Student Affairs

RCTC’s Student Affairs Division is of the firm belief that the development of the whole student is a critical part of the collegiate experience. In support of the College’s mission and vision of excellence for all students, the Student Affairs Division seeks to facilitate the integration of the academic experience with all aspects of student life. Student Affairs further strives to facilitate interaction among students, faculty, administration, and staff to promote a campus climate that supports student academic success and personal and professional development.

We are committed to the development of students through the delivery of innovative programs and services that are responsive to the needs of students, addressing emerging issues, and fostering community building. We invite you to use the links to the right to learn more about the high-quality programs and services within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management and the dedicated staff who are charged with the delivery of services to you. We welcome your partnership in building a community that is enriched by our diversity and sustained by civility and mutual respect.

The following departments within Student Affairs are here to help you meet your goals:

Admissions and Records
Advising/Counseling
Athletics
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid
International Students
Student Basic Needs
Student Health Services
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
Student Life
Testing Center
Student Support Services (TRiO)
Veteran Student Support
Welcome and One Stop Center: The Welcome and One Stop Center is the first stop for students looking for answers to all of their enrollment/registration and financial aid questions. Students can also turn in their paperwork to the Welcome and One Stop Center. Do you have a question? Stop in today. You can also request information about RCTC online.

About RCTC Student Affairs

Student Affairs Mission and Vision

Vision

RCTC’s Student Affairs will support and encourage students to achieve their goals and navigate pathways to success by providing comprehensive student services.

Mission

RCTC’s Student Affairs delivers consistent, quality services which support Student Affairs and empower students for life and work in a global community.

Values

Learner Centered

Foster Independence
Achievement
Lifelong Learning
Advocacy and Advising
Promote Student Responsibility/Accountability

Innovative

Improve Processes
Encourage Creativity

Teamwork

Collegial Supportive Environment
Cooperation
Cultivate Responsibility / Accountability Among Colleagues

Respect

Value Students as Well as Colleagues
Integrity
Honesty

Excellence

Federal and State Compliance
Resource Management
Records Management
Knowledgeable
Consistency

Fun

Establish Tradition
Value Positive Attitudes

Philosophy

The philosophy of Student Affairs is to support and enrich student learning experiences and help shape student success by empowering students for life and work in a global community.

We Believe In:

Placing an emphasis on the student's personal and academic growth by applying the core outcomes of the institution; communication, critical thinking, global awareness/diversity; civic responsibility; personal and professional accountability; aesthetic response.
Promoting an environment for learning that provides a wide variety of out-of-class learning opportunities, work and leadership experiences, information, advice and counsel that meet student needs and expectations.
Applying Student Affairs and learning theories which incorporate the intellectual, psychological, physical growth and wellness of students.
Student responsibility and accountability for their own behaviors and decisions with resulting consequences.

Student Affairs Assessment for Student Learning

Staff within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is committed to providing students with quality experiences that support their personal and academic success and recognizes the significant role assessment plays in ensuring continuous improvement of our programs and services.

Student Affairs utilizes the College's Essential Learning Outcomes to improve the student experience on campus and assess for student learning.

See the Student Learning Outcomes within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Student Affairs Cabinet

Vice President of Student Affairs
Teresa Brown, Ph.D.
Office: SS208
Phone: 507-285-7217
E-mail: Teresa.Brown@rctc.edu

HS Collaborations/Guided Pathways Coordinator
Dale Amy
Office: M1104J
Phone: 507-285-7332
E-mail: Dale.Amy@rctc.edu

Director of Student Support Services
Jason Bonde
Office: SS160
Phone: 507-280-3543
E-mail: Jason.Bonde@rctc.edu

Registrar
Melanie Callister
Office: SS112
Phone: 507)-280-2926
E-mail: Melanie.Callister@rctc.edu

Director of Financial Aid
Beth Diekmann
Office: SS104
Phone: 507-285-7467
E-mail: Beth.Diekmann@rctc.edu

Director of Disability Services
Travis Kromminga
Office: SS176
Phone: 507-280-2968
E-mail: Travis.Kromminga@rctc.edu

Athletic Director
Mike Lester
Office: SC228
Phone: 507-285-7254
E-mail: Mike.Lester@rctc.edu

Registered Nurse
Katie Swegarden
Office: HS140
Phone: 507-280-2887
E-mail: Katie.Swegarden@rctc.edu

Director of Enrollment
Alicia Zeone
Office: M1104C
Phone: 507-280-3509
E-mail: Alicia.Zeone@rctc.edu

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Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Student Affairs
Tara Cutten
Office: SS212
Phone: 507-285-7127
E-mail: Tara.Cutten@rctc.edu

Contact Student Affairs

We value you, our students, and your satisfaction is important to our mission. We have the opportunity to meet the needs of our students each time we interact with them and encourage you to share your feedback with us at studentaffairs@rctc.edu.