• Must reside within the Blackhawk District
• Must submit a properly completed application/affidavit within 14 days of publication of the official announcement
• Must submit at least two letters of reference supporting their candidacy
• Must attend an appointment meeting/public hearing in person and be interviewed

• Meeting Educational and Training Needs – Board members are responsible for meeting the changing community needs in fulfilling the College mission. This includes, formulating policy, ensuring effective leadership, and the responsible use of resources.
• Ethical Leadership – Board members promote the public trust by serving without personal gain and without partisan politics or personal agenda.
• Reflect Individual and Community Diversity – Boards are comprised of strong individuals reflecting diverse perspectives, expertise, and experiences. Diversity in ethnicity, gender, age, and geography gives the board balance, depth, and a variety of resources, ensuring the needs of the entire community are recognized and addressed. The District Board Appointment Committee approves and follows a local "Plan of Representation" in assuring a diverse board reflecting the District.
• Knowledgeable and Committed – Excellent board members are knowledgeable about the community and its needs and issues, within the broad context of the educational, social, political, and economic environment. Board members must have commitment to the technical college mission and the vision to help realize it within their college community.

Applications for four (4) Blackhawk Technical College District Board positions are now being accepted. District Board members are not paid except for expenses incurred in performing their duties. 

In the appointment process, equal consideration is given to the general population distribution within the District and women and minorities. In addition, employer and employee representatives should represent the businesses and industries within the District. 

The following positions are vacant:

1. One (1) Employee Official Member: Three-year term, expiring June 30, 2025
2. One (1) Employer Member: Three-year term, expiring June 30, 2025
3. One (1) Additional Member: Three-year term, expiring June 30, 2025
4. One (1) Elected Official Member: Unexpired term, July 1, 2023, expiring June 30, 2026

Candidates for the above positions must reside in Rock and Green counties to comply with the BTC District Board Appointment Committee’s Plan of Representation.

Applicants must submit two (2) references supporting their nomination to the District Board and attend a District Board Appointment Committee meeting to be interviewed to be appointed. 

Applications must be submitted in writing on forms available through the above BTC Web address or by contacting:

Julie Barreau, Assistant to the President and District Board
Blackhawk Technical College
6004 S County Road G
PO Box 5009
Janesville WI  53547-5009
(608) 757-7772
jbarreau@blackhawk.edu 

Applications will be returned to Ms. Barreau no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.