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

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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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Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Adults and Teens

Posted: Friday, April 13, 2012

Media Contact: Dave Costello, 815-921-4516

If you have always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but are never able to find the time for lessons you will want to mark down April 28, 2012, 9:30 a.m.-noon on your calendar. That’s when Rock Valley College brings in Craig Coffman to teach his very popular class,Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy Adults and Teens.

This one-time class will teach you the basics about playing chords on the guitar so that you can start having fun right away playing your favorite songs.

You don’t need to know anything at all about music or the guitar to attend the class.  The class is designed for the absolute beginner.  No one will be put “on the spot” or embarrassed.  If you have the desire and the motivation to practice you can learn this instrument.  The emphasis here is on learning for your own enjoyment and having fun.
   
A second class, How to Play Guitar By Ear, is also being offered the same day, April 28, 1:00-3:30 p.m.  This class builds on the information taught in the first class and teaches students how to play without the use of any written materials at all.  A special discount is also offered to students who sign up for both guitar classes. 
   
Register online at www.rockvalleycollege.edu/ceonline. For more information, call RVC Community Education at (815) 921-3900.  Be sure to bring your acoustic guitar.

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