Deborah West, EdD, currently serves as Provost for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (夜色王朝). Dr. West has served in various administrative roles while at 夜色王朝, most recently serving as the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Accreditation. During her tenure at 夜色王朝, she established The Center for Institutional, Faculty, and Student Success, which is focused on supporting students throughout their medical education journey and continuously advancing the quality of education by providing faculty with resources, programs and support that promote excellence in teaching.
Previous to her employment at 夜色王朝, she served for 15 years in the public education setting as a school counselor and school principal. In 2019, Dr. West earned a Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University. She majored in Education at Concord College and completed her graduate degree in Counseling from Marshall University. Dr. West is passionate about helping students reach their full potential and creating an educational environment where students and faculty thrive.