The critical-constructive potential of academic development: a case study

Figures & data

Table 1. Sources of empirical data used in the study.

YEAR	OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS (EXTERNAL)^3	OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS (INTERNAL)	UNOFFICIAL DOCUMENTS	INTERVIEWS AND DISCUSSIONS
2016				Transcript of interview with ADU leader at Örebro University, 16 March 2016.
2017		Strategic Investments in Education – Academic Development Projects, Vice Chancellor’s decision, 13 June 2017, ORU 2017/02856. Appointment of Senior Lecturers with a focus on Academic Development at Örebro University, Vice Chancellor’s decision, 12 September 2017, ORU 2017/04213. Announcement of Funds for Academic Development Projects, issued jointly by the three Faculties at Örebro University, 10 October 2017, ORU 2017/04496. Job advert for Senior Lecturer in Business Administration with a focus on Academic Development, 11 October 2017, ORU 2017/04304. Örebro University’s Vision and Strategic Goals 2018–2022, Örebro University Board decision, 21 December 2017, ORU 2017/05847.	Information about the appointment of ten Senior Lecturers with a focus on Academic Development sent by the Coordinator for Strategic Planning and Education to all Heads of School and to ADU leader at Örebro University via email, 16 June 2017.
2018		The Constitution of a Strategic Board for Education at Örebro University, Vice Chancellor’s decision, 27 June 2018, ORU 2018/03515.	Logbook kept by ADU leader 2017–2021. Presentation slides by Deputy Vice Chancellor and ADU leader used at meeting with old and new members of ADU, 3 October 2018.	Transcript of focus group interview with four ADU leaders from Sweden and Norway (of which the ADU leader at Örebro University was one), conducted by two researchers in the project Formation and Competence Building of University Academic Developers, 20 December 2018.
2019	Letters from the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ) to Örebro University, 15 February 2019, 30 April 2019, ORU 2018/06341.	Örebro University’s Educational Philosophy, revised version, 15 February 2019, ORU 2019/00606. Clarification of Organization and Name of Academic Development Unit, Vice Chancellor’s decision, 2 April 2019, ORU 2019/02134. Academic Development at Örebro University, reply to the Swedish Higher Education Authority (UKÄ), signed off by Deputy Vice Chancellor, 5 April 2019, ORU 2018/06341.	Presentation slides by ADU leader used at meeting with Chair of the Örebro University Board to present the work of the ADU, 2 April 2019. Presentation slides by ADU leader used at bimonthly information meeting organized by the university leadership open to all staff at Örebro University, 9 April 2019. Manuscript and presentation slides by ADU leader used at the inauguration of the new Centre for Academic Development [Högskolepedagogiskt centrum], 20 September 2019.	Composite notes from three internal workshops held on 5 and 11 March and 1 April 2019 on the vision of the ADU, facilitated by the Head of Communications at Örebro University, with the ADU leader and three ADs participating.
2020		Preliminary Planning and Budget Conditions for Örebro University 2021–2023, Vice Chancellor’s decision, 10 June 2020, ORU 2020/03523.		Notes from collegial discussion at internal seminar within the ADU, twelve participants, notes made by ADU leader, 18 November 2020.
2021				Transcript of interview with ADU leader at Örebro University, 30 April 2021.