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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Jeanne, This is a great example of media and regulations working to help educational institutions that I had not thought about. Occupational quality and credibility are certainly outcomes related to education and licensing, when necessary. Thanks for sharing this positive angle! Traci Lee
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Brandy, Organization makes it easier to validate compliance - both internally and for external auditors. It also inspires general confidence that a school has things "in order". Traci Lee
Sheri, Excellent points! I have worked at companies where employees would "prank" employees who left their computer unlocked to make the point. Not a good way to learn a lesson but, your point is very valid! Thanks for sharing as your experience should make the point for many out there who don't realize the significant risk associated with loose practices on system access. Traci Lee
Jose, Agreed - FERPA is a major area of focus given the emphasis on privacy rules and identify theft risks. Traci Lee
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Jill, The multiple departments are often the challenge when they are each impacted and need to take action accordingly. Traci Lee
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Sheri, The facility audit items you mention are a great addition to other audit checklists I have seen. Thanks for sharing. Traci Lee
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Jill, It seems like many of the findings in this area are tied to timeliness of processing. Do you have a procedure to ensure that students are withdrawn timely to ensure you have adequate time to process the R2T4? Traci Lee
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Stephanie , You are already a step ahead by recognizing the multiple departments involved. Your efforts to make it easy on them should further improve your success. Traci Lee
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Jill, I have changed the way I perceive media reporting on other industries as well as ours after seeing the "sound bites" and "snippets" that end up making the news without painting the full picture. Thanks for sharing! Traci Lee
Lisa, Great to have both as I have seen some schools be diligent in using the "big bins" for high volume and then be more lax with single sheets. Having small local shredders further encourages that EVERY sensitive document is properly shred. Traci Lee

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