Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Multi-cultural Initiatives

Donate Emergency Items to Haiti

Haiti DonationsMany have responded to the earthquake disaster in Haiti that occurred on January 12, 2010. Hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives and many impoverished people have lost their homes. Various organizations and countries are participating in assisting Haiti in rebuilding efforts. There is still a need for many basic items. Please donate one or more of the following emergency items to help those in need:
  • Blankets (new in package)
  • Sheets (new in package)
  • Candles (no matches please)
  • Feminine products
  • Diapers
  • Bandages, gauze, tape, and antiseptics
These items can be purchased at any local department or pharmacy. Please bring your purchased items to Transfer Center located on the second floor of the Student Center and place them in the barrow marked for donations by Friday, February 26, 2010. All donated items will be shipped to Haiti via Yelehaiti.

We thank you in advance for your contribution!!!!

Sponsored by: Rock Valley College Transfer Center/Multi-cultural Initiatives , International Student Office, and Black Student Alliance


Multi-cultural Achievers Program (M.A.P.)


Helping to ensure that all students succeed.

What is M.A.P.?

M.A.P. has been designed to meet the growing needs of minority students. A basic element of the program is to provide students with a variety of support services. It provides the opportunity to get to know your peers, and build a support network within the academic environment with staff and instructors. A goal of this program is to foster engagement and participation from students which will strengthen their academic and social skills.

Who should choose M.A.P.?

Did you know that only 17% of the nation's African-Americans and 11% of Hispanics successfully complete four-year degrees? Minority males enrolled at Rock Valley College are at risk of not completing their A.A. or A.S. degrees compared to their non-Hispanic white counterparts. Individuals wishing to complete college level coursework with the intention of pursuing an advanced degree should become an active participant in M.A.P.

Learn more about M.A.P.

Contact Us

Rock Valley College Transfer & University Center/ Multi-cultural Initiatives

Second Floor of the RVC Student Center next to Career Services

Valerie Jefferson, Coordinator
(815) 921-4107

Oscar Almonaci, Academic Advisor
(815) 921-4106