Plainedge Adjunct Professor Earns Prestigious SUNY Chancellor’s Award

Plainedge resident William A. Dodge, visual communications adjunct associate professor at Farmingdale State College, has won the State University of New York’s coveted Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching.

“Adjunct faculty are a critical component as SUNY seeks to ensure access, completion, and success for all students, and those honored with this year’s award are the best of the best,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “Congratulations to those faculty receiving this award, which recognizes continued excellence in providing SUNY students with effective, motivational instruction that prepares them for success in college and career.”

Dodge joined Farmingdale in 1999, and was promoted to adjunct associate professor in 2013. In addition, he is a freelance illustrator, fine artist, photographer and designer, and accomplished in oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics and digital media.

His work has appeared often at the College’s Memorial Gallery, and he has exhibited in more than 40 juried exhibits.

Said Farmingdale State College President John S. Nader about Professor Dodge: “He strives for his own excellence, and instills the same desire for excellence and distinction to the students in his classes. He is smart, well-respected and generous with his time and expertise.”