RVCC 2019 NECHE Self-Study

Transparency
Informed Decision Making for Students
The RVCC website contains all information that a prospective and current student may
need to make informed decisions about their education. The River Valley homepage
contains links directly to the three most useful areas for students: Admissions, Academics,
and Student Resources. These links include access to the college application process,
tuition and fees, the Financial Aid office, links to each program page, and links to many
policies and procedures that directly relate to students. Student policies are found on the
“Student Resources” tab of the website which includes a link not only to specific policies,
forms and statistics, but also to the Student Handbook.
Communication with the Public
RVCC is clear in its communications with the public via the website, the College Catalog,
and the Student Handbook. Information related to application and admission processes is
found in both the Catalog (pg. 9-16) and on the website. Employment information for
certificate programs is found on the website via the Gainful Employment Index and for
many accredited programs directly on their program pages. National accrediting agencies
often require their respective programs to publish accreditation status, retention rates,
graduation rates, national board exam pass rates, and employment statistics. Each
accredited program at RVCC is in compliance with the national accreditation standards for
that program and publishes required information on their program webpage.
RVCC is responsive to reasonable requests for information and informs the public about
how inquiries may be made through the College’s “Contact Us” form on the website.
Generally, the information from the “Contact Us” page goes to the Admissions Office and
they disseminate the request appropriately.
Program content in the College Catalog is the responsibility of each program Director to
update on a yearly basis. This content is then reviewed by the VPAA before the printing of
the Catalog. Ten years of electronic versions of the College Catalog are archived on the
RVCC website. The VPAA, in conjunction with the Chair of the Curriculum Team, has made
the 2018-2019 College Catalog a top priority. The VPAA is additionally auditing the
Catalog, all programs, and the upcoming academic schedules to ensure consistency and
compliance for all courses with CCSNH and RVCC policy.
Public Disclosure
Media Format
RVCC publishes all materials relevant to public disclosure, both digital and print form,
through its College Catalog and Student Handbook and directly on pages on its college
website. The 2017-2018 Catalog (pgs. 9-16) clearly sets forth the obligations and
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