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INA, Ill. (September 7, 2022) — Rend Lake College will host the popular Illinois Regional College Fair (IRCF) on September 13 at the RLC Event Center. High school students, current community college students, and community members interested in higher education are invited to attend.

The IRCF is a free…

INA, Ill. (September 6, 2022) — Paying for college is an area of concern for many students and parents across the nation. Parents cite that one of the biggest worries when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is that it is long and complicated. They fear they…

INA, Ill. (September 6, 2022) — Rend Lake College Agriculture Students spent a day in the field to learn about rotational grazing from Ernie Duckworth, a longtime Franklin County Grass Farmer.

Franklin County Grass Farmer, Ernie Duckworth, teaches RLC Ag students about rotational grazing.
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RLC Ag…

INA, Ill. (August 29, 2022) — Rend Lake College Fall Play auditions for Aladdin will take place on Tuesday, September 6, starting at 6 PM in the RLC Theatre. Actors ages 16 and up are encouraged to audition.

RLC is looking for talented college students and local community members…

INA, Ill. (August 29, 2022) — RLC Ag students gained additional knowledge and skills from a local industry partner visiting their Assembly and Adjustment class. Students listened to industry updates, trends, and expectations, followed by an equipment demonstration by Kaleb Miller (RLC Ag Alumni) with F.B. McAfoos.

Kaleb Miller…

INA, Ill. (August 25, 2022) — Rend Lake College hosted an introductory event to out-of-district students at last night's Taco Bar Welcome. Over 100 students, coaches, and staff gathered in the RLC Event Center on the Ina Main Campus to celebrate the diverse student backgrounds at RLC. The event, hosted…

INA, Ill. (August 22, 2022) — Three Rend Lake College Campus Police Officers received new badges during a pinning ceremony this week. RLC President Terry Wilkerson, and several members of his executive leadership team, presented officers Damon Sims, Sawyer Nichols, and Rodney Sweetin with their new official badges during the…

INA, Ill. (August 16, 2022) —Rend Lake College's Medical Assistant certificate can now be earned in less time.
Students can now complete the first of two semesters in as little as 12 weeks this upcoming Fall 2022 semester. Students will take five courses from Sept. 12 through Dec. 2, along with…

INA, Ill. (August 15, 2022) — The Rend Lake College Foundation announced that Tony Wielt would assume the chair role on the board of directors. With the recent changes to the foundation's organizational alignment, sitting board chair Robert "Bob" Bornheimer wanted to ensure a smooth transition as he moved to…

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Board of Trustees Meeting - August 9, 2022

Meeting Highlights

Under New Business, the Board:

Approved to revise job descriptions as presented, effective August 09, 2022.
- Coordinator - Student Success and Wellness
- Assistant Director -…

INA, Ill. (August 9, 2022) — Did you wait a little too long to sign up for Rend Lake College? Do you feel like signing up before the August 15 start date is impossible? Have no fear; RLC has your back.

RLC's advisement team has extended their hours on campus…

INA, Ill. (August 8, 2022) — Rend Lake College and the American Red Cross have partnered together and invite you to join them for some upcoming blood drives during the 2022-2023 academic school year. According to the Red Cross, blood is needed every two seconds in the United States,…

INA, Ill. (August 4, 2022) — The Rend Lake College Foundation Children's Center has earned the ExceleRate Illinois Gold Circle of Quality designation.

The Gold Circle of Quality recognizes programs that have demonstrated quality on all fifteen standards, as validated by a state-approved assessor. Gold Circle programs meet or exceed specific quality…