named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Applied Physics Research
Student-faculty research on molecular mechanics of cancer risk, focusing on DNA repair and BRCA2 gene mutations.
Architecture Community Design
Senior architecture students collaborate with community clients like the Girl Scouts to design spaces addressing local needs.
Construction Management (MS)
Graduate program preparing professionals to lead complex construction projects with skills in project controls, construction law, sustainability, and BIM.
Empowering Women in Computing
Initiative to improve retention and experience of women in computing programs through mentorship, field trips, and club support.
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (MS)
Program providing expertise in regulatory compliance and product safety for pharmaceutical, biologics, and medical device industries.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver college transition programs for incoming studentsOffers a four-week residential summer program and the FYE 101 course to prepare incoming students for college success, including academic strategies and hands-on training in campus technologies, with 35 students welcomed in 2026.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Facilitate alumni engagement and lifelong connectionsEngages over 100,000 alumni to strengthen lifelong connections with Farmingdale State College students and each other, promoting fellowship and loyalty among alumni and the college.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Host community and campus eventsOrganizes and hosts recurring community events such as Family Fun Night at Adventureland Amusement Park and an annual baseball-themed community night, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni for social engagement.
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Horticultural Education and Community Gardening 1 activity
- Produce and sell campus-grown plants and honeyHosts an annual three-day plant sale featuring a wide variety of campus-grown plants and produces over 60 pounds of honey annually from a bee colony in the Robert F. Ench Teaching Gardens, with proceeds supporting academic programs and students.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Support scientific outreach and sustainability conferencesParticipates in and hosts events focused on scientific research and sustainability, including the Nikola Tesla Expo and the SUNY Sustainability Conference, to promote public dissemination of research and professional exchange among higher education institutions in New York State.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$2K4%
Program service revenue$44K80%
Investment income$9K16%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$476K
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Net assets$468K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +129.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- DENISE EVANS-SHEPPARD — BOARD MEMBER
- JAIRO OROZCO — BOARD MEMBER
- KHALID HACHIL — BOARD MEMBER
- MARLA JORGENSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL BEALL — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL NATALE — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHELLE TORRES — BOARD MEMBER
- NOREEN DESALVO — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMANTHA PALLINI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Adventureland Amusement Park Partner — Partnered to host FSC Family Fun Night at Adventureland.
- Adventureland Amusement Park Partner — Partnered with FSC to host FSC Family Fun Night at Adventureland for the campus community
- Adventureland Amusement Park Partner — Partnered with Farmingdale State College to host FSC Family Fun Night at Adventureland, including event access and collaboration on themed activities.
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Government — Awarded FSC the national Engineering for One Planet Award
- Emma’s Garden Partner — Employer of adjunct instructor and FSC alum Ariel Vikosm, who contributes instructional expertise to the Urban Horticulture and Design Program.
- Farmingdale College Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Advancement to raise and manage philanthropic funds for the College.
- Farmingdale State College Partner — Primary institutional partner of the alumni association, with collaborative focus on fundraising and alumni re-engagement.
- Farmingdale State College President’s Advisory Board Coalition — Joint leadership body co-chaired by Kara Cannon, linking FSC with external partners including the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe.
- Long Island Ducks Partner — Collaborates with the Long Island Ducks to host an annual community night for the FSC community.
- NASA Partner — Working with FSC's Kim Riegel, PhD, and students on research related to secondary sonic booms
- National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships Government — Granted reaccreditation to FSC’s dual and concurrent enrollment program
- State University of New York (SUNY) Government — Administers the Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program in partnership with Farmingdale State College
- Tesla Science Center Partner — Collaborated to celebrate the 2026 Nikola Tesla Expo at Wardenclyffe.
- Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Partner — Collaborated with FSC to celebrate the 2026 Nikola Tesla Expo
- Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Partner — Collaborated with FSC to sponsor and participate in the 2026 Nikola Tesla Expo, including faculty presentation and institutional support.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Engagement to Strengthen Belongingmethodology: community-engagementBy using social events and community-centered activities, we strengthen connections among students, faculty, staff, and alumni, because informal, shared experiences foster belonging and institutional integration.
- Experiential Learning to Support Student Transitionsmethodology: experiential-learningBy combining academic coursework, technology training, and hands-on participation in real-world projects, we support student success during the transition to college, because experiential integration increases readiness and belonging.
- Lifelong Alumni Engagement for Institutional Supportmethodology: lifelong_alumni_engagementBy maintaining lifelong connections between alumni, students, and the institution, we foster ongoing engagement and support for the College, because sustained relationships strengthen institutional loyalty and transformative impact.