2025 Fall Kickoff Schedule

Fall term is almost here, and we’re excited to kick off the new academic year with a series of events to help you connect, learn and prepare! Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for these important events. To further get into the spirit, see the week’s suggested T-shirts listed under each day! Monday, Sept. 22, 2025 “I Heart RCC” T-shirt Tuesday, Sept....

Clothing Donations & Volunteers Needed

The Fall $1 Clothing Sale is back, hosted by the American Association for Women in Community Colleges—Rogue Community College chapter. All proceeds support student scholarships and events to “Challenge, Champion and Celebrate” our staff and students. AAWCC-RCC is seeking gently worn, clean clothing, shoes and accessories for all sizes and genders. Donations can be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to...

Help Wanted for 2025 Fall Week of Welcome

As the fall term approaches, we’re preparing for an exciting Week of Welcome (WoW), and we need your participation. The WoW team is asking for your help to greet students, provide valuable college resources and foster a sense of belonging and engagement across our campuses. Now is your chance to join the Student Engagement Team, Associated Student Government (ASGRCC), Student Life and the Student Success...

2025-26 Budget Update

Now that the fiscal year has started, we’d like to share a quick update on the budget. 2025–27 Community College Support Fund (CCSF) The Community College Support Fund for the 2025–27 biennium was allocated $854.4 million via SB 5525, representing a 6.9% increase over the 2023–25 biennium.  However, this falls significantly short of the $920 million the Oregon Community College Association estimated as necessary to maintain service levels amid...

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Sept. 17 is Constitution Day

Next July, our country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the original foundational document that established the United States as a sovereign nation. As we consider the so-called “American Experiment,” it’s an opportune moment to review and reflect on all of our foundational documents, including the U.S. Constitution. Sept. 17 is designated Constitution Day in the U.S. — the fateful date...

Celebrating Adult Education & National GED® Day

This month, we shine a spotlight on the hard work, dedication, and remarkable achievements of adult learners in the Rogue Valley. In accordance, we are joining our colleagues across the country by acknowledging and honoring National GED® Day and Adult Education & Family Literacy Week — recognizing the courage, perseverance and hard work that learners bring to their educational journeys while balancing jobs, families and...

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2025 Alum of the Year: Zackary Salem-Bango

Rogue Community College (RCC) and the RCC Foundation have named Zackary Salem-Bango, MD, a 2015 RCC graduate, the 2025 Alum of the Year. Salem-Bango, a former Peace Corps volunteer now working as a resident physician in Seattle, was selected for his professional accomplishments and dedication to service, mentorship and the community where his journey began. He will be formally recognized at the President’s Circle dinner...

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RCC Foundation Names Steve Roe Citizen of the Year

The Rogue Community College Foundation is proud to announce Steve Roe, general manager of Roe Motors in Grants Pass, as the 2025 Citizen of the Year. Roe will be honored at the President’s Circle later this month for his unwavering commitment to the community and steadfast support of RCC’s mission to transform lives through education. A longtime Grants Pass resident, Roe exemplifies the spirit of...

Open Enrollment Meetings Coming Up; Recording Also Available

Just a friendly reminder about the upcoming in-person Open Enrollment Info Sessions scheduled for the following days: Also, an update to let everyone know that the virtual session recording is posted in the HR SharePoint Folder: 2025-2026 Open Enrollment. (In case the link doesn’t work, it is in the HR SharePoint > Benefits Forms & Resources Folder > 2025-2026 Open Enrollment Folder.) For more information,...