RVU has once again renewed a commitment to our students and the border community by building a brand new campus on a rugged section of the 2,300 acres which serves as the headquarters for Sunnyside Farms.  The Miriam Rubenstein Rogers Memorial Library has over 30,000 volumes. You don't want to miss it! Our rustic new Southwestern campus will be located at 9315 Whirlwind Road Route B009 in Columbus, New Mexico. Come check us out today! Rio Verde University helps you acquire the skills you need to be in demand in today's competitive workplace. Whether you want training for a new career or skills that will enhance your performance in your current career, RVU's skilled team of professionals and educators have tailored programs that are suited to meet your needs and the needs of industry, the financial arena, and the medical field.

     At Rio Verde University through its branches, we offer day, night, weekend and distance learning classes so that your training fits with your busy schedule. Learn at your convenience and at your own pace. The University and the IIHW also frequently offer CEU and other continuing education and licensing courses. Sign up for our FREE mailing list of current offerings. Then chose what program(s) best fit your needs and budget.

     RVU gives you more than two dozen programs to choose from, including Graphic Design, Real Estate, Nursing, Health Services, Nutrition, Business, Agricultural, Paralegal/Criminal Justice, and Environmental Sciences. Let our faculty instruct you in Accounting, Computers and Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Healthcare, the basics of Business Management, and Real Estate. Our commitment to your career does not end at graduation. Rio Verde University's career placement program helps match your skills with the demands of industry. RVU's career placement rate for graduates in the last two years is between 85 and 95 percent.

     At Rio Verde University, Your Future Starts Today.

     RVU-Theology/Prisoner-Inmate Education Services was awarded (through Mexico's Association of Private Schools and Colleges) the Service to Humanity School of the Year Award, in 2002! PHILOSOPHY: Rio Verde University recognizes the ever-increasing need for post-secondary education, graduate work and strives to provide opportunities for individuals to pursue their educational goals through career-focused training. RVU, along with each of its' affiliates and departments are committed to providing an equal educational opportunity environment conducive to lifelong learning where individuals can acquire knowledge, build skills and develop attitudes that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Rio Verde University is to provide an education for men and women enabling them to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives. To support this mission, the College offers: Associate Degrees, diplomas or certificates in Accounting, Business Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Information Technology Management, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Management and Marketing, Medical Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, Microsoft® Network Engineer and Database Administrator, Nursing, Nurses Aide, Paralegal Studies, Pharmacy Technician, Surgical Technician, Technical Administration and Management, Restaurant Management, Medical Records and Coding; and Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing, and in Environment and Health Sciences. General education courses are an essential element of all programs; A faculty whose credentials include academic preparation, years of teaching, and a combined 350 years of professional, and practical experience; Services to help students develop realistic academic plans and identify career objectives; Co-operative education that combines formal education with relevant work experience; Lifetime career assistance to help graduates secure employment opportunities; Distance learning opportunities; and An environment that is professional and conducive to learning. RVU our only goal is to  teach others to serve others'!

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