Michael West, Ed.D.
President & Principal
About
Student-Focused | Mission-Driven | Vision-Centric Over the past decade, Michael West has served as Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (Shaw University) and Vice President for University Operations and Institutional Research & Effectiveness (Edward Waters University) with Strategic and Operational Leadership for: University Operations | CHAIR SACSCOC Compliance & Reaffirmation of Accreditation | Strategic Planning, Institutional Research & Effectiveness | Student Services | P & L Management | Facilities Management | Auxiliary & Managed Services | Adult, Graduate & Online Degree Programs | IRB Administration | Budget & Grants Management | Emergency Management | Governance & Policy Administration | Risk Management | Grievance Administration | Accreditation Liaison to Association of Theological Schools (ATS) | Associate Professor, School of Business & Professional Studies Dr. West has held senior-level leadership positions at Carthage College, Georgetown University, the Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work and School of Business, Shaw U, and Edward Waters University. West has also served as a consultant and research analyst with a leading higher education consulting firm. He has led or participated in numerous graduate and post-graduate international immersion trips to China, India, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, and the Netherlands to conduct comparative research studies in business and higher education. A U.S. Navy veteran, West served as a meteorologist in Alaska, New Zealand, and Antarctica. He initially supported anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations in the Aleutian Islands. While stationed in Antarctica and New Zealand, he provided meteorological and ground support to NSF-funded research projects and geological studies conducted by teams of glaciologists from Russia, Germany, Italy, and Ohio State University. West played rugby internationally (New Zealand), collegiately, and semi-professionally, winning a US Rugby Super League national championship in 1999. Dr. West earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Alaska; a Bachelor of Arts in human services from Ottawa University; a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago; and a Master of Science in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. West earned a Doctorate in higher education management at the University of Georgia. Dr. West holds the Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP) credential from APPA. Dr. West and his wife, Steffanie, an accomplished elementary school teacher, have two adult sons.
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United States
Higher Education
Higher Education, Public Speaking, Student Affairs, Staff Development, Non-profits, Program Development, Enrollment Management, Student Engagement, Student Development, Research, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Teaching, Adult Education, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Leadership, Community Outreach, Academic Advising
Experience
President & Principal
West & Associates, LLC Higher Education Consulting & Services
United States
A Veteran Owned Business
University Vice President | Chair, SACSCOC Committee | Chair, 2025 Strategic Planning Committee
University
Lead architect and principal author of the University’s 2025 SACSCOC Decennial Reaffirmation of Accreditation Compliance Certification Report (CCR). As an integral member of the President’s Executive Cabinet and the University’s senior administrative team, Dr. West maintains direct leadership and operational oversight towards assuring the comprehensive development, implementation, and advancement of the University’s strategic and operational plans to include but not limited to institutional planning, research, effectiveness, process and systems optimization, academic program development support, as well as project and change management practices. Dr. West serves as the University’s primary administrator (Chair) responsible for coordinating cooperative cross-divisional efforts in leading the University’s preparation for its 2025 SACSCOC decennial reaffirmation of accreditation process and visit slated for Spring 2025. Dr. West provides direct leadership and management for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the University’s facilities management, campus master planning, and strategic management of campus capital and construction projects.
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Shaw University
Research Triangle, North Carolina
Direct Strategic and Operational Responsibility & Accountability for: University Operations | Strategic Planning, Institutional Research & Effectiveness | Facilities Management | Auxiliary & Managed Services | Adult & Online Degree Programs | IRB Administration | Budget & Grants Management | Emergency Management | Governance & Policy Administration | Risk Management | Grievance Administration | Accreditation Liaison to Association of Theological Schools (ATS) 2021 Major Projects: - Plan, design, fundraise for major capital projects - Life Sciences Institute; Residence Hall - Developed 5-year $23M deferred maintenance recovery plan 2020 Major Projects: - Completed $1.3M Renovation of University Dining Hall - Completed $825K Renovation of Tupper Memorial Hall - Onboarded Facilities Management, Building & Grounds, and Environmental Services provider 2019 Major Projects: - Chair, 2025 Strategic Planning Committee: Completed 2020-2025 Strategic Plan - Project Manager: Launched Accelerated Adult Degree Program (33% YOY Enrollment Growth in Year One) - Project Manager: Completed Urban Land Institute (ULI) Campus Master Planning Project 2018 Major Projects: - Wrote prospectus for $15,000,000 DOE loan deferral (One of eight deferrals awarded nationally)
Director, Office of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research & Effectiveness
Shaw University
Research Triangle, North Carolina
2020 Major Projects: - Project Manager: Implementation of digital data dashboards for Executive Leadership team 2019 Major Projects: - Chair, 2025 Strategic Planning Committee: Completed 2020-2025 Strategic Plan 2018 Major Projects: - Wrote prospectus for $15,000,000 DOE loan deferral (One of eight deferrals awarded nationally) - Conducted data collection, analyses, reporting, and presentations resulting in $500,000 extension of grant funding from Lilly Foundation.
Executive Director, Accelerated & Online Adult Degree Programs
Shaw University
Research Triangle, North Carolina
2019 Major Projects: - Project Manager: Launched Accelerated Adult Degree Program (33% YOY Enrollment Growth in Year One) - Implemented new Credit for Prior Learning transfer/admissions policy. 2016-2017 Major Projects: - Conducted Market Demand & Situational Analysis and Wrote the Five-Year Strategic Plan for the New Accelerated Evening & Online Adult Degree Program
Executive Director, Enrollment Management
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Washington, D.C.
Associate Vice President | Consultant | Research Analyst
Stamats
National
Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate & Professional Studies
Carthage College
Greater Milwaukee Area
Admissions Director, Loyola MSW Program at Carthage
Loyola University Chicago
Milwaukee - Chicago Corridor
Associate Director, Loyola EMBA Program at Carthage
Loyola University Chicago
Milwaukee-Chicago Corridor
National Account Manager
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
Greater Milwaukee Area
National Business Development Manager
Schwaab, Inc.
Greater Milwaukee Area
Regional Manager / Business Development Representative
Moore Business Systems (PNG) Limited
Louisiana and Mississippi
Education
The University of Georgia
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Dissertation: Pathways to the American College Presidency: A Quantitative Analysis of Career Paths and Preparation of First-Time Presidents at Four-Year Independent Institutions
University of Pennsylvania
Loyola University Chicago
Ottawa University
Human Services
University of Alaska Anchorage
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