Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Academics

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Whether your plan is to take classes and transfer to a four-year university or enter one of our career programs designed to get you into the workforce right away, Rock Valley College has what you are looking for. Select from one of our more than 60 transfer areas or more than 30 career programs.

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EAGLE Get more out of your classes with RVC's new EAGLE Learning Management System.

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At Rock Valley College, you're not just a number. Our highly respected faculty have master's degrees, doctorates and real-world experience. You won't be competing for attention in a huge lecture hall. Our average class size is 21, so you'll get a chance to interact, challenge and be challenged by your instructors.

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Whether you are new to the college or know your way around, we have a variety of services designed to help you succeed. We're here for you every step of the way.

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Library

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The Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College features nearly 75,000 volumes and more than 650 periodicals, and access to the interlibrary loan system. It also features spaces for individual and group study, and if you get thirsty, there's a coffee shop in the lobby!

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Student Life

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Have fun. Try stuff. RVC gives you opportunities to get involved. There are lots of student activities to choose from. We offer more than 20 clubs and organizations. Try your hands at student government. Join the staff of our campus newspaper. What's it going to be?

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Welcome Week See what events Student Life has planned for Fall Welcome Week as well as other exciting events planned for Fall semester!

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, golf, baseball, softball, and men's and women's tennis. Not to brag, but we're pretty good at it. Our teams have won seven national championships and we have had more than 100 All-Americans.

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Female Athletes Women's Tennis is seeking players. Call 921-3801 if interested. Women's Basketball will host open gyms 8/30-9/3, 2-4pm.

Sustainable Energy Systems

Start a new career in Green Energy

!!! NEW !!! 

The Engineering and Technology Division has created a new Associate of Applied Science degree in Sustainable Energy Systems.  This degree was previously know as the Sustainability Energy Emphasis in EET.   

 

 

 

Associate in Applied Science in Sustainable Energy Systems

Alternative Energy TechnologyAs energy costs continue to rise, one of the fastest growing industries involves the development of sustainable energy.  The future of energy in the United States, and the rest of the world is in clean, renewable, cost-effective energy sources, and a new program at Rock Valley College is designed to prepare you to start a career in sustainable energy.

Successful graduates will have the necessary skills to become a certified Alternative Energy Hybrid System Integrator.  

Students will study:

  • DC and AC circuit analysis
  • Operation of electronic devices
  • Operation of electric motors and generators
  • Operation of alternative energy sources including: 
    • Wind turbines
    • Photovoltaic's
    • Active and passive solar applications including solar lighting
    • Geothermal
    • Microhydro
    • Fuel cell
  • Applied math and physics
  • Basic chemistry

Solar panelAs an Alternative Energy Hybrid System Integrator you will be trained to perform a site feasibility analysis that includes geography and local codes to determine the best application of alternative energy sources to a residence or small business.  You will also learn how to integrate the alternative energy system with the overall home management system and system consoles.

Certification of graduates is through the Electronics Technician Association (ETA), International.  At the completion of your first year of the program, you will take the level one certification exam.  Successful completion will award you a Alternative Energy Hybrid System Integrator certificate.

Upon completion of the second year of the program, you will take your level two certification exam and also receive an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Careers in this field

As an Alternative Energy Hybrid System Integrator you could expect to work:

  • For the construction supervisor of a housing developer
  • As a designer of integration packages
  • As a consultant to municipal governments
  • As a consultant to energy production companies
  • For companies that produce residential or business alternative energy products

For more information on this program call (815) 921-3101 or e-mail r.gocken@rockvalleycollege.edu.

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