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About RVC

Rock Valley College is a comprehensive two-year community college in Rockford, Illinois, offering more than 100 courses for transfer, career programs, and certificates.

Mission Statement

Rock Valley College empowers students and community through lifelong learning. 

Vision Statement

Rock Valley College empowers the community to grow as a society of learners through well-designed educational pathways, leading to further education, rewarding careers, cultural enrichment, and economic-technological development.

Core Values

Rock Valley College has seven Core Values: Learner-Centered Community, Mutual Respect, Excellence, Diversity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Public Trust. Learn about each one below:

Learner-Centered Community

Rock Valley College is dedicated to providing affordable lifelong learning opportunities that foster student success.

Mutual Respect

At all times, Rock Valley College upholds the dignity of each individual by being ethical, respectful, fair, and courteous in communications and actions.

Excellence

Rock Valley College maintains high expectations for teaching and learning and holds itself accountable for promoting continuous improvement.

Diversity

Rock Valley College promotes, celebrates, and embraces differences, including cultural and ethnic diversity and diversity of thought.

Collaboration

Rock Valley College fosters innovative, enriching partnerships within the college community and among others that serve the region.

Innovation

Rock Valley College is a forward thinking institution that explores creative approaches for the future.

Public Trust

Rock Valley College honors and upholds its commitment to the community through integrity of actions and efficient use of resources.

Leadership & Governance

Rock Valley College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). RVC is also recognized by the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) and by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).

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Board of Trustees

Policies & Procedures

Office of the President

Strategic Plan

Awards & Recognition

Rock Valley College is known as the "Home of Champions" for our excellence on and off of the athletic fields or courts. Here are some of our most recent accolades:

  • 2025, Military Times’ Best for Vets College Rankings (243 of 357)
  • 2025, Aspen Institute Top 200 Community College
  • 2025, Illinois Community College Journalism Association, Award for Excellence in Illinois Community College Newspapers, 2nd Place (Valley Forge)
  • 2025, Lou Awards (7) – regional award for theatrical excellence (Starlight Theatre)
  • 2025, National Safety Council Defensive Driving Team Outstanding Commitment to Driver Education and Roadway Safety
  • 2025, Phi Theta Kappa receives CCSmart Champion Award
  • 2025, American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Award of Excellence for Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership (Rock Valley College and AAR Corp.
  • 2025 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Award of Excellence for Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging – Award Finalist
  • 2024, Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Diversity Magazine
  • 2024, Illinois Community College Trustee Association (ICCTA) Business/Industry Partnership Award for Bourn & Koch’s partnership with RVC

 

Additional Information

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RVC Locations

Rock Valley College has multiple locations serving communities and the workforce in Northern Illinois.
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Join Our Team

RVC offers many exciting, mission-driven career opportunities with excellent benefits and generous paid time off.
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Make a Difference

Through the support of our generous donors the RVC Foundation is able to provide scholarships to students in need, fund grants to enhance programs and services, and support activities that complement the college's offerings.

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