Leadership Fundamentals
2024-25 Leadership Fundamentals
Applications for 2024-25 Leadership Fundamentals have closed. If you are still interested or would like more information, please contact CFELeadershipDevelopment@unc.edu
See below for the full 2024-25 Leadership Fundamentals schedule. For questions or more information, contact CFE Leadership Development.
Leadership Fundamentals
Leadership Fundamentals is a cohort-based leadership program that meets throughout the academic year. The program focuses on leadership assessments and key topics, concepts, and models, building specific skills through small-group mentoring and coaching.
Kara Penfield, the CFE Senior Leadership Consultant, will direct the 2024-25 Leadership Fundamentals program. Sessions will occur both in person and over Zoom.
Who Should Apply?
All career stages, aspiring leaders, new leaders, established leaders. Faculty can apply directly or be nominated. A letter of support from the Chair is part of the application.
Applications for 2024-25 are now closed. For questions or more information, contact CFE Leadership Development.
Developing Core Skills for Leadership
Friday, August 23: Kick-Off Lunch for All Participants | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | In-Person | Lunch Provided
August 16 – September 24, 2024: Individual Participant Session 1: Introductions | Scheduled Individually | Zoom
Friday, September 13: Session 1: Building Community and Connection | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Friday, September 27: Session 2: Coaching Kills for Academic Leaders – Part 1 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Friday, October 25: Session 3: Coaching Kills for Academic Leaders – Part 2 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Understanding Yourself as a Leader
Friday, November 22: Session 4: Individual Preferences and Values | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
January 6 – 16, 2025: Individual Participant Session 2: Check-In | Scheduled Individually | Zoom
Friday, January 17: Session 5: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership in Higher Education | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Friday, January 31: Session 6: Adjusting Your Leadership Lens | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Leading Teams
Friday, February 28: Session 7: Building or Renovating Academic Teams | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Friday, March 28: Session 8: Collaboration in Academic Teams | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Impacting the Future
Friday, April 25: Session 9: Setting your Intentions; Distill – Describe – Commit | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | In-Person
Early May: CFE Leadership Celebration | Date and Time to be Determined | In-Person | Lunch Provided