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Campus Reopening

Moving Forward

Following the safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Restore Illinois Plan, Black Hawk College continues to be committed to providing students with the best possible learning experience under the circumstances. We believe the steps we are taking will provide the structure necessary for students to achieve their academic goals and the flexibility needed to adapt as circumstances change. The fall semester will look a bit different this year, but we look forward to helping students as always.

PLANS FOR FALL 2020

  • The Fall 2020 academic calendar will remain unchanged, with classes starting Monday, Aug. 17.
  • Courses will be online except for those that require face-to-face instruction. These classes will be blended, with online lectures and face-to-face labs.
  • Starting Monday, Nov. 30, all courses will be completed online, including finals, for the remainder of the semester.

ACCESS TO CAMPUS

Access to campus buildings and student services is available, following guidelines. All visitors to campus, including employees and students, must complete a daily screening with temperature check, wear a mask while in any of the college facilities, and meet the requirements in the COVID-19 Screening Notice (PDF). This notice is also posted at building entrances and is subject to change. Students and employees have additional requirements. Please see FAQs.

Daily COVID-19 Screening Tool: Students and employees may utilize this optional online tool on myBlackHawk before arriving at campus for quicker access.

Screening Entrances and Hours

Where are the screening entrances?
November 16, 2020

Quad-Cities Campus:

  • Entry to Building 1, 2, and STB is the northeast entrance of Building 1.
  • Entry to Building 3, 4, and HSC is the west entrance of Building 3 Police Department entrance.
  • Access on business days while all classes are remote Nov. 30, 2020 - Jan. 22, 2021
    • Nov. 30 - Dec. 23
      • Building 1  – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
      • Building 3 – 24/7 access
    • Dec. 24 - Jan. 3
      • Building 3 – 24/7 access
    • Jan. 4 - 22
      • Building 1  – 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
      • Building 3 – 24/7 access

East Campus:

  • Entry to Building A, B, C, and VSC is the main entrance of Building A.
  • Entry to Building 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7 is Building 1 Police Department entrance.
  • Access on business days while all classes are online Nov. 30, 2020 - Jan. 22, 2021
    • Nov. 30 - Jan. 3
      • Building 1 – 24/7 access
    • Jan. 4 - 22
      • Building A – 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      • Building 1 – 24/7 access

Outreach Center, Adult Learning Center, and Moline Weld Lab:

  • Entry is the main entrance of each building and then follow directional signage.
  • Nov. 30, 2020 - Jan. 22, 2021 – Please call ahead to confirm access hours.

Community Education Center and the Welding and Skilled Trade Center:

  • Entry is the main entrance of the Community Education Center and then follow directional signage.
  • Nov. 30, 2020 - Jan. 22, 2021 – Please call ahead to confirm access hours.

MORE information and FAQs:

RESOURCES

Information regarding the coronavirus, tips for good health and other warnings may be found on the Illinois Department of Public Health website or the Centers for Disease Control website.

The college encourages you to be proactive during this time and stay informed. The coronavirus situation is ever evolving and your best defense is to practice good health habits. We also encourage our college community to be supportive and speak out against negative and stigmatizing behavior.

COVID-19 CONFIRMED CASES

Current week Nov. 23-29 Cumulative Since August 10, 2020
Students 2 70
Employees 2 21
Total 4 91
Table updated on December 2.

Confirmed case count only reflects those who have been on campus. The total number of enrolled students on campus is 1,352. Enrolled students studying fully online and have not visited campus will not be counted in this table.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?

Employees with questions should contact:
Stacey Cary
Director of Human Resources
309-796-5225
carys@bhc.edu

Students with questions should contact:
Dr. LaDrina Wilson
Vice President for Student Services
309-796-5041
wilsonl@bhc.edu

CAMPUS REOPENING PLANS AND COVID-19 SCREENINGS