Our incident command team continues to monitor our situation very closely as we have seen a significant uptick in investigations following Labor Day.  In September, the team conducted 80 investigations regarding COVID-19. Through the investigative process, it was determined that only a very small number were positive confirmed cases of individuals who were on campus. The majority of all cases investigated were the result of exposures to the virus off-campus involving individuals who were not on campus.

One year ago, Blackhawk Tech inducted its first class of 46 students into a brand new chapter of the National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) honor society. Blackhawk students were invited to be a part of the NSLS based on specific requirements that included: a minimum GPA of 2.5, completion of at least 6 credits, and/or being a student leader on campus. Out of the more than 715 NSLS chapters across the country, Blackhawk achieved one of the 100 best induction rates for the 2019-20 academic year. Because of this, BTC was able to award one student a scholarship. 

This week marks the official start of the fall season. As the days turn shorter and temps begin to drop, our region’s COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise. Therefore, it is important that we take a few moments to revisit our safety protocols.

BTC recently presented its new Blackhawk Technical College High School Scholarship to 25 high school graduates. Each high school in Rock and Green counties were allotted at least one award each for a high school senior committed to attend BTC. This scholarship marks the first time the BTC Foundation has awarded scholarship funds to such students. Most students received this $500, one-time award during their high school’s virtual honor ceremony.