INA, Ill. (April 1, 2020) — Just because you are away from the classroom doesn’t mean education has to be less impactful. Junior Achievement in Jefferson County, in partnership with Rend Lake College, is providing teachers and parents materials to use for remote learning during the ongoing shelter-in-place environment.

Junior…

Read more: Online learning resources available through Junior Achievement

INA, Ill. (March 31, 2020) — Despite the challenges of practicing social distancing, Rend Lake College students are still finding ways to contribute to the local community during the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic.

Several students found different volunteer opportunities as part of the Land of Lincoln AmeriCorps’ ongoing initiative. The program…

Read more: AmeriCorps volunteers step up in time of need

Just because you’re stuck inside doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun. Show off your creativity through Rend Lake College’s TikTok Contest.

What are the rules?Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to create TikTok videos showing how they are keeping busy in this new stay-at-home learning environment. To…

Read more: Show off your creativity with RLC TikTok Contest

As Rend Lake College shifts to online-only classes in response to ongoing health concerns over COVID-19, the college would like to make the transition as simple as possible for its students.

Here are some Tips for Online Progress for students as they adjust to stay-at-home learning.

Have access to a…

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As students and faculty adjust to a new stay-at-home type of learning environment, we at Rend Lake College understand these changes can be difficult. The lack of face-to-face interaction can lead to feelings of isolation or anxiety as we brave through the necessary health precautions to limit the spread of…

Read more: Feeling isolated? RLC offers mental health resources

INA, Ill. (March 20, 2020) — His name is adorned on the Administration Building at Rend Lake College, but his legacy lives throughout institutions across Illinois as “the man who has done more for community colleges of the state than any other.”

Those were the words of Shawnee Community…

Read more: RLC mourns loss of original board member Dr. Allen Y. Baker

INA, Ill. (March 13, 2020) — He was a major contributor to education in Southern Illinois, from his service to the Rend Lake College Foundation Board of Directors to his work with the Sesser-Valier Unit School District. George Slankard, retired magazine publisher and pillar of the Sesser community, passed away…

Read more: RLC mourns the passing of George Slankard

SESSER, Ill. (March 12, 2020) — Sesser-Valier High School seniors took the next step in their education by enrolling at Rend Lake College this week during RLC’s College Signing Day.

RLC advisers were at the school to meet with students, answer questions and help enroll them in summer and fall…

Read more: RLC welcomes Sesser-Valier Red Devil seniors during College Signing Day

CHRISTOPHER, Ill. (March 11, 2020) — Christopher High School seniors took the next step in their education by enrolling at Rend Lake College this week during RLC’s College Signing Day.

RLC advisers were at the school to meet with students, answer questions and help enroll them in summer and fall…

Read more: RLC welcomes Christopher Bearcats seniors during College Signing Day

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COVID-19 Resources

National:

Center for Disease Control

State:

Illinois Department of Public Health

County:

Jefferson County Health Department 

June 25, 2020

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