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RVCC 2019 NECHE Self-Study

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The College, under the direction of the Liberal Arts Department Chair is working on a plan<br />

to identify utilizing a co-requisite model for English courses, much in the same way that<br />

the math department has utilized. This plan will be the goal of the Liberal Arts department<br />

to be completed upon hiring of a full-time English Faculty member.<br />

<strong>RVCC</strong> takes its financial responsibility to students seriously and works individually with<br />

students to ensure that they understand the cost of their education. Multiple avenues of<br />

funding are available to students including loans, grants, and scholarships.<br />

Student Services & Co-Curricular Experiences<br />

The mission of <strong>RVCC</strong> is reflected in how the College addresses the needs of its students.<br />

<strong>RVCC</strong> offers a variety of supports for students while they work to achieve academic<br />

success.<br />

<strong>RVCC</strong> offers course and program offerings that occur during the day, evening, or in the<br />

online environment. Regardless of when and how students are taking courses, or if they<br />

are attending labs, clinicals, practicums, internships, or fieldwork; they are supported by<br />

the entire Student Services department. The overarching goal of Student Services is to<br />

retain students and help them meet their goals. Another goal is to build confident learners.<br />

Student Service staff are available by email, phone, or in-person appointment, and we are<br />

exploring the option for students to be able to Zoom/Skype with staff members as needed.<br />

<strong>RVCC</strong> provides New Student Orientation three times per year, free tutoring services,<br />

alternate testing and disability services, workshops and guest speakers.<br />

Through the Student Success Center, any student, with appropriate documentation, may<br />

request an evaluation of class accommodations by the Disabilities Coordinator. These<br />

class accommodations are relayed to each individual faculty member and copies signed by<br />

the student and the faculty member are housed in the Disabilities Coordinator’s office.<br />

Training for all faculty related to Disability Services is provided at New Faculty Orientation<br />

and additional consultation on a case by case basis is provided by Department Chairs to<br />

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