Dear Students:
Welcome to Raritan Valley Community College. I’m delighted that
you’ve made the decision to attend our College and I’m honored
to welcome you to our exciting and dynamic community.
As you’ll soon discover, you’re joining a campus community that is
dedicated to your success. We want you to realize your goals and
your dreams – and we are all committed to helping you in any
way we can. We believe that Raritan Valley Community College
transforms lives – we know that it will transform yours.
We also think that learning takes place both within and outside
the classroom. In class, you’ll quickly discover an innovative and
passionate faculty, a faculty that will ask you to engage in active
collaborative learning. You’ll have many opportunities to engage
in small group work and to develop your critical thinking skills. We’ll help you to solve problems, to
write with clarity and purpose, to practice ethical reasoning, and to recognize the importance of civic
engagement.
Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year institution or whether you plan to begin your career, the
RV faculty will prepare you for that future.
You’ll also soon discover that RVCC offers you just as exciting opportunities outside the classroom.
The College is home to endless student clubs and organizations. The campus is alive with special
events – provocative speakers, timely roundtables, critically acclaimed films, cutting edge theatre,
and concerts for every musical taste.
We’re a national leader in service learning. Here, you can make a real difference in the life of your
community. The campus is also home to a Planetarium, an observatory, and a 1,000-seat theatre.
There’s a new science center addition and a state-of-the-art workforce training center.
RVCC is a special place. Everything is here for you to “seize the day.” Jump right in. Take advantage of
these rich opportunities; test yourself; try something new; say “yes” to that new invitation. Discover
who you are – discover that potential, that passion – there’s no telling where this journey ends.
You’ve already taken that first step – and we’re ready to join you as you move forward.
I wish you every success and I wish you a wonderful year.
Best wishes,
Michael J. McDonough, President
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