Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

Meet the Staff

Dr. Howard Spearman

Intercultural Student Services Interim Coordinator

In my role as the Department Coordinator for new Intercultural Student Services (ISS), I have an opportunity to build an effective rapport with individual students; getting to know them and supporting their varied needs....STOP IN and LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU NEED!!!

Through collaborative efforts and engaging with students, staff, and faculty I will provide programming that is of interest and value added to your higher education experience. I also plan to provide information and create outreach opportunities through various avenues. I will continually update the ISS website to be inclusive of our upcoming events, achievements, and general information. I will give my best effort to accommodate the all minority students, international students, and students in need on the RVC Main Campus, as well as, the Learning and Opportunity and Stenstrom Centers.

ISS is a new department ready to support you...STOP IN and LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU NEED!!!

Mary Foreman

International Student Coordinator

m.foreman@rockvalleycollege.edu

As the International Student Coordinator in the Intercultural Student Services (ISS) department, I work closely with all International & undocumented students. I have gained a positive connection with these students while supporting them in their activities, needs, and various endeavors. I am also the Multicultural Club Advisor, which is an enriching experience in itself!

As the International Student Coordinator I provide guidance in adjusting to a new culture and managing the new academic environment at Rock Valley College. I also support various educational, social, and cultural programming for international students. My primary responsibility as the International Student Coordinator is to advise international and undocumented students on ways to succeed academically, socially, and culturally on campus and in the community. Also keeping students informed of all Federal Regulations pertaining to your status as non-immigrants in the United States is a big part of my job. I’m here to answer any questions you may have, listen to your concerns, and support you in finding answers/other available resources. I will help you learn to function independently and successfully at RVC and in the United States!

Dolores Elias

Intercultural Student Services, Administrative Assistant

d.elias@rockvalleycollege.edu

Culture is such an important part of who we are; our traditions, our language, our belief, and our food. Here in the Intercultural Student Services (ISS) department we look forward to accommodating our minority and international students in their academic endeavors as it relates to who they are!

As the International Student Services (ISS) Administrative Assistant, I provide support to the ISS students, staff, and, programs giving me the opportunity to work with students of all ages and ethnicity.

I look forward to personally making your time at Rock Valley College a rewarding experience. If you have any questions let me know how I can be of service to you.

Left to right: Ebony Caldwell, Mary Foreman, Dolores Elias
Left to right: Ebony Caldwell, Mary Foreman, Dolores Elias