Photo Submission

10/30/2020 12:13 pm

Photo Submission for December Recognition Ceremony

Your Full Name*
First Last
Hometown, state and country if relevant*
Please list your hometown & state and country other than the US
Phonetic pronunciation
If relevant, please provide a phonetic pronunciation of your name If you think we will have difficulty pronouncing your name during the ceremony.

If you don't know how to write it out, please leave a voicemail at 815.226.4010 no later than November 13, 2020 and kindly spell your last name, and then clearly pronounce your full name.
Upload a headshot to be used during the ceremony.*
Photos should be taken from the shoulders up against a plain, light colored background. Photos do not need to be professionally taken; taking a photo with your phone is fine.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

The Rockford University Strategic Planning Team was charged with developing a strategic plan to propel the university into the next quarter century. All told, more than 30 faculty and staff conducted an environment scan and utilized input from campus constituents to formulate a plan that is responsive and relevant.

The plan is structured around four thematic elements and has its roots in Liberal Arts learning. Through robust external relations that leverage the support of an engaged community of partners, we will build a thriving campus that puts students first by providing a distinct student experience in and out of the classroom. Utilizing cutting-edge instruction, and with a commitment to instructional support, the university will conduct unceasing and ongoing assessment of all practices that will create a vibrant sense of place for all.

Among other metrics, success will be measured by the degree to which learning outcomes are defined, assessed, attained and articulated, by an increase in the number of students who are recruited and retained, and the level of satisfaction for all concerned. Work will continue until the university is top of learning, top of quality, and top of mind at the top of Illinois and beyond.

– Read More About Our Strategic Plan

– Read Our Year-One Strategic Plan Review

– Read Our Year-Two Strategic Plan Review

– Read Our Year-Three Strategic Plan Review

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Dr. Patricia Lynott is Rockford University’s interim president and began her duties on December 12, 2022, following the departure of Rockford University’s 18th president, Dr. Eric Fulcomer. At Southern New Hampshire University, Dr. Lynott played a critical leadership role in transitioning a small regional business college into a national, multi-faceted university. She also served as vice president of academic affairs, provost, and president of SNHU’s University College.

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Rockford University December Recognition Ceremony

Congratulations to our Rockford University December Graduates! Please use this link to view and download photos from the Saturday, December 10, 2022, ceremony.

12/10/2022 December Recognition Ceremony Photo Gallery

Rockford University 169th Commencement Ceremony

Rockford University’s 169th Commencement is scheduled to be celebrated on Saturday, May 13, 2023, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

Eligibility

To be eligible to participate in the 2023 Commencement ceremony, you must meet one of the following requirements:

All degree requirements completed Summer 2022
All degree requirements completed Fall 2022
All degree requirements completed Spring 2023
All degree requirements completed Summer 2023

In order to graduate, you must complete a graduation application using the links below.

Graduation Application – UNDERGRADUATE (Jotform)
Graduation Application – GRADUATE (Jotform)

For all Jotforms to be processed, students MUST create an account using their Rockford University email address. (@rockford.edu)

A graduation fee is required, which will be added to your account. Please contact Student Administrative Services (SAS) at 815.394.3700 with any questions regarding the application fee.

Students planning to graduate at the end of the Summer 2022 term may petition to participate in the May 2023 Commencement ceremony. In order to be considered, students must:

Submit an application for graduation;
Be registered for summer classes;
Be certified to complete degree requirements by the end of the Summer 2023 term.

Students who meet these requirements may request permission to participate in the May ceremony by sending an email to the Registrar, Cory Espensen at cespensen@rockord.edu. Please do not petition before you have submitted your application to graduate and registered for your summer classes or your petition will not be considered. You should note that participation in the ceremony does not constitute actual graduation. You must complete all of your Rockford University requirements in order to receive a diploma and be entitled to a transcript that indicates graduation.

December Recognition

10/18/2016 1:30 pm