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?

» Campus Activities Board
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» Goose Groups
» Student Government
» Social Media
» Hispanic HS Leadership Conference

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.

» Financial Aid
» Disability Support Services
» Career Services
» Academic and Transfer Advising
» First Year Experience
» Judicial Affairs
» Writing Center
» Tutoring Center

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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Camps RVC volleyball is hosting three camps this summer. Register now!

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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RVC Grant Resources

last updated:  August 2012

Grant Concept Forms

The following forms are provided for staff or faculty interested in developing a grant proposal for Rock Valley College. The grant concept form (internal or external) is required to be filled-out before any grant proposal is started. The forms should be returned to the Grants Office after the grant writer's immediate supervisor signs the document. A review by the Grants Office will be followed by RVC leadership evaluating the request. Upon approval by campus leadership, a proposal may be developed and submitted to the Grants Office. The Grants Office will provide support to grant writers as needed.

Grant proposals are due to the Grants Office two work weeks before proposals are due to the funding agent.  In this two weeks, the Grants Office will review, recommend amendments as necessary, and submit the final proposal. 
  • External Partnership Form (proposal being developed by an external partner which will require support and assistance by the College)

Grant Tools 

Important Support Documents

The following support documents are available in the Grants Office for the support of grant applications and will be provided for proposals that have received approval for submission by campus leadership.

  • Indirect Costs Letter from Federal Government

  • Proof of Liability Insurance Binder

  • Certificate of Recognition - ICCB

  • Accreditation Letter - Higher Learning Commission

  • Rock Valley College - Board of Trustees List

  • Statement of Affiliation Status - Higher Learning Commission

  • Tax ID # and DUNS #

Research Documents and Links

  • Links to Research
    • Illinois Interactive Report Card. This site contain information on the state of Illinois public schools. Information includes test results, student characteristics, demographics, revenue and expenditures.

    • Chicago Tribune School Apps. This site provides public school immunization data (2010 - 2011), First-year performance at Illinois public postsecondary schools and Illinois High School College-readiness data.

    • The Opportunity Gap. This site provides information on the number of students, inexperienced teachers, AP courses, per cent of students receiving Free/Reduced Price Lunch, and the percentage of students taking advanced Math at individual schools in Illinois. Provided by ProPublica an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.

    • American FactFinder, U.S. Census Bureau. This site provides data from one hundred surveys and censuses. Data from the American Community Survey, Economic Census, Population Estimates Program, Annual Survey of Manufactures, Business Patterns, and Nonemployer Statistics.

    • Heartland Alliance. The following is an example of research reports published by this non-profit organization located in Chicago. Reports include: Economic Opportunity Research Reports, Health Care Research Reports, Housing and Justice Research Reports.