Steve Stanley Starts as New Athletic Director

by Solvegi Shmulsky

PUTNEY, Vt.--On August 17, 2015, Landmark College welcomes in-house hire Steve Stanley as the new director of athletics, fitness, and recreation. Stanley has worked at the College for ten years, first as a resident director and most recently in the department of Admissions. A familiar face to Shark fans and student athletes, he is also a ten-year veteran baseball coach and men’s basketball coach.

“We are thrilled to have Steve assume the role of athletic director,” said Dean of Students Patrick Connelly. “His understanding of our students and passion for Landmark College Athletics make him uniquely qualified to move the program forward.”

As director, Stanley hopes to increase athletic participation at the College. His goals are to get more fans to events and boost athletic involvement overall, with an emphasis on increasing women’s sport participation. “The range of experience and talent in student athletes is unique to Landmark College,” explained Stanley. “We encourage all participation, whether a student is experienced or just coming out for the first time—athletics and fitness are for everyone. Creating an understanding among teammates about the value of this diversity is critically important.”

When he steps into the new position, Stanley will already have many connections on campus. “I am excited to work with a large group of student leaders,” he said. “I am also excited to build College pride through engaging extracurricular activities.”

Stanley lives in West Chesterfield, N.H., with his wife, Tricia Stanley, who is the associate director of alumni relations at Landmark College. He holds an M.S. in organizational leadership from Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, and a B.A. in social work and counseling from Franklin Pierce College in Rindge, New Hampshire, where he earned numerous undergraduate awards. For the last four years, he has served as an associate director of admissions at Landmark College. Before that, he was a resident dean and coordinated campus intramurals. Stanley spends his free time managing and catching for the Putney Fossils baseball team and taking care of his dog, Dixie, and two cats, Thurmon and Morgan.

Landmark College Athletics, Fitness and Recreation

Intercollegiate athletics offered at Landmark College include familiar sports like baseball, softball, cross country, and soccer. Dodge ball, sledding, flag football, and Frisbee golf top the eclectic intramural list. For those who like to mix athletics with a love for animals, equestrian sports is a distinctive offering.

Mission Statement

• We support and endorse the healthy body/healthy mind relationship.
• We emphasize safe, respectful and fair competition on the athletic field.
• We are committed to providing support for diversity and gender equity. 

Landmark College was the first institution of higher learning to pioneer college-level studies for students with dyslexia. Today, Landmark College is a global leader in integrated teaching methods for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The College offers two- and four-year degree options, a graduate-level certificate in universal design with technology integration, and summer programs for students who learn differently. Students, faculty, and professionals from around the world are drawn to Landmark College for its innovative educational model, designed through research and practice to help all students become confident, empowered, and independently successful learners.