Dr. Guzman Foster brings a wealth of experience, academic leadership, and innovation to this new role
BETHLEHEM, PA – May 6, 2025– Today, Moravian University announced the appointment of Dr. Sandra Guzman Foster as the inaugural dean of its newly established Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation and a faculty member in the Education Department. With a distinguished career dedicated to faculty development and student-centered learning, Dr. Foster brings a dynamic and visionary approach to this leadership role.
Dr. Guzman Foster most recently served as Director, Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX, where she led initiatives to enhance teaching, mentorship, and faculty engagement. Her leadership advanced innovative instructional practices and promoted inclusive learning environments that prioritized experiential education and student belonging.
“Dr. Guzman Foster’s commitment to equity in education and her passion for empowering both faculty and students make her the ideal choice to lead our Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation,” said Bryon Grigsby, president of Moravian University. “She brings a proven track record of fostering transformational learning experiences that will elevate academic excellence across our institution.”
In addition to her professional leadership, Dr. Guzman Foster has an exceptional record of academic service at the University of Incarnate Word. She has held key roles on numerous university committees and served as a senator in the Faculty Senate. Her contributions to Hispanic-Serving Institution initiatives, service-learning, and faculty governance reflect her deep commitment to building inclusive and mission-aligned academic communities.
Throughout her career, Dr. Guzman Foster has implemented comprehensive strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly for underrepresented and marginalized populations. Her work emphasizes storytelling and relationship-building as tools for effective teaching and faculty development. She also brings valuable experience in accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty performance evaluation, having previously served as Program Coordinator for General Education programs at the graduate level.
Dr. Guzman Foster holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts in Developmental and Adult Education from Texas State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Mary’s University.
Dr. Guzman Foster’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Moravian University’s strategic vision to support excellence in teaching, academic innovation, and inclusive learning.
Dr. Guzman Foster begins her tenure at Moravian University on June 2, 2025.
Media contact:
Moravian University
Michael Corr
Email: corrm@moravian.edu
Ph: 610.861.1365
About Moravian University
Moravian University, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is the nation’s sixth-oldest university and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. For more than 280 years, the university has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NACU), a national consortium of private comprehensive colleges and universities working together to graduate extraordinary professionals for a global workforce and society.
In 2024, Moravian University became part of a World Heritage designation when Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem, Gracehill (Northern Ireland, UK), and Herrnhut (Saxony, Germany) joined Christiansfeld (Denmark) as a single World Heritage Site—Moravian Church Settlements. Moravian is just the second university in the United States to be part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site designation and only the eighth university in the world to have this recognition.
Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how Moravian University prepares its students for lifelong success.
#