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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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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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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Call to Board Meeting
May 18, 2012
The Board of Trustees of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in room 141 of the Woodward Technology Center for a study session followed by the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. in room 117.
Baseball: Four RVC players earn all-region honors
May 18, 2012
The Region IV All-Region teams have been announced and four Golden Eagles have been honored. Ryan Scarpetta (1st team), Ryan Blume (1st team), Cyrus Wimberly (1st team), and Cody Jacobson (2nd team) all represent RVC this year.
Call to Board Teaching and Learning Committee Meeting
May 17, 2012
The Board of Trustees Teaching and Learning Committee of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Monday May 21, 2012.
Call to Board Finance Committee Meeting
May 15, 2012
The Board of Trustees Finance Committee of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012.
46th commencement exercises at Rock Valley College May 18
May 15, 2012
Rock Valley College will graduate 1,235 students this spring, and a record number 400 of them will participate in RVC’s 46th annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 18, 2012.
Rock Valley College GED Graduation to be held May 17
May 14, 2012
The Adult Education program at Rock Valley College will hold its 27th annual Graduation Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Physical Education Center.
Call to Board Facilities Committee Meeting
May 11, 2012
The Board of Trustees Facilities Committee of Community College District 511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in room 141 of the Woodward Technology Center on the main campus.
Celebrate the Rock Valley Children’s Choir’s 10th Anniversary
May 11, 2012
The Rock Valley Children’s Choir presents a performance in celebration of its 10th anniversary in its annual I Hear America Singing concert, How Can I Keep From Singing? on Friday, May 18.
RVC Highway Construction Careers Training Program Graduating Ten
May 8, 2012
Rock Valley College will host a special ceremony for the 10 spring semester graduates of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Student Center Atrium.
RVC Starlight Theatre’s 46th season begins June 6
May 7, 2012
Starlight Theatre’s 46th season will get under way on June 6, 2012 with the Starlight debut of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street! (June 6-9 & July 11-15).
Call to Board HR Committee Meeting
May 4, 2012
Call to Board HR Committee Meeting
RVC interns to report at Freedom Field Renewable Energy
May 4, 2012
On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Freedom Field Renewable Energy RVC students report on the innovative projects they have been working on during their internships.
RVC student’s essay wins top prize at state competition
May 4, 2012
Rock Valley College student Rebecca Hines has won the Paul Simon Student Essay Contest for the state of Illinois.
RVC offering Bridge to Healthcare
May 2, 2012
RVC Adult Education has partnered with Northwest Illinois Healthcare Collaborative to offer Bridge to Healthcare, an innovative program to gain the basic skills necessary to obtain a GED as well as the skills to pursue further training in healthcare.
Summer 2012 Community & Continuing Education schedule to hit mailboxes soon
April 27, 2012
The Rock Valley College Summer 2012 Community & Continuing Education schedule will be mailed April 27 and will hit local mailboxes soon!
6th Annual Stateline FastPitch Competition Seeking: Entrepreneurs | Inventors | Business Owners | Students
April 25, 2012
Planning for the 6th Annual Stateline FastPitch Competition on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the NIU Outreach Center in Rockford, IL is well underway.
EMT Training offered through RVC Community & Continuing Education
April 23, 2012
RVC Community & Continuing Education is once again offering a training course in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
Janet Saldana named 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar
April 23, 2012
Rock Valley College student Janet Saldana has been named a 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar.
RVC Juried Student Art Show winners announced
April 20, 2012
Rock Valley College is pleased to announce this year’s winners of its annual Juried Student Art Show. The show was held on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Rock Valley College and TechWorks receive NIMS accreditation
April 18, 2012
The purpose of NIMS national accreditation is to improve the quality of training programs as part of the national endeavor to build and maintain and globally competitive workforce while providing career opportunities to employees.