Cheers to Another Successful Commencement!

To the incredible Commencement Planning Committee and all the amazing staff and faculty who helped make the big day a success—we did it! Another memorable ceremony is in the books, thanks to your energy, dedication and high spirits. Your efforts truly made a difference in creating a celebration our students and their families will never forget. If you have any constructive feedback, we’d love to...

Updates to the College Access Control System

FMPC, Risk Management and IT will be collaborating with a vendor to perform updates to the access control system college-wide on June 24, 2025, starting at 6 a.m. While we do not anticipate any disruptions during this update, if you experience any issues accessing a building, please contact Campus Security immediately for assistance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. For any questions or concerns,...

Heavy Items Reminder

A friendly reminder from Facilities: When disposing of any items that are heavy or bulky—books, stacks of paper, etc.—please stack them on the floor next to the nearest large trash can. Putting them inside the can will make 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, call...

A Meaningful Send-Off: Custom Retirement Plaques Now Made In-House

Starting in 2025, Rogue Community College introduced a new and meaningful way to recognize retiring employees. Instead of buying gifts from outside vendors, RCC now creates custom-designed retirement plaques in-house. This change not only celebrates the dedication of our long-serving employees but also supports RCC’s mission and values. The plaques were conceptualized by Steven Swift from the Visual Arts and Design program. The physical production...

In Observance of Juneteenth

As the academic year draws to a close, it’s an opportune time for celebration and reflection. And it is in this month that we celebrate our newest national holiday, Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth was made an official national holiday in 2021, but it has been recognized and celebrated in Texas and many other states for generations. Juneteenth commemorates the date when the...

Important Deadlines for 2024-25 for Procurement and Business Office

The end of the 2024-25 fiscal year is just around the corner! The Business Office and Contract & Procurement Office need your help! End of Fiscal Year 24/25 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) Purchasing for Fiscal Year 25/26 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) No Purchase Orders for FY25/26 will be created until the last week of  June (Date TBD). Start preparing for the 25/26 summer term...

About the Goodwill Voucher Program

Between September 2022 and June 2025, Southern Oregon Goodwill donated $8,200 in vouchers to Rogue Community College students through the RCC Advocacy and Resource Center. Goodwill wanted to know: RCC’s Advocacy & Resource Center Phone Survey Our Results? A few stories… This student lived in a camper at that time and was able to use their vouchers to create a home office space for completing...

Help Us Improve the RCC Website – Share Your Input by June 15

Rogue Community College is working to improve our website to better serve students, faculty, staff and community members. As part of this effort, we’re gathering feedback through a short online survey—and we want to hear from you! Your insights will help us make the RCC website more useful, accessible and reflective of our college community. Whether you use the site daily or occasionally, your perspective...

Commencement 2025

We are back in the bowl for the second year in a row! And now for the third year in a row, we will combine our regular degree & certificate recipients with our GED® graduates for one event. This was one of the favorite things we have done and we will be keeping it! Parking: RCC Employees should enter from the West Entrance off Redwood...

Join RCC at 4th of July Parade

Rogue Community College will be participating in the upcoming 4th of July Parade in Ashland. RCC employees and their families are invited to join the fun. This is a great way to showcase RCC programs, connect with the community and promote student success. While participation is voluntary and unpaid, it promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. 4th of July Parade – Ashland Date:...