Whether your support targets scholarships, faculty research, the work of our Institutes, or other initiatives of the College, every dollar donated to the RVCC Foundation has a direct impact on the trajectory of each student’s life, providing the highest dollar-for-dollar impact. Relative to the larger public and private four-year institutions, RVCC is a small, accessible community where your support can be seen, felt, and recognized!

RVCC is committed to making higher education affordable for every student, but even RVCC’s modest tuition and fees present obstacles for many. The cost of modest tuition presents many RVCC students with the inability to meet the basic expenses of life: transportation, food, housing, etc. Now more than ever, your support can have a dramatic impact. Consider this:

Unfortunately, for too many prospective students, their parents, and even potential donors, community colleges are perceived as “less than” or not as “prestigious” as traditional four-year institutions. But, the reality is much more compelling. RVCC provides all of the traditions you’d expect in college: dozens of clubs, an Honors College, varsity athletics, boundless leadership opportunities — and a supportive educational community, committed to student success. The research is clear: students who start their journeys at a community college perform as well, or better, at their transfer institutions as students who begin at four-year schools.

As a producer of talent and prospective employees, RVCC is committed to creating mutually beneficial relationships with local businesses and organizations of all sizes. We’ve forged bonds with a variety of NJ partners — from global multi-national corporations, to local businesses and community groups that provide services and support.

For example, since its inception, the RVCC Advanced Manufacturing program has placed more than 160 graduates into jobs with our employer partners, providing the well-trained employees they need. RVCC’s Workforce Training Center offers a range of career pathways for students looking to jumpstart their professional lives. And, the good news is that grads who matriculate into jobs with local employers are more likely to stay in New Jersey, helping to reduce the outmigration of young people, which is the highest in the country.

Community college doesn’t just mean being located in the community — it involves being an integral part of it. The RVCC Service Learning program, a nationally recognized model and currently only one of two at New Jersey community colleges, provides important “boots-on-the-ground” for local community organizations in need. We believe this altruism offers a lifelong lesson, not just an academic necessity.

That is an epic disparity at a time when community colleges desperately need support. We invite you to join us in changing this dynamic. Together, we can be part of the solution.