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

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Blackburn College – Student Handbook (2023-2024)

Student Success Master Tutoring Schedule Fall 2022

Blackburn College Handbook – Section 4 – Appendices 7-2023

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Blackburn College – Homecoming Booklet September 2022

Blackburn College – Homecoming Booklet – 2023

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Campus COVID-19 Updates – Archive

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, […]

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 […]

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Blackburn Student Right to Know October 2022

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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 […]

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Spring Break Positions

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 […]

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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Student Work Program INTRODUCTION These are the principal guidelines by which the Work Program functions and cannot be superseded by any other guidelines.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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Blackburn and Beyond Student_Parent Handbook

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International Accepted Student

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 […]

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Transfer International Student Admission Checklist

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 […]

B Book – Student Housing

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 […]

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, […]

Blackburn College – Residence Life Handbook (2023-2024)

ARP & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

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 […]

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Student Achievement and Outcome Data

Blackburn College: Student Right-to-Know Blackburn College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s retention, graduation/completion rates, and student diversity. The information is provided in compliance with the […]

Blackburn Adds Men’s and Women’s Track Athletic Programs for the 2022-2023 Season

Blackburn College will add two new athletic teams for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. Men’s and women’s track will join Blackburn’s 11 other NCAA Division III sports programs, providing students […]

Double Instruction Period

Blackburn College’s Double Instruction Period Schedule December 6 – December 9, 2023 All Double Instruction Periods are scheduled for the regular classroom. All final grades are due by 1:00 pm on […]

Federal Loans

Students and their families may qualify for different loan options to help manage costs and allow repayments over time. Federal loans are borrowed and must be repaid after you graduate, […]

Blackburn Music & Theatre Department Presents “Almost, Maine”

Production Runs September 29 Through October 1 The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29 and […]

2023-2024 V5 Independent Verification Worksheet

CRRSA Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

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 […]

Double Instruction Period

Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2024 (pdf)     If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. […]

First-Time International Student Admission Checklist

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Double Instruction Period

Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2023 (pdf)     If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. […]

Blackburn College – DIPS – Spring 2024

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Gift of $1 Million Establishes Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work Position

 Blackburn College has received a $1 million gift from the estate of Marguerite Steffey Snyder. The College’s Board of Trustees has designated the annual proceeds from this gift to directly […]

First Time International Student Admission Checklist

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 […]

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 […]

Academic Calendar

2023-2024 Academic Year Find it on Blackburn’s event calendar or download it as PDF. Fall Semester 2023 Tuesday, August 1 On or before move-in day — tuition, room, board and […]

LD 225 Class to Host 3rd Annual Blackburn College Springfest

Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations […]

CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

On March 27, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act. The CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is federal legislation which provides funding to […]

Project 1837 & 1913

Walk the Lines – Project 1837 and 1913 The founding of Blackburn College in 1837 is the basis for the first line stop in the virtual race for fitness, fun […]

Flu Shot Clinic

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 […]

WIN USA – March 2023

Blackburn College and Illinois Weslyan Add Wrestling – from WIN’S USA Wrestling State Association Section in March 2023 issue

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Title IX Coordinator Bootcamp 2022

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Recycling at Blackburn

Recycling what we can no longer use, rather than tossing it into trash, and from there into Illinois landfills, makes an important contribution to environmental sustainability. Recycling is also just […]

B Book – Academics

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 […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A […]

Blackburn College – Presidential Prospectus – October 2023

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Faculty/Staff vs Students Dodgeball Tournament

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting a Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodgeball Tournament on study day, Thursday May 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM in Dawes. Please sign up with your […]

Travel and Arriving

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 […]

International Students

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 […]

Giving Day

FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2024 Blackburn College Giving Day: A Week of Help + Hope is underway! Rally your classmates, family, and friends to come together to make a profound difference […]

Department of Music and Theatre to Present Spring Musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their spring musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, March 31 at 7 pm, Saturday, […]

Class of 2024 – Senior Send-Off

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 […]

Dr. John Essington

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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Room Draw

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 […]

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Blackburn Grounds Supervisor discussing the 2022 Beautification Day’s plans with the volunteers.

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 […]

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

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. […]

Campus Conduct Hotline

Campus Conduct Hotline is an independent, confidential call-in service to alert our institution of unsafe or unethical behavior in an anonymous way. This hotline is accessible 24 hours a day, […]

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, […]

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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 […]

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Blackburn Volleyball student-athlete tapping the ball into the adversary team’s zone.

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Wide shot of Ludlum Hall.

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Portrait of Jody Sturgeon.

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Blackburn student, Tim Conner, performing on stage at the Bothwell Auditorium. Blackburn Music professor, Joseph Welch, can be seen in the background playing the piano.

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Blackburn Alumni, Caleb Rieger ’21 and Dade Bradley ’23, inspecting a beebox on campus.

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Portrait of ex-President Mark Biermann.

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Portrait of Jody Sturgeon, Dean of Work.

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Portrait of Noelia Martinez-Voigt.

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Portrait of Margaret Lawler.

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Close-up shot of a Blackburn student pencil drawing at the Visual Arts Center.

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Group of Blackburn students playing Sand Volleyball at Graham-North’s Patio.

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Blackburn staff members serving a milkshake to a student during Milkshake Monday.

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Blackburn Soccer student-athlete walking across the soccer field.

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Two Campus Maintenance workers wraking the grounds near Ludlum Hall.

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Two Blackburn Grounds student workers building a sidewalk near Butler Hall.

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Blackburn student going through a water slide as two other students stare at her in the background.

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Wide shot of the front of Butler Hall.

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Portrait of Nancy Roberts.

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Three volunteers standing next to the Blackburn College sign on the 2022 Beautification Day.

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Vintage photo of Professor Roy McLeod writing equations on a board and explaining them.

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Women’s Soccer player, Libby Adams, races an opposing player to the ball

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Blackburn student, Jade Novak, pouring a solution for a high school student during the 2023 Science Day.

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Blackburn students waiting to receive their degrees at the 2022 Commencement.

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Wide view of Hudson Hall and its Quad.

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Blackburn student, Megan Eckelberry performing at the Bothwell Auditorium.

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Education major students demonstrating their teaching skills by talking to a classroom full of children.

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Guest speaker talking to business students during the Deal or No Deal Event.

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Portrait of Lexi Lusk.

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Community Invited to Homecoming Weekend Festivities, September 29 Through October 1

Blackburn College invites the community to celebrate its 2023 Homecoming & Family Weekend beginning September 29. This year’s beach-themed “Weekend at Barney’s” – named for Blackburn’s beloved beaver – will […]

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Homecoming & Family Weekend

Join Us September 29 – October 1 A Weekend at Barney’s If you can allow your mind to transport yourself to a fictional Blackburn Beach with mild temperatures, sugar-white beaches, […]

Pizza and Pride Luncheon

Pizza and Pride! June is Pride Awareness Month. Students, faculty and staff are celebrating with a Pizza and Pride Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]

Project 1837 Celebration

Let’s celebrate the one-year journey goal of running or walking your way to 1,837 miles! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments, your challenges, and make some new friends in the […]

Save the Date – FAFSA

Do the FAFSA! The earlier the better. The 2023-2024 FAFSA opens on October 1, 2022. Contact the Financial Aid office with any questions.

Senior Banquet

Register by May 1 Please find more information on our Graduation Information page

Homecoming Weekend 2023

Save the date for September 29 – October 1, 2023 Find more information about Homecoming & Family Weekend and register for events: Homecoming & Family Weekend

Blackburn C.A.M.P. Committee Faculty & Staff Tailgate

Faculty and Staff: come show your support at the inaugural tailgate of the season on Dec. 2nd. Tailgating at DCC starts at 12pm. We will then be attending the Basketball […]

BUZZ’S HIDEOUT GRAND OPENING!!

Join Student Life and Fresh Ideas to celebrate the grand opening of Buzz’s Hideout, Blackburn’s NEW gaming room located inside DCC. The ribbon cutting will kick off the party at […]

Diversity & Inclusion Basketball Game

Athletics & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month on February 1. The Blackburn Beavers take on Mississippi University for Women, at 5:30 pm and 7:30 […]

Diversity & Inclusion Game – Blackburn vs MUW

The Athletics Department & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month Thursday, February 1. Join us in historic Dawes Gymnasium to watch both women’s and men’s […]

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 […]

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Blackburn Among the Best Colleges in the Midwest Region

Blackburn also Recognized as a Top Performer for Social Mobility, Performance of Low-Income Students and Commitment to Supporting Military Service Members Blackburn College has again been recognized by U.S. News […]

Create Your Own LUCKY CHARMS — DIY Charm Bracelets with CAB

Join the Campus Activities Board Friday, March 1 in DCC from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for DIY Charm Bracelets! Create your own Lucky Charms for March. Don’t forget your CAB […]

Blackburn STI Testing Clinic

MCPHD will be on campus, Monday, April 15 from 11 am until 1 pm for STI testing. The test will include gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. There are free […]

Blackburn Easter Egg Hunt

Join us on March 23, at 2 p.m., to participate in the Blackburn Easter Egg Hunt! The event will take place at the gazebo (near the library), where bags will […]

Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair

Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and […]

CAB EVENT: Ride the Cyclone at The Legacy Theatre

Join the Campus Activities Board to see Ride the Cyclone on October 20, 2023 at The Legacy Theatre in Springfield, IL. The show begins at 7:00 pm, so we will […]

Satisfactory Academic Progress and Attendance Policy

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY FOR FINANCIAL AID Federal regulations require the college to establish and implement a policy to measure if an aid applicant is making satisfactory academic progress […]

The Blackburn Fund

The Blackburn Fund is our cornerstone giving program. Gifts made to this fund enable us to adapt to changing circumstances by putting funds where they are most needed. This fund […]

Residency Exemption Form

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 […]

E-Resources

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 […]

Outdoor Adventure: Pere Marquette Trip

The Office of Student Engagement will take students on an outdoor adventure trip (weekend camping) to Pere Marquette State Park, located in Grafton, IL, on Friday, March 31st-Sunday, April 2nd. […]

The College Where Alumni Come Home to Work

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 […]

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Blackburn Humanities Salon

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 […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

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 […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

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 […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

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 […]

Spring Hiring Job Fair

Looking for a new job? Check out the Campus Job Fair going on Thursday the 17th-Tuesday the 22nd. Managers of each of the 12 departments and the General Managers are […]

Blackburn Celebrates Class of 2022 during Commencement Weekend

On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL held commencement ceremonies on the campus’ Hudson Quad honoring 86 graduates from the class of 2022. These events marked the […]

Blackburn Announces New Degree Program to Strengthen Early Childhood Workforce in Illinois

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 […]

$750,000 Gift Received from Estate of Luella Dickhaut

Blackburn received a $750,000 gift from the estate of Luella Dickhaut. The former Carlinville High School math teacher also served as an adjunct professor at the college during the 1980s. […]

Jody Sturgeon Named Dean of Work

Blackburn College has named Jody Sturgeon as the Marguerite Steffey Snyder Endowed Dean of Work. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program managed by a team […]

Blackburn Hosts “Give Back” Scholars on Campus for Unique Student Experience

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 […]

Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Coach

Blackburn College invites applications for the full-time position of Head Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Track Coach.  This is a 10-month, benefits eligible position reporting to the Director of […]

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Transfer Students

Blackburn welcomes transfer students from all over to join the leaders, problem solvers, and creative thinkers who call our school home. We are thrilled that you are considering continuing your […]

Office of Financial Aid

At Blackburn College, we believe that a college education is one of the most important investments a student will make.  Blackburn’s tradition of attracting students is a result of a […]

Leadership

Blackburn College Leadership A private, liberal arts institution, Blackburn College is governed by a process of shared governance, including staff, faculty, and students, in collaboration with a cohesive team of […]

Affidavit of Financial Support

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Adjunct Faculty Positions

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 […]

Part-time Bus Driver

Blackburn College, a unique liberal arts college with a student-managed work program, invites applications for a part-time bus driver.  Tasks include transporting college students, faculty, and staff to college related […]

Assistant Athletic Trainer

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 […]

Professor of Biology/Zoology/Physiology (Tenure-Track)

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, teaching-focused, tenure track position in Biology. Qualifications for […]

Tenure Track Professor in Teacher Education/Special Education

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Professor of Special Education to begin August 2024. The […]

Visiting Professor of Special Education for Teacher Licensure

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Visiting Professor of Special Education for Teacher Licensure position due […]

Vice President for Administration and Finance (Internal Posting)

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program in Carlinville, Illinois, invites internal applicants to apply for the Vice President for Administration and Finance […]

Admissions – General Worker

One Position | Fall 2023 This position reports to the Admissions Office Manager with a specific focus on increasing the number of prospective students to be recruited. Job Description Duties […]

Grounds Crew

One Opening | Fall 2023 Grounds / Event Setup The Grounds Crew provides a number of necessary services to the college community. We supply tools and expect the workers to […]

Carpentry/Building Maintenance General Worker

Two Openings | Fall 2023 The Carpentry / Building Maintenance Crew provides a number of necessary services to the college community. Job Description Essential job functions include: Other general maintenance […]

Utilities/Plumbing General Worker

Fall 2023 Job Description The Utilities Crew provides a number of necessary services to the campus community.  Essential job functions include: Other general maintenance and grounds duties as assigned Qualifications […]

Campus and Area Health Services

Health & Wellness Need To Talk To A Nurse?Blackburn and the Macoupin County Public Health Department are teaming up to provide nursing services by phone and email. Contact MCPHD for […]

“Songs of Cole Porter” Performance Event

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform their spring musical “Songs of Cole Porter” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, April 29th at 7pm, Saturday, April 30th at […]

Community Connection Volunteer Opportunity

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 […]

Inclusive Theatre Workshop

A guest artist will be participating in a talk and there will be a number of games, and other exciting activities. For additional information: collin.vorbeck@blackburn.edu

A Night in Oz

Lions and tiger and bears, oh my! Let the evening begin with a wave of the Good Witch’s wand as the Hudson Quad transforms into a glamorous Emerald City in […]

Featured Opportunities

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 […]

Articulation Agreements

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 + […]

Faith

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 […]

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 […]

Application for Fundraising Project

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 […]

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ’53

Dr. Alfred Hofmann ‘53 is no stranger to supporting institutions and programs that have a direct impact on people in need. He came to Blackburn College with no money, a […]

Grants

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. […]

Veterans Education Benefits

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 […]

Homecoming in a Box

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 […]

Spanish Tutor

One opening | Fall 2023 Job Description Qualifications Preference will be given to the following.  To Apply Applications are due no later than Tuesday, September 19 at 5:00 pm. Blackburn […]

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, […]

Our History

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 […]

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, […]

Employee Handbook

The Blackburn College employee handbook outlines the institution’s policies and procedures for faculty and staff, serving as a valuable resource for new hires and existing employees. Last Update: July 2023

Orientation

Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them […]

Withdrawal Process, Refund and Return of Title IV Financial Aid

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) […]

Privacy Policy

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 […]

Using Less Paper and Water

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 […]

Request a Transcript

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 […]

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Blackburn College Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program Plan of Study

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Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College’s SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College’s beautiful Bothwell […]

BeaverNation Fan Zone

Grab your friends for food, games, and fun at the annual BeaverNation Fan Zone. Check out the inflatables, grab some FREE BC swag, eat from the snack buffet, and so […]

Tuesday Night Trivia — TONIGHT!

Join the Campus Activities Board at 8:00 pm in DCC for Tuesday Night Trivia! This month’s trivia topic is Native American Heritage Month – Teams can be made up of […]

Student Teachers Meeting for SP23

From 5:30 to 6:30 pm on December 12 in the Claire Jaenke Alumni Center, SP 23 Student Teachers, Cooperating Teachers, College Supervisors, Dr. Cindy Rice, Department Chair, and Ms. Lori […]

Black History Month Trivia Contest

Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. On Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 11 a.m. – […]

Black History Month Cultural Themed Luncheon and Karaoke.

On Thursday, February 9, 2023, members of the Black Student Union and CAB will host the Black History Month cultural themed luncheon and karaoke event. Fresh Ideas will provide a […]

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 […]

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   CANCELLED -Friday, March 31 – 7:00 pm. Due to the severe […]

You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)

Please email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information.   Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch   CANCELLED -Friday, March 31 – 7:00 pm. Due to the severe […]

Blackburn College – Campus Map – Fall 2022

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Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

Humanities Salon

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 […]

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Blackburn Bells Return to Campus

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.

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College Registrar

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college and one of the nine federally recognized work colleges located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Registrar. Blackburn College was founded […]

Campus Security, Emergency Response and Campus Crime Statistics

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 […]

Institutional Advancement Manager

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for an Institutional Advancement Manager. Blackburn College is looking for a […]

Blackburn Athletes

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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. […]

Resources

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 […]

Spanish Club

Spanish Club is an informal group of people getting together once a month to have fun and get to know each other through their backgrounds. They try to provide a […]

Jim Faust ’64

Jim Faust ‘64 has had a successful career in the cable television industry, with a provider of optical communication systems for the cable market. Years ago, he decided that Blackburn […]

Student Debt Relief

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 […]

Benevolent Beaver Request Form

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 […]

Institutional Review Board

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 […]

Technology Help Desk

Questions regarding access to the campus network and the associated student portal can be directed to the Help Desk, managed by Technology Services. Workers assigned to the Help Desk are […]

Chris Horn ’84

Chris Horn '84 was always attracted to the idea of working alone and embracing dangerous situations. Now an award-winning photojournalist in Medellin, Columbia, Blackburn helped him discover the perfect career.

Auditions for the Fall Play!

Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday, September 26, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play – Almost, Maine – will rehearse […]

Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre to Host Summer Workshops

The Blackburn College Department of Music and Theatre will host two music workshops in June for elementary, middle and high school students. The week-long workshops are designed for students who […]

Blackburn Receives $10,000 Gift from Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation

Funds Will Enhance Experiential Art Opportunities for Students Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, has received a $10,000 gift from the Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation. The generous gift will […]

Ceremonial Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New $6+ Million Indoor Athletic Facility

The Project is Part of the Winning Together Campaign, Which Will Also Modernize the Historic Dawes Gymnasium and Provide Room for Athletics and Enrollment to Grow With ceremonial shovels, hardhats, […]

Blackburn Receives $4.8 Million Grant from the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Funding Supports the Construction of a New Indoor Athletic Facility to Enhance the Blackburn Student Experience and Expand Community Engagement Blackburn College has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from […]

Aryanna Harris Receives 2024 MLK Student Leadership Award

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 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, […]

New Indoor Athletic Facility to Feature Cress “Bud” Maddox Golf Performance Center

Pictured left to right are Dr. John Lapp, Terry Hammer, and Cress Maddox in the Blackburn College indoor athletic facility. Cress Maddox, Blackburn Trustee, provided a lead gift naming the […]

Blackburn Among 13 Colleges to Receive $3.275 Million to Tackle Student Mental Health

First phase planning and capacity grant designed as a precursor to a total of $8.5 million toward students’ well-being To address what the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recognizes as […]

Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Dale Boyer ’83

The Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer ’83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons ’79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone […]

Office of the Provost

Blackburn offers an educational experience like no other institution. The combination of a challenging academic program, the unique student managed work program, and the varied opportunities for leadership-building experience all […]

Admissions Requirements

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 […]

Career Services Event: Visit with Jim Dahlquist, IL Auditor General’s Office

Jim Dahlquist, from The Illinois Auditor General’s Office is seeking to connect with students and faculty to discuss internship opportunities for the spring and summer 2024 semesters, as well as […]

Provost

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program in Carlinville, Illinois, invites nominations and applications for an outstanding leader as its next Provost. The […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your […]