Day 1: Landmark College Virtual Accepted Students SHARK Week Kick Off
Saturday, April 25 starting at 1 p.m. Eastern
Welcome and Overview of LC SHARK Week
Kevin Mayne, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Conversation with the President
President Peter Eden
Admissions Team Panel
- Max McAuley, Assistant Director of Admissions
- Patrick McKenna ’14, Admissions Counselor
- Ferne Bork, Regional Enrollment Specialist, parent of alum
- Sydney Ruff ’06, Director of Admissions
- Jennifer DuFault, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
Each day will include additional recorded sessions, videos, links and prizes.
Day 2: Campus Connect
Sunday, April 26 starting at 1 p.m. Eastern
Since we can’t all be together on campus, this day will be focused on giving you an opportunity to connect with our campus virtually. You’ll get to participate in a scavenger hunt that highlights different elements of what our campus has to offer as well as videos from students, alumni, and faculty about their favorite parts of campus!
Online Scavenger Hunt
Join us online for a fun scavenger hunt! Everyone who completes the scavenger hunt will be entered to win a prize.
Day 3: Student Experience
Monday, April 27 starting at 6 p.m. Eastern
At LC, we know the college experience is about so much more than just what you will learn in the classroom! That’s why Day 3 of Accepted Students SHARK Week is dedicated to the student experience. From sports and clubs to our therapy dog program—we can’t wait to share how we make the experience for students as enriching out of the classroom as it is inside it!
Student Affairs and Student Activities panel with Q&A
Moderator: Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Campus Life
Panelists:
- Kelly O’Ryan, Dean of Students
- Kari Post, Director of Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation
- Josh Ascani, Assistant Director of Recreation and Outdoor Programs
- Andy Donahue, Director of Social Pragmatic Programs and Services
- Emily North, Director of Student Activities
- Marc Thurman ’18, Coordinator of the Centers for Diversity & Inclusion
- Rob Lutz ’17, Interim Resident Dean and Assistant in the Transition at College track
Live Q&A with current students
Moderator: Sydney Ruff ’06, Director of Admissions
Panelists:
- Erica Loveland ’20, Spring Valley, IL, BA Liberal Studies
- Nate Gulley, Sacramento ’20, CA, BS Computer Science
- Emily King ’21, New Fairfield, CT, BA Psychology
Day 4: Housing, Health, Safety, and Wellness
Tuesday, April 28 starting at 6 p.m. Eastern
On Day 4, you’ll hear from our residential life team and safety officers on life in the dorms and the resources we have to keep students safe, healthy, and happy!
Housing Tour and Live Q&A on Housing, Safety, and Wellness
Moderator: Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Campus Life
Panelists:
- Nicole Pacenka, Assistant Director of Housing Operations
- Fabio Arnaldo Ayala, Resident Dean
- Jeff Huyett, Director of Health Services
- Jackie Mills, Director of Counseling and Wellness
- Orlando Alvarez, Director of Campus Safety
- Erik Johnson, Assistant Director of Campus Safety
Day 5: Academics
Wednesday, April 29 starting at 6 p.m. Eastern
Time to hit the books! Day 5 of our journey is focused on academics at Landmark College. We will talk about everything from the degrees offered at LC to the unique teaching methods we use to help students succeed.
Academics at Landmark College Panel
Moderator: Gail Gibson Sheffield, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Panelists:
- Jill Hinckley, Dean of School of Education
- Debbie Gassaway Hayward, Director of Advising
- Kelly O’Ryan, Dean of Students
- Eric Moschella, Director of Academic Support
Day 6: Real World Experience & Career Connections
Thursday, April 30 starting at 6 p.m. Eastern
At LC, we pride ourselves on helping neurodivergent students thrive off campus as much as they do on campus! That’s why Day 6 is all about the real-world experiences we offer to help our students become well rounded individuals and achieve their career goals! From study abroad to careers and internships, you’ll hear firsthand from students and alumni about the incredible opportunities they’ve experienced through LC.
Real World Experience Panel
Moderator: Mark DiPietro, Director of Marketing & Communications
Panelists:
- Jan Coplan, Director of Career Connections
- Jonathan Steele, Assistant Director of Career Connections
- Adam Lalor, Lead Education Specialist, Landmark College Institute for Research and Training
- Solvegi Shmulsky, Director of the Center for Neurodiversity and Professor of Psychology
- Jessica Lindoerfer, Director of Experiential Education
- Andrew Stein, Assistant Professor of Science and Academic Director of Botswana Study Abroad
Alumni Q&A
Panelists:
- Caroline Hubley ’18
- Rachel Brown ’16
- Andrew Garcia ’11
Day 7: Keys to Succeeding at LC
Friday, May 1 starting at 6 p.m. Eastern
On our last day for all accepted students, we will focus the conversation on the keys to succeeding here. By this point, you’ll have learned a lot about why LC is the college of choice for students who learn differently, but on Day 7 you’ll hear directly from Landmark College parents on how LC has helped their students succeed.
The Parent Perspective—How LC has helped their students succeed
Moderator: Chris Lenois, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications
Panelists:
- Craig Shallcross, parent of alumnus Nicholas Shallcross ’13 and co-chair of the Landmark Advisory Resource Council (LARC)
- Sandra Brown, parent of alumna Rachel Brown ’16 and co-chair of LARC
- Rhonda Christopher, parent of alumnus Bobby Christopher ’18
- Sherry Sherman, parent of current student Micah Sherman-Raz
- Mike Ferro, parent of current student Peter Ferro
- Kim Marroni, parent of current student Katie Marroni and member of LARC
Deposited Students Only Day
Saturday, May 2
This day is devoted solely to students who have accepted LC’s offer of admission for the fall term and have submitted their deposit to hold their place in the entering class. All deposited students who participate will be entered to win a Lenovo Yoga X390 Convertible Tablet/Computer, Laundry Service for your fall semester, or a $250 scholarship. Students will also get access to an exclusive virtual session that focuses on a preview of their fall academic semester (placement), an overview of the Student Portal, and housing selection process. Students who have deposited for the Transition at College (TaC) program will also have access to a Q&A session just for them. The day’s schedule includes:
1 p.m. ET—Welcome/Overview of the Day—Kevin M.R. Mayne, Vice President for Enrollment Management
1:15 p.m. ET—Preview Your Fall Academic Semester—As part of your admissions selection, you were placed into one of the three Placement Points of Entry (see below). During this session, you will be able to connect with a member of the Academic Affairs department, learn about your placement, and prepare for your fall studies:
- Language Intensive Curriculum (LIC)—Chris Arieta, Director of First-Year Academic Programming & Placement
- Strategic Transition Entry Point (STEP)—Jill Hinckley, Dean of School of Education
- Full Credit & Transfer Placement—Debbie Hayward, Director of Advising
2:15 p.m. ET—Your LC Student Portal & Housing Selection Sessions—Michael Luciani, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Campus Life
Introduction to Your Student Porta—There are a number of important forms and tasks that you need to do to prepare for your arrival on the LC campus this fall. VP Luciani will help walk you through this process.
Housing Selection at LC—VP Luciani will provide you with an overview of the steps you need to take to complete your housing application. There will be an opportunity to arrange individual appointments with him at the conclusion of the day’s events.
3 p.m. ET—Transition at College (TaC) Q&A—this session is ONLY for students who have been admitted to TaC and have submitted their deposits for the program.
4 p.m. ET—PRIZES! Tune in to find out if you have won the big week’s prizes of the laptop, laundry service, or scholarship!