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...

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...

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...

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...

Pre-College Education: Building Pathways to Opportunity

The Pre-College Education (PCE) Department at Rogue Community College plays a crucial role in fulfilling state and federal education mandates by offering high-quality General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to residents across the Rogue Valley. For perspective, PCE enrolled 773 students in academic year 2023–24. As of this article in academic year 2024–25, 752 students have already enrolled, not...

Early Bird Scholarship

Great news—the RCC Foundation Early Bird Scholarship has increased from $500 to $1,000. Faculty and staff are encouraged to spread the word and remind students to apply early through the RCC Foundation General Scholarship Application for a chance to win. Let’s help more students take advantage of this exciting opportunity. For more information contact Faina Hopkins on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7293.

Teaching and Learning Framework: Active Learning and Engagement

This is part of an ongoing series about RCC’s new Teaching and Learning Framework. Ready to bring more energy and interactivity to your teaching? This week, we’re focusing on Active Learning and Engagement, a key area of the Teaching and Learning Framework that helps create dynamic, student-centered classrooms. What is Active Learning and Engagement? Active learning is all about designing experiences where students do more...