US Northeast

 

Landmark College

Putney, Vermont

 

OUR MISSION

  

Landmark College’s mission is to transform the way students learn, educators teach and the public thinks about education.  We provide highly accessible approaches to learning that empower individuals who learn differently to exceed their aspirations and to achieve their greatest potential. Through the Landmark College Institute for Research and Training, the College aims to extend its mission across the nation and throughout the world.

 

 

AT A GLANCE

 

Landmark College is a two-year liberal arts institution of higher education, serving students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, which fosters the capacity for independent creative thought, and engaged and responsible world citizenship.  Integrating principles of universal design and strategic learning within a technology-rich, learning-centered environment, Landmark’s faculty and staff bring unprecedented experience and expertise to their work with students. In the classrooms and residence halls, through the advising model, and through an extensive network of support systems, students receive a high degree of individual attention as they develop self-understanding, self-advocacy, and lifelong learning skills, and learn to function autonomously in mainstream settings.

 

 

AN INTEGRATED APPROACH

 

While many colleges offer special programs for students with learning difficulties, Landmark College is one

of the only accredited colleges in the U.S. designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other specific learning disabilities. Why does Landmark’s approach succeed? Because we teach the skills and strategies necessary for success in college and the workforce. At Landmark, students learn how to learn, and this knowledge helps them become more confident and independent. All of this is achieved through an integrated approach to learning. Landmark College strongly believes that bright students who learn differently can also learn to achieve and thrive. Students at Landmark get far more personal, directed assistance than at other colleges. Each student receives individualized attention from classroom instructors—in courses tailored to meet their individual learning style. Courses are offered in skills development and for college credit. Students can earn an A.A. degree in Business Administration, Business Studies, Liberal Arts or General Studies. Experienced advisors meet frequently with students to review and guide their progress. All instructors are trained professional educators, not teaching assistants or peer tutors.

 

GROWTH AND DISCOVERY

 

The time at Landmark College is a time of exploration and learning while students also discover their own personal strengths and abilities. A time for them to develop their potential, to make friends, discover talents, and explore interests. The College offers a wide variety of sports and social activities, both on a beautiful wooded campus and in the surrounding community. In addition to athletics, activities, and all the off-campus resources of beautiful New England, an important aspect of student life at Landmark College is life in the residence halls that includes social and educational programs. Students develop a strong sense of community and a true commitment to learning—inside and outside of the classroom. Student development professionals also live in each residence.

 

LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT

 

Landmark College is located in the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Vermont. In spring and summer students

can hike, run, mountain bike, and swim. In winter students find the area perfect for snowboarding, cross-country and downhill skiing, ice climbing and winter camping. For those who prefer something more urban, Boston is 2 and a half hours away by car and New York City is only 4 and a half hours away.

 

OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES

 

Students enjoy exploring the diverse social and cultural offerings in the local Vermont towns of Putney and Brattleboro, and Massachusetts’ Northampton. These areas all have bustling downtowns with shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Brattleboro has a vibrant arts community with galleries, music, and theater. Northampton is home to Smith College and a thriving crafts scene. Larger cities like Boston, Montreal, and New York are close enough for day and weekend trips. At Landmark College, interactive learning abroad is a reality. Every year, our students have the opportunity to study at locations around the world. January experiences in Costa Rica, as well as summer semesters in England, Ireland, Greece, India, Italy, and Spain enable our students to experience other cultures. While expanding their horizons, they are engaged in rigorous college course work, taught by professional faculty members.

 

MAJORS AND DEGREES OFFERED

  

AA Business Administration       AA in Business Studies

AA General Studies                    AA in Liberal Studies

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

 

Students take many different paths through Landmark College. The programs offer many opportunities to develop the academic skills and strategies that match a student’s abilities and expectations. In addition to the associate’s degrees Landmark also offers a college skills summer session, a high school summer session, and a summer transition to college session for recent high school graduates.

 

CAMPUS FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

 

The campus includes several multipurpose classroom buildings, five traditional residence halls, two apartment and  four new condominium-style residential buildings and  a fine arts building housing two theaters. The campus library houses a growing print, audiovisual, and digital materials collection as well as specialized areas for research, instruction, LD and AD/HD research, and media production. Other campus facilities include the Academic Support Center, a Women’s Resource Center, the Click Sports Center and the Strauch Family Student Center.

 

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 

 

The Division of Student Life contributes to the educational experience by providing numerous opportunities, programs, and services. These are designed to enhance the intellectual, social, ethical, physical, and cultural development of each student. At Landmark College, students find people who understand where they you’re coming from—whether they are fellow students or the faculty members and staff. Students relax in an atmosphere where their capabilities are recognized and cultivated. Students are encourage to become involved in the campus community, and to take advantage of the leadership role they can play at the College and in the world. The friendships, experiences, and connections that students make at Landmark College create an exciting environment where students live and learn. Our goal is to provide the widest possible spectrum of activities, and to offer something that will appeal to every student. Clubs and weekly activities range from jazz band, poetry readings, fencing, From the Business Management Club, Women’s Resources, Multicultural Club, on-campus movies, spiritual life, chorus, to the community garden project, every student discovers an activity that they enjoy.  Dances, clubs, and athletic events at the school featuring the Pep Band and mascot “Jerry Jaws” are only a small part of the on-campus events. Activities at Landmark College take advantage of Vermont’s natural beauty, as well as providing opportunities to visit sites further afield. Trips to Fenway Park in Boston to see the Red Sox or to Montreal to experience French-Canadian culture are part of the yearly program. The student-run Campus Activities Board is a subcommittee of our Student Government Association, and is responsible for scheduling the wide range of activities.

 

STUDENT PROFILE

485 students enrolled in fall 2008

 

The entering class consisted of 238 students (132 first-time college students / 106 transfer students)   

 

         Male       75%

         Female   25%

 

 

         Ethnicity   18% Non-Caucasian

 

         Students are from 36 States and 8 other countries        

 

        Students with:

                                AD/HD                  40%

                                LD                        24%

                                AD/HD and LD     28%

                                Other                     8%

 

Visit us on our website: www.landmark.edu