Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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Fall Sports Check out our fall sports schedules for Golf, Volleyball, and Women's Tennis!

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!

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach: Misty Opat

Misty OpatMisty Opat will guide the Golden Eagles' softball team for the 2010 season.

Misty just recently completed her first season as head women's basketball coach at RVC.

Opat earned an Associate of Science degree from Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas, where she was a two-year team captain in basketball and was named to the all-conference and all-region teams in both seasons. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, where she earned NAIA (Division II) All-American honors as a player. Opat then went on to obtain a Master of Science in Sports Administration from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. 

She is currently working on her MBA at Roosevelt University in Schaumburg, Illinois. Misty lives in Gilberts, IL with her three nieces, Makenzie, April and Theresa and her father Vincent. 

You can contact Coach Opat at (815) 921-3807 or via e-mail.

Assistant Coach: Veronica Myers

Veronica MeyersVeronica is in her third season as an assistant coach for RVC Softball. She graduated from Hononegah High School where she played volleyball and softball and received the Hononegah Athletic Achievement Award. 

In volleyball, she was a member of the "Elite Eight" state team, and in softball she received first team all conference honors.  Veronica graduated from Rock Valley College with her Associate's in Arts degree and was a second team all-conference selection for the Golden Eagles' volleyball team.

She is currently finishing her Bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University with an emphasis in Physical Education.  At NIU, Veronica received the Certification of Recognition for Academic Excellence and plans to continue studying towards a Master's Degree in Physical Education.  She has certification from the American Sport Education Program (A.S.E.P.)- Coaching Principles, Illinois High School Association (I.H.S.A.) state test, and American Red Cross - CPR, Emergency Response/First Aid. 

Professional memberships include American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), and the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD). 

When she's not in school or coaching, Veronica plays co-ed and women's slow pitch softball, and enjoys hanging out with her two loveable dogs, Tiger (American Staffordshire Terrier) and Addie (Whippet).