Resources for Faculty & Staff

Blackburn College provides students with an extraordinary head start, preparing them to seize every opportunity, overcome every obstacle, maximize every movement, and rise to meet their purpose.

Below are a list of quick references and resources to help our faculty and staff get the most our their job, both in and out of the office.

Faculty Development

Center for Teaching & Learning

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) advances Blackburn College’s educational mission by supporting a community of diverse educators. The CTL promotes professional learning through progressive, evidence-based pedagogy and the development of learner-focused classrooms, hosting regular events, including informal luncheons, professional learning shareouts, and occasional workshops.

Visit the CTL
Dec 13
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Blackburn College Softball Cornhole Tournament

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Feb 05
Thursday, February 05, 2026

Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Mar 19
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Apr 30
Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Lodge’s 4th Issue Launch Party

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Dec 08, 2025
Children gathered in new Blackburn Athletic Center for wrestling clinic
Blackburn Offers All-Sports Camp For Kids Ages 6-12 in December and January Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Oct 27, 2025
Students, administrators, and Boente family members gather for the dedication of the plaza
Blackburn Dedicates Boente Family Plaza Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Oct 24, 2025
Pictured from left to right are Janie Ashworth, Jim Ashworth, and President Larry K. Lee.
Gift to Blackburn College in Recognition of CNB’s Jim Ashworth’s Distinguished Service Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Oct 22, 2025
Blackburn Athletics Coach Lauren Dunn Head Clay Target Coach
Blackburn Names 17-Time All-American and National Championship Coach Lauren Dunn to Lead New Clay Target Program Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Oct 17, 2025
Blackburn Athletics Announcing Clay Target Coming Soon...
Blackburn to Launch Clay Target Competitive Club Sport in 2026 Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Sep 30, 2025
Blackburn ranks as a Best Regional College Midwest and Top 10 Performer in Social Mobility in US News 2026 Best Colleges Guide
Blackburn Named to U.S. News’ “Best Regional Colleges Midwest” List, Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Social Mobility Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases
Sep 29, 2025
Blackburn Choir performs on risers behind grand piano
Blackburn Fall Music Season Showcases Student Talent, Community Collaboration and a Grammy Nominee Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Announcements
Sep 25, 2025
Blackburn student holds animal for as second grade students safely touch
Blackburn’s Vivarium Visits with Carlinville Primary School at Beaver Dam Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Features
Sep 25, 2025
Molly Suttles, Head Cheerleading Coach
Blackburn Names Molly Suttles As First Cheer Coach Office of Marketing & Public Relations / In the News
Sep 23, 2025
Blackburn College Ranked #1 in Illinois and #20 Nationally by Washington Monthly
Blackburn Named Top Bachelor’s College in Illinois, Ranked 20th Nationally By Washington Monthly Office of Marketing & Public Relations / Press Releases