Free Spanish Language Proficiency Credits

We are excited to announce that Rogue Community College is offering students the opportunity to earn Spanish language credits through the Avant STAMP 4S exam, at no cost to them! This is an excellent chance for students to save time and money as they progress toward their college degree or certificate. Here’s what students need to know: Avant STAMP 4S Exam Score Credits Course Spanish Writing...

Free Speech

Rogue Community College is committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful environment for all students, employees and visitors. Considering this, we would like to take a moment to remind everyone of AP 3900: Expressive Conduct concerning freedom of expression and proper use of college facilities. As a public institution, RCC affords individuals and groups to exercise their rights to free speech, expression and peaceful assembly...

Invitation to eCampus Bookstore Presentation

To improve the student experience, eliminate current barriers and align with future textbook affordability initiatives, it is essential to reevaluate bookstore vendors, taking into account new industry standards. After careful evaluation, eCampus emerged as the vendor that best meets RCC’s list of requirements. Faculty and staff are invited to be part of the conversation and gain insights into our vendor selection process, featuring key features...

Scorching Summer Apparel Sale

Upgrade your summer style with our new collection of v-neck T-shirts, available in captivating seasonal colors. Don’t miss our scorching summer sale and enjoy an incredible 20% off on all RCC logo and Ospreys logo clothing. Use promo code Sunshine20 at checkout, and don’t forget to apply it to unlock your discount. Limited to stock on hand. Please allow two business days, in addition to...

DOE Changes Stretch Beyond New FAFSA

While many at RCC are familiar with the new Department of Education (DOE) 24/25 FAFSA, the changes for financial aid recipients don’t end there. Another notable change will affect Federal Pell Grant (Pell) recipients beginning summer term 2024. Traditionally, Pell awards were based on an “enrollment level”—full-time, three-quarter time, half-time and less than half-time. Beginning this summer term, Pell awards for students who are not...

RCC to Host Poverty Simulation

RCC will be hosting another Poverty Simulation after the success of last year’s event. The Poverty Simulation provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain insight into the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. The event will take place at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, in the Floral Building, on July 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided at no...

Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees

As we officially kick off election season this week with the Oregon Primary, it’s a good time to revisit ORS 260.432, Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees. This statute states that a public employee* may not, while on the job during working hours, promote or oppose election petitions, candidates, political committees or ballot measures. Additionally, no person—including elected officials—may require a public employee to...