ABC's of RVC
RVC Acronyms (Alphabetized)
If you've been a student, staff, or faculty member at RVC for any length of time, you've probably overheard an acronym or two and have wondered "what does that mean?"
The ABCs of RVC are here to help. We hope you will find this dictionary of RVC acronyms helpful as you navigate around campus.
* = academic abbreviation
AA
Associate of Arts Degree
AARC
American Association for Respiratory Care
AAS
Associate in Applied Science Degree
ABE
Adult Basic Education
ACEC
Aviation Career Education Center
ACES
Agricultural, Consumer, & Environmental Sciences
AES
Associate in Engineering Science Degree
AS
Associate in Science Degree
ADA
American Dental Association
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
AGS
Associate in General Studies Degree
ALAS
Association for Latin American Students (Student Organization)
AP
Advanced Placement
ASCP
American Society for Clinical Pathology
ASE
Adult Secondary Education
AST*
Astronomy
ATA
Academic & Transfer Advising
ATC
Advanced Technology Center
ATG*
Accounting
ATIM
Accelerated Training in Manufacturing
ATM*
Automotive Technology
ATS*
Atmospheric Science
AVM*
Aviation Maintenance Technology
AY
Academic Year
BA
Bachelor of Arts
BELL
Bell School Road Center
BHCC
Black History and Culture Committee
BHM
Black History Month
BIO*
Biology
BIT
Behavioral Intervention Team
BLRH
Boiler House
BoT
Board of Trustees
BS
Bachelor of Science
BST
Bengt Sjostrom Theatre (Starlight)
BSU
Black Student Union (Student Organization)
BUS*
Business
CAB
Campus Activities Board (Student Organization)
CAP
Career Advancement Program
CAREER
Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational Resources
C-CERT
Campus-Community Emergency Response Team
CCE
Community & Continuing Education
CDA
Child Development Associate Credential
CEANCI
Career Education Association of North Central Illinois
CEOP
Campus Emergency Operations Plan
CIS*
Computers and Information Systems
CHM*
Chemistry
CLEP
College Level Examination Program
CLI
Classroom Building I
CLII
Classroom Building II
CLR
Center for Learning in Retirement
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNC
Computer Numeric Controlled
Co-ARC
Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care
CODA
Commission on Dental Accreditation
COM*
Mass Communication
CPIM
Certified Production & Inventory Management
CPS
Certified Professional Secretary Examination
CRM*
Criminal Justice
CRT
Certified Respiratory Therapist
DNT*
Dental Hygiene Program
DOS
Dean of Students
DSS
Disability Support Services
DWP
Dislocated Worker Program
E, Building
Administration Building
EAGLE
Electronic Advanced Group Learning Environment (LMS)
EAT*
Engineering and Technology
EC
Early College
ECE*
Early Childhood Education
ECE
Education Credential Evaluators
ECO*
Economics
EDGAR
Education Department General Administrative Regulations
EDU*
Education
EET*
Electronic Engineering Technology
EGR*
Engineering
ENG*
English
EP
Emergency Preparedness
ERC
Educational Resource Center
ESL
English as a Second Language
ESP
Educational Support Personnel
F, Building
Barn/Silo
FA
Financial Aid Department
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FLD*
Fluid Power
FMP
Facilities Master Plan
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act
FOP
Fraternal Order of Police
FPOM
Facilities Planning, Operations, and Maintenance Department
FRE*
Fire Science
FRN*
French
FSEOG
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
FSO
Faculty Support Office
FWS*
Fitness, Wellness, and Sport
FY
Fiscal Year
FYE
First Year Experience
G, Building
Piano Lab
GAT*
Graphic Arts Technology
GECC
General Education Core Curriculum
GED
General Education Development (now HSE)
GEL*
Geology
GPA
Grade Point Average
GRC
Grade Review Committee
GRM*
German
HCCTP
Highway Construction Careers Training Program
HEARRR
Higher Education Alliance for the Rock River Region
HHM
Hispanic Heritage Month
HLC
Higher Learning Commission
HLT*
Health
HR
Human Resources Department
HSC
Health Sciences Center
HST*
History
HUM*
Humanities
IAI
Illinois Articulation Initiative
IB
International Baccalaureate
IBHE
Illinois Board of Higher Education
ICAPS
Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System
ICCB
Illinois Community College Board
ICCFA
Illinois Community College Faculty Association
ICCTA
Illinois Community College Trustees Association
ICTS
Illinois Certification Testing System
IDPH
Illinois Department of Public Health
IEP
Intensive English (Language) Program
IFSI
Illinois Fire Service Institute
IGP
Intensive GED (General Education Development) Program
IR
Institutional Research
ISAC
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
ISS
Intercultural Student Services
IT
Information Technology
JCSM
Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math
JIAC
Jobs & Innovation Accelerator Challenge Engineering Program
JiET-A
Joint Institute for Engineering & Technology Aerospace
KPI
Key Performance Indicator
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
LIT*
Literature
LMS
Learning Management System
LTO
Linking Talent with Opportunity
MAP
Monetary Award Program
MCC
Multicultural Club (Student Organization)
MEC*
Mechatronics
MET*
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
MKT*
Marketing
MGT*
Management
MHA
Mental Health Act
MTH*
Mathematics
MUS*
Music
NAD*
Nursing Aide
NBRC
National Board for Respiratory Care
NEOC
Non-Violence Education and Outreach Committee
NMST
North Main Street Center
NFA
National Fire Academy
NIMS
National Institute for Metalworking Skills
NJCAA
National Junior College Athletic Association
NRS*
Nursing Programs
NSW
New Student Welcome
PAIC
Promoting An Inclusive Community (DEIB Committee)
PAR
Performing Arts Room
PCI*
Personal Computer Information
PCT*
Personal Computer Technical Specialist
PTK
Phi Theta Kappa (Student Organization)
PEC
Physical Education Center
PGE*
Physical Geography
PHL*
Philosophy
PLB*
Phlebotomy
PHY*
Physics
POM
Plant Operations & Maintenance Department
PRS
Print Services Department
PSA
Professional Staff Association
PSC*
Political Science
PSR
Programming Service Request
PSY*
Psychology
RDG*
Reading
RN
Registered Nurse
RRT
Registered Respiratory Therapists
RSP*
Respiratory Care Program
RVC
Rock Valley College
RVCD
Rock Valley College Downtown
RVCPD
Rock Valley College Police Department
SAS
Speakerphone Alert System
SBHS
Spring Brook House
SSC
Stenstrom Student Center
SAML
Samuelson Road Center
SCM*
Supply Chain Management
SEM
Strategic Enrollment Management
SES
Sustainable Energy Systems
SGA
Student Government Association (Student Organization)
SLO
Student Learning Outcome
SME
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
SOC*
Sociology
SPH*
Speech
SSA
Support Staff Association
SSB
Support Services Building
SSW
Student Success Workshops
STU*
Student Development
SURS
State Universities Retirement System
TDT
Truck Driver Training
THE*
Theatre
WEB*
Web Information Technology
WEI
Workforce Equity Initiative
WHM
Women's History Month
WLD*
Welding Technology
WTC
Woodward Technology Center