News & Notes
Moravian Launches
New School
President Grigsby introduces the School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI) at the program launch. He points out that by meeting the educational needs of adults today, SPSI aligns with Moravian’s values of providing education for all.
By Claire Kowalchik ’P22, Photograhpy by Nick Chismar, Spring 2024
Today’s rapidly changing career landscape creates opportunities for advancement and new directions. To meet the needs of adults who wish to remain relevant and competitive in the job market or move into a different profession, Moravian has created the School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI). An event to celebrate the launch of this new school was held on February 1, 2024.
SPSI serves working adults who may or may not have families and who are looking to complete a bachelor’s degree, earn a graduate degree, or obtain a certificate that adds to their professional skills.
All programs are anchored in professional learning, and current offerings include an MBA with a specialization in digital marketing, a master’s degree in cyber security, degree completion for a bachelor’s in business administration or education, a certificate in supply chain management, and a pre–health professions certificate.
Our programs are shaped by industry: We work with business leaders to design courses that speak to the knowledge and skills employers want. Classes are taught by industry experts that have academic credentials. Additionally, an SPSI education empowers adults to thrive in an age of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The new school will help to ensure that our programs are not only accessible but also relevant and valuable, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their careers.”
—President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26
Moravian is also excited to partner with Lehigh Valley businesses to create custom programs that meet specific needs and help their employees stay on the cutting edge of the changing work environment. Our professional corporate education programs are taught by experienced faculty and focus on topics such as leadership and innovation, allowing a company’s employees to learn new skills and earn industry certifications that ultimately will benefit the business.
Understanding that adult students must balance their education with work and family, Moravian offers flexible course schedules in both online and hybrid formats.
“Moravian’s School of Professional Studies and Innovation is designed to be a leader in professional education,” says Deirdre Letson-Christofalo, EdD, associate provost and dean of the school. Letson-Christofalo comes to her position with a certificate in design thinking and innovation from Stanford and more than 18 years as dean of the schools of professional studies at previous institutions.
“The new school will help to ensure that our programs are not only accessible but also relevant and valuable,” says President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, “equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in their careers.”
For more information about SPSI, visit moravian.edu/spsi.
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