Timeline
1971
- Dr. Charles Drake, Ed.D. founds the Landmark School in Prides Crossing, MA.
1982
- Landmark School creates a successful college prep component. This success makes Drake and others on staff begin to consider the feasibility of a college geared exclusively to students with dyslexia.
1983
- The Learning Disabilities Foundation (Landmark School) purchases buildings from the U.S. government.
- A group of concerned citizens, later known on campus as the Putney Saviors, purchase the land on which the buildings sit from an out-of-state investor and immediately sells it to LDF with no profit to themselves.
1984
- James Olivier named founding President.
1985
- September 17: Landmark College, with 55 employees, opens its doors to 77 students.
1986
- VT Higher Education Council authorizes College to grant Associate's Degree.
- Chumley B Residence Hall renovated.
1987
- Hall Four Residence Hall renovated.
- Self-Study conducted as part of accreditation for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
1988
- Landmark College Day Care opens.
- First three students graduate with an Associate's Degree.
1989
- Davis Residence Hall renovated.
1990
- First publication of student literary art magazine, Impressions.
1991
- Gene Cesari, Ph.D. inaugurated as 2nd President.
- College awarded NEASC accreditation.
- Faces of Dyslexia stage production tours local schools and colleges.
- 80 Faculty; 170 students.
- 700 alumni.
- Landmark creates Training Institute for Educators.
1992
- Fine Arts Building purchased
1993
1994
- Lynda J. Katz, Ph.D. inaugurated 3rd president.
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter begun.
- Eleanor Harner, founder of S.A.L.T. Program receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
1995
- Landmark College sponsors Opening Our Gifts Conference.
- Fine Arts Building renovated.
1996
1997
- Charles Strauch, founding trustee and benefactor receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- Student Center renovated, re-named Strauch Family Student Center.
1998
- U.S. Representative Carrie Meek and founding faculty member John Bagge receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- Landmark College sponsors Sharing Our Gifts Conference.
- Frost Residence Hall renovated.
- Study Abroad program initiated.
- Admissions Building constructed.
1999
- Edward Hallowell, M.D., noted expert in AD/HD receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- Title VII Grant awarded.
- Library renovation completed.
- Kurzweil assistive technology software first made available in the Library.
2000
- Senator James Jeffords (VT) receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- Men's basketball wins league title.
- Ground-breaking for Click Family Sports Center.
- Title III Grant awarded.
2001
2002
2003
- Rod Risley, Executive Director of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Patrick Leahy, U.S. Senator from VT receive honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- Publication of Understanding Learning Disabilities at the Postsecondary Level.
- Growth and development of Intramural Sports Program.
- Beta Alpha Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa receives three awards from national organization: Pinnacle Award, Five-Star Award, and Milestone Award.
2004
- Founding trustee John Allen Perkins receives honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at Convocation.
- East Academic Building, new residence halls and Dining Hall expansion begun.
- Initiation of Business Studies and Business Administration Degree Programs.
- Publication of Biology Success! Teaching Diverse Learners.
2005
- College initiates service-learning project in Costa Rica.
- Beta Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa receives 13 awards at regional convention.
- College awarded Sony Virtuoso System Education Grant.
- Renovation of Photography Lab begins with generous donation.
- Bridges Residence Halls, East Academic Building, and expanded Dining Hall open for use,
- Landmark celebrates 20th anniversary of founding.
- New logo unveiled.
2006
- College launches pilot Executive Function program.
- VT Governor Jim Douglas speaks on the Promise of Vermont Initiative at Convocation.
- Enrollment reaches 450 students.
- Thomas E. Brown, Ph.D. speaks on "How to Recognize Inadequately Treated ADD/ADHD in High IQ College Students."
- Landmark hosts World Usability Day/New England.
2007
- College initiates service-learning project in Chile.
- 41 students graduate.
- Phi Theta Kappa co-champions in national case study contest.
- Alumni reunion takes place in Putney.
- College presents at annual AHEAD Conference.
2008
- Professional Visit Day Program initiated.
- New Facilities department headquarters constructed.
- 50 students graduate in 44th Commencement.
2009
- Aiken Hall renovated with third floor addition.
- Landmark adopts new assistive technology Read & Write Gold.
- Enrollment reaches 498.
- LCIRT initiates regional workshops model.
2010
- College celebrates its 25th anniversary.
2011
- Peter A. Eden, Ph.D. inaugurated as College's 4th president.
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Early photo of Windham College, undated
"Putney Saviors"
Early Landmark stair photo, 1988
students, faculty and staff
First graduates, 1988
(Toby Talbot/AP; used with permission)
The College Ropes Course has been a popular
component
of the Outdoor Adventure Program
since
the College's inception.
Founder Dr. Charles Drake
Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, 1996
Ribbon-cutting for new Strauch
Family Student Center, 1997
Landmark College Sports "Bubble" being deflated
after 16 years of service.
The Click Family Sports Center opened in 2001.
The Bridges Residence Halls open in 2005, providing
students with apartment style suite living options.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the
renovated
East Academic Building, 2005
New College logo
Adventure Education Director Bethe Jankelson
greets an alumna, 2005.
Facilities staff pose on stairs of new headquarters.
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