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 Board Meeting

Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 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, July 24, 2012 in room 117 of the Woodward Technology Center for a closed session followed by the regular board meeting at 6:00 p.m. in room 117 of the Woodward Technology Center. The Board will adjourn into closed session and then reconvene to open session.

Dated this 18th day of July 2012.


Michael P. Dunn, Jr.
Chair
Board of Trustees

Rock Valley College Board of Trustees

Community College District No. 511

July 24, 2012

Closed Session at 5:15 p.m. WTC 117/119/121

Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. WTC 117/119/121

Agenda

 

A. Call to Order

B. Roll Call

C. Adjourn to Closed Session 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.

D. Reconvene Open Session

E. Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session

F. Minutes: June 26, 2012

G. Communications and Petitions

H. Recognition of Visitors

I. General Presentations

J. Reports

1. Vital Signs

a. 4th Quarter Financial Report

b. Payroll, Healthcare Costs, Cash, FY12 Surplus Expenditures

c. Enrollment Report

d. KPI Data Brief: Assessment of Student Learning

e. Quarterly Media Report

f. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Report

g. College Initiatives Quarterly Update

h. College and Community Events Calendar

2. President’s Report

a. BR #6915 – Claims Sheet #681 (Check Register) (Alpha Register) (Checks over $10,000)

b. BR #6916 – Purchase Report #659

c. BR #6917 – Personnel Report #651

d. BR #6918 – Facilities Master Plan Update (Attachment)

3. Attorney’s Report

4. ICCTA Report

5. Student Trustee Report

6. Board Committee Reports

K. Unfinished Business

L. New Business

M. Trustee Comments

N. President’s Comments

1. Accolades

2. Announcements from President’s Leadership Team

O. Adjourn to Closed Session 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.

P. Reconvene Open Session

Q. Possible Action Items as a Result of Closed Session

R. Date of Next Meeting: August 28, 2012: Study Session at 5:15 p.m. in WTC 141/142; Regular

Meeting, 6:00 p.m., WTC 117/119/121

S. Adjourn

Michael P. Dunn, Jr., Board Chair

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