William Steedle

Bill Steedle has served as Assistant Dean of the School of Business since 2016, and is also an Associate Professor of Visual Communications at Farmingdale State College. A proud Farmingdale alumnus, Bill has been a dedicated member of the College community since 1981, serving in a variety of professional, academic and leadership roles.

Throughout his career, he has shared his passion for creativity and design through courses in photography, graphic design, digital media, and calligraphy. As a faculty member and later as department chair, Bill helped shape the future of the Visual Communications program; introducing Farmingdale’s first computer graphics courses in the early 1980s. He played a key role in developing the curriculum as the College transitioned from associate to baccalaureate degree programs and continues to guide its evolution in response to advancing technology.

PRESENT & FORMER POSITIONS HELD

• 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) 

FARMINGDALE ALUMNI

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

• Ongoing volunteer crew member and photographer on the Historic 1888 New York Oyster Sloop Priscilla, which is owned and operated by the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville, New York.