Rate My Professor Katrina Sweet

Dr. Katrina Sweet is a tenured Associate Professor of Business Administration at North Carolina Wesleyan College, where she also holds the positions of Program Coordinator for Business Administration and Organizational Leadership, and Director of the Master of Science in Strategic Leadership program. She teaches Human Resource Management, leadership, and management courses, integrating her real-world practitioner experience to illustrate business concepts in practice. Dr. Sweet has significantly influenced student career paths in human resources, with many pursuing minors in the field, entering HR professions, and continuing mentorship relationships with her after graduation. Her commitment to student development creates an environment that challenges and supports learners, inspiring confidence, purpose, and personal growth.

In recognition of her outstanding scholarship, teaching excellence, and dedicated service to the campus and community, Dr. Sweet was appointed the 2025–2026 Jefferson-Pilot Professor, the university's highest and most distinguished faculty honor. Established in 1981, this annual award is given to a tenured faculty member exemplifying professional excellence. Dr. Sweet's contributions extend to community engagement and nonprofit sustainability, reflected in her public lecture on April 9, 2026, which highlights partnerships, long-term organizational impact, and hands-on student learning aligned with the university's Personal, Practical, and Purpose-Driven pillars. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Organizational Administration (2013), an MBA from Duke University, and a B.A. from North Carolina Wesleyan College. As a servant leader influenced by her grandparents' nurturing and entrepreneurial legacy, she models service in teaching and beyond, emphasizing that leadership is about impact.