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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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
• 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.

• 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
• 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.

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.
• 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
• 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.

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.

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