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Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023

Blackburn College – Student Handbook (2022-2023) – rev. Feb 20, 2023

Blackburn College – Student Handbook (2023-2024)

B Book – Student Conduct

Table of Contents Student Conduct Policies Student Conduct Policies GENERAL CAMPUS GUIDELINES THE STUDENT CONDUCT CODE By choosing to attend Blackburn College you become a member of the Blackburn community, […]

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Blackburn College Handbook – Section 1 – All Employees 7-2023

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B Book – Work Program

Table of Contents Student Work Program Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines. Each […]

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B Book – Campus Guidelines

Table of Contents Campus Guidelines & Policies Campus Guidelines & Policies BOOKSTORE POLICIES BOOK RETURN POLICY Refunds for your textbooks can be issued if the following conditions are met: MERCHANDISE […]

Blackburn College Handbook – Section 4 – Appendices 7-2023

Legacy Walk

Beginning in 2024, the Legacy Walk recognizes exceptional Blackburn alumni who have excelled in their chosen fields and left an indelible mark on the world. On the scenic northeastern portion […]

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Safety & Secutiry Report 2022

Safety & Secutiry Report 2023

Safety & Secutiry Report 2023

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Sustainability

What is Sustainability? Perhaps the most famous definition of sustainability is that developed in 1987 by the Brundtland Commission, officially known as the United Nations’ World Commission on Economic Development. […]

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Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda

Blackburn College – Policy and Procedures for Sex Based Harassment involving a Student party (2024 Regs)

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Title IX Policy

Table of Contents Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Blackburn College is committed to maintaining an environment that is free of discrimination on the basis […]

Fine Arts Boosters

Support Artistic Expression at Blackburn The Blackburn Fine Arts Boosters (BFAB) is a club dedicated to supporting artistic expression at the College. This support includes making financial investments through student […]

Dr. Roy Hugh McLeod ‘61

Dr. Roy Hugh McLeod ’61 came to Blackburn College from his home in Jamaica, where he’d heard about Blackburn from alumni who were also natives of the island. In fact, […]

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Institutional Research

Vision Blackburn College’s Office of Institutional Research will be a highly valued strategic partner with its varied constituencies, and valued for: Proactive leadership in promoting a culture of assessment and […]

Campus Safety

Campus Community and Safety Mission Statement The Mission of Blackburn Campus Community and Safety is to promote a secure and safe learning, living, and working environment for Blackburn students, faculty, […]

Professor of Accounting

Blackburn College, a liberal-arts college with a unique, nationally recognized student-managed work program, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting to begin either Spring 2025 (preferred) or Fall of […]

Resident Assistant

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

Resident Assistant – Stoddard

Two Openings | Fall 2023 RAs serve as educators, mentors, and administrators for the Blackburn College community. Resident Assistants are assigned to a floor or a wing in a building, […]

Institutional Review Board

Members of Institutional Review Board (IRB) in Blackburn College Chair: Members: Why does the Blackburn College Institutional Review Board Exist? The IRB exists as a safeguard to promote ethical and […]

Announcement & Event Calendar Request

Submit your announcement request or add an event to the website calendar. The Communique Blackburn’s daily email for students, faculty and staff. Distributed each Monday-Friday at 10 a.m., it is […]

IDEAs Challenge

The IDEAs (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-Racism) Challenge is intended to spur reflection and discussion around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to promote anti-racism on the Blackburn College campus. The Challenge was initiated and funded by […]

Health & Wellness

We are committed to the entire student – empowering students to improve their quality of life and reach their highest potential. Promoting a healthy campus community, in mind and body, […]

Marketing & Public Relations

The Office of Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for producing all external engagement for the College. This office creates promotional materials (brochures, posters, advertisements, etc.), produces and publishes (press […]

Center for Teaching & Learning

Mission The Center for Teaching & Learning advances Blackburn College’s educational mission by supporting a community of diverse educators. The Center promotes professional learning through progressive, evidence-based pedagogy and the […]

Equal Employment Opportunity & Nondiscrimination Policy

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Blackburn College does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of sex, race, age, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, sexual […]

Faculty & Staff Chili Cook Off

Sign ups are OPEN for the 2023 Faculty & Staff Chili Cook Off! Please use this form to sign up for the Blackburn Faculty & Staff Chili Cook Off for […]

Blackburn Trunk or Treat

Please use this form to sign up for the Blackburn Faculty & Staff Trunk-or-Treat for BC students. This year our hope is to line the drive between Dawes Gymnasium and […]

Honoring Blackburn Women in Sports Day

Come celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Blackburn Athletics! This day raises awareness and acts as a reminder of the positive impact of sports and the continued […]

Celebrating IDEAs Challenge Winners

The IDEAs (Inclusion/Diversity/Equity/Anti-Racism) Challenge is intended to spur reflection and discussion around issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity and to promote anti-racism on the Blackburn College campus. Acceptable submissions shall include a written essay, […]

Dining On Campus

Food is more than something you eat. It’s fuel for your body, a moment to bond with friends, and something that provides comfort when you’re at your home away from […]

Emergency Alert System

Blackburn College, in order to maintain a safe campus environment, has an emergency notification system. Students are asked at the beginning of each year to update their contact information. It […]

Mission & Vision

Mission and Values Blackburn College links a rigorous and affordable liberal arts education with a unique student-managed Work Program preparing graduates for careers, community engagement, and lifelong learning. The Blackburn […]

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, better known as SAAC, is a student-run club, is designed to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare of their respective institutions, […]

Dr. Chad Smith

Education About Me I am a Professor of Teacher Education and Special Education. Prior to coming to Blackburn, I spent a decade teaching K-12 students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing […]

Student Activities Coordinator

One Opening | Fall 2023 Student Activities Coordinators are expected to assist with the planning, marketing, and implementation of programs hosted by the Office of Student Activities. Job Description Duties […]

Staff and Faculty Diversity Award

The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and members of the Diversity Committee invites all students to nominate staff and faculty members for the 2023 diversity award. The Staff and Faculty Diversity […]

Professor of Finance

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, in-person, teaching-focused Finance tenure track position in any […]

Professor of Physical Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with the only student-managed Work Program in the nation, located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time, teaching-focused, tenure track position […]

Professor of Theatre

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a creative and collaborative teaching artist for the tenure-track position […]

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Blackburn College Handbook – Section 2 – Faculty 7-2023

Blackburn College Handbook – Section 3 – Staff 7-2023

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Blackburn College – Equal Employment Opportunity Nondiscrimination Statements Policies and Procedures – (2024 Reg Revisions)

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Guest Artist Masterclass – Meredith Pyle

Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10, 2023, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer, actor, and teacher Meridith Pyle. The week-long residency at […]

Concert – Meredith Pyle

Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10, 2023, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer, actor, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at […]

Guest Artist Presentation – Meredith Pyle

Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10, 2023, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer, actor, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at […]

Blackburn Hosts “Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor” Negotiation Event for Business Students

This spring, the Blackburn College Department of Business and Economics hosted a student Deal or No Deal: Management vs. Labor Negotiation event for students at the Edwin and Claire Jaenke […]

Blackburn Names Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment

Norwood Has Been a Key Member of the Admissions Team Since 2005 Blackburn College has named Justin Norwood Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment. In this leadership role, Norwood will provide […]

Blackburn’s Music & Theatre Department Presents Guest Artist Meredith Pyle

The Week-Long Residency Features a Free Community Concert and Professional-Level Workshops for Blackburn Students and the Public The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series […]

Blackburn Names Dr. Laura Wiedlocher New Provost

Wiedlocher Joined Blackburn in 2014 as Professor of Political Science and Served as Interim Provost for the Past Year Following a competitive national search, Dr. Laura Wiedlocher has been named […]

Community Unity: Blackburn Recognizes Partnerships with Local Contractors as Athletic Projects Enter Final Phase

Regional Businesses Play Crucial Role in Advancing Campus and County Development This summer, construction on several highly anticipated athletics-focused projects at Blackburn College will enter the final stretch. The projects […]

Creative Writing

This intimate and innovative creative writing program combines imagination, practical skills, and professional savvy to empower writers to share their creative vision with the world. Potential Career Paths Include: Editor […]

Blackburn Earns Top-Ten Ranking for Graduating Economically Disadvantaged Students in Latest U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide

Blackburn also Ranked First in Illinois for Pell Grant Student Performance by Washington Monthly U.S. News & World Report has once again recognized Blackburn College in its annual rankings of […]

Blackburn Names Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Koplinski Has Been a Key Member of the Advancement Team Since 2013 Blackburn College has named Sarah Koplinski Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In this senior leadership role, Koplinski will […]

Three Faculty Members Honored During Blackburn’s First Investiture Ceremony

Three Blackburn College faculty members were honored at the 2022 Investiture for Endowed Faculty on Thursday, October 13, at Bothwell Auditorium. The first ceremony of its kind at the College, […]

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2022 EADA Survey Data Blackburn College

Transformative Gift of 40 Acres Allows Blackburn to Benefit from Vital Environmental Studies

‘Rock’s Patch’ Property to Enhance College’s Academic and Sustainability Efforts Blackburn College has received a gift of 40 acres of farmland located east of the College’s campus in Carlinville, IL. […]

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Statement and Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy (2024)

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Marketing

Marketing is a dynamic field. It needs innovative people that can develop new products and market them in unique ways. There are growth opportunities for many different aspects in marketing […]