Landmark College
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| Motto | Nosce te ipsum |
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Motto in English | Know Thyself |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1985 |
| Accreditation | NECHE |
| Endowment | $22.2 million[1] |
| President | Jim Dlugos (interim) |
Academic staff | 80 |
Administrative staff | 80 |
| Students | 494[2] |
| Location | , , United States 42°58′36″N 72°30′43″W / 42.97667°N 72.51194°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Affiliations | Six College Collaborative, Association of Vermont Independent Colleges |
| Mascot | Finn the Shark |
| Website | www |
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Landmark College is a private college in Putney, Vermont, designed exclusively for students who learn differently, including those with a learning disability (such as dyslexia), ADHD, autism or executive function challenges. It was established in 1985 and was the first institution of higher learning to pioneer college-level studies for students with dyslexia.
The college offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
History
[edit]The campus the college occupies originally belonged to Windham College. After Windham shuttered in 1978, the campus remained unused. Plans for a prison and a conference center fell through. Putney Selectman Peter Shumlin persuaded the government to allow Landmark School in Beverly, Massachusetts, to start a college on the dormant campus. Landmark College was established in 1985.[3]
Lynda Katz was president from 1994 to 2011 and was succeeded by Peter Eden.
Landmark began offering bachelor's degrees in 2012.[4]
The college built a $9.6 million, 28,500-square-foot science and technology center named the MacFarlane Building in 2015.[4] It was the first building erected since the college's founding.[5]
On July 13th, 2024, Jim Dlugos came in as interim president after Eden's departure. A permanent president is expected to be named in 2025.[6]
Academics
[edit]Applicants to the college are required to document average to above-average intelligence with the ability to complete college level work, along with a condition that impairs learning. Students are offered personal assistance in their studies. The student-to-faculty ratio is 6:1.[7] Classroom faculty employ universal design principles and multi-modal teaching strategies.[8]
The college offers associate degrees and, since 2012, has offered bachelor's degrees. Additionally, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity aimed at education professionals was introduced in 2018.[9]
High school students in several areas of Landmark's county, Windham, can access dual-enrollment NEASC-accredited courses. Middle school students can participate in a summer program called "Expanded Learning Opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics."[10]
In 2011, The New York Times reported that 30% of students in the associate program graduated within three years; many dropped out in their first or second semester.[11]
High school program
[edit]The three-week-long High School Program is intended to assist high school students entering their junior or senior year. The program is designed to help students who may be struggling learn about their learning styles, develop good habits, and serve as an introduction to college level academics.
The program also has a Social Pragmatics track. For an additional fee, students receive peer instruction as well as 1:1 sessions with a social coach.
Costs
[edit]Tuition and fees for 2022–23 were $76,680, making it the 50th most expensive college, according to the National Center for Education Statistics.[12] Tuition and fees for the 2015–2016 year were $51,330.[13][14] In 2015, it topped CNN Money's list of the most expensive colleges.[2] It was also the most expensive four-year private non-profit by list price according to the Department of Education's rankings for the 2012–2013 year;[15] fees including room and board were reported to be $59,930 in 2013[16] and $61,910 in 2015.[14] Scholarships of up to $30,000 are available.[17]
Students
[edit]The average age is 20 years old, and about 97% of students live on campus. The male-to-female student ratio is about 3:1.[18] Students are not required to have taken the SAT or ACT examinations.[19] About half of Landmark's full-time students transferred from another college.[20] Student turnover is high;[11] there are now several bachelor's degrees offered.
Facilities
[edit]Rooms are either doubles or singles. Residential halls are equipped with wireless Internet, laundry facilities, and common lounge space, as well as full-time residential staff. Some suite buildings have kitchens.
Media
[edit]Media produced at the college include Impressions literary magazine, Voices Magazine student newspaper (formerly The Independent), WLMC Radio,[21] and LC Voices.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Quinn Bradlee, filmmaker, author, and disability advocate
- Dave Cole, visual artist and sculptor
- Ennis Cosby, only son of American comedian Bill Cosby
Notable staff
[edit]- Alice B. Fogel, poet and writer; English professor
- Lesle Lewis, poet; English professor
References
[edit]- ^ "Landmark College | Data USA".
- ^ a b "10 most expensive colleges". Katie Lobosco. CNN Money. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "An educational landmark remembered". Wendy M Levy. Commons of Windham County. Issue 324, page A1. September 23, 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ a b "Landmark College To Open New $9.6 Million Science, Technology And Innovation Center". Howard Weiss-Tisman. W.N.P.R. Connecticut Public Broadcasting. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ "Whoopi Goldberg receives Landmark award". Howard Weiss-Tisman. Brattleboro Reformer. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Landmark College names Dr. James Dlugos as Interim President". www.landmark.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Private Colleges With the Lowest Student-Faculty Ratios".
- ^ "Manju Banerjee: an 'Amazing Opportunity' at a College Focused on Students With Disabilities". Interviewer Dan Berrett. The Chronicle of Higher Education. 1 April 2012. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "New B.A. in Psychology and Online Postbaccalaureate Certificate Programs start in Fall 2018|Landmark College". www.landmark.edu. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Landmark College expands reach in Windham County". Mike Faher. Brattleboro Reformer. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ a b "Learning with Disabilities". Abby Goodnough. The New York Times. 7 January 2011. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ Learish, Jessica. "The 50 most expensive colleges in America, ranked". CBS News. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
- ^ "Plan for Greater College Costs for Students with Learning Disabilities". U.S. News & World Report. Farran Powell. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 2017-06-09.
- ^ a b "Do the Math: College Tuition Is Rising Faster Than Inflation". Molly Walsh. Seven Days. Da Capo. 16 September 2015. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Most Expensive Colleges". Michael Stratford. Inside Higher Ed. 1 July 2014. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "More colleges provide options for kids with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder". Associated Press. Daily News of New York. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Grants & Scholarships". College. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ Baron-Cohen, Simon; Lombardo, Michael V.; Auyeung, Bonnie; Ashwin, Emma; Chakrabarti, Bhismadev; Knickmeyer, Rebecca (14 June 2011). "Why Are Autism Spectrum Conditions More Prevalent in Males?". PLOS Biology. 9 (6): e1001081. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1001081. PMC 3114757. PMID 21695109.
- ^ "The complete list of test-optional colleges and universities, as of now". Valerie Strauss. The Washington Post. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "Learning-disabled students get firmer grip on college". Mary Beth Marklein. USA Today. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 2017-06-10.
- ^ "LC Voices wins three 2023-24 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Awards | Landmark College". www.landmark.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
