In June 2025, Farmingdale State College (FSC) welcomed a new senior vice president and provost, Sean Lane, PhD, to lead FSC’s Division of Academic Affairs. Lane will oversee all academic units, support services, and operations while providing a strategic vision for enriching academic programs and enhancing teaching, research, and the student experience.
“Dr. Lane’s academic experience and disciplinary expertise will build upon our already strong team and, in partnership with our campus community, continue to expand our mission of educating students for tomorrow’s challenges,” said Robert S. Prezant, PhD, president of FSC.
Lane joined FSC from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he served as dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. As dean, he revamped the college’s recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts, led strategic planning, helped develop numerous new degree programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels, created new research support programs, engaged deeply with industry, and led significant fundraising activities. He also served concurrently as interim dean of the Honors College and acting associate provost for International Services, Academic Integrity, and dean of the Graduate School. Lane previously served as associate dean of the Graduate School at Louisiana State University, where he was also on the faculty and served as director of research in the Department of Psychology.
Prior to his academic roles, Lane worked in the tech sector as a human factors and user experience professional. He has a deep level of success in securing competitive grants from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National Science Foundation, and the Spencer Foundation. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching, is author or editor of two books on memory and attention, and has a long list of peer-reviewed publications.
“Farmingdale State College has long provided a rich, transformational education that prepares students to be successful in their lives and careers, and become outstanding citizens and leaders in their communities,” said Lane. “This is a testament to the dedication and passion of faculty and staff. I look forward to working together to deepen the impact of our teaching, research, and community partnerships, and to writing the next chapter in FSC’s remarkable history.”
Lane received a PhD and MA in experimental psychology from Kent State University and a BA in psychology from California State University, Fresno.
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