Farmingdale State College (FSC) is pleased to announce that Phillip Culver has been appointed executive director for inclusion and chief diversity officer, effective March 2, 2026.  

Reporting to President Robert S. Prezant, PhD, Culver will provide strategic leadership to advance college-wide diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and will oversee institutional compliance with federal and state civil rights laws including Title VI, VII, IX in conjunction with FSC administration.  

Culver joins FSC from Nassau Community College, where he served as senior director, civil rights and belonging, providing systemwide leadership and oversight for civil rights, ethics, accessibility, compliance, and minority- and women-owned business programs. His work has been deeply rooted in advancing inclusive practices aligned with Title VI, VII, and IX, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act. With extensive experience in organizational leadership and change management, Culver has held senior roles in human resources and compliance for organizations such as Delta Air Lines, Inc., TIAA, and Dow Chemical Company. He holds multiple professional certifications in human resources, change management, Title VI and IX, equal employment opportunity, investigations, and related areas. 

“Phillip’s in-depth experience in cultivating environments that champion equity, foster belonging, and advance institutional excellence perfectly complements our longstanding commitment to accessible education and inclusive excellence,” said President Prezant. “His leadership will help us further build a culture where every member of our campus community feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.”

“Farmingdale State College has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence, demonstrated in the daily experiences within its campus community,” said Culver. “I am honored and excited to serve in this role, and look forward to collaborating with President Prezant to build an even more connected campus environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is practiced, and inclusion is lived every day.”

Culver earned an Executive MBA from Hofstra University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from Pace University. He is currently completing his PhD in Organization and Management at Liberty University.

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