College Council
The College Council is comprised of local community leaders who are appointed by the Governor. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the college. Each member brings his or her particular expertise to the college as well as his or her advocacy on particular issues of importance to Farmingdale State. They are required to meet with the college administration four times per year to review college operations as well as new initiatives.
Dr. Patricia Hill Williams
West Babylon
Dr. Patricia Hill Williams, a long-time resident of West Babylon, was appointed Chair of Farmingdale’s College Council in 2013 by Governor Andrew Cuomo. Dr. Williams served at FSC for 25 years before retiring in 2004 as Vice President for External Affairs. She was appointed to the College Council by Governor George Pataki in 2006.
Paul F. Caroleo
David M. Curry, Esq.
Randi Shubin Dresner
East Meadow
Under Randi Shubin Dresner's leadership, Island Harvest Food Bank has made significant strides in its mission to create a hunger-free Long Island. She leads a team with a shared vision, committed to investigating and addressing the root causes of poverty, hunger, and food insecurity. Their work results in actionable, innovative programs that truly impact our community, instilling confidence in the organization's direction. During Randi’s tenure, the organization achieved a consistent 18% growth in revenue, year-over-year.
James E. Durant
Port Jefferson
James Durant's Farmingdale roots run deep. He earned an AAS in Aircraft Operations, back when the College was known as State University Agricultural and Technical College at Farmingdale. He worked on campus as housing counselor, admissions counselor, and recruiting director for special programs. He is also a past member of the Aerospace Technology Curriculum Advisory committee. He currently serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and was its Alumnus of the Year in 2004.
Ralia E. Polechronis
Manhasset
Ralia Polechronis is a Partner at Wilkinson Stekloff and serves as the co-chair of the firm’s DEI Committee. She is a trusted advisor and experienced litigator who counsels Fortune 100 companies on complex, high-stakes civil matters in all phases of litigation. Ralia has defended clients in products liability, breach of contract, fraud, and trademark infringement cases, in addition to high-profile investigations by federal antitrust regulators. In recognition of her professional accomplishments, Ralia has been named a Crain’s New York Business Notable Woman in Law in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and is recognized as one of Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Litigators in America.”
Robert Sweeney
College Council Minutes
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