Dr Andrew West FAUA is former University Secretary at the University of Sheffield. In that role he supported the University’s Council and governance structure, working closely with the University Executive Board.

For eleven years Dr West led student and academic-related professional services at the University of Sheffield, with a wide remit covering student recruitment and admissions, academic services including learning and teaching support, registry and student administration, careers and employability, and a broad range of student support and wellbeing services.

Dr West is a former Chair of AMOSSHE – The Student Services Organisation. Other previous appointments include membership of the Executive of IASAS – a global student affairs organisation. Dr West’s career in Higher Education spans 30 years and he has provided consultancy in governance, student affairs and professional services at a wide range of institutions throughout the UK in all mission groups. All previous clients would recommend his work.

Dr West is a member of the Board of Governors of Leeds Beckett University where he chairs the Board’s governance committee. He is a Lead Consultant for AUA Consulting.

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LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrew-west-5b432315/

Email andrewwest@gmx.co.uk

Phone 07789 925 844