Due Wedensday: Nominations Open for 2024-25 Faculty Recognition Awards

The RCC Faculty Senate is now accepting nominations from the college community—including staff, students, faculty and administrators—for the 2024–25 Faculty Senate Recognition of Excellence Awards. These awards honor the contributions of adjunct, professional and full-time faculty members to students, the institution, peers and the broader community. For the 2024–25 academic year, four faculty members will be selected for recognition. Nominators do not need to select...

April 11-18 News Round-Up

Rogue Community College Scholarships Open, Rogue Valley Magazine, April 17, 2025 RCC board says yes to expansion of auto, diesel facilities, Grants Pass Daily Courier, April 17, 2025 Local Head Start programs get last-minute reprieve from federal funding cuts, Rogue Valley Times, April 14, 2025 RCC board will discuss auto, diesel facilities, Grants Pass Daily Courier, April 14, 2025

Upcoming Mandatory Upgrade: Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11

As technology evolves, so must our systems. Windows 10 is approaching its end of life and, to keep RCC secure, the IT department will upgrade all staff and faculty computers to Windows 11 by November 2025. RCC IT will begin phased upgrades in the second quarter of 2025. There’s no need to request this update—our IT team will handle it for you. This upgrade is...

RCC dental assistant programming is coming to Redwood Campus in Grants Pass

RCC to Start Dental Assisting Classes in Grants Pass

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES (April 11, 2025) – Rogue Community College (RCC) is expanding its Dental Assisting certificate program to the Redwood Campus in Grants Pass this fall. RCC currently offers a one-year certificate program for Dental Assisting as well as a two-year associate degree program for Dental Hygiene at the Table Rock Campus in White City. Dental Assisting is a one-year special admissions program...

Mental Health First Aid Training Coming Your Way

Employees interested in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training may use professional growth funds ($30) to participate in this full-day session. Each training is limited to 20 participants per day and some pre- and post-work is required to earn a certificate of completion. What You Will Learn What Is Included Why Mental Health First Aid? MHFA teaches participants how to identify, understand and respond to...

AAWCC-RCC $1 Clothing Sale Fundraiser Right Around the Corner

The American Association for Women in Community Colleges – Rogue Community College Chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is excited to announce its upcoming $1 clothing sale fundraiser. Proceeds support student scholarships and programs, so come shop and spread the word to the community. Sale Dates and Locations: Volunteers Needed Would you like to help with the sale? Do you know students or dependents who need volunteer hours? All...

The Rogue Way – Naming Files to Stay on the Path

Imagine hiking without signs—no markers, no directions—just guessing which turn leads where. You wouldn’t get far. Now imagine being deep in your work and needing that one document from two months ago. You think it’s in the shared drive, maybe under “Meetings,” but which one? Now you’re scrolling through a dozen files named “Notes,” “Draft2,” or worse… “Untitled.” Sound familiar? That’s why this week’s trail...

Marketing Open House: Your Questions Answered

The RCC Marketing & Communications team invites all staff and faculty to an exclusive open house, where they will swing open the doors to RCC’s marketing world. RCC marketing and communications will be demystified. There will be plenty of snacks and swag, and all who attend will be entered into a raffle for a delicious prize. Stop by to ask the Marketing team your questions:...

Honors Night: Nominate Outstanding Students by April 16

It’s time to recognize exceptional students at Rogue Community College’s annual Honors Night and your participation is encouraged. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. on the Redwood Campus and is by invitation only. Nominate outstanding students no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Nomination Criteria: Faculty and staff are encouraged to establish additional criteria relevant to their specific...