Faculty Guides

“Spanish professor Patricia Tome is my campus mom. I love her. During our weekly one-on-ones, she helped me realize what my true passion is by noticing what classes made me come alive when I talked about them. She’s the reason I’m triple-majoring in international relations, Latin American and Caribbean studies, and Spanish.”

RCC professors are not just teachers for one course. They serve as students’ faculty advisors throughout their first year, meeting regularly one-onone with each student to talk about everything from their coursework and professional goals to their personal life. The sessions are intended to help students uncover their passions, find pathways to success, and form bonds that extend well beyond four years.

Peer Mentors

“Early on, I was having a hard time transitioning to college life. I was homesick and struggling to make friends on campus because it was during the pandemic. My peer mentor, Erika Wesch ’23, sat with me for hours and reassured me that all those feelings were completely normal—that it would take a little time, but everything would work out. Of course, she was right.”

Each RCC course has two peer mentors—second-, third-, and fourth-year Tars who can’t wait to pass along their Rollins knowhow. They’re not simply a guide—they’ve recently walked in your shoes and understand the pressures you’re facing. Think of them as a cool older pal who will help you with everything from prepping for your first class presentation to deciding which meal plan to choose.

Living and Learning Together

“It was nice living near my classmates. A couple of us would go jogging together or grab a meal at Dave’s Boathouse. They helped introduce me to a wide range of people on campus, who are now my closest friends.”

Most first-year students are placed in the same residential hall as their RCC classmates, so they have a support system built in right where they live. Whether it’s needing help understanding an assignment or making it easier to find friends in a new environment, this arrangement enables students to be surrounded by a community of people who not only share their interests but who are also going through the same transition.

Start Strong

Learn more about how our RCC model will set you up for success.

Rollins student-athletes have a long history of successful careers on the business side of sports. Alice Dye ’48 shaped modern golf course design. Soccer player Dave Pitt ’04 ’06MBA won three rings with the Golden State Warriors as senior director of partnerships. Lacrosse player Annie Koeblitz ’13 is a multimedia producer at NBC Sports.

The list goes on, with more Tars following their lead every year. Take water-skier Jenny Goldsher ’21, for example. With a double major in computer science and psychology and a minor in data analytics, she landed an analyst job with the Seattle Mariners after developing a web application that uses advanced baseball statistics to simulate play-by-play output. She credits valuable skills in leadership, communication, and collaboration that she learned both in the classroom and through the cauldron of competition for preparing her to take the next steps after graduation. Meet three Tars whose experiences as studentathletes helped them go pro in thriving careers, where every day they combine their passion for sports with the future-proof foundation they received at Rollins.

Molly von Eschenbach ’21 Performance Marketing Coordinator, Atlanta United

Major: Communication studies

Sport: Women’s soccer

Notable: Interned at the Golf Channel while anchoring Rollins’ defense on the pitch

“I’m able to apply what I learned at Rollins in my corporate role at Atlanta United where I write and edit copy, lead campaigns, and spearhead large marketing initiatives. My time as a soccer player taught me how to handle pressure and stay calm among the chaos, which is especially true in the sports industry, where everything can change in seconds.”

Majors: Computer science and psychology, with a minor in data analytics

Sport: Water skiing

Notable: Competed at NCWSA All-Stars; named outstanding senior scholar in science and math

“Rollins allowed me to pursue my passions with a growth mindset. In the classroom, I had the opportunity to contextualize my studies in real-world settings through research opportunities. As a water-skier, I re-engaged my passion for competitive athletics and learned new skills. The combination of these experiences prepared me to work in a dynamic environment geared toward competition.”

How do you stay active on campus?

You don’t need to be a varsity athlete to stay fit or satisfy your competitive streak through intramurals, waters sports, group fitness classes, and more. Explore a few of the ways you can get moving without ever leaving America’s most beautiful campus.

Esports

Plug into the world of LAN-style gaming at Rollins, where two dedicated spaces— an official gaming room and a 24-hour practice lab—feature a combined 23 stations with top-of-the-line processors and graphics cards optimized for competitive esports.

Justin Driscoll ’20 ’21MBA Associate, Investments & Portfolio, leAD Sports & Health

Major: Economics

Sport: Baseball

Notable: 4-year academic all-conference pitcher; member of 2022 College World Series team

“Leveraging my platform as a student-athlete helped me secure my current role at leAD Sports. Rollins allowed me to discover my passion off the field while simultaneously pursuing my academic and athletic ambitions, including getting my MBA. This is crucial for a school to offer because so many athletes are too late to position themselves for success once their athletic and academic career is over.”

Club Sports & Intramurals

Join one of dozens of club and intramural teams—from basketball to ping-pong. And our near-perpetual sunny weather gives you year-round access to outdoor activities like golf and water polo.

Water Sports

Our lakeside location on Lake Virginia means that getting out on the water— even in between classes—is as easy as launching a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard from the Rollins Boathouse.

Group Fitness Classes

Get your groove on with Zumba or feel the burn in a boot-camp-style session or sign up for yoga on the lawn. No matter your mood, we’ve got a class to match it.

Game On

See how our studentathletes are setting the pace—in competition and in the classroom.