Bennett Metal Products donates to RLC Machining program
INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020) — Rend Lake College machining students will have new equipment to work with thanks to a generous donation from an area business.
Bennett Metal Products, Inc., located in Mt. Vernon, recently contributed an Okuma CNC LB15 Lathe along with a monetary donation to purchase toolboxes…
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Apprenticeship programs showcased at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020) — Students and businesses from around the region got a firsthand look at how apprenticeships benefit the local workforce Wednesday at Rend Lake College.
RLC hosted Apprenticeship Works! — a program that showcased how local businesses have worked with the college to give students on-the-job…
Cosmetology, Barber teaching courses offered at RLC for Fall 2020
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020) — The next generation of hairstylists needs teachers, and Rend Lake College is helping make that happen.
RLC is offering both Cosmetology and Barber Instructor courses for the Fall 2020 semester. These classes provide occupational certificates designed for people looking to teach barbering or…
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Continental cuisine on the menu at annual Warrior Showcase
UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, this event has been canceled. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit rlc.edu/coronavirus. …
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Foundation awards $13K in We Are Warriors Grants
INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2020) — More than $13,000 in employee giving and community sponsorships were awarded as grants to programs last week at Rend Lake College.
The spring 2020 recipients of the RLC Foundation "We Are Warriors" grants were announced in front of the entire RLC workforce during the…
New semester, new beginnings at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 24, 2020) — Opportunities are endless at Rend Lake College, especially for those looking for a fresh start. And the chance to build upon your skills or choose a new career path is fast approaching.
Open registration for Fall Semester 2020 at RLC begins March 23 for freshmen…
Acclaimed poet Allison Joseph shares work with RLC students
INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Award-winning poet Allison Joseph read a selection of poems for students, staff and members of the public Thursday at Rend Lake College.
Joseph is currently the director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She has published a multitude of…
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Help make “The HUB” a reality at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Plans to expand and enhance the Learning Resource Center at Rend Lake College are well underway. At its Annual Dinner in December, the Rend Lake College Foundation launched The HUB fundraising campaign with the announcement of a very generous lead gift from George and Mary…
Health care forum at RLC addresses workforce demands
UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, Rend Lake College has canceled the following event. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit…
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RLC has plenty of studio art classes to offer in coming semesters
INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Want to brandish your creative side? How about taking on a new type of artistic challenge?
Rend Lake College offers a variety of studio art classes each semester that can help nurture your skills in many different mediums. And these classes are not just…
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Learn how apprenticeships can work for you
INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Career seekers, businesses and community members are invited to learn more about apprenticeship programs at Rend Lake College’s Apprenticeship Works! event.
Apprenticeship Works! takes place 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the RLC Theatre. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event is free…
Learn to fly your drone at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Looking to get into the commercial side of unmanned aircraft systems? There are a few things you need to know before your drone leaves the ground, and Rend Lake College can help.
RLC is offering a new four-day drone class from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.…
RLC Foundation hosts annual Ladies High Tea
REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES — February 11, 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020) — Tuition rates will remain flat next school year at Rend Lake College.
At Tuesday night’s RLC Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved keeping the in-district tuition rate at $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 terms —…
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Upcoming Events
| Curbside Pickup for pre-ordered Fall textbooks begins Aug 10 2020 |
| Part-Time Faculty Orientation (virtual / small group) Aug 10 2020 |
| August Meeting: Board of Trustees Aug 11 2020 |
| Fall Student Learning Day (Faculty) Aug 14 2020 |
| Warrior Days Orientation Workshops Aug 15 2020 |
| First Day of Fall 2020 Classes Aug 17 2020 |
| Fall Graduation Application Deadline Sep 04 2020 |
| Labor Day Holiday Sep 07 2020 |
| September Meeting: Board of Trustees Sep 15 2020 |
| Midterm for 12-week classes Sep 25 2020 |