August 30, 2023 News Round-Up
Rogue Community College worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the Rogue Valley: Jefferson Public Radio, August 30, 2023
Author: RCC
Health Insurance: Mandatory Open Enrollment Happening Through Sept. 22, 2023
The open enrollment period for employee insurance benefits is open now through Sept. 22. The enrollment process is mandatory and must be completed online in MyOEBB. As a reminder, the OEBB plan year runs Oct. 1-Sept. 30. Eligible employees can select any medical, dental, and/or vision plan offered by OEBB in our region; see the 2023-24 Enrollment Guide booklet for more information. Options include: Medical...
Register Now for Fall Term at RCC
Jackson and Josephine counties (Aug. 28, 2023) — Registration for fall term classes at Rogue Community College (RCC) is open for new and continuing students. Fall classes begin Sept. 25 and end Dec. 8. New students should apply by Sept. 20 to get started this fall. Apply for admission online at www.roguecc.edu or visit Rogue Central offices at the Redwood Campus in Grants Pass, Riverside...
How to Dispose of Heavy Items
When disposing of any items that are bulky and/or heavy (books, stacks of paper, etc.), please stack them on the floor next to the nearest large trash can. Putting them inside the can makes the bags too heavy to lift. The items will be picked up on the next working day. If you need to have them removed right away, you may call the facilities...
Colonial Life Insurance Registration
Employees have the opportunity to meet with Colonial Life Insurance and sign up for a plan. Representatives will be at Redwood Campus on Aug. 22-24, 2023, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dates for events at Table Rock and Riverside campuses to be determined. Come connect with Colonial Life representatives to answer your questions and help you enroll in optional and voluntary insurance. For more...
New High School Partnerships Transition Specialist
Raelyn Horton, who also goes by Rae, is so grateful to be back at RCC! She previously worked in ABS as an administrative assistant and left to take care of her kids and go back to school. While working for RCC, Rae earned an associate degree. When she stayed home with her kids, she earned a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a master’s...
Textbook Affordability Opportunities
RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities. Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources: Other ways to get involved:
Rogue Community College Drives $306.5M Economic Impact and Fosters Job Growth
Jackson and Josephine counties (Aug. 15, 2023) — Rogue Community College (RCC) is an economic engine generating $306.5 million annually for the Southern Oregon economy, according to an economic impact study released Tuesday. Using data from fiscal year 2021-22, independent labor market analytics firm Lightcast analyzed the college’s economic impact in Jackson and Josephine counties, as well as the return on investment for students and taxpayers. The analysis...
IPM Application of Herbicides on Designated Flower Beds
There will be an herbicide treatment on designated flower beds at the Redwood and Table Rock campuses. The grounds crew will be performing the following herbicide treatment Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 24-27, 2023 (weather permitting), between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area: Designated flower beds. The grounds crew will be marking out areas with approved warning signs. Problem: Weeds compete with desired plants for water...
Important IT Update: System Upgrade on Sept. 8
We’ll be conducting an essential update to our document imaging solution during the weekend of Sept. 8, 2023. KEY INFORMATION: Date of Update: 9/8/2023 – 9/10/2023Purpose: Upgrade to a new version of Windows Server for our document imaging solution. ACTION REQUIRED FROM STAFF AND FACULTY Please leave your computers running over the weekend to facilitate this upgrade. This is crucial as, during this period, our...