William Steedle

Higher education professional, academic administrator, and Associate Professor of Visual Communications at Farmingdale State College (SUNY), with more than four decades of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and curriculum development.

An alumnus of Farmingdale’s Advertising Art and Design program (Class of 1981), with an association with the College spanning nearly five decades. Since joining the academic professional staff in 1981 and the faculty in 1988, he has held numerous academic and administrative leadership positions including Assistant Dean, Department Chair, University Faculty Senator, Ombudsman, and Faculty Athletics Representative.

Teaching and professional expertise encompass photography, digital imaging, graphic design, typography, and calligraphy. Contributions to academic innovation include introducing some of Farmingdale’s earliest computer graphics courses in the 1980s. Played an essential role in shaping the Visual Communications curriculum as the College transitioned from associate to baccalaureate degree programs in the 1990s. These efforts continue today through ongoing curriculum development that responds to advances in the field and the evolving needs of students and graduates.

Recognized for excellence in teaching, academic leadership, and institutional service through numerous honors, including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, the President’s Award for Academic Leadership, the Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Alumni Association Excellence in Service Award.

Creative interests include nature photography, calligraphy, and the study of illuminated manuscripts. Community involvement includes volunteering as a crew member and photographer aboard the historic 1888 oyster sloop Priscilla, operated by the Long Island Maritime Museum.

• Assistant Dean
• Department Chair
• Associate Professor
• University Faculty Senator
• Instructional Support Specialist

• Civic Discourse & Intellectual Square Committee; 2025 – present
• Ombuds Committee; 2025 – present
• Celebration of Scholarship Committee; 2017 – present
• Farmingdale Athletic Representative (FAR); 2023 – present
• Intercollegiate Athletic Board; 2018 – present

• President’s Award for Academic Leadership (2022)
• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service; State University of New York (2004)
• Award for Excellence in Service; Farmingdale State College Alumni Association (2003)
• Award for Outstanding Service to the College; Farmingdale College Foundation (1991)
• Instructor of the Year; Farmingdale College Division of Continuing Education (1988) 

• Advertising Art & Design, Class of 1981
• Former member, Farmingdale Alumni Board of Directors

• Member, Society of Scribes
• Former Board Director, Long Island Advertising Club

• Photography, Calligraphy, Graphic Design
• Study of Illuminated Manuscripts