Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Congratulations To The 2026 President's DEI Awardees!
One student, faculty, and staff member were selected in recognition of their exceptional commitment to fostering positive change within our campus community. FSC Congratulates and is so proud of the their remarkable advocacy, dedication, and unwavering efforts through enhancing a more inclusive and equitable campus culture! Let's Honor FSC's outstanding Award Recipients. Join the Office of The President, and DEI in honoring their accomplishments for the 2026 President's DEI Award Ceremony on October 28th! Event Page
- Emily Brown: FSC Student, Criminal Justice
- Wei Shi: Faculty, Communications
- Suzelle Zamor: Staff, Director of the Liberty Partnerships Program
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
"Honoring Our Roots, Building Our Future," this year's theme focuses on honoring the past and those building the future. Together, let's participate in the celebration of community, legacy, and innovation to honor the roots that grounded the Hispanic community and the future they continue to build through inclusion, empowerment, and unity. Throughout the month and all year long, we invite students, faculty, and staff to learn, connect, and experience the many perspectives that make our community stronger.
Happy Indigenous People's Day!
Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the histories, cultures, traditions, and enduring contributions of Native and Indigenous communities. It brings awareness to the historical mistreatment, violence, marginalization, and the survival and self determiation faced by Indigenous populations and Native Communities. Providing insight to is essential to fostering understanding, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring Indigenous voices, histories, and perspectives are recognized and respected. As a campus community, we embrace the importance of learning, reflection, and honoring their rich heritages.
FSC Receives the 2026 HEED Award!
National Recognition Honors FSC's Commitment to Cultivating Inclusion Belonging
Farmingdale State College (FSC) has been named a recipient of the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. This marks the fourth time FSC has received the prestigious national recognition. For further details, please visit the FSC News Page.
Chapters of Connection: Where Every Story Opens A New Conversation!
DEI Launches it's New Campus-Wide Virtual Book Club
Join Today! Be Part of Our Fall Relaunch of the Campus Wide Book Club and Dive into a Best Selling Read! October's selected book title is Verity by Colleen Hoover, Goodreads Choice Award. Our next meeting will be hosted on Friday, October 23rd at 6:00PM via Teams. For more information on the selected book title and to register, please visit the Event Page.
Check out the new FSC Affinity Groups:
- FSC's Womens' Affinity Group (WAG)
- FSC's LGBTQIA+ Employee Group
- FSC's Caregiving Affinity Group
- FSC's AAPI Affinity Group
New York State Know Your Rights
Know your resources, know your rights is a vital initiative that connects individuals with tools and resources to gain access to essential services. From legal assistance and health care to food and nutrition support, New York State's "Know Your Rights" services will assist with navigating challenges and protecting families. For more information visit the Know Your Rights webpage.
Farmingdale State College is committed to Inclusive Excellence by creating an educational environment that is centered on building a foundation of broad and integrative knowledge of histories, cultures, science, societies, and technology along with genuine appreciation of ethics and inclusion.
"We long to belong, and belonging and caring anchors our sense of place in the universe." - Patricia Churchland (Philosopher)
You're Needed, and Welcomed! YOU are the perfect fit!
The Office of Inclusive Excellence welcomes all visits. You will step in a space that understands and appreciates the power of a smile, a listening ear, kindness, but most importantly, your unique self!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Events
| Date | Name | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/26 | FSC's Campus-Wide Book Club: Chapters of Connection | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Virtual Event |
| 10/1/26 - 10/27/26 | Celebrate LGBTQIA+ History Month | 11:00 AM | Campus Center, Lobby |
| 10/27/26 | Information Table - Domestic Abuse Awareness & Prevention | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Campus Center, Lobby |
| 10/28/26 | The 2026 President's DEI Award Ceremony | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Campus Center, Ballroom A |
| 10/1/26 - 10/31/26 | Pride & Belonging: Celebrating FSC's LGBTQ+ Community | 8:06 AM - 8:06 AM | Campus Center, University Club |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Excellence
Horton Hall, Room 130
934-420-2622
dei@farmingdale.edu
Michael Nembhard
Interim Executive Director
Andrea Tew
Executive Assistant
Kathleen Flynn
Title IX Coordinator
Joseph Moresky
Compliance Investigator