Rock Valley College
Rockford, Illinois

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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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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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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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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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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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Call to Special Board Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Media Contact: Nancy Chamberlain, 815-921-4517

The Board of Trustees of Community College District #511 (Rock Valley College) will meet at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in the Woodward Technology Center Room 117 for a special meeting.  The Board will call to order, roll call, and may adjourn to Closed Session. Following the closed session, if any, the Board will reconvene to Open Session to, discuss new business and then have the Committee of the Whole meeting.

Dated this 7th day of March 2012.

Katherine M. Kelley
Chairperson
Board of Trustees

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees
Community College District No. 511
March 13, 2012
Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting, 5:15 p.m.
Woodward Technology Center, Room 117-121

 Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda


A.    Call to Order

B.     Roll Call  

C.     Communications and Petitions

D.    Adjourn to Closed Session, if any, to discuss pending litigation, hiring and retention of specific employees, collective bargaining matters, and Closed Session contractual matters. Following Closed Session, the Board may take action regarding employee hiring and retention.

E.     Reconvene Open Session

F.      New Business

a.       Ratify Faculty Contract

Committee of the Whole:

G.    Discussion Topics
 

    1. Healthcare plan options; Wellness program – Jessica Jones and Mike Traina
    2. HLC reaccreditation – Dr. Diane Nyhammer and Susan Busenbark
    3. Proposed FY13 Tuition Increase – Sam Overton and Amy Diaz

H.    Adjourn to Committee Meetings: Teaching and Learning; Human Resources; Finance

I.       Receive and Discuss Committee Reports

J.       Date of Next Meeting: March 27, 2012, 5:15 p.m. Study Session in Woodward Technology Center (WTC) 141/142; regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. in WTC 117/119/121.

K.    Adjourn
 

Katherine M. Kelley, Board Chair

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