Tim O’Neill, humanities and social science instructor, transitioned his classes online and he kept his dedication to students. One of Rochester Community and Technical College’s values is respect. Tim embodies that as he works with and connects with students. He Read More …
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Instructors Work to Create Connection in a Virtual Classroom
Ashley Saari is an instructor in the Communication Studies program and she shares how she has transitioned to varying forms of delivery. Her care for her students hasn’t faltered with the diminished face-to-face time. One of Rochester Community and Technical Read More …
Military Service Helped Student to a Bright Future
Ryan Chapman’s path to college graduation included many starts and stops. Life experience and military service gave Ryan the time he needed to uncover his passion and learn skills to better inform what his future. Ryan Chapman ended high school Read More …
College Student Used Furlough As Step to Achieve Dream
Jesse Pflaum always thought about going to college to learn a trade, but life’s responsibilities kept coming. After he graduated from high school he started working full-time and there just wasn’t the time to continue his education. Fourteen years after graduating high school, Jesse and his Read More …
Practical Nursing Program Ranked #15 in Midwest
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce its Practical Nursing program is ranked #15 in the Midwest for the year 2020 by NursingProcess.org. RCTC was the only Practical Nursing program in Minnesota ranked in the top 15. RCTC’s Practical Read More …
RCTC Faculty Publishes Third Book
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce that English Instructor, Scannell McCormick, Ph.D., has published his third book of poetry in just over a year. His latest book is The First of Pisces. McCormick’s second book, The Elements, came out Read More …
Fall Sports Season Announcement
It was announced today by members of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) that in light of COVID-19 and the importance of player safety, the fall sports seasons for football, volleyball, and soccer are cancelled. “I feel absolutely terrible about Read More …
President’s/Dean’s/High Academic Achievement Lists Announced
Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce more than 900 students received scholastic achievement recognition for Spring Semester including 320 qualifying for the Dean’s List, 300 for the President’s List, and a total of 305 students qualifying for Read More …
RCTC Welcomes Students Back Fall Semester
Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) will be open Fall Semester with classes starting on Monday, August 24. RCTC’s offerings will include a mix of online and on-campus instruction with more than 570 classes, including about 320 offered completely online Read More …
COVID-19 Back to Campus Preparedness Plan
COVID-19 Back to Campus Preparedness Plan As part of RCTC’s commitment to provide students, faculty, staff and visitors with a safe learning and working environment, the RCTC Back-To-Campus Preparedness Plan serves as our guide for the gradual reopening of areas/services Read More …