Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

ISS Programs

Athletic Success Program

The Athletic Success Program will encompass targeted advisement workshops, opportunities for athletes to address first year hurdles/various student athlete challenges, and mentoring.

Mentoring Component:

Athletes will be paired with a mentoring team consisting of 1 faculty/staff member and 1 student leader to 6 protégés (mentees) or less.

All mentor/student leaders have agreed to:

  • Commit to one full academic year
  • Devote a minimum of three contacts per semester with protégé
  • Attend a minimum of 2 games or matches to support their protégés

All mentors, student leaders, and protégés will be privy to:

  • Speakers- Motivational platform to re-charge mentors and protégés
  • Directed Dialogues- Mentor/protégé orientation and networking/bonding/trouble shooting
Target Outreach Program

Our Target Outreach Program will contact any and all ISS students matching any of the following:

  • 32 credits at RVC, still enrolled but not graduated

OR

  • Currently on Academic Probation (G.P.A. of 1.99 - 0.01)

OR

  • Previously enrolled at RVC but have not attended RVC for at least 1 year

These students will receive a special invitation, via US Postal and/or Student Email, to come to the ISS office and take advantage of the Support Services ISS has to offer:

  • Academic and personal resources
  • Navigation of campus/office procedures
  • Assistance with academic obstacles/challenges/options