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.

» Degree Programs
» Course Descriptions
» Faculty
» Course Schedules
» Course Catalog
» Study Abroad
» EAGLE - Learning Management System
» Stenstrom Center Offerings

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

Admission

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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.

» Registration
» Priority Registration
» Advising and Counseling
» Visit Campus
» Adult Students

Getting Started Get started at RVC in just a few easy steps.

Student Services

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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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Advising/Counseling
» Tutoring Center
» Judicial Affairs

EPS New students must attend an Educational Planning Session before registering for classes. Find out how.

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!

» Library Home Page
» Library Catalog
» Library Databases
» Library FAQs
» Research Guides
» Library Distance Learning Service

Library Catalog Search our online catalog.

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?

» Campus Activities Board
» Clubs and Organizations
» Student Government
» Get Involved
» Student Life Events
» RVC on Facebook and Twitter

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.

» Athletics Home
» Athletics Staff
» Athletics News
» Golf
» Volleyball
» Women's Tennis
» Fitness, Wellness, and Sport

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.

RVC Foundation Grants

Providing Funding for Important Equipment and Projects

Since 1999, the Foundation has funded more than $578,000 in grants to RVC faculty and staff for a wide variety of equipment and projects that enhance the learning experience for our students.  To get a better idea of the broad assortment of interesting and diverse grants we’ve funded in recent years, check out our list of grants. 

Unfortunately, we usually receive more requests for grants than we have funds to award.  This year, the Foundation is pleased to be awarding $70,000 in grants. 

For more information or if you have questions, we invite you to call Tricia Sweeney at (815) 921-4507.


Grant Application and Selection Process

The Foundation’s grant process begins each fall. Any RVC faculty or staff member may submit a grant application between September 1 and October 29, 2010.  The application requires detailed project and budget information.  In November, a grant committee of volunteer RVC Foundation board members meets to carefully review all applications and determine the grant recipients based upon an established criteria:

  • Impact on college and community
  • Potential lack of college funding
  • Degree of creativity and innovation
  • Support of the college’s priorities
  • Level of visibility for the Foundation

The Foundation considers all requests.  However, preference is given to academic areas. Key college administrators attend the grant selection session to provide insight and answer committee questions.  College staff is not part of the voting process.  Additional grant guidelines are listed on the grant application (click on the link button below). An updated 2010 grant application is available at the link below and the new grant period begins on September 1, 2010.

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IMPORTANT DATES
  
Grant Period Opens
 Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Grant Application Due
 Friday, October 29, 2010 by 5:00 p.m.
Notification to Recipients
 Early December, 2010
Grant Completion Date
 Thursday, June 30, 2011

Karl Jacobs Leadership Grant

In addition to the open grant process, there is a leadership grant that was originated in honor of former RVC president, Karl Jacobs.  This grant is available to faculty, staff, and students and can be used to fund everything from speakers, programs, and books, to media, training, and conference attendance. For more information click on the Karl Jacobs Grant link below.


Specific Program Grants

In addition to the open grant process, the following are a group of program-specific grants:

  • James and Shirley Waddell/SwedishAmerican Medical Foundation Nursing Program Grant
  • John and Roberta Mink Manufacturing/Technology Program Grant
  • Dean Olson Memorial Program Grant
  • Svenson Lectureship Grant

To learn more about current funding opportunities and how to apply, we invite you to call or write to Tricia Sweeney at (815) 921-4507 or T.Sweeney@rockvalleycollege.edu.