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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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?

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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.

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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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Regional Champs! RVC Softball has won the regional and has advanced to the national tournament, May 16-18!

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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Awards/Honors

Golden Eagle Volleyball Award Winners (2002-2012)

2002

All-Conference: Ali Borghi, Andrea Carlson, Megan Thibodeau

All-Region: Andrea Carlson

Academic All-Americans: Andrea Carlson, Bria Holzinger

Andrea Carlson
Andrea Carlson

2003

All-Conference: Ali Borghi, Ashley Coffman, Brandi Mitchell, Megan Thibodeau

All-Region: Megan Thibodeau

2004

30-4, first in region, first in conference (8-0), second in nationals.

All-Conference: Jenna Bonacquisti, Lindsay Brown, Ashley Coffman, Kayla Evink (N4C Player of the Year), Tracy Mavity

All-Region: Jenna Bonacquisti, Ashley Coffman, Kayla Evink, Tracy Mavity

All-American: Ashley Coffman, Kayla Evink (1st team AVCA All-American), Tracy Mavity

Kayla Evink
Kayla Evink

2005

21-9 2nd in region 2nd Conference (6-2).

All-Conference: Lindsay Brown, Ereka Dill, Britta Gustafson, Dana Sarver

All-Region: Lindsay Brown, Dana Sarver

All-American: Lindsay Brown

2006

All-Conference: Britta Gustafson, Amy Rupprecht, Dana Sarver

All-Region: Amy Rupprecht, Dana Sarver

2007

All-Conference: Merisa Amborn, Noelle Bennett, Amy Rupprecht, Kaitlin Slocum, Ashley Yates

All-Region: Merisa Amborn, Noelle Bennett, Amy Rupprecht

All-American: Amy Rupprecht

Amy Rupprecht
Amy Rupprecht

2008

All-Conference: Merisa Amborn, Kristy Bourquin, Brittany Lounsbury, Allie Mark, Ashley Yates

All-Region: Merisa Amborn, Kristy Bourquin, Brittany Lounsbury, Ashley Yates

Merisa Amborn
Merisa Amborn

2009

All-Conference: Kristy Bourquin, Lauren Habben, Tailyr Negri, Natalie Olsen, Samantha Smith

All-Region: Kristy Bourquin, Tailyr Negri, Natalie Olsen, Samantha Smith

All-American: Kristy Bourquin, Natalie Olsen

Kristy Bourquin     Natalie Olsen
Kristy Bourquin    Natalie Olsen

 

2010

All-Conference: Alexys Cleaver, Chelsea Mutton, Natalie Olsen (Player of the Year), Nicole Plum

All-Region: Alexys Cleaver, Chelsea Mutton, Natalie Olsen, Nicole Plum

All-American: Natalie Olsen

Natalie Olsen
Natalie Olsen

 

2011

All-Conference: Morgan Knoll (1st team), Kristen Kotch (1st team & Player of the Year), and Breahna Stewart (2nd team)

All-Region: Morgan Knoll, Kristen Kotch

All-Region All-Tournament Team: Morgan Knoll, Kristen Kotch, and Breahna Stewart

NJCAA All-Tournament Team: Morgan Knoll, Kristen Kotch, and Breahna Stewart

All-American: Morgan Knoll, Kristen Kotch

Morgan Knoll    Kristen Kotch

Morgan Knoll      Kristen Kotch

 

2012

All-Conference: Kristen Kotch (1st team, Player of the Year), Breahna Stewart (1st team), Rachal Woody (2nd team)  

All-Region All-Tournament Team: Kristen Kotch, Abby Butitta, Breahna Stewart 

NJCAA All-Tournament Team: Kristen Kotch, Breahna Stewart (MVP), Tara Wogomon, Rachal Woody 

All-American: Breahna Stewart

 

Breahna Stewart


2002-2012

44 All-Conference
27 All-Region
13 All-Americans
2 Academic All-Americans