Kewanee National Guard Armory

7:00 p.m. | Friday, May 20, 2016

Black Hawk CollegeEast Campus

2016CommencementCeremony

On Academic Regalia On at least one solemn occasion during the academic calendar – Spring Commencement – the faculty of the college publicly display their full academic regalia and participate in the ritual of a processional and recessional from the commencement ceremony. The purposes of commencement are well-known, but the reasons for the peculiar dress of the celebrants and the order of the procession are often as confusing to the audience as they are, in fact, to the faculty. This note may help to explain academic costumes. Today’s academics are descendants of clerical schoolmen in the universities of medieval Europe. Like clergy, members of the bench and bar, and other learned professionals, the medieval scholar clothed himself in heavy robes to keep out the draft from unheated, windowless buildings. Like all members of medieval society, faculty enjoyed the visible symbols of their rank. These outward signs of accomplishment and authority were tailored into the robes. The need for such voluminous garments to keep the scholar from catching a cold is long past but the use of them to symbolize the dignity of the profession remains. Caps and gowns worn by our faculty are black. Black was the color adopted by mutual agreement among American colleges and universities at the end of the 19th century. In Europe, each university has its own distinctive gowns, varying in color and cut with each institution. A European commencement is a far more colorful occasion than its American counterpart. There are four basic academic degrees: the associate degree, the baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree, the master’s degree and the doctorate. Each has a special robe. The associate and bachelor’s gowns are trim, neat and unadorned, as benefits apprentices. The master’s gown is still simple, but fuller, with a hood draped from the shoulders down the back. Once used to keep the shaved heads of medieval clerks from freezing, the hood now is solely a badge of degree of scholarly achievement. The master’s hood is small and narrow, but displays the colors of the institution that awarded the degree. The doctorate robe has a generous cut, is faced with velvet, and emblazoned with velvet stripes on the ample sleeves. Most of the velvet facings and chevrons or stripes are black, but some are other colors. According to personal taste, doctors may display the color of their doctoral degree on their sleeves and facings: for example; royal blue for philosophy, green for medicine, purple for law, scarlet for theology. The doctor’s hood is lined in satin with the colors of the degree itself. All academic costumes include the square cap called a mortarboard. The doctor’s tassels may be either black or gold. Tassels of all other degrees may be black or the colors of the college or department from which the student graduated or is graduating. Stage party members wearing black, gold and maroon hoods are members of the Black Hawk College Board of Trustees. Their hoods do not represent academic rank; they indicate the trustees’ public service through their governance of the local college district. The three colors represent an integration of the colors of the college’s Quad-Cities Campus and East Campus.

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Commencement Program

Processional ................................................ Jennalynn R. Cisna and Lauren S. Cisna, Pianists

(The audience will rise when the procession enters the gym and will remain standing until after the Moment of Silence.)

Academic Procession The Honor Marshals....................................................................................... Shelby L. Brenner

Jordyn G. SillsMatthew Wagenecht

Posting of Colors ............................................................................... Kewanee National Guard HHT 2ND SQ 106TH CAV

National Anthem .............................................................................“The Star Spangled Banner” arr. by John Philip Sousa Sidney E. Ehret, Vocalist

Moment of Silence

Professor Emeriti Presentation ....................................................................Dr. Bettie A. TruittPresident, Black Hawk College

David L. Emerick, Jr.Board Chair, Black Hawk College

Student Remarks ................................................................................................Rebecca L. RiggsPresident, Student Government Association

Presidential Address .......................................................................................Dr. Bettie A. TruittPresident, Black Hawk College

Presentation of the Class of 2016 Dr. Lee J. Weimer Interim Vice President for Instruction and Student Services

Awarding of Certificates and Conferring of Degrees ............................................................................Dr. Bettie A. Truitt Board of Trustees John Hartman, Professor, President, East Campus Faculty Senate

Recessional .................................................. Jennalynn R. Cisna and Lauren S. Cisna, Pianists

(The audience will rise and remain standing in place until the recession has exited the gymnasium.)

Guest Reception Honoring Graduates .....................................................Armory Front LawnSponsored by the

Black Hawk College East Foundation

A sign language interpreter will be on the right-hand side of the stage.

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The Black Hawk College SealThe official college seal was adopted in May 1969. It incorporates some of the oldest symbols known. The “Y,” or fork, is a key sign symbolizing the up reaching spirit, the striving of being. Above the key sign is the flame which represents knowledge, specifically the knowledge of liberal arts and sciences programs. The old chemical sign at right is for basic metals, which represents vocational and technical education. On the left is the philosopher’s sign which describes the nature of human intellect and symbolizes the active intellect present in adults who continue their education. The enclosing circle represents the continuing circle of education. The Latin phrase, Collegium Pro Populo, identifies Black Hawk as the College for the People.

Graduation HonorsSumma Cum Laude graduates are identified by a gold honor cord. (60 cumulative hours and a 3.95 GPA)Magna Cum Laude graduates are identified by a white honor cord. (45 cumulative hours and a 3.85 GPA) Cum Laude graduates are identified by a red honor cord.(30 cumulative hours and a 3.75 GPA)The honor marshals are honor students chosen from the freshman class. They are selected by most cumulative hours completed at Black Hawk College and highest grade point average.

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CERTIFICATES Class of 2016A+ PREP l Michael Charles Haptonstall, KewaneeANIMAL SCIENCE Nicole C. Bannick, Deer Grove Trevor M. Biley, Grimes, IAP Brady Mitchell Blasher, Belding, MI Kailyn Rose Buchholz, Watermanl Katherine Hiebert, Geneseo Shae Lear, Wolcott, IN Kyle Moshier, St. Augustine Peyton A. Nobis, Lockportl Samantha Rathjen, Walcott, IA Jacob L. Templin, Leesburg, IN Nicholas R. Zastrow, Long Prairie, MNAUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Robert J. Hofer, Jr., AndalusiaBANKING AND FINANCE Andrea Lee Nyert, Kewanee BASIC NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM Keicia Black, Toulon Tammy Black, Toulon Samantha Blair, Galva Emily Carmichael, Galva Samantha R. Casteel, Cambridge Monica Kay Copple, Toulon Crystal Crotts, Kewanee Sarina Jean DePauw, Mineral Samantha DeSmit, Galva Olivia Draminski, Kewanee Carlee Duytschaver, Kewanee Madison Duytschaver, Kewanee Chloe A. Eaton, Abingdon Cheyenne Eilts, Kewanee Courtney Frisby, Wyoming Taylor Nicole Gunn, Kewanee Rosanna L. Ham, Kewanee Johnnie Hamilton, Kewanee Morgan Hamilton, Kewanee Akia Johnson, Kewanee Marissa Marie Johnson, Cambridge Dawn Marshall, Neponset

Zoe Michael, Cambridge Katelyn Murphy, Kewanee Jose’ Omar Paredes, Kewanee Caitlynn Faye Peed, Kewanee Charli-Jo Rector, Kewanee Megan Reed, Cambridge Kayla Rodela, Kewanee Alyssa Schwigen, Kewanee Mary Trim, Henry Meagan Ann Underwood, Cambridge Chelsea Welcome, Kewanee George Welsh, Galva Ashley Witte, KewaneeBEEF PRODUCTION Nicole C. Bannick, Deer Grove Trevor M. Biley, Grimes, IAP Brady Mitchell Blasher, Belding, MI Kailyn Rose Buchholz, Waterman Kaleb Engelbarts, Coleta Parker J Fought, Rome City, IN Kolby Haars, Geneseo Blake M. Hall, Sterling Damon Lee Hershberger, Topeka, IN Alex J. Lane, Toulon Shae Lear, Wolcott, IN Peyton A. Nobis, Lockport Reed Oesch, Shipshewana, INl Samantha Rathjen, Walcott, IA Joshua C. Swanson, Lynn Center Jacob L. Templin, Leesburg, IN Nicholas R. Zastrow, Long Prairie, MNCHILD DEVELOPMENT/TEACHER AIDE Michelle Wells, KewaneeGAS METAL ARC WELDING Johnathan G. Currier, Kewanee Daniel Lee Roesner, Jr., KewaneeHORSE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGYPl Alexandra Logan, Oxford, MI

INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING TRADES Brian R. Goetze, Cambridge Bryce Hahn, Woodhull Zachary Hines, Cambridge Charles T. LaNier, Cambridge Ryley Shayne Rusk, CambridgeMEDICAL ASSISTING Rosemary Aguilera, Kewanee Rose Marie Bonner, Kewaneeln Tamara Chasteen, Kewanee Edith Irasema Corral, Kewanee Shteca Marie Dunn, KewaneeMEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST Rachel Jaquet, AnnawanSHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING Johnathan G. Currier, Kewanee Daniel Lee Roesner, Jr., Kewanee SWINE PRODUCTION Nicole C. Bannick, Deer Grove Trevor M. Biley, Grimes, IAP Brady Mitchell Blasher, Belding, MI Kailyn Rose Buchholz, Waterman Shae Lear, Wolcott, IN Peyton A. Nobis, Lockportl Samantha Rathjen, Walcott, IA Jacob L. Templin, Leesburg, IN Nicholas R. Zastrow, Long Prairie, MNWELDING Cody Capen, Wyoming Johnathan G. Currier, Kewanee Roy Dunn, Jr., Kewanee Kody Horsley, Castleton Lucas W. Krans, Princeville Dillon Morley, Moline Daniel Lee Roesner, Jr., Kewanee William Scott Withrow, Kewanee

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Class of 2016AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT Trevor M. Biley, Grimes, IA P Brady Mitchell Blasher, Belding, MI Kailyn Rose Buchholz, Waterman Kaleb Engelbarts, Coleta Kolby Haars, Geneseo Katherine Hiebert, Geneseo Alex J. Lane, Toulon Shae Lear, Wolcott, IN Clay Newlin, Crown Point, IN

l Samantha Rathjen, Walcott, IA Laura Rieker, Ohio Bradley Spivey, New Windsor Jacob L. Templin, Leesburg, INAGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT – CROP PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY OPTION Parker J Fought, Rome City, IN Blake M. Hall, Sterling Damon Lee Hershberger, Topeka, IN Emmitt James Hicks, Harmon

Reed Oesch, Shipshewana, INAGRICULTURE MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY Jacob A. Miller, Osco Matthew Wilson, WyomingAGRICULTURE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Nicole C. Bannick, Deer Grove Trevor M. Biley, Grimes, IAP Brady Mitchell Blasher, Belding, MI

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Kailyn Rose Buchholz, Waterman Kaleb Engelbarts, Coleta Parker J Fought, Rome City, IN Daniel Gerringer, North Vernon, IN Kolby Haars, Geneseo Blake M. Hall, Sterling Damon Lee Hershberger, Topeka, IN Katherine Hiebert, Geneseo Alex J. Lane, Toulon Kyle Moshier, St. Augustine Clay Newlin, Crown Point, IN Reed Oesch, Shipshewana, INl Samantha Rathjen, Walcott, IA Joshua C. Swanson, Lynn Center Nicholas R. Zastrow, Long Prairie, MNAUTOMOTIVE REPAIR TECHNOLOGY Kenneth James Cole, Erie Robert J. Hofer, Jr., AndalusiaBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING Andrea Lee Nyert, KewaneeCHILD DEVELOPMENT Michelle Wells, KewaneeEQUESTRIAN SCIENCE Shelby Becht, Cambridge Corrin Bona, Homer Glen Natalie Renee Brown, Mahomet Hannah Buser, Beaver Dam, WI lw6 Jessica Marie Crabtree, Lenzburg

Nina Curotto, Webster Groves, MO Kaitlyn Frizzell, Lincoln Allison Gossett, Caseyl Joyce Ihnken, Peoria Lisa Karaus, Palos Hills Pl Alexandra Logan, Oxford, MI Angella Nolan, Sterling: Nicole Norton, Minooka Erin Peterson, Andalusia Olivia M. Quinton, Rossville, IN Stephanie N. St. Germain, Union Mills, IN l Wendi Schmid, Sheboygan, WI Jamie Schneider, Long Grove, IA Margaret E. Steen, Franklin, TNPqv Lindsey Sunderlage, Kingston GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES Thomas Motley, KewaneeHEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Candi L. Janey, KewaneeHORSE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY Shelby Becht, Cambridge Natalie Renee Brown, Mahomet lw6 Jessica Marie Crabtree, Lenzburg Taylor L. Davis, Capron Kaitlyn Frizzell, Lincoln Allison Gossett, Casey Lisa Karaus, Palos Hills

Angella Nolan, Sterling: Nicole Norton, Minooka Erin Peterson, Andalusia Olivia M. Quinton, Rossville, IN Jamie Schneider, Long Grove, IA Margaret E. Steen, Franklin, TNPqv Lindsey Sunderlage, Kingston

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Class of 2016 Alex Brunson, Kewanee Sinora Cole, Boynton Beach, FL Wendy Corral, Kewanee Logan Hamilton, Kewanee Austin Alex Ingels, Galvas Kimberly Jensen, Roseville Kayla P. Jewell, Kewanee Jordan Morey, Mineral Madisyn Paxson, Toulon Ashley Paige Phillips, Toulon Samantha Siemers, Kewanee JoyAnna C. Sturgeon, Kewanee Rachael M. Toliver, Kewanee

l Jennifer Lynn VanDeGenachte, Annawanl Victoria M. I. West, Wyoming Paige Williams, Galva Jacob Thomas Woods, Kewanee

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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Class of 2016 Christopher Anderson, Princeton Tate Arters, Spencer, OH Ellen Baldinger, Nashville, TNl Savannah Jane Ballard, Galva Nicholas Paul Bangert, Blue Grass, IAPl: Lillie Beringer, Cascade, IA Samantha Bickett, Kewanee Kale Duane Boysen, Morning Sun, IA Rhaelynn D. Brody, Kewanee< Brooke Catterton, Harwood, MD Tyler Scott Clark, Covington, OH Joseph Colclasure, Roseville Brandon Collopy, Gilson Patrick Comer, Galva Marlon Ryhiem Dellafosse, Lake Charles, LA Emily DeSchepper, Altona Ronald B. Dobbels, Woodhull Aubrey Jean Doherty, Johnson Creek, WIl Matthew R. Endress, Galval Kimberlee Ewart, Wapello, IAl Mary Elizabeth Fielding, Lynn Centerl Mason D. Flack, North Henderson Airielle Flagg, Kewanee Kyle G. Freebern, Geneseo Carmen Carolina Gamez, Kewanee Marlee Grace Gensler, Tolucav Bailey Jane Grace, Wyoming Abigail Hamilton, Galva Elijah A. Hamilton, Wyoming Josiah W. Hamilton, Wyomingl P. Celeste’ Hamilton, Wyoming Sarah Renee Hansen, Neponsetl Haley Haverback, Atkinson Alexis Heimes, Terre Haute, INv Danielle M. Heintz, Lakeview, OHv Shay Hill, Galva Javonte’ Hollowell, Kewanee Noah Scott Holm, LeePlv Rachel Ranee Hoy, Adel, IAlv Allison Renee Hunt, CongervillePl: Rebecca Elizabeth Janes, Peotone Linden Kaliff, York, NE Megan Knight, Ashtonln Kelley Elizabeth Koester, Elizabethl Jamie L. Kraklow, Toulon Tyler R. Lentz, Quincy Colin Letko, Toulon Kyle Livingston, Dover, PA Adam Lloyd, Aledo Ashley Lomavaya, Tuba City, AZ Megan Mansker, Cambridge Timothy G. Mardesen, Oxford, IA Benjamin Markegard, Peterson, MN

l Kevin Graham McCutchan, Aledo Cailin Mikek, St. Louis, MI Hana Murphy, Monroe City, MO Brent Alan Nelson, Altona Curran O’Riley, Galva Emily R. Pasker, Wyoming Jacob Paxton, Kewanee Chloe Xana Rose Peterson, La Fayette Lauren Peterson, Wyanet Blaze Porter, Wyoming Garrett Samuel Post, Shabonna Jacob Trevor Postin, Lewistown James Powell, Wyoming Evelyn Rose Powers, Laura Jebadiah T. Ralston, Kewaneesv Levi William Reed, Woodhullvl Rebecca L. Riggs, Rushville, IN Bailey G. Rist, LaPorte, IN Alexandria Royer, Wyoming Kalie Rumbold, Wyanetln Michael Scott, Kewanee Krystina Short, Topeka Andrew M. Slusser, Kewaneeql Alexis Renee Smith, Plano Maggie Jean Smith, Lewistownl Caleb J. Stahl, La Fayette Reid Lee Suddeth, Mineral Point, WI Hayden Swanson, Galval Rachel M. VanDeVelde, Galva Casey Marie Verway, Kewanee Chase Tyler Wallace, Toulon Carter Alan Ward, Plattsburg, MO Tianna Mae Watts, Kewanee

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l Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges Phi Theta Kappa graduates may be identified by a gold stole.n Alpha Beta Gamma, International Business Honor Society Alpha Beta Gamma graduates may be identified by a blue stole with Greek letters or a blue stole with emblem and Greek letters.s Psi Beta, National Honor Society in Psychology for Community and Junior Colleges Psi Beta graduates may be identified by a blue and gold cord.v Sigma Kappa Delta, the English Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges Sigma Kappa Delta graduates may be identified by a green and gold cord.m Academic All-American – Livestock Judging Team: Distinguished Academic All-American – National Horse Judging Team These graduates are identified by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association as being in the Top 10 overall at the national level and must have a 3.8 GPA.< Academic All-American – National Horse Judging Team These graduates are identified by the National Horse Judging Team Coaches Association as being in the Top 10 overall at the national level and must have a GPA 3.5-3.79.P Academic All-American – National Horse Show 1st Team These graduates are identified by participating at the national level in at least two shows and achieving a 3.8 or higher GPA.w Academic All-American – National Horse Show 2nd Team These graduates are identified by participating at the national level in at least two shows and achieving a 3.5 or higher GPA.q NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement These graduates are identified by the National Junior College Athletic Association as having achieved a GPA of 3.80 to 3.99 on a 4.0 scale for 60 quarter hours or 45 semester hours.

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Black Hawk College East Campus Faculty 2015–2016

PROFESSORSAlan J. Abbott, Ph.D.Aaron J. Callahan, B.S.Lee E. Denzer, M.S.John T. Hartman, M.F.A.Jeffry D. Hawes, Ph.D.Dan E. Hoge, M.S.Donna A. Irvin, B.S.Andrew C. Larson, M.S.Robert E. Lee, M.S.W.Catherine E. Melear, M.S.Ed.Toni E. Smith, M.A.Jodee Werkheiser, M.S.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBruce S. Smith, M.S.Gary L. Werkheiser, B.S.

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSDrew L. Cotton, M.S.Gayle A. Gerard, M.S.Jason S. Grice, A.A.S.Katie A. Rushing-Anderson, M.S.Sharon K. Smith, M.A.Kirk L. Watson, M.A.

INSTRUCTORSJodi M. Becker, M.S.Ed.Jared M. Boyert, B.S. Brooke C. Byers, B.S.Darcy C. Jeffries, M.A.Katie M. Johnson, M.A. Andrew D. Mansheim, M.S.Briana L. Mills, M.A.Jodie M. Robinson, R.N., B.S.N.Isaac Stewart, M.S.Mark L. Washburn, A.W.S.

ADJUNCT FACULTYTony AllenClaudia C. AlonzoJames D. BluckerKaren K. BrooksMary V. CarlsonLora CarmichaelRita A. CurrierVickie S. DarwinJon DeBordJoseph P. DeGeorgeBradley L. DeWolfeCharley J. EadsSandra L. FreddyBartholomew T. FreyKathie J. GiblerJennifer GrebnerJay M. HagamanShirley G. HertzCarla L. HillmanRoger W. JohnstonMerriam B. JollyAdam KruckenbergJustin M. LandwehrLeo LegorretaThomas McElweeAntonio M. MorganRonald K. PetersonGeorjean L. PitsoulakisAngela K. RoarkJoseph SchneiderCarissa L. SchoffnerDavid W. SchweppeNicholas R. ShanerAnna L. SheahanTheresa L. ShieldsJ. Rod SmithWilliam Michael SwimTrenton J. TaberJeremy TrillShannon E. Westphal

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Board of TrusteesDavid L. Emerick, Jr., Rock Island, Board Chair

Richard P. Fiems, Port Byron, Vice ChairDorothy W. Beck, Rock Island, Secretary

Tim A. Black, GalvaFritz W. Larsen, Moline

Douglas L. Strand, East MolineJoseph B. Swan, Colona

Carlos A. Martinez, Student Trustee, Colona

Executive AdministrationBettie A. Truitt, Ph.D., President

Lee J. Weimer, D.M.A., Interim Vice President for Instruction and Student ServicesSteven J. Frommelt, M.B.A., Vice President for Finance and Administration

Betsey A. Morthland, Ph.D., Executive DeanElizabeth W. Breedlove, M.B.A., Executive Director, Black Hawk College East Foundation

Stacey L. Cary, M.B.A., Director of Human ResourcesShawn A. Cisna, M.A., Chief of Police

Sandra J. Cox, B.A., Manager of Administrative Systems and Co-Chief Information OfficerJessica L. Malcheff, M.A., Executive Director, Black Hawk College Quad-Cities Foundation

Kathleen M. Malcolm, M.S.W., Director of Planning and Institutional EffectivenessJohn P. Meineke, B.B.A., Director of Marketing and Public Relations

Ryan E. White, B.A., IT Systems Manager and Co-Chief Information Officer

DeansLuis S. Moreno, M.S., Dean of Student Services

Glenda A. Nicke, M.Ed., Dean of Adult and Continuing EducationKenneth J. Nickels, M.S., Academic Dean

Karen S. Baber, M.S., Assistant Dean

Black Hawk College East Foundation Board of DirectorsSteve Spivey New Windsor, ChairDoug Parrott Toulon, Vice ChairMerle Hall Kewanee, SecretarySandy Dienst Toulon, TreasurerDennis Aupperle, Princeville ABCA RepresentativeSteve Becker, KewaneeClint Block, KewaneeRenee Crabtree, Kewanee ABCA Representative

Chuck Deahl, GalvaJoe Orwig, ToulonDavid Sherrard, KewaneeDrew Cotton Staff RepresentativeKelly Koester Student RepresentativeLiz Breedlove Executive Director, Black Hawk College East Foundation

David Emerick, Jr. Trustee Representative, Black Hawk College Board of Trustees Ex-Officio Member Dr. Betsey Morthland Executive Dean Black Hawk College, Ex-Officio MemberDr. Bettie A. Truitt President, Black Hawk College, Ex-Officio Member

GradImages Photography

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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 discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Legal Citation: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX). Students should direct inquires to Title IX Coordinators, Luis Moreno and Jana Koch, Black Hawk College, Building 1, First Stop Center, 6600 34th Avenue , Moline, IL 61265. Phone 309-796-5041 or 309-796-5177 or e-mail morenol@bhc.edu or kochj@bhc.edu. Faculty and staff should direct inquiries to Title IX Coordinator, Stacey Cary, Black Hawk College, Building 1, Human Resources, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265. Phone 309-796-5225 or e-mail carys@bhc.edu.

Students, faculty and staff at Black Hawk College participate in a variety of activities designed to assess and improve student learning and to bring about institutional change. Examples of such activities may include placement testing, surveys, collecting random samples of student work, exit testing, and portfolio evaluation.

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