Heather Peterson
About Heather Peterson
Heather Peterson is a Compliance Administrator at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in higher education administration, having held various roles at multiple universities, including the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas.
Work at University of Colorado
Heather Peterson has been serving as a Compliance Administrator at the University of Colorado since 2020. In this role, she focuses on ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations for postsecondary activities. Her responsibilities include implementing navigation for regulatory compliance and conducting policy gap analyses to maintain up-to-date practices. Prior to her current position, she worked at the Anschutz Medical Campus as a Registrar from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Heather Peterson holds a Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas, which she completed from 2001 to 2004. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Family Social Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, studying from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, she studied Culture and Society at the Universitetet i Oslo for 11 months in 1997. Her educational background supports her expertise in compliance and student services.
Background
Heather Peterson has a diverse professional background in higher education administration. She began her career at the University of St. Thomas as a Customer Service Counselor and Marketing Operations Coordinator from 2001 to 2002. She then joined the University of Minnesota, where she held various roles, including One Stop Counselor, Assistance Director for One Stop Student Services, and Senior Program Coordinator. Her experience spans over two decades in different capacities within academic institutions.
Achievements in Compliance and Policy Development
In her role as Compliance Administrator, Heather Peterson has implemented navigation for regulatory compliance concerning out-of-state activities in postsecondary institutions. She has also conducted a substantive policy gap analysis to identify outdated policies and developed a review process to ensure compliance with best practices. Additionally, she collected documentation for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation site visit, contributing to the institution's accreditation efforts.