Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center plans August reopening
INA, Ill. (July 1, 2020) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center plans to reopen in August following a brief hiatus.
The Children’s Center closed in May to align operations with Illinois’ phased reopening plan. As more restrictions are being lifted, the RLCF Children’s Center has closely reviewed the…
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Rend Lake College announces Class of 2020
INA, Ill. (July 2, 2020) — Following another successful year, Rend Lake College officials are pleased to present the Class of 2020.
“On behalf of Rend Lake College, I would like to congratulate all of our graduates and wish them the best on their next endeavors,” said RLC President Terry…
Rend Lake College releases plan for Fall 2020
INA, Ill. (June 30, 2020) — With the Fall 2020 semester weeks away, Rend Lake College has a plan in place for instruction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Visit rlc.edu/fall2020 for full details, as well as how to enroll and start the process for advisement and financial aid.
“Rend Lake College leadership has…
Rend Lake College Spring 2020 Honors Lists
INA, Ill. (June 18, 2020) — Rend Lake College is proud to announce its President's and Vice Presidents’ Lists for the Spring 2020 semester.
The lists include 163 students named to the President’s List. Those individuals earned a 4.0-grade point average (GPA) during the semester as a full-time student earning…
Application deadline extended for RLC Medical Assistant program
INA, Ill. (June 10, 2020) — The application deadline for Rend Lake College’s popular Medical Assistant program has been extended to July 1. Those interested in the program will need to take an entrance exam to complete their applications.
The entrance exam, called the Psychological Service Bureau (PSB) exam, is…
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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES — June 9, 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
INA, Ill. (June 9, 2020) — As Rend Lake College faculty and staff adjusted to working from home earlier this spring, the college saw an opportunity for the continuation of remote work in certain circumstances. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Rend Lake College Board of Trustees approved a new policy granting…
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Still time to sign up for summer classes at RLC
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College’s summer semester starts in about a week, and there is still time to register for classes.
Due to ongoing health concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic, RLC’s 2020 Summer Semester will be conducted entirely online. So, whether you are near or far,…
RLC offers Early Childhood Education classes online
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Early Childhood Education courses are moving fully online at Rend Lake College during the fall semester.
Several ECE classes, originally planned in a hybrid format, will take place entirely online. That means there will be no “in-person” component, which would normally take place in…
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Sign up for virtual kids camps at RLC
INA, Ill. (June 1, 2020) — Rend Lake College is partnering with Black Rocket, a national leader in tech-education, to offer virtual camps for kids this summer.
The Virtual Summer STEAM Camps at RLC offer kids the opportunity to choose from any of the great cutting-edge courses with topics such…
RLC Rad Tech program maintains accreditation
INA, Ill. (May 28, 2020) — Rend Lake College’s radiography program remains in excellent standing following a review by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
RLC’s Rad Tech program was granted a maximum eight years of accreditation in 2016. RLC will continue that status following an interim…
Studio RLC to hold virtual open house
MT. VERNON, Ill. (May 26, 2020) — Rend Lake College is calling all future estheticians, barbers and cosmetologists to take a virtual tour of Studio RLC.
An open house at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 25 via Zoom. Any students interested in…
Find your academic flexibility at RLC
INA, Ill. (May 18, 2020) — Have you been asking yourself if going to college is the right move?
It comes with a cost. There is no question about it. And if education hasn’t been your strong suit in the past, it can look like a daunting financial risk. But…
RLC President Wilkerson joins COVID-19 Campus Reopening Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 15, 2020) — Following the release of Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has convened a committee to shape guidance on how campuses across the state can open safely this fall semester amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Rend Lake…
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RLC helps aid students affected by COVID-19
INA, Ill. (May 14, 2020) — Rend Lake College students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can expect some financial relief thanks to a quick disbursement of emergency funding by the college.
“The college recognizes the financial burden that the move to online learning has caused…
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Upcoming Events
| Independence Day Holiday (observed) Jul 03 2020 |
| Summer Midterm Jul 03 2020 |
| July Meeting: Board of Trustees Jul 14 2020 |
| Fall Semester Payment Deadline Jul 15 2020 |
| Food Sanitation Training Jul 25 2020 |
| Last Day of Summer Classes Jul 31 2020 |
| Walk-In Registration Begins for Fall Semester Aug 03 2020 |
| August Meeting: Board of Trustees Aug 11 2020 |
| First Day of Fall 2020 Classes Aug 17 2020 |
| September Meeting: Board of Trustees Sep 15 2020 |