Fall Kickoff Week

Fall term is almost here! Join your colleagues in celebrating the start of a new term during Fall Kickoff Week, Sept. 21-25. Throughout the week, there will be opportunities to connect, prepare for fall term and show your RCC spirit. Show Your RCC Spirit If you’re comfortable and able to participate, join in the fun by dressing up according to each day’s theme: Fall Kickoff...

RCC Ready for (Re)Accreditation!!

RCC is approaching an important milestone in our re-accreditation journey. Our NWCCU peer evaluation visit is scheduled for Oct. 26–28, and our Self-Study — aka “The Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness” (EIE) — has been submitted and has already received encouraging initial feedback from NWCCU staff. The Self-Study, or EIE, is the principal narrative RCC submits to NWCCU — our evidence-based “argument” for continuing accreditation and...

Seeing a Scary Pop-Up in Microsoft Edge? Here’s How to Clean Things Up

If your screen suddenly fills with flashing warnings that your computer is “infected,” locked or reported to Microsoft, take a breath. You’re not in trouble, and you haven’t done anything wrong. What you’re most likely seeing is scareware, a fake alert built to frighten people into calling a phony support number or downloading something harmful. The good news is that scareware usually lives in your...

New In-Kind Donation Process

RCC and the RCC Foundation have a new, streamlined process for accepting and tracking in-kind donations. The RCC Foundation oversees donations to the college, working jointly with RCC to ensure donated items receive the appropriate review, approval and tracking. Before accepting or taking possession of a donated item, employees should complete the In-Kind Gift Acceptance Form. The form collects the information needed to review the...

Shine Nationally: Submit Nominations for League Excellence Awards

Last year, Rogue Community College recognized three outstanding employees through the League for Innovation’s Excellence Awards, celebrating their contributions both here at RCC and on a national stage. This fall, nominations are open again! Nominate your peers HERE. The League Excellence Awards recognize employees whose work exemplifies outstanding teaching or leadership. RCC will select two honorees — one for Teaching Excellence and one for Leadership...

AAWCC Seeks Clothing Donations, Volunteers for Clothing Sale

The Fall $1 Clothing Sale is back, hosted by the AAWCC-RCC. 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 5 p.m., at the following locations: AAWCC also needs...

RCC Takes Our Story to Salem Ahead of the 2027 Legislative Session

Rogue Community College was well represented at the Oregon State Capitol on Sept. 9 as part of the Oregon Community College Association’s Legislative Day. David Koehler, Rusty Riis, Joseph Maurer and ASG President Greg Adrian represented RCC, meeting with legislators from both parties and both chambers. The delegation connected with members of Southern Oregon’s legislative delegation, higher education leadership and members of the Joint Committee...

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System Members Service Credit

RCC employees who are active Oregon PERS members should be aware that RCC employees are considered school employees. School employees have special rules for earning service credit to account for unpaid summer and winter breaks. Service credit, also called creditable service, is the total years and months for which a PERS member earned service time during their PERS-covered career. This credit helps determine when a...

Help Needed for 2026 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...

Educational Opportunities Powwow at Redwood Campus on Sept. 26

Together with David West and the Southern Oregon Indian Center, RCC’s Diversity Programming Board is excited to announce our upcoming Rogue Community College Educational Opportunities Powwow. This will be a community gathering designed to celebrate culture, honor educators and help students and families explore pathways to higher education.  Tribal communities, educational institutions and local nonprofits are invited to attend and participate. The powwow will provide an...