Welcome Back to College Council, James Durant!
February 13, 2017
Welcome to the Farmingdale College Council, James Durant.
Actually, we should say 
“Welcome Back!”
That’s because Durant is making his second appearance on the Council, having served from 1999 – 2010. He returns to FSC at the appointment of Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Durant’s Farmingdale roots run deep. He earned an AAS in Aircraft Operations, back when FSC 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.
Durant put his FSC aviation training to good use. He worked for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for 28 years, starting as an administrative assistant and retiring as Airport Duty Manager in 2002.
In addition to his Farmingdale academic career, Durant holds a BS in Aviation Engineering Technology from Western Michigan University and an MA in Liberal Studies from Stony Brook University.
“I’m very pleased that James Durant has been appointed to the College Council,” said College Council Chair Patricia Hill Williams. “Durant’s return to the Council brings with it the knowledge of being an aviation student, an active alumnus, and a longtime commitment to the College.”
