Pendergraft-Horne Selected for 2024-2025 CFE Leadership Fundamentals Cohort

The UNC School of Nursing is proud to announce that Krystal Pendergraft-Horne, DNP, RN, FNP-C, has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 Leadership Fundamentals cohort through the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE). This program, designed to foster leadership excellence among academic professionals, will provide Dr. Pendergraft-Horne with essential skills and strategies to further enhance her leadership capabilities within the School of Nursing.

The Leadership Fundamentals program is a year-long initiative that focuses on leadership assessments, key concepts, and the development of specific leadership skills through small-group mentoring and coaching sessions. Participants engage deeply with leadership topics, gaining practical tools and strategies to apply in their professional roles.

Dr. Pendergraft-Horne shared her excitement about joining the program, saying, “As an aspiring leader within the School of Nursing, I am eager to engage with colleagues in the Leadership Fundamentals cohort through the Center for Faculty Excellence. This program’s focus on small-group mentoring and coaching will enhance our capacity to cultivate a curious mindset, build confidence in idea-sharing, and explore various leadership strategies.”

Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program, Elizabeth Stone, PhD, RN, CPEN, CHSE, FAEN, added, “Dr. Krystal Pendergraft-Horne’s participation in the Center for Faculty Excellence’s Leadership Fundamentals Course will be a significant investment in her professional growth and in the future of our School of Nursing. As a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member, Dr. Pendergraft-Horne consistently demonstrates a commitment to enhancing her leadership capabilities. This course will not only deepen her understanding of essential leadership principles but also provide her with practical tools and strategies for effective leadership within an academic setting.”

For more information about the Leadership Fundamentals program, visit Center for Faculty Excellence Leadership Fundamentals.