Anne-Grethe Naustdal

Anne-Grethe Naustdal serves as Pro-Rector for Education at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) with a term extending from August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2029. In this leadership role, she holds responsibility for the development of the university's study offerings at all levels and administrative oversight of three key departments: the Department of Educational Quality, the Department of Study Administration, and the Department of Development of Learning and Teaching (ALU).

Her academic career includes significant leadership positions as former vice-dean at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, dean of the Department of Social Sciences, and lecturer in the nursing program at the former Sogn og Fjordane University of Applied Sciences. She brings valuable perspective from her membership on the government's Health Personnel Commission and her practical experience as a trained nurse.

Dr. Naustdal's research interests span Health Sciences, Nursing Education, Higher Education Administration, Quality Assurance in Education, Organizational Studies, and Pedagogy. Her work focuses on improving educational frameworks, learning support systems, and the integration of digital technologies in teaching practices across all educational levels.

Her academic credentials include a master's degree in organization and hiring, specialized education in pedagogy, and professional nursing qualifications. As Senior Lecturer in health sciences, she contributes to both academic instruction and university-wide educational development initiatives.

Within HVL's leadership structure, the Pro-Rector for Education forms part of the university's leading group that addresses strategic issues of institutional importance. Her department ALU also conducts research on teaching practice while providing specialized advice on education with digitalization and learning technology as key focus areas.