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WesternU is built on a simple but powerful belief: academic excellence thrives when it is guided by purpose, strengthened through collaboration, and sustained over time. The Office of the Provost exists to support this shared work by partnering with colleges, deans, faculty, staff, and students to advance learning, scholarship, and academic leadership across our campuses.
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\r\nOur role is to help bring vision to life. By connecting priorities, policies, processes, and data, we support strong programs, uphold high standards, and prepare future health professionals to lead with competence and compassion in a complex and evolving world.
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\r\nWe share the responsibility for student success, invest in faculty excellence together, and uphold commitments to accreditation, governance, and continuous improvement as a community. Through thoughtful academic planning and collaborative program development, we create an environment where teaching and learning can thrive, and where innovation and growth are guided by purpose and sustainability.
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\r\nBeyond our campus, WesternU\u2019s academic mission extends into the communities, professions, and lives our graduates will serve. We prepare graduates who are not only ready for professional practice but also grounded in purpose and committed to making a meaningful, lasting contribution.
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\r\nThis is the work of our academic community. By providing enduring education and prioritizing relationships, we create impact that lasts a lifetime. The Office of the Provost is honored to support this mission, today and for life.
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\r\nPaula M. Crone, DO
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The Office of the Provost supports the academic heart of the University and the engine that brings our shared purpose to life. As the chief academic office, we take pride in the educational quality, academic integrity, student success, faculty excellence, and the strength of our accreditation across every college and program. This allows us to care for what matters most: our graduates and their future patients.
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\r\nAcademic leadership at WesternU is collaborative by design. Deans serve as the primary academic leaders of their colleges, while the Office of the Provost provides shared infrastructure to support innovation, compliance, and excellence.
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\r\nOur work brings vision into action\u2014connecting strategy, governance, data, and daily academic practice to support meaningful learning and lasting impact. Grounded in purpose and accountability, we are committed to continuous improvement and to upholding academic excellence as a shared promise to our students, our graduates, and the communities they will serve throughout their lives.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n WesternU celebrates Board of Trustees Scholars<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n Keck Graduate Institute students\u00a0gain insight into\u00a0applying to and succeeding at\u00a0WesternU\u00a0<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU\u00a0College of Health Sciences\u00a0holds Wheelchair and Assistive Technology Extravaganza and EXPO\u00a0<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n \n
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\n WesternU College of Health Sciences host aspiring health professionals from\u00a0Bakersfield College<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU College of Dental Medicine Research Day:\u00a0Shaping the future of patient care<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine Open House attracts more than 1,500 visitors<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU College of Pharmacy\u2019s Ray Symposium examines keys to regain trust in science<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU\u00a0College of Graduate Nursing ranked among\u00a0U.S. News & World Report\u2019s\u00a0Best Nursing Schools<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU COMP and COMP-Northwest remain\u00a0among top\u00a0in nation for primary care training<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n
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\n WesternU develops pathway program for Bakersfield College graduates to enter MSMS program\u00a0<\/polygon><\/svg>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n<\/a> <\/div>\n <\/reveal-news>\n
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