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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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 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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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 Clubs

A variety of clubs are organized and operating on campus. These clubs engage in numerous activities, including field trips and social activities. The clubs in existence may vary from semester to semester, depending on student interest. 

Is your club planning to host an event? You will need to review the Student Club Event forms and determine which ones may be necessary for your event.

Currently Active Clubs
Club President
 Pres. Contact #
 Advisor Advisor Contact #
ALAS (Association of Latin American Students) Alma Mandujano
 (779) 200-9068 Betty Villalobos-Hallmann
 (815) 921-4277
Black Student Alliance (BSA) Maculson Massesnat
 (779) 537-2049

Ebony Caldwell

LaShun McGhee

(815) 921-4244

(815) 921-4284
Bowling Club (Men's)
 Bobby Phillips
 		(815) 703-0284
 DA Huff
 (815)-921-3801
Bowling Club (Women's)
 Ashley Nieft
 (815) 222-4373
 DA Huff
 (815) 921-3801
CAB (Campus Activities Board) Ariel Olson
 (815) 921-4189
 Steven Rogers
 (815) 921-4183
That Club Than Which None
Greater Can Be Conceived (formerly Cerca Trova)		 Dylan Hackler
 		(608) 346-4104 Chris Kramer (815) 921-3359
Chamber Singers
 Aubrey Schock
 (815) 494-5782
 Paul Laprade
 (815) 921-3347
Circle K Megan O'Malley
 (815) 238-1632 Kanwal Prashar (815) 921-3373
Dental Hygienists Club Joanne Marszalek
   Melissa Salzmann (815) 921-4263
Electronic Music Club
 Skyler Gerdeman
 (815) 519-9814
 Paul Gunsel
 (815) 921-3519
Rock Out (GSA- Gay Straight Alliance) Cassandra Boyer
 (815) 621-3034 Stacy McCaskill
 (815) 921-3102
History Club Zachary Quick
 		(815) 713-9688
 Dan Blumlo
 (815) 921-3396
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Nora Kaeding
 (815) 871-5651
 Jenny Morgan (815) 921-2361
Islamic Awareness Association
(Muslim Student Association)		 Niki Hall
 (815) 871-5406
 Brian Wagner
 (815)-921-3367
JMC (Japanese Multimedia Club) Alex Best
 		(815) 440-1147
 Robert D'Alonzo (815) 921-3339
Latter Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA)
Claire Jalla
(815) 997-0313
 Gail Lee
 (815) 921-1403
Men's Fast Pitch Soft Ball
Sidney Thompson
 (815) 540-2510
 Tim Hatten
(815) 921-3816
Multicultural Club Jermar Mitchell
 (779) 772-0325
 Mary Foreman (815) 921-4251
Music Educators Club Jared Slothower
 (815) 271-0543
 Paul Laprade (815) 921-3347
Mathematics, Engineering & Physics Association(MEPA)
 Alex Hale
 		(815)-399-1879

Paul Gunsul

Richard Ross 		(815) 921-3519
(815)-921-3413
PTK (Phi Theta Kappa) Sarah Griffin
 (815) 298-4889 Tim Spielman (815) 921-4104
Psy/Soc Research Club Michael Frye
 (779) 771-1716 Robert Schilf
 (815) 921-3383
Running Start Club Jake Tomlinson
 (815) 904-3270
 Linda Auman (815) 921-4086
RVC Student Veterans Association
 Jerry Egilske
 (815) 505-8520
 Suzanne Swenson
 (815) 921-4163
SGA (Student Government Association) Allison Hade
 (815) 921-4178
 Steven Rogers
 (815) 921-4173
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Sue Priebe
 (815) 871-1284

Suzanne Dooley

Stacy McCaskill

(815) 921-4286

(815) 921-3102
Social Dance Club
    DA Huff
(815) 921-3801
Students for Better Breathing
 Marsha Guy
 (815) 291-9402
 Jacki Moss
 (815) 921-3204
Students for Responsible Environmental Sustainability
 Kathryn Gustafson
 (815) 670-5791 J. Holmes
(815) 921-1543
Table Top Gaming Club
 Christopher Landis
 (815) 289-3276 Joab Irwin
 (815) 921-1543
Ultimate Frisbee Club Brent Blackburn
 (815) 668-3028 Dave Costello (815) 921-4516
 

Clubs that are currently inactive (not chartered)

These clubs could potentially be reinstated if there is enough interest. Contact Student Life: (815) 921-4190.

ALUCARD
Asian Student Association
Association for Women in Computing
Ceramic Arts
Chess Club
Cigar Club
College Republicans
Computer Club
Criminal Justice Association
Fellowship of Catholic University Students
Gamer’s Club
Geocachers Club
Hard Core Club
Hit & Run Productions
Liberty Now
Model Illinois Government
SHAPE Club
Skydiving Club
Spirit Squad
Sports Medicine Club
Stomp Squad
Swing Dance Club
Transfer Club
Voices
Women to Women

Student Leader Guide

Student Leader GuideThis guide is designed to familiarize the club’s leadership with the rules and policies related to Student Clubs, thereby helping the club to be successful. It was created to serve as a resource to you and your club advisor. It will provide direction and information necessary to make your leadership role a pleasant one. Student groups are afforded privileges as recognition of the importance of the out-of-class experience. These privileges are reserved for all registered clubs that are in good standing with the Student Life office and Rock Valley College.