Rochester Community and Technical College was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board. RCTC is Minnesota's oldest - and one of the nation's oldest - original community colleges. Mission: RCTC empowers students to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse society by providing access to exceptional education. Vision: Rochester Community and Technical College will be a universal gateway to world class learning opportunities. Value Proposition: Improving Student Lives