Putney Selectman Peter Shumlin persuaded the government to allow Landmark School in Beverly, Massachusetts, to start a college on the dormant campus.
Dr. Katz came in with goal of expanding and renovating the campus, implementing a faculty rank & promotion system as well as increased salaries, and pinning the college on the map as a contributor to the state.
[6] In early 2004, the Landmark College Board of Trustees approved 3 capital projects, which included the East Academic Building (now Lewis Academic Building), Dining Hall (now Alumni Dining Hall), and the Bridges suite-style residences.
[8] The college built a $9.6 million, 28,500-square-foot science and technology center named the MacFarlane Building in 2015.
[10] On July 13, 2024, Jim Dlugos was named as interim president after Peter Eden's departure.
[12] Classroom faculty employ universal design principles and multi-modal teaching strategies.
Additionally, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Learning Differences and Neurodiversity aimed at education professionals was introduced in 2018.
[14] 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.
"[15] 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.
[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;[21] fees including room and board were reported to be $59,930 in 2013[22] and $61,910 in 2015.
[26] Student turnover is high;[16] there are now several bachelor's degrees offered, including Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Studies, Psychology, Integrated Arts, and Communications & Entrepreneurial Leadership (aka.
Bridges and Chumley offer suite/apartment style living with a common space, bathroom, and kitchenette for cooking including a stove, oven & microwave.