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.

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.

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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 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!

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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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» 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.

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach: Julian Springer

Julian SpringerJulian Springer begins his first season as the head men's basketball coach and sports coordinator at Rock Valley College. Springer comes to RVC after spending one season at Jackson State University as an assistant coach. While at JSU, the Tigers won the SWAC regular season championship and finished with a 17-1 record, its best mark in conference history. He coached three All-SWAC performers, including Player of the Year Garrison Johnson and Newcomer of the Year Tyrone Hanson. Prior to Jackson State, Springer spent two seasons as an assistant coach and Director of Campus Recreation at Alma College where he assisted in a recruiting class that doubled the team’s win total from the previous season.

In 2007, Springer earned his Master's degree in Athletic Administration while serving as the graduate student assistant coach for the Central Michigan University Chippewas. While at CMU, he also served as head coach of the Central Michigan Club Basketball Traveling Team and instructed undergraduate Physical Education courses for two years. In 2005, Springer graduated from Southern Illinois University with a degree in Recreation and a minor in Coaching. While at SIU, he served as a student assistant with the Salukis.

A native of Chicago, Springer directed and coached a City Basketball League for two years where more than 20 players earned Division I scholarships. He has also spent several years coaching college basketball camps in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio along with the Black Coaches and Administrators day camps in Indianapolis, IN and Tampa, FL. 

Springer attended St. Ignatius High School where he helped his team win the regional and sectional championships and finish in the Sweet Sixteen for the Illinois State Basketball Tournament in 2000. Springer is also a member of the Black Coaches and Administrators Association and the National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association.

As the sports coordinator at RVC, Springer's responsibilities include athlete eligibility, academic progress reports, and campus and community outreach.