Learn About RDC
WELCOME TO RDC
We’re thrilled that you and your child are considering RDC as a part of his or her future. RDC is college as you always imagined it should be … great programs, great people and a great campus … all right in the heart of central Alberta.
RDC is able to offer a genuine educational experience - small enough not to be intimidating, but big enough to offer independence, experience and provide our students with a great education. RDC has adapted with the changing economy and offers a practical grass roots “how to” approach to education.
Because our students are at the core of everything we do, you can feel confident that RDC will provide your child with an education that prepares him or her to succeed in their career and life.
CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, APPRENTICESHIPS & DEGREES
From certificates to diplomas, apprenticeships to degrees, RDC offers more than 75 different programs to choose from ... including university transfer and degree completion programs through the University of Alberta, University of Calgary and Athabasca University. Whether his or her passion is in Motion Pictures, Management or Mechanics, we have something for everyone. If your child is undecided on what program to take – that’s ok too … the folks in our Prospective Student Office will be happy to help.
And speaking of student services … while attending RDC, your child will enjoy a fabulous range of social activities and support services to ensure his or her time at RDC really is the time of their life. Hang out with friends in the Far Side, the Forum or one of the lounges, cheer on (or play on!) one of our athletics teams at a game or join one of dozens of on-campus student groups. Do they need a place to live? Have kids? Special needs? No problem. Our goal at RDC is to help your child succeed and build a bright future. And we’ve filled the campus with support services to help him or her do just that.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
One of the most obvious ways we can help is through financial support. Through an increased bursary, scholarship and awards program, we’re making every effort to ensure that if there’s a will – there’s a way – for your child to get to college. Last year alone we gave away 480 scholarships and awards totaling approximately $390,000. Visit our webpage for a comprehensive listing of the awards and scholarships we have available; including our guaranteed scholarship for every entry level student coming directly from high school, with an average of 85% or higher. We know your son or daughter has worked hard to get this far … this is our way of saying ‘great job!’ Based on that, we’ve designed everything about RDC to ensure his or her time with us is the very best it can be!
VOLUNTEERING
Do you think your child is looking for a way to give back to the campus or community while studying? Why not take a study tour and experience a new culture, or sign up with a campus club or committee and let their voice be heard. Keep the earth clean by participating in our Green Campus initiative, volunteer with the Students’ Association, have them share their brilliance as a student tutor. There will never be a lack of opportunities for your child to grow at RDC.
NEW LEARNING SPACES
And speaking of growing, you should see our campus these days! Not only does RDC offer a quality education in a friendly environment, but we’re also on a major expansion track that will allow us to share the RDC experience with even more students in the years to come. Our new Centre for Trades & Technology and Innovation in Manufacturing opened its doors to students and staff in the fall of 2008. The Centre for Corporate Training opened in February 2009 with the Centre for Visual Art following in late spring 2009. Our largest growth project since 1964 has now added 200,000 square feet (roughly 3 ½ football fields) of learning space to our campus. That’s a lot of space for growing minds and we can’t wait to welcome your son or daughter to RDC!
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Looking for an alternative to traditional college programming? We have an extensive line-up of Continuing Education courses for a little ‘learning on the side'. From Computer Training to Industrial Training, from ‘Managing Stress’ to ‘Musical Theatre’, your child can expand both their mind and their opportunities endlessly at RDC. Lifestyle not a good fit for being on campus? Also not a problem. Through our involvement with eCampusAlberta, you can be assured a top quality education, online. We’ll be wherever it’s convenient.
So again, thanks for considering RDC in your child’s post-secondary plans. We are confident that from the moment you (and your child) walk through our doors you’ll find this is college the way you both imagined it would be.
when you get here you understand