Vickie Schray, senior vice president of regulatory affairs and public policy at Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI), was invited to serve on the government relations/regulatory panel at the 2014 Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) Annual Convention & Exposition. The conference was held June 16-18 at The Palazzo Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.

Schray joined three other executives for a panel discussion entitled, “The Next Federal State Authorization Rule – What It May Mean for APSCU Members.” The session summarized the current status of federal regulation of online education and the new proposed rules. The panel offered insight about the potential impact of the rules and the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement on state agencies, institutions, and students. Schray’s role on the panel was to represent the national institutional view.

“The higher education regulatory and public policy environment is in a rapid state of change,” said Schray. “As a result, the opportunity to work closely with others from our sector on issues of critical importance and to be an integral part of the national dialogue provides us with the opportunity to positively influence the outcome.”

Schray has previously presented at the APSCU Annual Convention & Exposition. She also presents to various groups on the current and future state and federal regulatory environment and public policy issues related to higher education and reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.

The 2014 APSCU Annual Convention & Exposition is the premier event for private sector higher education. The annual convention brings together more than 300 exhibit booths and nearly 1,500 attendees from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience. Bridgepoint’s technologies, including Thuze^® and Waypoint Outcomes, enhance the way people learn in the digital age. Bridgepoint owns three academic institutions – Ashford University, University of the Rockies, and Denver Learning Institute. Together, these programs, technologies, and resources represent a unique model for advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com, www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation, or call Shari Winet, Vice President of Public Relations, at 858.668.2580.

About the APSCU Annual Convention & Exposition

The Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) Annual Convention & Exposition is the premier event for private sector higher education. The Annual Convention & Exposition brings nearly 300 exhibit booths and approximately 1,500 attendees together from across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit http://www.apscuconvention.org