Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Athletics

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RVC competes in NJCAA Division III in football, 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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Alumni Spotlight Check out our new Alumni Spotlight! Featured this month: John Destin (RVC Football alum)now playing for the University of Tulsa.

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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Get Involved Check out the full list of our Student Clubs and Organizations!

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 20 career programs.

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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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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.

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EPS Our Educational Planning Sessions will give you a head start on what to expect at RVC. 

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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Alumni Hall of Fame

The RVC Alumni Hall of Fame was created in 1999 to honor outstanding alumni who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary achievements in their professional or civic endeavors, thereby bringing honor to Rock Valley College and serving as an inspiration for RVC Students.

Each fall alumni selected for induction will be honored with a special ceremony. In addition, their portrait is permanently mounted in the Alumni Hall of Fame gallery in the southwest corner on the main floor of the Educational Resources Center.

The RVC Hall of Fame members are truly accomplished individuals, representing a wide range of degrees, talents, and interests, have been inducted. Everyone is invited to visit the Hall of Fame to view the inductee's portraits.

The 2009 RVC Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Room at Rock Valley College.  The following are the three new inductees who join the ranks of the 26 previously inducted members. They exemplify Rock Valley College's finest and serve as role models for current RVC students.

Chris Beck: Class of 1986

Chris BeckChris held leadership positions at CLARCOR, Furst Transitions, Rockford Park District, Alpine and AMCORE Banks and currently is Vice President with the Furst Companies. Her community involvement has included Board of Trustee membership at Rock Valley College, and Board of Director membership at Janet Wattles Center, Janet Wattles Center Foundation, Family Counseling Services, Rockford Area Society for Human Resources Management, Children’s Development Center, and Rock Valley College Foundation. She was awarded the Alta Hulett Award for the Professions at the 2008 YWCA Leadership Luncheon.


Steven Gunderson, D.O.: Class of 1969

Steven Gunderson

Dr. Gunderson served as Chairman of SwedishAmerican Health System’s Department of Anesthesia, where he was instrumental in the creation of a state-of-the-art regional center. In 1994 he  helped found the Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center - the only freestanding multi-specialty surgery center in Rockford which strives to provide high quality outpatient surgical services at the best value. He has volunteered throughout the nation to further the surgery center cause. Locally, Dr. Gunderson volunteers for the Boy Scouts, Red Ribbon Anti-Drug Campaign, Rosecrance, American Cancer Society, and is currently the Chair of the RVC Foundation’s 2010 Celebrity Waiter fund raiser. His accomplishments also include the US Navy Achievement Medal for outstanding performance.

 

Jenny Kosinski: Class of 1995

Jenny KosinskiCurrently Jenny is a Rock Valley College Assistant Professor and Social Science Department Chair. She served as SHAPE Club Advisor for many years – a social science student organization that supports community service projects, scholastic achievements, and social outlets.  Under Jenny’s leadership SHAPE was voted Student Organization of the Year in 2004 and she was selected Distinguished Club Advisor of the Year. In addition, Jenny spearheaded a campus-wide recycling program involving many segments of the Rockford community with an “Ensuring Environmental Kindness Campaign.”  She also works closely with many area social service organizations to maintain an ongoing service learning project for her students each semester. 


Pacesetter Award

Sarah-Eva Carlson - 1997-1999

Sarah-Eva CarlsonFollowing her graduation from Augustana College (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa) Sarah-Eva continued her studies at Alliance Francaise, Brussels, King’s College London, and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (currently a PHD candidate).  Sarah-Eva’s career experiences include Terrorist Researcher (tracked Hezbollah, Asbat al-Ansar and Jihad activities at University of St. Andrews), Executive Board Member-London School of Economics, Advertising Director for GDS Publishing (achieving top international sales), and VP of DMC Worldwide (a network of former CIA Advisors).   Currently Sarah-Eva is employed by Investars in New York City and is coordinating the launch of their latest product, “YOU”.  In New York she is on the YWCA Gala Event Committee and 100 Women in Hedge Funds.  In Rockford she was a founding member of Patriots Gateway Community Center.

The Rock Valley College Foundation Alumni Hall of Fame members are:


Brent Bernardi -President, Alpha Controls & Services

The Rev. Denver Bitner, D.Min. – Pastor and Community Activist

JoAnn Burkholder, Ph.D. – Scientist/Professor, North Carolina State University

Stanley E. Campbell – Community Activist

Dan Carter –Director, Penn State University Theatre Department

Dr. Susan Sciame-Giesecke- Dean of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University

John R. Hackett, Jr. Ph.D. – Research Fellow, Abbott Laboratories

Kristine J. Hammerstrand – State Library System Director

Karen M. & Steven J. Herdklotz

Dr. Glenda R. Hildreth- Principal, Whitehead School

James J. Johnson- President, Minnesota State College- Southeast Technical

Rebecca A. Johnson, Ph.D. – Professor; Director of Center on Aging–University of Missouri

Thomas G. Lichtenheld – Art Director and Children’s Author

Richard A. “Rick” Nielsen – Rock Musician with Cheap Trick

Barclay Olson –President, Greenlee Textron

James R. Pirages, J.D. – Attorney, Advocate for persons with disabilities and human rights

Martin Pocs – Business Leader

Steven B. Pugh – Chief of Police, Rockford

Kevin D. Rice – (posthumous award) Police Detective

Kimberla Lawson Roby – Nationally Published Author

William C. Roop- President & CEO, Alpine Bank

Shannnon M. Sheehan, Ph.D. – Researcher in animal/ nutritional science and ailments of the elderly

James R. Sullivan- Freelance theater artist

David L. Syverson – Illinois State Senator

Larry E. Young - Major League Umpire

Inaugural Pacesetter Award

David Nyquist -Department of Justice

Learn more about the Pacesetter Award

For More Information

Hall of Fame nominations are now being accepted. If you are interested in nominating an outstanding RVC alumnus, contact the Rock Valley College Foundation at (815) 921-4500 for a nomination form or download a form now. Nominations at this time are being considered for the 2010 induction.