Kyle's Rock Valley College News
Breaking Barriers to Educational Success through TRIO
Transforming the college experience for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students, the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Achieve Program at Rock Valley College is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and remains a critical resource for students who face significant barriers to higher education.
Creating a Sense of Belonging through Listening Circles
“Cultural Excellence and Belonging remain invaluable. We must find ways to reimagine how we can create a healthy, inclusive, and accessible campus environment while adjusting to the current political landscape,” Dr. Keith Barnes expressed.
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Levy
A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for Community College District No. 511, Winnebago, Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Stephenson, and Ogle Counties, Illinois, for 2025, will be held on December 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the Educational Resource Center (ERC), Room 0214, Performing Arts Room (PAR), lower level, on the main campus of Rock Valley College at 3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, Illinois.
Wellness Made Simple: RVC Installs On-Campus Health Kiosk
Wellness for RVC students just got more convenient. The College recently installed a new SimpliChek Wellness Kiosk, giving students private, on-demand access to essential health and wellness products. The SimpliChek Wellness Kiosk at RVC gives students private, on-demand access to essential health and wellness products. Located on RVC's Main Campus in the Stenstrom Student Center (SSC), the SimpliChek Wellness Kiosk is designed to make personal health care more accessible. The kiosk offers a variety of over-the-counter medications, sexual health products, and other wellness essentials, all in a convenient, secure, and judgment-free environment.
A Head Start to Higher Ed through RVC
Rock Valley College’s Testing Center continues to make a significant impact on local students and families through its support of the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)––a national credit-by-exam program that helps learners earn college credit by demonstrating mastery of college-level material through standardized exams.
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