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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Stephanie , Great point about how television shows also influence the public perception of the occupations related to some career colleges. It's not just the "news media" but the many types of media you indicate that we are dealing with in today's day and age. Traci Lee
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Lisa, That's great to hear! I think it's wonderful to have a school director involved and interacting so much directly with students. I have seen a few schools where the "higher ups" tend to be more "behind the scene" and I like to see Directors involved to see and hear the needs of students! Traci Lee
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Amanda, Do you have any links to these articles that may assist others in understanding the issue underlying the targeting of meal plans? Traci Lee
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Ralph, I agree on working together but also think there needs to be clear ownership for any follow up tasks to ensure accountability and responsibility. Traci Lee
Ralph, It's a good reminder to all about the sensitivity of such information. It is easy to get so focused on our tasks at hand and walk away from our desks which contain such personal information. Traci Lee
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Ralph, Great point about the quality of faculty and their important role in serving our students! Traci Lee
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Russell, Agreed - and I think the schools can assist reporters in "finding" graduates by doing press releases, etc. during graduation and commencement related events. Just remember to be cautious when releasing or publishing graduate lists in case you have any students/graduates that have requested their name NOT be released as part of the directory information clause within FERPA. Traci Lee
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Yamira, Schools have definitely come together through organizations such as APSCU (and others) to help create awareness of the positive outcomes of many types of colleges. I think we need to keep up the momentum to continue this awareness current. Traci Lee
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Alexander , Good follow up suggestion to do another sample after resolution. Traci Lee
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Mary, I like your practice of continuous staff activities at each meeting. What a great way to train and establish proper practices! Traci Lee

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