Blackburn Coronavirus Campus Updates Archive: March 2020 – March 2022 COVID Data Tracker Blackburn College is located in Macoupin County, Illinois. To find updated details for each county in the United States, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines.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 […]
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 […]
Three Openings | Fall 2023 Leadership positions opened internally Job Description Crew Head’s will be responsible to lead each shift they are on: taking orders, acting as an expediter- making […]
It’s our job to help you find the information you need, whether on the shelf or on the web. Online databases offer access to studies, citations, and scholarly articles from […]
Blackburn College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and maintains a meditation room on campus that is available for meditation and private prayer for all students regardless of religious […]
Table of Contents Student Housing Student Housing INTRODUCTION TO RESIDENCE LIFE The Residence Life program at Blackburn is designed to give each student the opportunity to not only have a […]
Protecting your personal information is extremely important to Blackburn College and we want to share our procedures with you. The scope of this Privacy Policy is limited to applicable websites […]
The Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program is designed for people employed in the early childhood field to receive academic training, financial resources, a supportive learning community, and a connection […]
The Early Alert Support Team (EAST) exists to serve and support the well-being, safety, and success of each member of our community. In order for EAST to be effective in […]
Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn. There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the […]
Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a variety of positions to meet the growing needs of […]
On March 11th, 2021, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). The HEERF III […]
Official Blackburn College transcripts are $2.00 per copy. There is no charge for unofficial transcripts. You may order by mail, fax or email, but we must have your signature to […]
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 […]
The Two-Year, Online Bachelor’s Completion Program will Launch in Fall 2022 As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College […]
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Using Less Paper Colleges have historically consumed so much paper it seemed like their basic “food.” Trees, the source of almost all modern paper, are a renewable resource; harvested forests […]
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Apply as a first-year student to spend four years on campus earning an undergraduate degree or apply as a transfer student to finish your degree at Blackburn College. Online Form […]
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Career Success Planner The Illinois State Board of Education, which adopted a definition of college and career readiness, printed the following description: “although readiness includes being prepared to take credit-bearing […]
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Education About Me I am Dr. John Essington, a professor of education here at Blackburn College. Not only am I a professor here now, but I was also a student-athlete […]
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Purpose The Blackburn College Athletic Hall of Fame was created to celebrate outstanding achievements by Blackburn student-athletes and coaches. The first class was inducted in 1989. Eligibility Team InductionsTeams must […]
The Blackburn College Bookstore is located on campus in the Demuzio Campus Center. This is your one-stop-show for all your textbooks, supplies, apparel, fan gear, and gifts for family and […]
Dance Club is a group that meets twice a week to just have fun dancing. They post videos on TikTok (@blackburndanceclub) and learn a variety of dances online and also […]
All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. Students with F-1 visas currently in the US and transferring from another college/university […]
Blackburn students literally help plan, manage and run the facilities of an institution fully invested in them. Working with Blackburn employees and other students, the “four-year head start” means real-world […]
All of the following documents and forms are required to be considered for admission to Blackburn College. To allow adequate time to process the admission request and complete the enrollment […]
On December 27th, 2020, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), was signed into law which authorized the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). The […]
Student Counseling Services The purpose of Counseling Services “is to create a healthy, supportive, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff. All services are confidential, compassionate, and inclusive […]
Blackburn College is committed to ensuring that our students are as free as possible from any threats to their safety or well being. Fortunately, our rural location affords us the […]
Her “need for speed” drove Dr. Lois (Begitske) DeFleur ’58 to obtain a pilot’s license and purchase a plane; she was also driven to accept challenges, taking advantage of opportunities […]
Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL seeks applications for the position of Athletic Trainer. The successful candidate will be […]
One Opening | Fall 2023 Leadership position opened internally Job Description The Assistant Manager will do all the requirements of a Crew Head, along with assisting in dealing with write-ups/customer […]
We need volunteers, so sign up if you can. Forms are available at the Public Library, the Federated Church, and online at federatedchurch.com. There are a number of sites where you […]
Blackburn College has been awarded a $250,000 two-year Teacher Residency Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education (IBSE) to help address the state’s teacher shortage. The funds will be […]
Blackburn Professor Dr. Annah Browning has had two poems, “On Reading the Unsolved Mysteries” and “First Time with Bigfoot,” published in Heavy Feather Review’s online series “Haunted Passages.”
Only the Top 150 Students From Around the World are Chosen to Attend in Competitive Selection Process Every spring, Blackburn’s International Business course offers students the opportunity to participate in […]
The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2024 at a Senior Send-Off on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Edwin and […]
Students from Blackburn College’s International Business class had the opportunity to connect with and virtually collaborate with students from around the world to solve real international business problems this semester. […]
Come and hang with Barney at the beach one last time before we go our separate ways…food trucks, photo booth, drinks, and live music! When was the last time you […]
The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]
WHY DOES THE BLACKBURN COLLEGE INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) EXIST? The IRB exists as a safeguard to promote ethical and responsible treatment of human subjects/participants in research. Blackburn College and […]
We pride ourselves on making an exceptional education accessible and affordable. Simply share your GPA and residency status in the calculator below to see if you may be eligible for […]
Report an Illness – COVID-19 Any member of the Blackburn community (students and employees) must use the “Report an Illness” link below if any of the following apply: You are […]
How do you get your first job on campus? During summer Orientation, you can meet the department managers, talk with them, and learn more about the positions still available on […]
Campus Residence Policy Blackburn College recognizes the importance of the college residential experience as part of overall student learning and development. The College is therefore committed to providing students the […]
FALL 2022 APPLICATION If you are a first-time college student or if you began at a different institution and want to apply for Fall 2022, this is the application for […]
If you are a first-time college student or if you began at a different institution and want to apply for Fall 2022, this is the application for you! Applying for […]
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 […]
Application for Fundraising Project All departments pursuing donations, sponsorship’s, or seeking to raise funds through the sale of goods, services, raffles, or contests must coordinate their efforts through the Office […]
Interested in becoming a part of the Blackburn Community as an adjunct faculty member, but currently there are no openings in your field? Let Human Resources know by submitting your […]
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 […]
Campaign Kickoff & Groundbreaking Join us Friday, April 28 at 3:30 pm for the Winning Together Campaign Kick-off & Groundbreaking Event. Please RSVP by completing the form below or calling […]
Giving Opportunities Every donor helps to make a difference in the lives of our Blackburn community. Gifts of all sizes, combine together make a difference! Here is a list of […]
Safe Zone workshops enhance participants’ understanding of gender, sexuality, and LGBTQ+ identities. Safe Zone workshops also provide information and support for those interested in creating safe spaces in classrooms, offices, […]
The Benevolent Beaver Fund was created by generous donations from Blackburn alumni and friends of the College for students in need due to a financial emergency. The fund is intended for unanticipated […]
What Were You Wearing? At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found approximately 26% of all female undergraduate […]
Education About Me Annah Browning joined the Blackburn College faculty in the fall of 2020. She teaches creative writing, literature, and first-year writing, with special interests in poetry, British literature, […]
The MLK Leadership Award is an annual award presented to a student who exemplifies the values of diversity and inclusion at Blackburn College. In 2014, the former Director of Diversity […]
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 […]
As the place where all academic disciplines meet, the Blackburn library helps people ask the right questions as they discover and build knowledge. We are committed to connecting people with […]
Welcome to the Beaver Nation! Congratulations on your acceptance to Blackburn! We are confident that you will be an essential part of our intentional and inclusive community of thoughtful leaders, […]
There is no other college or university in the United States quite like Blackburn College. Our unique campus culture is the byproduct of the purposeful melding of our nationally acclaimed […]
Blackburn College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission has established a clear distinction between individual grievances and complaints that appear to involve broad institutional practices. […]
WITHDRAWAL Students seeking to withdraw from the college must complete an Application to Withdraw Form. Forms are available in the Dean of Students’ Office (DCC Building – Student Life Office) […]
Complete your academic file if you have not done so. Blackburn College must have official copies of your completion of a secondary school program. For students with post-secondary (college/university) coursework, in […]
Table of Contents Academics College Catalog Student Portal Course Load Classroom Behavior Policy Academic Integrity Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It Grade Appeal Policy Administrative Withdrawal Policy […]
The fourth edition of Blackburn’s Homecoming in a Box returns for the 2023 Homecoming festivities. Whether you are unable to make it to campus or are traveling to visit for […]
Blackburn College is committed to an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of all students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable […]
Blackburn College is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program as well as other federal GI Bill® benefits. If you are an active-duty service member or Veteran, a member of the National […]
Studying in the US is a big decision and can be a complicated process. Not only is Blackburn College committed to making the admission process as easy as possible for […]
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Two Positions Job Description Responsibilities include: Qualifications Preference will be given to the following. To Apply Applications are due no later than Monday, December 4, at 6:00 am. Blackburn College […]
The Business Office is responsible for the overall financial management of the College and provides the following services: check cashing (for amounts less than $25), student account billing and collection, […]
Welcome employers! We appreciate your interest in Blackburn’s leaders, creative thinkers, and problem solvers. We are committed to working with employers and students to satisfy the hiring needs of both. […]
Micro-Internships Micro-Internships are short-term, professional assignments that provide you with opportunities to gain experience, while helping companies get more done. Through these assignments, you will learn what it takes to […]
Currently On Hold Federal Student Aid and the Biden-Harris Administration announced loan forgiveness plans of up to $20,000 for prior Pell-Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for all other loan […]
Blackburn’s Academic Support Services are largely based in the Student Success Center. Staffed primarily by student Academic Resource Assistants (ARAs), the SSC provides a variety of support resources to help […]
An education from Blackburn College is an investment yielding a lifetime of rewards. We understand that a Blackburn education represents a significant investment for any family and are committed to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is a federal law that gives students certain rights with respect to their education records. BLACKBURN COLLEGE FERPA POLICY I. […]
This policy applies to students with disabilities as defined by Section 504 and the ADA. A person is disabled if they: Have a mental or physical impairment which substantially limits […]
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, […]
Blackburn College partners with nearby institutions and regional medical centers to enhance educational opportunity. Here is a list of Blackburn’s articulation agreements: Transfer Agreements Pre-Nursing: Blackburn maintains a 2 + […]
Our Mission The bat program provides students with new research opportunities through bat detectors & acoustics, along with a live stream for the public to bring positive bat recognition and […]
Grants are gifts from federal, state, and/or college funds based on financial need. Everything starts with filing the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). To file your FAFSA, please visit studentaid.gov. […]
Community Values and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Revised by DEI Task-Force General Administrative Work-Group 11.20; reviewed by Staff and Faculty Assemblies and Student Senate Equity is an intentional […]
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, […]
At Blackburn College, we take the application process seriously for students as they embark on the next step in their educational journey. When we review your application, we understand that […]
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, […]
Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Resident Director (RD) of Campus Safety and Wellness. The […]
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, […]
Title IX provides that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to […]
Modest means, and even poverty, are no strangers to many students who choose to attend Blackburn College. Blackburn’s alumni share stories of discovering they could attend Blackburn when they initially […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drives initiatives and creates collaborative opportunities that foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all Blackburn College students and employees. Blackburn College recognizes that academic, social, […]
The Blackburn College Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Gregory J. Meyer as the 19th President of Blackburn College. During more than thirty years at Blackburn, Meyer has held a variety […]
Spring Break Positions are available in a number of departments on campus and are listed below Break work will begin Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17. Spring Break pay […]
Blackburn College Student Handbook B-Book 2022-2023
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Blackburn College and Illinois Weslyan Add Wrestling – from WIN’S USA Wrestling State Association Section in March 2023 issue
Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]
Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. […]
Ready to wrap it up in Blackburn style? We’re throwing everything we’ve got at you during The Wicked After Party…food trucks, a photo booth, drinks, and live music! When was […]
Blackburn Student Right to Know October 2022
English is the cornerstone of the liberal arts education because literature is also the study of history, culture, gender, class, race and nation as they work together to form human […]
Cyntoia Brown-Long will visit Blackburn College as a guest speaker on Monday, April 3 at 7:00 PM (CT). If you cannot make the trip to Carlinville, Blackburn alums have an […]
Blackburn College recently hosted a group of students for a unique campus experience through a partnership with Give Back. A nonprofit organization, Give Back supports students who have faced varying […]
Room Draw is coming! April 12 starting at 5:30 pm in DCC lobby. Time slots are in 10 minute increments based on your standing and what room you will be trying […]
Over $15,000 Awarded to Top Participants and Schools, Marking the 34th Year of Beloved Event March marked a triumphant return for one of Blackburn College’s most beloved events, Science Day. […]
Blackburn Computer Science Department is hosting an event for Extra Life, a streaming fundraiser for Children’s Hospitals. The event will take place starting this Friday at 6PM, lasting through Saturday. […]
Blackburn College Diversity Committee August 31 2022 Agenda
‘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. […]
Greetings, the Black Student Union is planning a trip to Springfield, IL. on March 18th at 11 a.m. where we will be visiting U-Top which is located on E. South […]
The Blackburn Bookstore Peep Show returns for 2023 and we invite your department or club to join in the fun. As a work department and/or club, the goal is to […]
Bells are ringing again on the Blackburn College campus. Following an alumni gift, the Blackburn carillon is operational again and an integral part of the Carlinville community has been restored. The gift was also made in honor of professor Roy Graham, a long-tenured Blackburn faculty member who passed earlier this year.
The 2022 Student Wellness Challenge is designed to motivate you to incorporate healthy behaviors into your busy lifestyle. All students, faculty, and staff at Blackburn College are eligible to participate, […]
April 2023 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At colleges and universities around the country, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes […]
Please join us on Friday, April 21st at 7pm for light refreshments and a cocktail before the Spectrum Drag Show kicks off at 8 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The Drag […]
Blackburn College Alumni Join Together with Students, Faculty and Staff to Enhance the Beautiful 80-Acre Campus Each Year For more than a century, being a Blackburn student has meant more […]
The Visit to the National Civil Rights Museum and Stax Museum in Memphis was Funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and Alumni Gifts Last spring, eleven students from Blackburn’s Black […]
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Blackburn College Outreach Flu Shot Clinic November 1, 2022 8:00AM – 12:00PM Bothwell Auditorium Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) is returning to Blackburn again this year to provide flu […]
A competitive program that offers some experiential learning to prepare students for a career in any area of business. Business Management majors gain a strong foundation to adapt to any […]
Blackburn’s Organizational Leadership program aims to help students develop a basic understanding of the theories of leadership. You will uncover the ways effective leadership can transform lives, work, and social […]
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Spring Concert on April 16 to Preview Selections Choir will Sing at World-Famous Venue The Blackburn College Choir will present its final performance of the season, a spring choir concert, […]
Aryanna Harris, a senior sports management major from Springfield, Illinois, is the recipient of Blackburn College’s 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Student Leadership Award. Presented annually, this award honors […]
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, […]
The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 29, 2023 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open […]
Tickets can be reserved for the free event beginning March 3. Find tickets on Eventbrite > This event is made possible by the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series, […]
Free Event Will Feature Q&A and Book Signing CARLINVILLE, IL – Blackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking, as a […]
Help Celebrate with Exciting Events September 23-25 CARLINVILLE, IL — This fall, Blackburn College will once again celebrate Homecoming with its campus and the Carlinville community. The Wizard of Oz-themed […]
Blackburn College Diversity Committee Meeting Minutes 9.14.2022
DIPS Schedule December 2022