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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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 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 Engaged! Join a club, attend events, become a student leader. What's your passion?

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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How can we help? Our focus is on student success. We're here to ensure you reach your goals.

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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Golf Outing Play in the RVC Golf Classic on June 14! Click to learn more...

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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Sales and Leadership Training

Continuing Education is offering Sales and Leadership Training to boost your career to the next level.

 

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www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ceonline



Jerry Kitchen worked for over three decades as a major account representative, sales manager, branch manager and district product manager for the 3M Company. During his time with 3M, he won nine national sales awards, five national management awards, and was named top salesman and top district supervisor in the nation. He now focuses on sales training, motivation and consulting. His relationship based approach to selling is both unique and effective, and his lively presentations are informative and interactive.
BUILDING TRUST IN SALES & SERVICESales and leadership
You’ve got to learn more to earn more! Whether you are new in sales seeking a career or initial training in the sales field or looking to refresh your sales skills, these hands-on workshops are for you! Join Jerry for either of these upbeat workshops—have fun while learning the techniques in building trust for successful sales!!

For New Sales Representatives
(1 Credit) Selling is an art. It allows personal creativity but is based on discipline and logic. Calls=Presentations=Sales=Income. It can become a career allowing professionally motivated high achievers to earn one of the highest income levels in the professional world. The Five Steps to a sale will be covered – AIDCA (Attention, Interest, Desire, Conviction, Action) concept. We’ll also expand on FAB—Features:What are the main features of your product and what is it designed to do? Advantages: What will your product do to solve your prospect’s problems? Benefits: How will your product help people gain or avoid problems in the future? Role playing is included.
OSB 036 RV3     Jerry Kitchen              $45
7/24                   W 6:00-8:30 pm   1 Session
RVC STUDENT CTR BLDG              Room 1222
For Experienced Sales Representatives
(1 Credit) Relationship selling techniques will be enforced using today’s consultant approach. Companies buy from people…they don’t buy from companies. Setting up appointments on the phone or in person will be reviewed along with making fun out of cold calling. Sale's presentations and creative ideas for closing the sale will be highlighted. Learn how to overcome a negative and redirect to a positive. Time management and role playing will be included.
OSB 036 RV2     Jerry Kitchen              $45
7/31                    W 6:00-8:30 pm  1 Session
RVC STUDENT CTR BLDG              Room 1222