Katherine (Kate) Lee Carey Email & Phone Number

San Diego, Ca

I have been working in higher education for more than 20 years in operational, legal, regulatory, compliance and governmental affairs capacities. I have expertise in and can provide guidance on accreditation, state licensing, federal Title IV and other relevant state and federal higher education statutes and regulations (including Title IX, FERPA, Program Integrity, State Authorization, etc.), assessing and operationalizing new and changing laws and regulations, developing compliance structures… Show more I have been working in higher education for more than 20 years in operational, legal, regulatory, compliance and governmental affairs capacities. I have expertise in and can provide guidance on accreditation, state licensing, federal Title IV and other relevant state and federal higher education statutes and regulations (including Title IX, FERPA, Program Integrity, State Authorization, etc.), assessing and operationalizing new and changing laws and regulations, developing compliance structures including analysis of existing operations, development of policies and procedures, compliance auditing, transactional due diligence, and legislative and other governmental policy review and development. Show less

Irvine, Ca

• Provide expert counsel to executive team and campus leadership on legal, policy and regulatory matters, as well as risk mitigation and litigation avoidance.• Manage the College/University’s Government Affairs program, including: o monitoring proposed legislation and/or changes in state and federal law/regulation o proposing policy in support of College/University operations and students o following/participating in state and federal rulemaking processes o developing the… Show more • Provide expert counsel to executive team and campus leadership on legal, policy and regulatory matters, as well as risk mitigation and litigation avoidance.• Manage the College/University’s Government Affairs program, including: o monitoring proposed legislation and/or changes in state and federal law/regulation o proposing policy in support of College/University operations and students o following/participating in state and federal rulemaking processes o developing the College/University’s policy positions and responses o conducting political outreach efforts in D.C. and in states where campuses are located o building and fostering relationships with government and community officials o managing budget and workload of outside lobby firms o representing the College/University on national and state committees and trade associations focused on issues of importance to the institutions. • Provide interpretation and implementation guidance on new law and/or legal and regulatory changes, including impact analysis and strategic plans to implement complex regulatory requirements and compliance structures.• Manage litigation and relationships with outside counsel on all matters relating to the College/University.• Serve as Corporate Secretary for three related corporate entities and Board Liaison for the College Advisory Board and University Board of Trustees, including planning and preparation for five board meetings per year, building and populating the online board books, meeting minute preparation and follow-up. • Provide review and collaborative feedback on all Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising materials to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Serve on the College/University Safety and Security Taskforce.• Serve on the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Advisory Board.• Serve on California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools Advisory Board. Show less

See description for position with American Career College. My role encompasses both organizations.

• Manage both the Accreditation and Licensing Department and the Scholarship Department.• Actively oversee accreditation and licensing processes and compliance system-wide (10 campuses) including responses to agencies, team visit preparation, mock audit and development of implementation strategies.• Oversee the management of the accreditation/state reporting processes.• Develop and manage a corporate-wide compliance program including training, publications, and… Show more • Manage both the Accreditation and Licensing Department and the Scholarship Department.• Actively oversee accreditation and licensing processes and compliance system-wide (10 campuses) including responses to agencies, team visit preparation, mock audit and development of implementation strategies.• Oversee the management of the accreditation/state reporting processes.• Develop and manage a corporate-wide compliance program including training, publications, and cooperative efforts with Internal Audit and other departments.• Initiate, develop and chair the UTI Risk Assessment Team.• Assist in the development of the UTI Foundation Scholarship Fund.• Assist in the investigation of compliance-related Employee Hotline calls.• Develop guidelines for compliance for marketing and admissions materials using US ED, FTC, state and accreditation compliance standards. Show less

• Visited campuses to audit records and facilities for compliance with state and accrediting body regulations, including conducting exit interviews to explain findings, and the completion of a written report. • Conducted training sessions to assist corporate and campus level personnel in understanding standards of accreditation and licensure. • Conducted research on state regulations (various states) in relation to education law, and effects of policy changes on corporate and campus… Show more • Visited campuses to audit records and facilities for compliance with state and accrediting body regulations, including conducting exit interviews to explain findings, and the completion of a written report. • Conducted training sessions to assist corporate and campus level personnel in understanding standards of accreditation and licensure. • Conducted research on state regulations (various states) in relation to education law, and effects of policy changes on corporate and campus policy. • Drafted documents to assist others in understanding complex statutory language. • Drafted agreements for use in disputes with students. • Completed applications for licensure in numerous states both for state boards and accrediting bodies. • Worked closely with state agencies and accrediting bodies to ensure new program offerings comply with all requirements. • Contributed in editing of school academic catalogs and enrollment agreements. • Trained staff on, and audited, all marketing materials to ensure compliance. • Department contact on SEVIS, FERPA, Maxine Waters Act, Binding Arbitration as it relates to student enrollment contracts, the Federal “No Call List,” Student Right to Know, Clery Act and ADA Compliance. Show less

Greater Denver Area

• Contributed to campus start up as manager of various functional departments, including initially: student services, academic advising, registrar/student records, bookstore, tool and software purchasing, as well as managing the student admissions process following the student’s enrollment. • Managed a growing staff and successfully contributed to a growth of new starts from 12 in term one, to over 100 in term five through excellent customer service and retention strategies. • Generated… Show more • Contributed to campus start up as manager of various functional departments, including initially: student services, academic advising, registrar/student records, bookstore, tool and software purchasing, as well as managing the student admissions process following the student’s enrollment. • Managed a growing staff and successfully contributed to a growth of new starts from 12 in term one, to over 100 in term five through excellent customer service and retention strategies. • Generated reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis referencing retention, progress in enrollment process, student academic progress, and student complaints. • Audited all student files with registrar to ensure compliance with all admissions and academic requirements. • Managed retention and re-enrollment budgets. Managed hiring process for Student Affairs department. Show less

Greater Denver Area

Managed different projects in various departments within the corporate office, including:- drafting operations manuals to allow for consistent operationalizing of processes at campuses nationwide; - job market research for new program development; - editing FAQ sheets for new programs; - accreditation and licensing application review and drafting; - legal research and briefing relating to real estate and facilities management.

Greater Denver Area

Successful criminal defense litigation attorney managing heavy caseload across the Denver area to include multiple county and city jurisdictions. Managed client relationship from case inception: initial consultation and file set-up, developing client account, setting appearances, gathering discovery and monitoring files, interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research and analysis,and drafting motions. Managed all court appearance aspects of cases from initial arraignment, pre-trial… Show more Successful criminal defense litigation attorney managing heavy caseload across the Denver area to include multiple county and city jurisdictions. Managed client relationship from case inception: initial consultation and file set-up, developing client account, setting appearances, gathering discovery and monitoring files, interviewing witnesses, conducting legal research and analysis,and drafting motions. Managed all court appearance aspects of cases from initial arraignment, pre-trial conferences, negotiations with District/City Attorney, dispositional and motions hearings, preparation for trial (both jury and bench trials) and sentencing hearings. Developed strong collaborative relationships with co-counsel, law office staff, the client, court personnel and prosecuting attorneys which generally translated into better outcomes. Show less

Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: Student Law Office, Gay and Lesbian Legal Protection, Public Interest Law Group, Child Advocacy Legal Group.

Ba, English Literature

Magna Cum Laude