Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Happy New Year! Together let's continue creating spaces that honor differences, challenge assumptions, and build equity for all! Here's to a year of growth, understanding, and shared success!
As we step into 2026, the Office of DEI invites you to join us in shaping a campus where every perspective matters and each individual feels seen and valued. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering a campus culture where every voice and person feels a sense of belonging. This year, we embrace the principle of Cultural Humility, a lifelong practice of self-reflection, openness, and learning from one another and focus on how we show up, listen, and build respectful relationships.
"In diversity there is beauty and there is strength." -- Maya Angelou.
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.
Farmingdale State College Congratulates both Tevin Foster, Associate Director of Digital Content, & Michelle Torres-Ventura, FSC SGA President as recipients of the 2025 President's DEI Awards! These annual awards recognize the significant achievements by faculty, staff, and students in advancing the goals of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive college community. Read on
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/19/26 | Lunar New Year 2026 with AAPI Affinity Group | 10:59 AM - 12:00 PM | Greenley Library, The Faculty Center, 206 |
| 2/25/26 | Voices of The World: A Celebration of Mother Language! | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Campus Center, Ballroom A |
| 4/30/26 | AAPI History Month: AAPI Affinity Group Spring Meeting | 10:59 AM - 12:00 PM | Greenley Library, The Faculty Center, 206 |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusive Excellence
Horton Hall, Room 130
934-420-2622
dei@farmingdale.edu
Andrea Tew
Executive Assistant to the VP of DEI & CDO