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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Hlee, You are so right about the speed of today's media. The ability to communicate promptly and broadly has certainly increased the impact of media. Traci Lee
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Spencer, Good point - another benefit of documented processes is for training of new employees! Traci Lee
Andra, I agree that information security ranks increasingly higher with the migration to electronic formats for record keeping. Traci Lee
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Andra, I am all for accountability. I think one of our challenges is that some of the well intended regulations end up causing greater confusion and in some cases, additional expenses that get passed on to students with higher tuition. Traci Lee
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Lisa, The positive focus on student success is certainly a positive! Traci Lee
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Alecia, I agree that transparency is beneficial for informed decision making by students. It is just disappointing that the regulations had to force this level of disclosure which comes with certain guidelines that may cause unintended confusion as "apples-to-apples" comparisons are challenging. Traci Lee
Renee, Very true - some people get so focused on the external regulations, they forget to apply internal policies to any reviews. Traci Lee
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Renee, Great idea to have things ready for a visit. Sometimes, keeping the items in such a box current is the challenge for schools but, I applaud you for taking this step toward being prepared. Traci Lee
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Sandra , Great to hear that you have happy students! Keep it up! Traci Lee
Mary, This has become a very important piece of security that schools should ensure they are handling properly. Traci Lee

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