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Daniela G., pre-med student
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
—Mahatma Gandhi
A message from the
president Each year as we develop our Annual Report to the Community at Rock Valley College, we seek out our greatest stories of the year and combine them with a vision of our future. In doing so a theme usually appears to us. This year’s theme came easily: Faculty of the Year Dr. Michael Youngblood professed at our commencement ceremony that “community colleges change lives.” Then one of our students won the Paul Simon Essay Contest for the state of Illinois writing on the theme, “How My Community College Has Changed My Life.” You will enjoy reading more about these two perspectives within these pages. With over 30 years in community college education, I have personally seen hundreds of students whose lives were, in fact, changed because of their community college experience. Our students come to us for a variety of reasons: credit courses to transfer to a four-year institution; training for a steady, well-paying job or completing a GED (General Education Development) when a high school diploma was not achieved, and these are only a few. I never cease to be touched by the story of a student who came to us unsure and afraid and left us successful and confident because we provide both challenge to excel and support to succeed. I am proud to be a part of Rock Valley College and its mission to change lives in our community. As an institution we are nimble and prepared to address needs within our region. Our community counts on us to meet students’ needs while also addressing the economic vitality of our area as a whole. We are grateful to have many partners in our community who work with us to identify and execute solutions. Whether serving or leading, at Rock Valley College we are dedicated to being a critical part of important change. It’s our mission and it’s our privilege. — Dr. Jack Becherer
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Community college
changes people’s lives In April 2012, Dr. Michael Youngblood, RVC Professor of Economics, was honored as the 24th recipient of the Faculty of the Year award at Rock Valley College. Before obtaining his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate from Northern Illinois University, Dr. Youngblood began his educational journey as a community college student. Below, Mike talks about his community college experience and how he has tried to replicate that experience for his students at Rock Valley College. I was born and raised in Moline, Illinois.
I have been a professor at Rock Valley College
My parents were hard workers and great
for the past 22 years. Over that time,
providers, but neither of them attended
I have tried to “give something back” because
college. They came from the rural south, where
my community college experience laid the
emphasis was placed on working on the farm,
foundation for the life I have today. Community
not going to college. As a result, college had
college has also played a huge role in the lives
never been part of my family’s experience.
of my family. My wife graduated from RVC
To provide for our family, my dad worked in the
before attending Rockford College.
same shop for 32 years and my mom worked
My oldest son, Dane, graduated from RVC
at various retail stores. I was pretty much
before attending Northern Illinois University.
expected to follow that same path.
He is currently employed by RVC. My youngest son, Addison, attended RVC before transferring
It wasn’t until my junior or senior year of
to the University of Illinois. He returned this
high school that I really started to think
past summer to work for the RVC theater
about my future. Did I really want to work in
“I believe it is my role as a professor to help
manufacturing? I wondered what other career opportunities were available to me. During my senior year, I decided to attend Black
them discover their
Hawk College, my local community college.
academic potential.”
experience changed my life. At Black Hawk,
— Dr. Michael Youngblood, RVC Economics Professor
to topics and ideas that I had never known
At the risk of sounding overly dramatic, that three things happened: first, I was introduced existed before. These things challenged the
department. As an RVC faculty member, I have always tried my best to recreate my community college experience for my students. Like me, many of my students are first-generation college students. They are struggling with the challenges of learning to “become” college students. I believe it is my role as a professor to help them discover their academic potential.
ways that I viewed the world. Second, I took my
In all of these efforts, my guiding principle
first economics class. Third, I learned that I was
has always been “community colleges can
capable of doing college-level work.
change lives.”
How My Community College Has
Changed My Life The following is the republished essay for Rock Valley College student Rebecca Hines. Rebecca entered and won the Paul Simon Student Essay contest at RVC, an annual contest that asks students in 500 words or less to address the theme of “How My Community College Has Changed My Life.” After her essay was chosen as the winner at RVC, she was entered into the statewide competition where she went on to win top honors from among 24 students representing community colleges across the state. Rebecca is the first RVC student to claim the top prize in the state competition since the competition was created in 1990. “Mom, did you make any friends today?” my
My family noticed a change within weeks;
been difficult to pass these lessons on to my
9-year-old daughter asked after my first day at
I was happier, more organized, more focused.
children. “Education is important” would have
Rock Valley College. “No, Sweetie, I did not.”
My workload forced me to manage my time
been just words, instead of a way of life they
My 12-year-old son had a more astute
more wisely and work more efficiently.
now see. The example I set sends a stronger
observation: “Aren’t you embarrassed to
My intellectual frustrations disappeared, as
message: pursue education with passion, and
be there? I mean, you are older than the
I was challenged by my professors and the
happiness will follow.
other students.” I was embarrassed and
class material. I felt confident, ready to take
quite self-conscious — for about 15 minutes.
on new academic challenges and fill in my
That embarrassment quickly made way for
knowledge gaps.
enthusiasm and the realization that I was
Rock Valley College has made it possible for me to reach my new potential and set higher goals for my life. It’s easy to see that
However, the changes I’ve experienced
I’m happier — which has a very nice trickle-
run deeper than that. There is a renewed
down effect for my family — but going back to
sense of curiosity and a desire to learn in
school has enriched my entire outlook on life.
“Going back to school” was merely an idea I
our house — not only for me, but also my
Anything is possible with an education;
had been mulling over for months, and when
children and husband. They see the value
I felt that from my first day at Rock Valley
it was time to take action, Rock Valley College
of a quality education; they see me study, of
College and still believe it today.
stood out as a great fit for me. The reasonable
course, but they also share my excitement to
cost and location of the main campus meant
learn more material, to open more doors. By
that I could attend classes without adversely
demonstrating that a life filled with education
affecting my family’s finances. Their helpful
is a rich life, I set the stage for my children to
staff guided me through the sign-up process,
succeed in their chosen paths.
finally taking the next step toward bettering my life.
and before I knew it, “going back to school” had made the leap from idea to reality.
Without the excellent professors and great classes at Rock Valley College, it would have
My community college has most certainly changed my life for the better, and I even made a few friends.
“My family noticed a change within weeks; I was happier, more organized, more focused.” — Rebecca Hines, RVC student
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Opportunity for
change
In our 2010 annual report to the community, we introduced you to the Learning and Opportunity Center (LOC), Rock Valley College’s satellite location in downtown Rockford. Since opening its doors in the fall of 2010, nearly 800 students have taken classes at the LOC. Over 85% of those students have been first-generation college students. By offering a flexible schedule of classes at a convenient location for people who live or work in the downtown area, the LOC has allowed Rock Valley College to provide countless life-changing opportunities for people in our community. Joshua Archer is just one of many success stories written so far at the LOC.
Two years ago, I had no hope for the future.
how to develop discipline, prioritize, become
relationships and talk to various classmates
I thought I would be a drug addict or criminal
organized, juggle my schedule, and follow
and teachers. The campus kind of helps you
for the rest of my life. Now, I feel like the world
through on commitments. I had to create a
crawl before you can walk, which helps prepare
is in the palm of my hands and my life is what
healthy support system, and start listening to
you for the transition to the main campus.
I make it.
and taking advice from mentors, counselors,
I was a multiple drug addict, getting out of jail, and homeless. When I was released, I
“Now, I feel like the world is in the palm of my hands and my life is what I make it.” — Joshua Archer, RVC student
friends, and acquaintances who were going through similar experiences.
I’m working toward my associate of arts and plan on eventually obtaining a master’s degree in either social work or science. I would like
chose to go to the Rockford Rescue Mission
I am now in a halfway house and share an
to work for a non-profit organization that
because I was ready to change my life. My
apartment with one other guy. Now that
helps people, or find a position pertaining to
education instructor at the Mission, Ms. Pamela
I have been working on some of those
environmental science. In my opinion, one of
Thompson, recognized my interest in getting
skills I mentioned like being organized and
the most important things in life is to find what
into college. She helped me begin the process
managing my schedule, I am also looking
you have a passion for and make a career out
of getting started at the LOC by getting
for a job while attending RVC. Things are
of it. An education can help to achieve that.
me online and assisting me with enrolling,
progressing.
completing my FAFSA, driving me to the
RVC is a great way to get started on your
I have had a good experience at the LOC.
education because it’s more affordable than
It is a smaller campus which makes it a more
other colleges and universities. If you invest
The biggest challenge for me was coming
personal, “tight knit” environment. As a result
the time now, you will have the rest of your life
from the lifestyle that I knew. I needed to learn
of this, I found it easier to have more personal
to enjoy the benefits.
campus, and registering for classes.
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RVC Mission Statement Rock Valley College is an educational leader in providing quality, accessible, lifelong learning opportunities, cultural enrichment, and support for economic and technological development.
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“Since joining Woodward, I have felt very welcomed here. All of my coworkers and supervisors are helpful with any issues I have and are happy to help. I’ve been pleased with the RVC faculty and their willingness to help me achieve my best. The classes can sometimes be challenging, but the instructors are definitely there to help me through it.” — Sara McKee, 2012 GEM student
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Partnerships. Synergy. Collaboration. Regardless of the words, the definition is clear: Rock Valley
We also assist local high schools with career-specific curricula
College works closely with many partners in our region to
for students who have a particular subject or job interest
increase educational aspiration and meet the growing demands
beyond high school. For those students interested in health
of our business community.
care, manufacturing, or automotive technology, for example,
Through partnerships in education RVC is continuing to provide opportunities for qualified high school students to
there are opportunities to begin targeted classes while still in high school.
complete their final two years as students on our campus and
Relationships with local religious and human services
simultaneously complete their associate’s degrees. Our Running
organizations have proven critical to the success of the Learning
Start programs allow graduates to transfer into a variety of
and Opportunity Center (LOC) in downtown Rockford. These
programs, including engineering, mathematics, and science.
organizations identify and offer support to potential students
In a region where skilled workers are always in high demand, business partnerships provide opportunities for students to train and receive certification in areas such as manufacturing so they can immediately apply and interview for full-time employment. Successful programs such as Golden Eagles Manufacturing (GEM)
at the LOC and are often the driving force for students to take the first step into the Center. Careful case management and personal attention give students at the LOC a chance to realize their strengths and challenges and accept each victory — no matter how small — as a step toward a larger educational goal.
are the groundwork to meet other training needs throughout
We are very proud of how we not only lead, but answer the
the region. GEM is a collaboration between Rock Valley College
call to meet the needs of our region. Community colleges
and Woodward that offers students paid, job-related experience
must be flexible and possess the ability to lead and serve in an
while they are earning a Manufacturing Engineering Technology
ever-changing landscape.
degree from RVC (See photo on opposite page).
We are grateful to our many partners who help us to improve
As the local aerospace industry continues to grow and demand
the education and economic vitality of our community, whether
a skilled workforce, the need for developing engineering talent
it involves careers in healthcare, teaching, or manufacturing.
has become an even greater priority. Rock Valley College is a key
These successful partnerships clearly demonstrate the power of
component in the collaboration among businesses and education
collaboration.
to make certain the region can support these demands. The educational skills gap is a national issue. The collaboration between K-12 districts and Rock Valley College provides insight and support to help high school teachers develop curricula to best prepare graduates for college-level work.
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Partnerships (continued)
Joining together propagates
change
Bridge to Healthcare Rock Valley College Adult Education has partnered with Northwest Illinois Healthcare Collaborative to offer Bridge to Healthcare, an innovative program designed for members of the community to gain the basic skills to obtain their GED (General Education Development), as well as the skills necessary to pursue further training in the healthcare field. Start-up costs for this program were provided by the Northwest Illinois Healthcare Collaborative and the Rock Valley College Foundation.
Grow Your Own graduates first class of teachers In 2006, Rock Valley College signed on to a state-wide grant program, Grow Your Own Illinois, as the community college partner in the Rockford consortium. The Grow Your Own (GYO) idea is simple — it takes a community effort to recruit, support, retain, and graduate teacher candidates who are from the community, who represent
Left to right: Joan Fedota (NLU Asst. Dean of the National College of Education), Sherri Bressman, (NLU Dept Chair of Elementary and Middle Level Education) , Elizabeth Wilson (GYO Teacher Candidate), Colleen Pete (GYO Teacher Candidate), Starla Copeland (GYO Teacher Candidate), Georgiann McKenna (NLU Cohort Instructor), Deb O’Connor (NLU Faculty), and Kevin Bruce (GYO Teacher Candidate).
the community, and who plan and expect to teach in schools located in their own neighborhoods. GYO
school science. In April 2012 the first cohort of five
is literally charged with “growing our own” future
GYO teacher candidates completed student teaching
educators.
and graduated from NLU. Kevin Bruce, Starla Copeland,
National Louis University (NLU) is the senior educational partner that offers upper-division courses in Rockford
Tomas Garza, Colleen Pete, and Elizabeth Wilson are the inaugural class of GYO 2012.
(on RVC’s campus) leading to a bachelor’s degree in
All five planned to seek teaching jobs with Rockford
elementary education with an endorsement in middle
Public School District #205.
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getting out of it. It’s really neat when I come to work, and can say, ‘Hey, that’s what I was just learning
Students excel through GEM program
at school,’ and vice versa. The opportunity to learn at work as well as at school is really huge.
Since 2007, Rock Valley College and Woodward have
This leaves the GEM students prepared to jump into a working environment after school is over.”
collaborated on the Golden Eagles Manufacturing
“What drew me to the GEM program was the chance to go to school and get valuable, on-the-job experience that goes hand-in-hand with the things that I learn at school. This is exactly what I’m
— Kendal Linscheid, 2012 GEM student
(GEM) program. GEM offers students paid, jobrelated experience while they earn a Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree from RVC.
Running Start program expands Running Start is a program that allows select, qualified students from area high schools to earn both their high school diploma and associate of arts degree concurrently by attending Rock Valley College full-time during their junior and senior years of high school. In the fall of 2011, the program, which was already open to qualified students from Belvidere and Belvidere North high schools, expanded to include students from Winnebago, Byron, and Harlem high schools.
Sara McKee, GEM student at Woodward
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Awards & recognitions RVC wins Governor’s Sustainability Award Rock Valley College was honored for best practices at the 2011 Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Awards luncheon in Champaign on October 27, 2011. RVC was recognized for the Physical Education Center (PEC) renovation project that was completed in late 2009. Through the renovation, the PEC was the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified facility in Winnebago County, and the first Illinois community college facility to achieve Gold Level Certification.
Mass Communication students win awards, films screened at film festivals RVC Mass Communication students Tom Doherty, Jayson
Left to right: Assistant Director of PRI (Prairie Research Institute) Gary Miller, RVC Vice President of Administrative Services Sam Overton, RVC Director of Business Services Jacki Minnihan, ISTC (Illinois Sustainable Technology Center) Director Manohar Kulkarni
in August 2011. Doherty and Phommavongsa also had
Model UN team takes home awards
their film screened at the Beloit International Film Festival.
The Rock Valley College Model United Nations Team
Students Jake Skiba, Mike Dean, and Eric Smigiel all had
received awards in October 2011 for Outstanding
films screened at the Illinois International Film Festival.
Delegation and for Outstanding Position Papers.
Phommavongsa, Catt Garcia, Sara Garcia, Kyle Owen, and David Dawson all won awards at the Mosaic Film Festival
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Jessica Gamble, RVC women’s basketball
2011-2012 RVC women’s basketball national champions
RVC athletics wins two national titles; nine athletes earn All-American honors The women’s tennis and women’s basketball teams both brought home NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) national championships for RVC during the last year, while the RVC volleyball team placed third nationally for the second straight season. Volleyball players Kristen Kotch and Morgan Knoll, women’s tennis players Nicole Beck, Katy Kurilla, McKenzie McCray, Alice Swanson, and Brianna Todaro, and women’s basketball players Marion Thompson and Erin Ryczek were all named NJCAA All-Americans.
Six RVC athletes honored for success in the classroom RVC athletes Ryan Blume (baseball), Elliot Day (golf ), Zachary Kloster (golf ), Lindsay Lengjak (women’s basketball), Emily Ollman (women’s basketball), and Kelsey Scarpetta (softball) all earned awards for academic excellence from the NJCAA.
RVC student’s photo chosen for magazine cover Meico Gowan, a photography student at RVC, had the honor of his photo being selected for the cover of the January 2012 issue of Photographer’s Forum Magazine.
Prestigious anthology publishes RVC student’s poem RVC student Rachel Talan had her poem, Clumsy, selected from among 950 entries for publication in the 2011 edition of Nota Bene, Phi Theta Kappa’s honors anthology. Nota Bene, which is distributed internationally, showcases outstanding writing by community college students and emphasizes the opportunities for excellence found at community colleges.
RVC student Meico Gowan’s photo appeared on the cover of “Photographer’s Forum” magazine
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Awards amd recognitions (continued)
Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar Janet Saldana Casey Schoonover won first place among 709 participants in the Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders competition.
RVC student wins national Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders competition Rock Valley College student Casey Schoonover won
Saldana named 2012 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar
the Cisco Networking Academy NetRiders competition,
Janet Saldana was named a 2012 Coca-Cola Community
a competition that started with 709 participants
College Academic Team Silver Scholar and received a
representing 39 states and six provinces in the U.S.
$1,250 scholarship, as well as recognition in the USA
and Canada. Schoonover advanced through three
Today newspaper. In the fall of 2012, Janet started her
competitive rounds and won first place on December 2,
junior year studying biochemistry at Duke University.
2011 in a final round that included 44 competitors.
Two RVC Running Start students named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois Academic Team
RVC and TechWorks receive NIMS accreditation The National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc. (NIMS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes skilled workforce development in the metalworking industry.
RVC Running Start students Amy Kuhlen and
NIMS has developed skill standards to support quality
Janet Saldana were named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Illinois
in training programs that prepare metalworkers. The
Academic Team. Nominations are based on outstanding
purpose of NIMS national accreditation is to improve
academic performance and service to the college and
the quality of training programs, as part of the national
community.
endeavor to build and maintain a globally competitive workforce while providing career opportunities to employees.
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Year in review Rare art exhibit draws attention For several weeks in January and February 2012, Rock Valley College presented a collection of early Chinese ceramics on display in the Educational Resource Center. The ceramic objects in this rare exhibition were from the Neolithic period, Han, Tang, Song, Jin, and Liao Dynasties. This is one of many examples of Rock Valley College making a commitment to enhance and complement the learning experience for our students, while also providing a wonderful educational opportunity for the community.
Record number of graduates
Flamenco A3 In June 2012, Rock Valley College was once again proud to provide an enriching cultural and educational experience for our students and the community. Flamenco is known around the world for its passion, strength, and elegance, while remaining open to the new trends that reflect the art form’s evolving nature. Thanks to the support of the RVC Liberal Arts Division and the RVC Foundation, three internationally recognized flamenco talents — Flamenco A3 — performed a free, standing-room-only concert in the college’s Performing Arts Room. The group also hosted a Sevillanas dance workshop
For the second consecutive year RVC graduated a record
through RVC’s Community
number of students. This year’s 1,235 graduates surpassed last
Education department. It was a unique and unforgettable
year’s record-setting mark of 1,100. Faculty of the Year award
experience for all who participated, and an original first-class
winner Dr. Michael Youngblood and student speaker Kendall
show from three magnificent artists.
Ferguson addressed the graduates before a capacity crowd in the Physical Education Center on May 18, 2012.
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RVC Electronic Engineering Technology students (left to right: Dennis Holliman, Aimee Chastain, Adam Wasson) create a solar-powered go-kart.
RVC students showcase alternative energy projects
RVC now a premier and exclusive trainer for iPad, iPhone, iTouch applications
In May 2012, Rock Valley College students in the Electronic Engineering
In May 2012, Rock Valley College was acknowledged
Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Sustainable
as a premier and exclusive Apple iOS training campus
Energy Systems programs reported on the innovative projects they
for Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri. Starting in the spring
completed as part of the course work for their specific program.
2013 semester, RVC students can learn how to develop,
Twenty-two students presented their capstone projects at local not-forprofit organization Freedom Field Renewable Energy. Among the projects
distribute and market software applications for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iTouch devices.
students pursued were: a solar-powered go-kart; a backyard biomass
Students who successfully complete the iOS development
stove that could become a source of energy in Third World countries;
course at Rock Valley College will be able to sell their
a small turbine that turns the current of a creek into electricity; designing
own apps on the Apple app store, while preparing for a
controls for wind turbines, and measuring the effectiveness of green roofs.
job market that is demanding more properly trained iOS
The projects provided students with real world, hands-on skills that are
developers.
desirable within the emerging alternative energy industry.
Chuck Konkol, RVC associate professor of computer and
“These students are becoming system integrators, familiar with all the
information systems, who will be teaching and managing
renewable energy systems,” said Stephen Fleeman, an associate professor
the iOS Developer University Program, says he has already
for electronic engineering technology and sustainable energy systems at
been receiving calls from companies that want to enroll
RVC. “There are a lot of companies trying to get into these technologies.”
an employee in the class or be a test subject for an app developer-in-training.
Chuck Konkol, assoc. professor of computer and information systems is slated to instruct a regionally-exclusive course in creating computer apps.
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RVC student
support services Service. Support. Success. We are here for our students through every step of the
Students with disabilities can be assured they will
learning process.
receive the support they need both in and out of the
We prepare them for the initial challenges of college through Educational Planning Sessions and First Year Experience programs. Our skilled advisors work with students to establish educational goals and develop a path for success at RVC.
classroom thanks to professional staff members in our Disability Support Services department. International and multi-cultural students can rely on assistance from our Intercultural Student Services department to provide academic support, personal coaching, and assistance with utilizing other campus resources. The Office of Veterans
Each year, thousands of students benefit from the
Services is available to help veterans who come to RVC
tutoring services offered in our Tutoring Center, Math Lab,
navigate the steps for getting started on their education.
and Writing Center, places where the learning continues outside of the classroom.
These services and so many more help provide the support our students need to succeed and change their lives through education.
“Writing is a process, and the Writing Center at Rock Valley College has helped me to better understand that process. Through discussions with the faculty tutors, I’ve discovered ways to gain my readers’ attention by using sources that support and develop one main idea. As a result, I’ve become more focused and I’ve written better papers. This experience has given me the confidence that I need to communicate with others and helped me to believe in myself as a writer.” — Lola Parham, RVC student
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Success by the numbers
1,235
GRADUATES OF DEGREE PROGRAMS
Tutoring sessions held at RVC Tutoring Center:
7,221
ENROLLED STUDENTS: (spring 2012 credit classes)
8,235
First-time college students at RVC this year:OVER
1,300
Career Services, Advising, & Placement: Over 700 scheduled appointments last year alone.
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Learning and Opportunity Center (downtown Rockford):
• Over 600 students enrolled; • Over 500 first generation
college students.
Center for Learning in Retirement:
Dislocated Worker Program:
Community & Continuing Education Students:
1,300
Over individuals served.
Over 5,700
Business and Professional Institute: Provided training for and
24 different businesses
308 participants.
Adult Education: Nearly 2,500 students served last year through all RVC Adult Education programs; 280 GED graduates.
Close to
7,000 seats were filled
for CLR classes.
Stenstrom Center for Career Education:
708 students enrolled in Career/Technical Programs and
1,594 students enrolled in
general education classes.
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Your life does not get better by chance. it gets better by chan g e. —Jim Rohn
A letter from the
executive director I continue to be humbled by the spirit of donors and their desire to be catalysts of change. My staff and I have the great privilege to know and understand the selfless motivation that inspires these individuals to give. They know that their dollars, no matter the amount, literally change the direction of the lives of our students, their families, and the entire community. But did you know that when someone shares their resources to change the life of another that they also change their own life? I have witnessed the true joy of giving in many donors: donors who are filled with satisfaction by helping others, donors who find peace in changing lives, donors who become rich by sharing their wealth. These are the stories of change that inspire me to offer giving opportunities to everyone in order to change the lives of our students and our benefactors. We at Rock Valley College are fortunate to have the generous support of many individuals and organizations throughout our region. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the contributors listed here. Please know how very much we appreciate your dedication to changing lives through education. It is an honorable and important sign of your generous spirit and commitment to helping others and strengthening our communities. I would also like to share a very special thank you to the Rock Valley College Foundation Board of Directors. These volunteer leaders share their valuable time, expertise, and personal contributions to support the mission of local higher education and job training. The Foundation’s success is due to their overwhelming dedication. My sincere appreciation to all of our donors this past year and hope that you will consider continuing your invaluable support. Sincerely, Pamela K. Owens, CFRE Executive Director, Foundation & College Advancement
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RVC student
scholarships
“I will be the first college graduate in my family and this scholarship means a lot to my family. My parents work hard to help with the cost of my studies, but this scholarship is the reason that I can afford to attend college. I have had to work in a factory to come to school, and this scholarship is a sign of hope that things are getting better.” — Osiel H., general studies
“Nursing school is a rigorous and challenging experience, but I know that the skills I am learning now will help to fulfill my dream of helping others in the future. Thank you so much for the generous scholarship. I appreciate your generosity and kindness more than you will ever know. “
— Rebecca L., nursing student
“I write this letter in a state of gratitude.If it weren’t
“Thank you for your very generous gift to support my education
for kindhearted people such
with the Jeanette E. Nelson
as yourself, many students
Scholarship. Because of your
would not even be able to
donation, my family and I will not
attend school. Thanks to your
struggle with school finances, as
considerate donation, I was
I am now able to fully cover my
able to register for several
tuition and fees for the 2011-2012
more classes than I originally
academic year. I am extremely
anticipated. You’ve made what
grateful for your compassionate
would’ve been a good school
support as I continue my
year for me — a great one!”
education at Rock Valley College.”
— Conner H., music student
— Jennifer H., biology student
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RVC Foundation Grants Anatomy and Physiology Lab Models Since 2001, the RVC Foundation has funded more than $648,000 in grants to RVC faculty and staff for a variety of equipment and projects that enhance the learning experience for our students. This past year, the Foundation’s grant committee awarded $70,000 to meet critical funding needs. Among those needs was the purchase of new three-dimensional models for use in the lab portion of the BIO 185 Anatomy and Physiology course taught at RVC. These new models, with their ability to simulate three-dimensional relationships of organs in the human body, will help students develop higherorder thinking skills involving application and analysis. It will also provide a more rigorous laboratory curriculum that is in line with national standards. Each year, approximately 450 students take BIO 185, mostly as preparation for one of RVC’s Nursing or Allied Health programs. Hundreds of other students who enroll in BIO 100 or BIO 281/282 each year will also benefit from use of the new anatomical models.
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REPORT to the COMMUNITY
Why I support the Rock Valley
College Foundation A Donor Spotlight – Jane Hawkins-Hoff
“I believe that RVC is a gem in our midst.” — Jane Hawkins-Hoff, donor
Jane Hawkins-Hoff has been a supporter
During a visit to his alma mater, the University
of Rock Valley College for many years and
of Louisville, Dr. Wilhelmus “saw a very old
has served on the RVC Foundation Board
picture taken of his father with some other
of Directors since 1989. She and her late
medical students in an early 1900’s cadaver
husband, Bob Hawkins, moved to Rockford
lab. He made a comment about how things
in 1969 when Bob started working for RVC
have changed but the need to understand the
as an intramural director and golf coach. Bob
human body has not. Naming the cadaver lab
founded the RVC Booster Club and served as
in the JCSM seemed a fitting way to honor the
RVC golf coach when the team went to the
memory of my father.”
national championship.
Jane’s husband Duey Hoff also has a strong
After Bob’s passing, Jane established the Bob
connection with the college. Duey is a former
Hawkins Memorial Scholarship “to perpetuate
RVC student and athlete who served as
his dedication to shaping good human beings
men’s head basketball coach from 1983-1985.
by acknowledging their endeavors in wellness
Currently, Duey is the president of the RVC
and fitness. Bob believed that sports helped
Booster Club.
one become a team player, making them
When asked why she supports RVC, Jane had
realize that individual actions do have an
the following to say, “I believe that RVC is a gem
impact on others.”
in our midst. When you look at all RVC offers
Jane was also one of the first to donate to the
to the entire community, from youngsters to
new Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math by naming the cadaver lab in memory of her physician father, Dr. C. Kenneth Wilhelmus. Jane
retired people, you have to agree that we are so very fortunate to have a college of this caliber to support our community!”
shared that her father “loved what he did and
Jane’s continued dedication and generosity is
said he never tired of keeping the long hours
an outstanding testimonial to her belief in the
that being a dedicated doctor entails. He
importance of supporting higher education in
talked often about the need for state-of-the-art
our community. Jane is an excellent example
facilities for medical schools so students could
of creating meaningful and lasting tributes to
learn to be the best in their field.”
those you love.
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE & FOUNDATION
Financial
REPORT to the COMMUNITY
reports
Rock Valley College Financial Report Operating Funds for the Year Ended June 30, 2012
Rock Valley College Foundation Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2012
Revenues
Beginning assets July 1, 2011
$8,105,780
Amount*
% of total
$11,899,329
14.9
Sales & service fees
1,846,418
5.3
State grants and contracts
7,820,623
9.8
17,931,359
2.2
State appropriations
6,769,528
8.5
Local property taxes
29,536,322
36.9
1,412,889
1.8
122,965
0.2
Operating
2,596,527
3.2
Fundraising
$79,935,960
100.0
Amount*
% of total
$30,865,647
39.4
15,389,678
19.6
Contractual services
4,434,801
5.7
General materials and supplies
3,748,916
4.8
Scholarships
$133,973
662,614
0.8
Capital
$250,000
Fixed charges
4,449,254
5.7
Utilities
1,468,442
1.9
Amortization
419,227
0.5
Depreciation
7,209,540
9.2
Other
9,704,437
12.4
$78,352,556
100.0
Student tuition & fees (net)
Federal grants and contracts
Personal property replacement tax Investment income Other Total Revenues
Expenses Salaries Employee benefits
Travel & conference/meeting expense
Total Expenses by Object *2012 (pre-audit numbers)
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Revenues
Amount
Amount Donations
$946,342
Special events
96,780
Investments
35,996
Increase (decrease) in net assets
$1,079,118
Expenses
Amount
Increase (decrease) in net assets Ending net assets - June 30, 2102
$710,722 119,545 (830,267) $8,354,631
Distribution of awards Grants $84,000
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REPORT to the COMMUNITY
In appreciation of our
generous donors
With gratitude and recognition of the loyal donors whose generous gifts literally change lives through higher education.
RVC Foundation Contributors In Recognition of Cumulative Giving As of June 30, 2012 * Deceased
Cumulative Giving of $1,000,000 or more Sjostrom & Sons Foundation Stenstrom Family
D.A.O. Foundation Eloise K. Eshbaugh*
Cumulative Giving between $50,000 and $99,999
Hamilton Sundstrand, a United Technologies Company
Alpine Bank
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Nancy E. Anderson Estate
Sjostrom & Sons, Inc.
LoRayne Logan
Atwood Foundation
Suntec Industries, Inc.
Rockford Health System
Mary Caskey
Sundstrand Corporation Foundation
Helm Group
SwedishAmerican Health System
SwedishAmerican Foundation
Marjorie Brookman Marlowe
Ross Edgar Hunt
RVC remembers founder and friend
AMCORE Financial, Inc. Leola Arnold Trust Harlan J. and Elsie Ingwalson Trust
Winnebago County Dental Society
Cumulative Giving between $25,000 and $49,999
Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center
American Century
Rockford Powertrain, Inc.
Anonymous (2)
Rockford Products Corp. Foundation
Bank One-Rockford N.A. Ralph Bartels* Jack and Janna Becherer Belvidere National Bank and Trust Co.
Michelle and Dan Rojo RVC Student Government Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects Savant Capital Management, Inc.
Bergstrom, Inc. Charitable Foundation
Students in Free Enterprise
Ina Cholke & Olga Dean Bullard Charitable Trust
Edward and Kathryn Way Trust
Melba and Thomas L.* Clinton, Sr. Haldex Hydraulics Corporation
Sundstrand Corporation YABA of N. IL Bowling Foundation
Dain Rauscher Incorporated
Cumulative Giving between $10,000 and $24,999
The Rock Valley College community would
Danka
Anderson Industries, Inc.
like to formally pay tribute to the memory
Elco Textron Inc.
Anonymous
of Peter Kostantacos, who served as General
Forest City Gear
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
Counsel to the Rock Valley College Board of
Funderburg Foundation
Arc Design Resources, Inc.
Gannett Foundation
ASHRAE Chapter #119
Gloyd Family Foundation
Kathie Ayres and Ted Ross
Goodwill Northern Illinois
Bank One Foundation
Shirley S. Holzwarth
William N. Baskin, MD and Leah Gonigam Baskin
Woodward, Inc.
Cumulative Giving between $250,000 and $999,999
John and Roberta Mink
Trustees for 50 years, providing guidance and leadership to us all. Peter was truly a founding
Karl L. and Jeanette E. Nelson Trust
father of Rock Valley College and was
Donald H. Wrork, MD Charitable Trust
community college in Rockford. He was a role
Illinois Community College System Foundation
Suzanne and Don Berger
model through his dedication to community
Cumulative Giving between $100,000 and $249,999
college education and consistently shared
Ingersoll Milling Machine Company
Charles and Joan Bradley
his knowledge, wisdom, and love for our
Allen W. Johnson
James Stanford Brown*
community.
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Mrs. Leonard J. Cartier
Janet Kjellstrom
Peter Kostantacos was respected, loved,
Chrysler Corporation
Jane Smith Marlowe*
and cherished by many, and will be missed
Clint Maslen*
Citizen’s Scholarship Foundation of America
by us all.
Richard Nordlof
City Fire Fighters Local 413
AMCORE Foundation Jean A. Bullen Trust CLARCOR Foundation Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
instrumental in the referendum to create a
Hughes Business Telephones, Inc.
Blackhawk State Bank
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE & FOUNDATION
Annual Giving between $1,000 and $2,499
Charitable Fund
Martin and Christy Pocs
W A Whitney Corp
Annual Giving between $5,000 and $9,999
Frank and Jennifer Wehrstein
Jim and Shirley Waddell
ASHRAE Chapter #119
Susan and John Whitcher
Rockford East Cherry Valley Rotary Club
Walmart Foundation
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
Michelle and Gary Rothmeyer
Frank and Jennifer Wehrstein
Ina Cholke & Olga Dean Bullard Charitable Trust
Advanced Machine & Engineering
William Charles, Ltd.
Carl and Barb Dargene
Arc Design Resources, Inc.
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
Demonica Kemper Architects
John T. Wolf Charitable Trust II
Olson Aluminum Castings
William N. Baskin, MD and Leah Gonigam Baskin
workplace staffing
OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center
Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce
Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center
James and Carol Cox
Nancy and Jim Sylvester
Michael and Patricia Davis Demonica Kemper Architects Dynacorp, Inc. Freeport Health Network G. Pollnow Farm Trust No. 1 Richard J. Galla and Family Bill and Sue Gorski Grainger Industrial Supply Greenlee Textron Inc. Steve and Tina Gunderson Jane Hawkins-Hoff Brian and Kari Helm Jennifer Huston David D. Kalber Trust Illinois Water Treatment, Inc. William and Lois* Kramer
In Recognition of Annual Giving Received between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 * Deceased
Annual Giving of $100,000 or more
Leonard and Virginia LaPasso
Leola Arnold Trust
Mattison Foundation, Inc.
Hamilton Sundstrand, a United Technologies Company
McGladrey LLP
RVC Student Government Association Saavedra Gehlhausen Architects Schwab Charitable Fund Stenstrom Family SwedishAmerican Health System Bob and Madeline Walberg John T. Wolf Charitable Trust II
George* and Marion Meadows
Annual Giving between $25,000 and $99,999
Annual Giving between $2,500 and $4,999
Karen and John Messley
Anonymous
Alpine Bank
NIBCA
Atwood Foundation
AMCORE Foundation
William D. O’Connell
LoRayne Logan
Jack and Janna Becherer
Richard and Nancy McIntosh
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Anonymous
Annual Giving between $750 and $999
David and Ann Schertz Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 219
Alpha Controls & Services, LLC
Jack and Barbara Simon
Anonymous
Mary and Greg Tuite
Drs. Dale and Elaine Drake
workplace staffing
Suzanne and Don Berger
Bill and Sue Gorski
Susan M. Wormley
James Bonavia
Karl and Carol Jacobs
Brent and Sharon Brodeski
Diane and Ed Kuehl
Annual Giving between $250 and $499
City Fire Fighters Local 413
Lana Paris and Don Zwiefelhofer
Anonymous
Michael and Patricia Davis
Purple Creek
Kay and Phillip Blair
Dominick Demonica
Rockford Lions Club Charity Foundation, Inc.
Paul Callighan Stephen and Cindy Casper
Brian and Kari Helm
Annual Giving between $500 and $749
Helm Group
David H. and Madeleine V. Arnold
Brian and Robin DeBenedetto
Georgann A. Johnson
Brent and Susie Bernardi
David and Amy Diaz
Brian L. Kobischka
Casler Foundation
Douglas E. Lee
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Exelon Matching Gifts for Education
Robert Giesecke Ronald V. Harris
Jacki Minnihan
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Lynne and Gary Carlson Sharon and Dan Cooper
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Oliver Close, LLC
Robert and Carolyn Conboy
Greg and Laurel Franchini Norm and Pat Hagman
Olson Aluminum Castings
Richard Nordlof
Bergstrom, Inc. Charitable Foundation
Pam and Terry Owens
Xuan Dinh
Sam and Deb Overton
Rockford Health System
Forest City Gear
Katie and Ken Peterson
Hagney Architects
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of Rockford
Annual Giving between $10,000 and $24,999
Guy and Debra Gehlhausen
PMA Financial Network, Inc.
The Power Connection (NECA - IBEW) Linda Goldstein
Kathleen Kelly and Arnold Rosen
Anonymous
Allen W. Johnson
Alan and Cynthia Rehbein
Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Tom and Fayne Kniep
Dave Mark
Ardine Rice-Tennial
Jane Hawkins-Hoff
Chet Kolodziej
Terry and Janet Joles
Peter* and Pauline Kostantacos
James and Pamela Keeling/ Green Passthrough Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Charles and Lois Lindstrom
Pillsbury-Green Giant Poplar Grove State Bank John T. Quirk, Col. USAF RET.
Kathie Ayres and Ted Ross
Steve and Tina Gunderson
Robert J. and Mary Porod *
Annette J. Rehbein
Richard J. Galla and Family
RJ Galla Co., Inc.
John and Roberta Mink
Rock River Valley Baseball, LLC
Helm Group
Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton & Taylor, Ltd.
Sam and Deb Overton
Rockford Bank & Trust
Karen and John Messley
Ray and Jo Marie Paul
Daniel and Diana Saavedra
William D. O’Connell
John T. Quirk, Col. USAF RET.
Annette J. Rehbein
RJ Galla Co., Inc.
George and Frances Schwenkner Charitable Trust
Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated
Gary and Tina Kaatz
Roger and Nancy Lundstrom Donald and Freda Manzullo
Lenny Hall
Wes Morgan
Sikich LLP
Kathy McCarty
Pat and Lisa Morrow
Sjostrom & Sons Foundation
K. Sue Null
Diane and Grant Nyhammer
Rockford Orthopedic Associates, Ltd.
Savant Capital Management, Inc. Walmart Foundation
Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton & Taylor, Ltd.
Rockford Products LLC
Donald H. Wrork, MD Charitable Trust
Steiner Kerman Education Foundation
Nancy and Jim Sylvester
Barclay and Debra Olson
Robert and Lucy Pirages
Jim and Shirley Waddell Jim & Shirley Waddell
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program
Linda Restel
Students In Free Enterprise
Rockford Surgical Service, S.C. Sikich LLP
Rockford Register Star
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Tim and Carrie Rollins
Kyle Fell
Marsha E. Polacek
Anonymous (5)
Jan and Erich Hagenlocher
Jim and Michele Olejarski
Bill and Terri Roop
Steve and Claudia Fleeman
Fred Pooley
Mary Ann Beckus Arenz
David and Anne Hagney
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Oliver
David and Patty Ross
Steven Fransen
Teddy R. Prosise
Matt Armstrong
Charles and Patricia Harker
Carol Ann Ostrom
Michelle K. Scandroli
Friends of the RVC Library
Fred and Judy Raffety
Lorrie A. Arnold
Terry Hedman
Pamela J. Pasky
Algimantas Staskauskas
Lori Frith
Gary S. Reese
Dave Barich
Jane M. Heimer
Ellen Poppen
Tricia and Larry Sweeney
Robert and Cathy Funderburg
Darlene K. Riddle
Lorene Benzel
Daniel and Cathy Herdeman
Roxanne and Paul Reith
Robert and Norma Trojan
Tom and Darlene Furst
Rockford Charter Coach LLC
Leota Benzel Schilling
Deena and Rodger Hergert
Robert and Tawnya Reitsch
Michael P. Webb
David Galla
Phillip and Linda Roehrig
Julie and Christopher Black
Brent Horsley
Peter and Margie Ricker
Mary and Richard Wolf
Glenn H. Giles
April and Edward Rottman
Dick and Nancy Blackburn
Joseph and Sally Huggins
Steve Roggensack
Annual Giving between $100 and $249
Rick Gilmore
Angela Schmidt
Judy Wickens Block
Robert Jakeway
Sam and Mazie Ruzic
Cynthia E. Grantz
Joe and Kathleen Schoening
Katie and Bill Boughton
Scott and Monica James
Joan Sage
Jon Aldrich
Greg Tuite & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Mary Jo Schoening
Robert J. Boyd
Janet and Wayne Jones
Brad Salley
Anonymous (2) H. Jackson and Tanya Anstedt Jeff and Chris Beck Bob and Danae Betts Eric Blauert Phyllis Lane Bonavia Thomas Brain Karen Brown Lynell Cannell Tom Carroll Paula and Guy Carynski Nancy and Mike Chamberlain M. Ed Clucas James and Connie Coffey Jim and Cynthia Conley
Carol and Craig Hanson Julie and Daniel Heath Donald Holt Shirley S. Holzwarth Donald Ivacic Kurt and Susan Jensen
Ron Schulz
Debbie Bremner
Barbara L. Smith
David Brown
Jackie Spelman
Nathan Bryant
Bob and Kate Stroup
Rozelle and James Carroll
Matthew Swan
Matt and Kristina Cascio
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Joseph P. Coniglio
Janet S. Keating John Kehoe Mildred I. Klemp Raymond Krouse Jon and Jane Lang Jean J. Larsen Keith and Michelle Larson
Randy and Debi Schaefer Gayle and Nick Scheuer John and Shirley Schou Denise Schrader Sue Schrieber Norman Shirk
William and Mary Conkling
Beverly Jones
Thienemann Family Donor Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Gary and Sally Jouris
Candace Thompson
Carole Cotter
Tom Viel
Debra Delia
Ann and John Kerwitz
Janet Vlk
John and Debra Dixon
Robert J. King
Brian and Tricia Wagner
Andy and Beri Dolan
Marilyn Lindeman
Greg and Hilde Wear
Tim and Karla Dorgan
Jeff Linkenheld
Kevin and Diane Wheeler
Jerry Doyle
Don and Dee Williams
Dannette Eibl
Faye and Fred Marcus
Stephen Thompson
John and Susan Martocci
Beverly Thompson
Bonnie and Bill Johnson
Dave Keaggy
Pete and Pam Lonsway
John R. Conley
Keith D. Lindstrand Michele Lippert Catherine Locallo Ronald L. Lund Susan M. Lundgren Jane Lyons Michael and Naomi Madden Chris and Cecilia Mann
Janna Shwaiko Dave Sikorski Eugene and Mary Skerkoske Jeanne K. Smith Nancy Smith William V. Spack Andy Sproule Armer and Rose Mae Swanson
Brenda and Dennis Corcoran
Lois and Tom Lundgren
Ray and Nola Wood
Gene and Carol Elliott
Charles and Anna Marie Corley
Lori and Brian Lyons
Larry and Patricia Zachary
Elsie R. Estabrook
Amy Massoth
Marilyn Jenkins Tucker
Sue Zillmer
Joe and Ellie Etminan
George* and Marion Meadows
Jamin Unger
Jay and Sue Forsyth
Milo Miller
Steve and Joy Vee
Nancye C. Franklin
Rozelle Carroll
Ronald A. Wait
Harold and Diane Goellner
Kay Mondul
Valisa Walker
GoodSearch
Bill and Shelly Moses
Margaret and Gary Wilkerson
Don and Doris Mosser
Linda V. Witek
Dave Costello
Karol and Michael Manley
Arthur Del Muro
Mike and Crystal Mastroianni
Ann T. Dempsey
Annual Giving under $100
Robert and Jodi McCarthy
Marsha and Larry Ackerman
Michael Dom
Richard McMahon
Jessica and Luke Adkins
Jason Dowling
Mary Lou Miller
Trevor P. Albrecht
Kaye and Todd Eckstaine
Stephen K. Miller
Mary Ann Eibler
Dave Naze
Alpha Kappa Alpha/Pi Gamma Omega Chapter
Michelle and Jason Gorham Teresa Modica Grow
Alice Netto
Steve Wong
Rex Entsminger
Ray and Cheryl Olson
Joe Altenhoff
LeeAnn Gustafson
Alicia Neubauer
Mort Zachter
Janyce Fadden
Douglas and Kathryn Pherigo
David L. Anderzon
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene O. Gustafson
John and Kate O’Connor
Marc and Karen Zussman
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE & FOUNDATION
Giving in Tribute in honor of Estelle M. Black Alpha Kappa Alpha/Pi Gamma Omega Chapter
David Caskey Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Oliver Vern Cassens
Donald and Freda Manzullo
Trevor P. Albrecht Kay and Phillip Blair Tim and Karla Dorgan
Bob Hawkins
Georgann A. Johnson
Jane Hawkins-Hoff
Jon and Jane Lang
Mort Zachter
Milo Miller
Jane M. Heimer
Crystal Lopez
Heidi Hutchison, RVC volleyball coach
Anonymous
Jeanne K. Smith
Jim and Shirley Waddell
Anonymous
Jay and Sue Forsyth
Anonymous
Evelyn Abrahamson
Mary Jo Schoening
Hal Maysent
Larry Heimer
in memory of
Marsha and Larry Ackerman
Ronald V. Harris
Debra Gehlhausen Peter C. Kostantacos*
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Schoening
Catherine Manzullo
Olson Aluminum Castings Guy D. Gehlhausen
Detective Kevin Darrell Rice, Sr.
Casler Foundation Elizabeth “Liz� Harris
Thomas Clark, RVC Faculty
Lynn E. Manning and Aaron D. Manning
Peter C. Kostantacos, RVC attorney and friend Jack and Janna Becherer
District Fire Chief Kevin R. McIntyre
Ardine Rice-Tennial Rock River Valley Baseball, LLC
In Recognition of Planned Giving
Jack J. and Janna K. Becherer
Tricia Cratty Sweeney
James H. Breuhaus
Jim and Nancy Sylvester
Jean A. Bullen*
Edward and Kathryn Way*
Mrs. Leonard J. Cartier
Jack and Peggy Wolf
Eloise K. Eshbaugh*
Virginia Wrork*
Ronald V. Harris
Fred and Wendy Young
Jane Hawkins-Hoff
* Deceased
Harlan J. and Elsie Ingwalson* David D. Kalber*
Robert and Lucy Pirages
Jim and Shirley Waddell
Shirley S. Holzwarth
Brian L. Kobischka Peter C. Kostantacos* Douglas E. Lee
Jody Wait
Richard T. and Grace H. Leighton
Ronald A. Wait
Gene and Kathryn Lindell*
Kathryn S. Null
John and Ann Kerwitz
James Rehbein, Professor of Earth Science
Pam and Terry Owens
Robert and Carolyn Conboy
C. Edward Ware
Donald Ivacic
H. Jackson and Tanya Anstedt
David H. and Madeleine V. Arnold
David Madden
Rozelle Carroll
Mildred I. Klemp
Robert J. Boyd
Michael and Naomi Madden
Alan and Cynthia Rehbein
Jean J. Larsen
Annette J. Rehbein
Jim and Michele Olejarski Armer and Rose Mae Swanson
William R. Samuelson George E. Seidler*
Barbara L. Smith
Pauline Pirages
Bill and Terri Roop
David H. and Madeleine V. Arnold
Gerald J. Smith, RVC Alumni
Ann Miller Waddell
Lydia Luhman Pederson*
George and Frances Schwenkner*
Curt E. Ostrom Carol A. Ostrom
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Leola Arnold*
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 413
Richard Bernardi
Charles and Patricia Harker
RVC Heritage Society
Brad Salley
Greg Tuite & Associates, Attorneys at Law
Mary Boyd
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LoRayne Logan Roger E. and Nancy A. Lundstrom Fred E. Machesney* John and Roberta Mink Karl L. and Jeanette E. Nelson* Carol Ann Ostrom
List Accuracy We are thankful to our generous donors and have taken steps to ensure the accuracy of this report. We apologize for any errors that may have occurred and ask that you notify us of any corrections by calling (815) 921-4500.
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RVC Foundation Board of Directors Brent Bernardi – Alpha Controls & Services, Inc.
John W. Mink – Community Leader
Rock Valley College Board of Trustees
Brent Brodeski* – Savant Capital Management, LLC
Patrick W. Morrow – Alpine Bank
Michael P. Dunn, Jr., Chairperson
Stephen T. Casper** – Woodward, Inc.
Tad Olson – Olson Aluminum Castings
Michael D. Olson, Vice Chairperson
Michael W. Davis – Community Leader
Timothy J. Rollins – WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
Mary Tuite, Secretary
Brian DeBenedetto – Rockford Bank & Trust
Michelle Scandroli – Community Leader
Ted Biondo
Ann T. Dempsey – Oliver Close, LLC
Robert W. Stenstrom – Stenstrom Companies, Ltd.
Katherine M. Kelley
Dale A. Drake – Drs. Drake, Ltd.
James S. Waddell – Community Leader
Bill Gorski, MD – SwedishAmerican Health System
Frank Wehrstein** – Dickerson & Nieman REALTORS
Steven A. Gunderson, DO – Rockford Ambulatory Surgery Center
Ex Officio
Jane Hawkins-Hoff – Community Leader
Dr. Jack Becherer, President/CEO, Rock Valley College
Brian Helm – Helm Group
Sam E. Overton, Jr., Vice President Administrative Services
Robert J. King – Booker T. Washington Center Douglas E. Lee – Associated Banc-Corporation LoRayne Logan – workplace staffing
Pamela K. Owens, Executive Director, Foundation and College Advancement
Roger E. Lundstrom – Community Leader Karen E. Messley – RVC Faculty Emeritus Stephen K. Miller – UTC Aerospace Systems
Dr. Stephanie Raach ©
* Term began 7/1/12 ** Term ended 6/30/12
Randall J. Schaefer Naomi Fisher**, Student Trustee Daniel Slabaugh*, Student Trustee * Term began 5/22/12 ** Term ended 5/22/12
Our Vision As our community’s college, we make a difference through teaching, learning, and leading.
Maculson M., physical education student
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE & FOUNDATION 3301 N. Mulford Road • Rockford, Illinois 61114 (815) 921-4500 • www.rockvalleycollege.edu