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Rock Valley College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• At Rock Valley College, we'll help you discover your passion as you choose a major or program that fits your interests and aspirations. You will have many options from among our 23 degree programs that award an associate degree, 60 courses for transfer that lead to four-year degrees and 64 certificate programs and five apprenticeship programs that provide specialized training in a specific area.
• our Business and Professional Institute is dedicated to helping businesses through employee skills upgrading, customized training, technical assistance, and related services. If you want to update your skills or make yourself more marketable to employers, the BPI can help.
• In addition to services for businesses, we also offer a Speakers Bureau to area media and organizations looking for an expert to comment on a particular topic. Many of our faculty members are considered experts in their subject areas and are willing to share their knowledge with the community. If you need to rent a room for a speaker or conference, let us know. We have spaces available for community use.
• Rock Valley College is more than an educational institution. It's a resource for the entire community. You can attend a wide variety of events year-round at RVC that will enrich your life, such as cultural programs, athletic games, films, lectures, theatrical performances, trips and tours, art exhibition openings, and personal interest classes.
• Rock Valley College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The college is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS (The Journal-Standard)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:45:40 pm
  Entertainment events going on in the area.
• RVC men winners on new court (Rockford Register Star)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:23:19 am
  Adam Hodge and his Rock Valley College teammates christened their new basketball court in winning style Thursday.
• RVC Volleyball Honors (WTVO - WQRF Rockford)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:28:13 pm
  Five Rock Valley College volleyball players have received all-conference honors.
• End of a Decade: 2003 - 2005 (WREX-TV Rockford)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 05:37:00 am
  To many of us, it doesn't seem that long ago we anticipated the new millennium.
• Capital plan spurs update of RVC art center design (Rockford Register Star)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 07:16:25 am
  ROCKFORD — It’s been 10 years since Rock Valley College put plans together for a new Arts Instructional Center.

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