May 18, 2013 Commencement
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Registrar
The Registrar's Office is the keeper of grades and records. Whether you need a student record or course record, such as syllabi, the Registrar's Office is your resource. Requests for your transcripts also happen here.
Transcripts
A transcript contains records of courses taken, and grades and credit received. Official Landmark College transcripts, bearing the college seal and the Registrar's signature, may be released only upon written request of the student or alumni, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974.
Transcripts may be withheld by order of appropriate college officials if any financial or other obligation to Landmark College remains unmet.
Need a Transcript?
Requests for transcripts must be made in writing to the Registrar's Office. Emailed and phone requests are not acceptable. Faxed requests are only accepted when accompanied by credit card payment information.
Only a current student or former student may request his or her transcript. The student's signature is required. Parents may not request their child's transcripts.
Each transcript costs $7.00. Cash, checks, money orders, and Visa and MasterCard are acceptable for payment. Payment must be received with the transcript request for it to be processed. Checks should be made payable to Landmark College.
Transcripts are normally processed within three working days after the receipt of the request. Students making requests via the U.S. Mail will receive written confirmation indicating the date the transcript(s) are released, or those who provide email addresses will receive a confirmation message.
To Request your Transcript
Print the Request for Transcript Form [PDF] . Complete it and mail it as instructed. Or, send a letter containing the following information:
- Your complete name and the dates you attended Landmark College.
- Your signature.
- Your current address, telephone number and email address. This is in case we have questions, and so we can confirm the release of your transcript.
- The complete name and address of where the transcript needs to be sent.
- If the official transcript needs to be returned to you rather than being sent to a third party, please indicate this and tell us the purpose of the transcript.
- The fee of $7.00 applies for each transcript ordered.
- Mail this information to:
Landmark College
Registrar's Office
1 River Road South
Putney, VT 05346
For more information, you can reach the Registrar’s Office at 802.387.6711. Our fax number is 802.387.6400.
Procedures Regarding Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Related Medical Records
Landmark College accepts the Association on Higher Education and Disability’s (AHEAD) interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) regarding disability-related information. Specifically, disability-related information “should be treated as medical information and handled under the same strict rules of confidentiality as is other medical information. This includes the comprehensive documentation from an appropriate source that persons with disabilities are often required to provide to establish the existence of their disability and their need for accommodation or consideration,” (emphasis added).*
AHEAD further maintains that:
"In the U.S., the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, provides students with access to their own educational records. . . Treatment records of a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professionals are exempt from disclosure under FERPA." (emphasis added).**
The medical records, including psycho-educational evaluations and related information, are therefore not part of the educational record of the student, and may not be disclosed. As detailed in 34 CFR Part 99, Subpart A, the term ‘education records’ does not include “Records on a student who is 18 years of age or older, or is attending an institution of postsecondary education, that are . . . Made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting in his or her professional capacity or assisting in a paraprofessional capacity.”**
In accordance with federal law, Landmark College will not transfer, release, disclose, or otherwise offer for inspection for any purpose those records that are exempt from disclosure under FERPA, specifically including psycho-educational and related records.
* From the Association on Higher Education and Disability’s pamphlet “Confidentiality and Disability Issues in Higher Education” (2001).
** From the Association on Higher Education and Disability’s pamphlet “Confidentiality and Disability Issues in Higher Education” (2001).
For full information on FERPA regulations
Transfer Credit Policies
Only 30 credits—or the equivalent of 30 Landmark credits—may be transferred to Landmark.
Upon acceptance to the College, the Office of the Registrar will conduct an initial review and may accept up to 15 transfer credits, or 16 credits in the case of 4 credit, Natural Science laboratory courses. Following enrollment, declaration of degree, and documentation of a graduation plan, the College will conduct a second review upon the request of the student to determine if additional transfer credits beyond 15 or 16, and up to 30, are applicable to a student's identified degree.
Students may take courses at other institutions for transfer to Landmark during their time at Landmark (usually during summer) with pre-approval from the Registrar’s Office, as long as the maximum of 30 transfer credits is not exceeded.
Transfer credits (credits granted by other institutions) do not affect a student’s Landmark GPA (grade point average). The course and credits are transferred, but the grade is not transferred. Transfer credits will be accepted only from accredited institutions.
AP (Advanced Placement) credits, with the exception of English courses, may be accepted with a grade of 3 or higher in the course(s) and with appropriate documentation (College Grade Report). IB (International Baccalaureate) credits, with the exception of English courses, may be accepted with a grade of 4 or higher in the course(s) and with appropriate documentation (official transcript).
No course graded lower than C (or its equivalent) may be transferred to Landmark. No courses graded on a pass/fail basis, offered on a non-credit basis, or that are equivalent to non-credit courses at Landmark may be transferred. No remedial courses may be transferred to Landmark. No ESL (English as a Second Language) courses may be transferred.
No courses equivalent to EN1011 (College Composition and Rhetoric) or EN1021 (Research and Analysis) may be transferred*; all students are required to take their EN courses at Landmark because these courses serve as an introduction to our program, and contain many elements unique to Landmark that will be repeated, reinforced, and referred back to in later courses. These courses also do not transfer as electives at Landmark unless it can be clearly demonstrated that they are completely different from those at Landmark.
No courses equivalent to FY1001 (Foundations in Learning) or FY1011 (Perspectives in Learning) may be transferred**. No courses such as “Freshman Seminar,” “College Success,” or “Introduction to College,” or similar courses may be transferred. PE courses are not transferable.
Each institution’s course numbering system is different and courses must be evaluated based on course descriptions/syllabi to determine course level. For example, courses numbered at the 200/2000 level at other institutions are not automatically guaranteed to transfer at the 2000 level to Landmark.
*In the case of certain programs at Landmark College, these credits will be accepted for transfer at the discretion of the Office of Academic Affairs.
**In the case of certain programs at Landmark College, the requirements are waived at the discretion of the Office of Academic Affairs. These courses will be considered for transfer on a case-by-case basis.
Policy updated 6/16/10
Questions? Contact us for more info!
Karen Damian
Registrar
802.387-6711
802.387.6400
registrar@landmark.edu
Registrar Policies
Access to Records: Notification of Rights under FERPA (Revised 4/07)
In accordance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, it is the policy of Landmark College to provide students with the right to limit the dissemination of their educational records, and to inspect and review such records to ensure their accuracy. Read more.
Adding and Dropping Courses
It is the policy of Landmark College to permit students to drop courses without record prior to the end of the fourth instructional week of the semester. In addition, students may add courses during the first two weeks of the semester. Read more.
Auditing Courses
It is the policy of Landmark College to permit students to audit courses offered at the College. Read more.
Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average is computed as follows: the credits earned in each credit course are multiplied by the grade points earned in that course. Read more.
Concentrations
Academic concentrations are available to students as an option in the Landmark College curriculum. Read more.
Declaration of Degree
Upon earning 22 credits, all students must file a Declaration of Degree form with the Registrar. Read more.
Degrees with Honors
The designation cum laude (with honors) on the Landmark College diploma is a recognized mark of superior academic accomplishment. Students who show particular distinction in scholarship at Landmark College will be recognized by graduating with one of three degrees of honors: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude. Read more.
Expected Completion Schedule
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA of 1990) mandate that reasonable accommodations be made for individuals with learning disabilities, including extending time limits for completion of academic requirements. However, students at Landmark can be expected to make satisfactory progress toward completion of the program within a specific time frame. Read more.
Extensions
If a student requests an extension, the Academic Dean must approve the extension in advance. Read more.
Forgiveness
It is the policy of Landmark College to permit students receiving a grade of D+ or lower in a credit course to retake the course. Upon successful completion of the course under the forgiveness policy, the lower grade is no longer factored into the student’s GPA. Read more.
Grading System
It is the policy of Landmark College that the following shall constitute its Grading System: Read more.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation from Landmark College requires students to earn 61 credits. Students must earn 22 credits from the Common Core, which includes introductory courses in English, First Year Studies, Humanities, Social Science, Mathematics, and Natural or Physical Science. Read more.
In Progress (IP) Grade
For EN0911, EN1011, EN1015, FY1001, FY1011, MA0291, MA0392, MA1501, the policy of Landmark College is to permit entry of an IP (In Progress) grade by the instructor, when a student has not demonstrated an acceptable level of proficiency in meeting the course outcomes by earning a grade of D+ or below. Read more.
Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Related Medical Records
Landmark College accepts the Association on Higher Education and Disability’s (AHEAD) interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) regarding disability related information. Specifically, disability related information “should be treated as medical information and handled under the same strict rules of confidentiality as is other medical information. Read more.
Transcripts
Transcripts contain records of courses taken, grades and credit received, course description material and other information. It is the policy of Landmark College that its official transcripts, bearing the College seal and the Registrar’s signature, may be released only upon written request of the student or alumnus/alumna. Read more.
Transfer Credits
Only 15 credits, or the equivalent of 15 Landmark credits, may be transferred to Landmark. Students may take courses at other institutions for transfer to Landmark during their time at Landmark (usually in summer) with pre-approval from the Registrar’s Office, as long as the maximum of 15 transfer credits is not exceeded. Read more.
Visiting Students and Transfer Credits
Summer courses taken at Landmark College’s Summer Session for Visiting College Students before a student matriculates at Landmark College will be removed from the student’s Landmark degree transcript only after a student petitions the Academic Dean to have the course credit and grade removed from his or her Landmark transcript. Read more.
Questions? Contact us for more info!
Jill Hinckley, M.A.T./English
Assistant Dean of Academics
802.387.6825
jhinckley@landmark.edu
Dr. Adrienne Major
Academic Dean
802.387.7143
amajor@landmark.edu
News
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Landmark College Ushers in 60 New Graduates
Friends, families and alumni came from across the U.S. as well as Canada, South America and Europe to celebrate with faculty and staff, a turning-point achievement for 60 new Landmark College graduates—earning a college degree.
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Fall ‘13 Registration Just Got Easier With Priority Registration
Take advantage of Fall ’13 – Priority Registration. It gives you the best opportunity at securing a seat in your first choice of elective courses.
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In Remembrance of Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Sargent Fay: A Friend, A Colleague, and A Mentor
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Sargent Fay.
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The Next Generation of Leaders Celebrated at Landmark College
On May 2, 2013 twenty-five talented, hard-working college students were recognized for their leadership contributions at Landmark College.
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Is GPS Severing Our Connection to the Natural World?
The 2013 Spring Academic Speaker Series concludes with a presentation on Monday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m. when Landmark College Professor and nature writer Ned Olmsted explores map reading in a digital world.
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Landmark College Professor Shares Insights on Increasing Student Motivation
Associate Professor of First-Year Studies at Landmark College, Sophie Lampard Dennis shares insights on ways to increase student motivation and the role she views educators having in the process.
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Landmark College “Bridge” Program Profiled in Chronicle of Higher Ed
Landmark College’s “Bridge” program, which helps students master skills needed for academic success, develop better study habits, and either get back on track or stay on track for graduation, is featured in this week’s edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, considered by many to be the No. 1 source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators.
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About.com Looks to Landmark College for Advice on Choosing the Right College
A new article in About.com’s ADD/ADHD guide features an interview with Landmark College Senior Vice President Brent Betit, Ed.D., who describes what college attributes best serve students with ADHD, ASD, and learning disabilities in helping them achieve academic success.
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Landmark College Students Study Chile’s Ecosystem
PUCON, CHILE — A dozen Landmark College students and two professors are spending January exploring the cultures and ecosystems, not of Putney, VT but of Pucon, Chile, at the entrance to the Trancura Valley in the shadow of the Andes, just fifty miles from the south Pacific Ocean.
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Landmark College Celebrates December 2012 Graduates
They quoted Dr. Suess and T. E. Lawrence, Caroline Kennedy and Martha Graham. They thanked their families and friends, the faculty and staff, and others. And one by one, as they made their way to the podium to accept their diplomas, the newly minted graduates of Landmark College celebrated the December 15 commencement exercises with smiles, joyful tears, and a sense of accomplishment.
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At-Home College Readiness Test for Students with Learning Disabilities
The college admissions process is hard enough for students who don’t struggle with a learning disability but all the more difficult for students who do.Here is a test that parents can give to their children who have learning disabilities to see if they are ready to go to college. It was written by Rachel Masson, director of admissions at Landmark College, a Putney, VT, institution that offers integrated approaches for learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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January Term: Earn College Credits and Enjoy the VT Outdoors
Activities during J-Term at Landmark College focus on wellness, both within the classroom and during free time. Physical challenges, creative expression, mindfulness, interaction with nature and healthy eating are all part of the balanced living that J-Term offers. In addition, course offerings include Human Resources Management, Intercultural Communication, Beat Literature, American Romanticism, and much more. Interested in J-Term or just have questions? Contact your Academic Advisor, or Assistant Dean, Jill Hinckley at Jhinckley@landmark.edu Registration is now open and seating is limited, so sign up today for J-Term at Landmark College.
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Communications Professor Presents at International Conference
Communication Professor Liza Burns presents “21st Century Literacy Tools for Students with Learning Differences” at international conference.
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Landmark College Students Rally to Help Victims of Hurricane Sandy
In the wake of the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, Landmark College students expressed an immediate interest in participating in service based relief efforts. During their 48 hours in Rockaway, New York, the Landmark College Sandy Relief Team demolished six homes, rebuilt three storage sheds, and donated 17 bags of clothing, four bags of blankets, five pounds of food, three cases of water, and six cases of soda. They saved one woman from being evicted, provided daycare for five children, and fed six families. Most importantly, they gave residents hope and listened to their tear-filled stories.
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Professor Jen Morris Art Opening
The show is entitled “Enunciate: Photographs from Jen Morris”
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Three Landmark College Professors Collaborators in Brattleboro Literary Festival
Art Professors Humberto Ramirez and Jen Morris, and English Professor Lesle Lewis work is represented in Brattleboro Literary Festival
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Students Encouraged to Find Their Passion and Reach Their Goals
Full of conversation and dressed in regalia, faculty and staff awaited the Brattleboro Music Center’s brass quartet’s opening notes, their signal to begin the procession that would welcome new students into their first semester at Landmark College. With traditional academic mace staff in hand, Sr. Vice President Dr. Brent Betit led the procession through the colonnade to their seats under the huge white tent constructed specifically for the Convocation. Greeted by the applause of family, friends, staff and faculty, new students followed ready to accept the new challenges they’d face at the College.
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Three New Academic Degree Programs Approved including a BA in Liberal Studies
Dr. Peter Eden, President of Landmark College, announced the College has received NEASAC approval to launch a new AS degree program in Computer Science-Gaming and a new BA (4 year degree program) in Liberal Studies beginning Fall 2012.
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Tips for Educators to Trigger Interest in STEM Learning
Participatory Design is a method which involves users in the design process to ensure products meet user requirements. Research in STEM learning indicates that a key factor in creating an effective STEM curriculum is to provide accessible opportunities to engage students in group problem solving. Such an approach allows for on-the-spot reasoning and discussion, and allows students to test their own understanding (Wieman & Perkins, 2005) through practical hands-on engagement. Landmark College students were given examples of Participatory Design and then had the opportunity to evaluate and design accessible mobile Apps or games using this method. In this paper we review the results.
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Landmark College Honor Society Earns International and Regional Recognition
Landmark College Honor Society Earns International and Regional Recognition. Congratulations to the student scholar leaders of Beta Alpha Epsilon, who have achieved these honors in competition with students from two year colleges across the region and around the world.
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Fall 2012 Academic Speaker Series
An engaging lineup for Fall 2012 Academic Speaker Series is announced.
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Highlights from Spring 2012 Commencement
Each Landmark College graduate is given the opportunity to speak to the audience during commencement, a tradition that dates back to the founding of the College. Many of the speeches are moving because students share their educational experiences, the successes and the struggles, with family, friends and faculty. Here are a few highlights.
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A Celebration of Academic Success
Academic Awards highlight some of the many achievements of our students during their time at Landmark College.
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The Independent: Special Coverage of Education & Graduation
For the latest happenings around the Landmark College campus, check out The Independent. The Independent is the College student-run newspaper created by the students in Journalism in the Digital Age courses.
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Bringing Together Research, Practice & Technology for Students Who Learn Differently
Landmark College is known for working with students with learning disabilities and ADHD, but now they are working to understand more of the complex needs of students with multiple disabilities, particularly students with autism-spectrum disorders. At other institutions where I’ve worked, it was always a challenge to find enough students to do field research; about 3 percent to 9 percent of the population of postsecondary students has a learning disability. It’s different here at Landmark, where all of our 500 students have diagnosed learning disabilities.
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New Semester Exchange Expands Study Options for Vermont College Student
MONTPELIER, VT – Vermont’s independent colleges and universities annually pump nearly $1.4 billion into the state economy and attract 14,000 out-of-state students who spend their college savings in Vermont, according to a recent study by the Association of Vermont Independent Colleges (AVIC).