The Faculty Center is the umbrella organization that publicizes, coordinates, and supports faculty development activities at Farmingdale State College. The Faculty Center advances the College's Mission and its commitment to excellence in teaching and learning by providing interactive faculty development opportunities; supporting technologies that enhance the teaching and learning process; encouraging innovation in pedagogy; and promoting programs and services that assist with course development, instructional delivery, assessment, and scholarship.
One on One Meetings
Need help:
- Developing new outcomes?
- Student centered AI activities?
- Program evaluation?
- Designing engaging and innovative assesments?
- Applying for awards like Fulbright?
- Something else?
Contact us at 631-420-5775 or Jennifer Jaiswal to set up a time to discuss your needs.
Fall 2025 Workshops/Events
Live professional development sessions, offered online and face to face, please see individual event for more information.
2026 Annual Conference--February 27, 2026
Next-Gen Learning: AI in Higher Education Teaching and Learning. More information will become available.
Visiting Scholars
The FSC Visiting Scholars Program connects Farmingdale Faculty with local K-12 students by offering a glimpse of the excitement of some of the work they do. If you are interested in volunteering please see our information on ARIES.
Students First Campus Grants
Our 2025 cycle has closed.
Faculty Center Awards
Nominations are open! Nominations are due by 12/19/25.
Rotating exhibit of art from faculty. Please visit the Faculty Center to see the complete collection.
Recorded/Asynchronous Professional Development Offerings from SUNY and partners
The recorded sessions are free to watch and many include accompanying materials such as powerpoints.
Past Events
A list of past hosted events.
Board Members
- Danielle Apfelbaum
- Rita Austin
- Jeff Gaab
- Karen Gelles
- Christine Glaser
- Arthur Hoskey
- Carly Tribull
- Theresa A Zahor
Summary of Activity Report, 2017-2021
The Faculty Center Events
| Date | Name | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/25 | Distance Learning Presents: Open Office Hours with an Instructional Designer | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual Event |
| 12/10/25 | Distance Learning Presents: Grading & Troubleshooting in Brightspace | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Virtual Event |
| 12/17/25 | Distance Learning Presents: Open Office Hours with an Instructional Designer | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual Event |
| 12/17/25 | Distance Learning Presents: Best Practices and Timesaving Tips - Preparing for the Winter & Spring Semester | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Virtual Event |
| 12/31/25 | Distance Learning Presents: Open Office Hours with an Instructional Designer | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Virtual Event |
Jennifer Jaiswal
Director of The Faculty Center