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RCC Brings Accredited Dental Assisting Program to Josephine County with Redwood Campus Expansion

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES (April 8, 2026) – Rogue Community College has received approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to offer its accredited Dental Assisting program at the Redwood Campus in Grants Pass, expanding access to the program in Josephine County. The newly approved site will welcome its first cohort beginning fall term 2026. RCC’s Dental Assisting program was previously accredited and offered...

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RCC Announces Transition in SBDC Role, Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Business Community

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, ORE (April 3, 2026) – Rogue Community College (RCC) announced Wednesday an upcoming transition in its role within the Oregon Small Business Development Center Network, effective July 1. The change follows more than four decades of service through RCC’s Small Business Development Center, which has supported entrepreneurs and small businesses across Southern Oregon for more than 42 years. RCC has long...

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Donations Requested for Spring Clothing Sale at RCC

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE counties (March 23, 2026) – The American Association for Women in Community Colleges – Rogue Community College chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is collecting donations for its upcoming Spring $1 Clothing Sale, with all proceeds supporting student scholarships and campus events. Community members are encouraged to donate clean, gently worn clothing, shoes and accessories. Items of all sizes and styles for all genders are welcome....

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RCC Massage Therapy Program Offers Info Session for Prospective Students 

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES (March 13, 2026) — The Massage Therapy program at Rogue Community College invites prospective students to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the program and potential career paths.   The meeting will be from 6-7:30 p.m. March 30 in K Building at the RCC Redwood Campus, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass. Participants will learn about employment opportunities in massage therapy as well as RCC’s program...

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RCC Dental Assistant Information Sessions Planned for March; Applications Due May 17

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES (March 12, 2026) – The Rogue Community College Dental Assistant program is accepting applications through May 17 for the fall 2026 cohort. Dental assisting is a three-term special admissions program that begins fall term and culminates with a practicum in a dental office. Several prerequisite courses are required before starting the program. Attending an information session is mandatory prior to applying...

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RCC Dental Hygiene Clinic to Offer Free Screenings

JACKSON COUNTY (March 4, 2026) — The Rogue Community College (RCC) Dental Hygiene Clinic is recruiting patients to receive a free dental hygiene screening during the first week of spring term, March 30 – April 4, 2026. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Located on the RCC Table Rock Campus in White City, the clinic is open to the public and provides free screenings and...

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Rogue Community College to Expand Transportation Technology Programs with New Facilities  

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE counties (Feb. 24, 2026) — Rogue Community College (RCC) has taken a significant step forward in expanding access to high-demand transportation technology education, following the Board of Education’s recent approval of contracts to construct new Transportation Technology facilities on both the Redwood and Table Rock campuses.  The expansion reflects RCC’s commitment to meeting regional and national workforce needs while increasing access for students across Jackson and Josephine counties. Across the country, the transportation...

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One Year In, RCC Surgical Technology Partnership Shows Strong Early Success and Expands Local Healthcare Workforce Pipeline 

Jackson and Josephine counties (Feb 23, 2026) — One year after announcing a new Surgical Technology partnership to meet critical healthcare workforce needs in Southern Oregon, Rogue Community College (RCC), Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) and Providence Medford Medical Center are reporting strong early success and preparing to welcome a new cohort this fall.  The program, announced in 2025, brought an accredited Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical...

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RCC Offers Leadership Bootcamp to Strengthen Supervisory Skills 

GRANTS PASS, Oregon (Feb. 23, 2026) – Rogue Community College (RCC) is offering a Supervisory and Leadership Bootcamp this March, designed to equip current and aspiring leaders with essential tools to succeed in today’s dynamic workplace.  This three-part, in-person workshop will take place on March 3, 10 and 17 from 2-5 p.m. at RCC’s Redwood Campus in Grants Pass. The bootcamp is open to professionals across business, nonprofit and public sectors.  Participants will engage in interactive learning...

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Rogue Community College Offers Free Dental Hygiene Screenings 

JACKSON COUNTY (Dec. 19, 2025) — Rogue Community College invites community members to receive free dental hygiene screenings Jan. 5-9, 2026, at the RCC Dental Hygiene Clinic on the Table Rock Campus in White City. During this first week of RCC’s winter term, the clinic will exclusively offer no-cost screenings, providing an important community service while supporting student learning.  The screenings are performed by students in the RCC Dental Hygiene...