EARLY ORIENTATION F A M I L Y S C H E D U L E

Fall 2018

| Early Orientation Family Schedule – Fall 2018 1

Monday, August 27, 2018

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration & Move In

Location: Click Family Sports Center

Families and students arrive for registration. Students pick up their computers, get photo IDs,

complete any missing information and receive their room keys. Students will be able to move

belongings into their rooms after completing registration. Orientation Leaders and Residential

Life Staff will be on hand to assist students and families and answer any questions.

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch & Welcome Remarks

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

We welcome families to join us for a complimentary lunch. Students should use their ID cards.

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Introduction to Orientation

Location: East Academic Building, O’Brien Auditorium

What to expect, where to go and when are things happening.

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Supporting the Whole Student: Panel Discussion and Q&A Session

Location: East Academic Building, O’Brien Auditorium

Many students have multiple dimensions of challenge, and even the brightest students

experience barriers to their success in college that require a holistic understanding. This panel

will engage in a collaborative discussion about the challenges of working with students,

followed by a Q&A session.

Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatic Programs and Services

Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs

Debbie Gassaway Hayward, Director of Advising

Jacala Mills, Director Health, Counseling and Wellness

Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation by John Elder Robison

Location: East Academic Building, O’Brien Auditorium

John Elder Robison is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and advocate for

autistic people. He is the author of several books on autism spectrum disorder, including

Switched On: A Memoir of Brain Change and Emotional Awakening, and Look Me in the Eye:

My Life with Asperger’s.

Robison credits his own neurodivergence for his success as an engineer, first with rock bands

like KISS, and then later with a major toy and game company. Today he operates an

automobile restoration company in Springfield, Massachusetts that specializes in Rolls Royce,

Bentley, Land Rover, and other luxury vehicles. He also serves on the federal committee that

coordinates how various governmental agencies address autism, and was recently named a

visiting lecturer at Landmark College and an advisor to the College’s new Center for

Neurodiversity.

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dinner

Location: Alumni Hall, Dining Hall

6:30 p.m. Families depart for the evening

Students should continue with their Orientation program. Additional family sessions will

continue Tuesday morning at 9:00a.m.

WELCOME TO LANDMARK COLLEGE !

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Offices,

Services,

& Resources (to visit during your

free time)

8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. IT Help Desk Open, 2nd floor, Library

Our Information Technology staff will be available to answer questions or help

troubleshoot technology issues including installing Outlook on your mobile device.

(also: computer pickup/drop-off for students arriving late).

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Bookstore Open, Strauch Family Student Center

Stop by for supplies & LC gear! Students should not purchase books until they receive

their final schedule on Monday.

7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast; Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Pathways Meeting

Time:

Location: The Pathways meeting is a student centered activity that engages students and parents with

an advisor and facilitator. Students will have the opportunity to discuss their goals for the

upcoming semester and the strategies and plans needed to achieve these goals.

Conversations are recorded visually and saved for the students and advisors to refer to

throughout the students’ time at Landmark.

Other Sessions Offered

10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. Social Pragmatics Program

11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Location: Administration Building, Auditorium

Presenters: Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatic Programs and Services

Learn about the social pragmatic programming opportunities available to students at Landmark

College.

10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. Fitness Class at Landmark College

11:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m. Location: Strauch Family Student Center, Café Court

Presenter: Todd Miller

Most people know that physical activity is essential for a healthy life. Some of us haven't had

the opportunity to see how much fun it can be. Learn about innovative classes that use sports

and exercise to improve health and communication. We learn the fundamentals of individual

and team sports, and different types of workouts, to improve health and social skills, all in a

fun and supportive environment.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

UNDERSTANDING OUR PROGRAMS

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1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. What to Expect in the First Year

2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Presenter: Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs

Location: East Academic Building, O’Brien Auditorium

The transition to college is an eventful one with many benchmarks and milestones along the

way. This workshop will review the patterns of a student’s transition to college and will make

suggestions on how parents can support their students in making that transition.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Break

This is a good opportunity to explore Putney, stop by a campus office or take care of any

remaining business.

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Location: Dining Hall, Alumni Hall

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

There is no official program for parents today. If you are staying through the rest of

the orientation program. Please enjoy the day in Vermont.

Please see the Traditional Family Schedule for Thursday, Friday and Saturday events.

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