedback, letting them know it was heard and the reason for opting not to take certain action may sometimes still be perceived as positive since it was acknowledged. Traci Lee
Timothy, I completely agree - employees understanding of these critical matters helps to achieve the compliant culture needed. Auditing is the method to "inspect what you expect". Traci Lee
lorraine, Good examples for protecting against potential conflicts of interest. Traci Lee
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Timothy, Agreed - getting the facts out and encouraging positive news items (i.e. events, graduate success stories, etc.) is an important way to share with the public. Traci Lee
Magdali, Another great point! The "people" part of a college is critical to its success!
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Magdali, Great points...I think establishing the full awareness throughout a campus can be the challenge. Helping people understand the "why" behind policy and procedure (external regulations vs. just an internal guideline) helps to ensure that such are followed.

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