Rick West

Rick West is a seasoned academic with extensive experience in higher education, currently serving as a Professor at Brigham Young University since May 2009. West teaches courses focused on technology integration and research evaluation methods, while also conducting research in collaborative learning and creativity, particularly in online environments. Alongside academic roles, West works as an Independent Evaluation Consultant, providing program evaluations across various educational sectors since 2005. West is also involved with the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT), and previously contributed as a Research Assistant on significant projects, including the Georgia Teacher Success Model. West holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Instructional Technology from The University of Georgia and has degrees from Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University - Idaho.