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News
Open House Meet & Greet with President Ragland set for Aug. 19 at RLC
INA, Ill. (July 29, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ invites students and community members to an Open House Meet & Greet reception in honor of President Lori Ragland. With more...
Trustee Ron Daniels named Southeast Region Chair, joins ICCTA Executive...
INA, Ill. (July 24, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ is proud to announce that Board of Trustees member Ron Daniels has been appointed to serve as the Southeast Region...
Director Mindy Reach introduces new SHINE program at RLC
INA, Ill. (July 21, 2025) — Are you prepared to embark on a journey towards a successful and promising future? RLC's SHINE (Support Helping Individuals Navigate Education)...
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Resources
RLC's Guide to CAREER Agreements (Joint Agreements)
Guide to CAREER Agreements (Joint Agreements) º£½ÇÊÓÆµ District No. 521 is part of an interdistrict Comprehensive Agreement Regarding the Expansion of Educational...
RLC's 58th Commencement readies for nearly 400 graduates Saturday
INA, Ill. (May 16, 2025) — The stage is set outside the Wayne Arnold Rec Center on the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Campus in Ina where nearly 400 students will graduate tomorrow. The...
Application now open for Continental Apprenticeship with RLC
Continental has opened the door for a new class of apprentices in the Industrial Electronics and Maintenance Technology field. Get accepted and you’ll learn at Rend Lake...
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Student Success
RLC Announces President's & Vice President's Lists For Spring 2025
INA, Ill. (July 2, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ administrators, faculty and staff would like to congratulate the 393 students who made the President's and Vice President's...
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ hosts 2025 LPN Pinning Ceremony
INA, Ill. (June 26, 2025) º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s Associate Degree Nursing Program proudly presented the 2025 LPN Pinning Ceremony today in the college theater. The event...
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ STARS Program Visits Chicago for Cultural and Educational...
INA, Ill. (June 24, 2025) — The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ STARS program recently provided 10 students and 3 advisors the opportunity to explore the city of Chicago through a unique...
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In the Community
Southern Illinois Leaders Gather at RLC for SI Now’s Economic Development Day
INA, Ill. (July 24, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ was proud to host SI Now's 3rd Annual Economic Development Day in the Event Center on the Ina campus. SI Now serves as a...
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ hosts 2025 Summer CTE Camps
INA, Ill. (July 8, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ summer Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps took place from June 16-18, 2025. These one-day camps were free and provided...
RLC hosts first SIMA Fest to Celebrate Local Makers and Manufacturers
MT. VERNON, Ill. (June 9, 2025) — º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, in the spirit of advancing shared manufacturing goals within the community, hosted its inaugural SIMA Fest. This event...
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Student Ambassadors
WHAT IS THE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM? The student ambassador program is a leadership opportunity for an honorary group of students who are dedicated to serving and...
Student Emergency Fund
About The Emergency Fund: The º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Emergency Fund was created to assist RLC students who encounter an unforeseen financial emergency or catastrophic event which...