New Role for Nikki Koenig

Nikki Koenig has been part of the Rogue Community College family for 18 years, officially becoming a full-time classified employee in 2010. Her journey began in the Student Services Division, where she gained valuable experience working in Financial Aid, Admissions and Advising. Each role helped shape her passion for supporting students. Nikki is excited to enter her new role as Accounts Receivable Coordinator in the...

Welcome Bryce Schoppert

We are thrilled to welcome Bryce Schoppert as a new full-time member of the RCC team. Originally from coastal Southern California, Bryce spent many summers in Brookings with family before deciding to make a permanent move to Southern Oregon. Enamored by the region’s abundant natural beauty and outdoor opportunities, the transition quickly felt like home. Shortly after relocating, Bryce enrolled in RCC’s Industrial Welding program...

In Memory of Curt Erikson

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the peaceful passing of our colleague and friend, Curt Erikson, who passed away on March 18. Curt was a valued member of the Rogue Community College family, having taught social sciences as adjunct faculty from September 2011 to 2015 and then as full-time faculty until his passing. His dedication to the college and the...

Advising Department Welcomes New Team Members and Celebrates Transitions

The Advising Department at Rogue Community College has recently undergone several changes, welcoming new team members and celebrating transitions within the college. Nikki Hoover has officially joined the department after previously serving as both a temporary and part-time classified employee in various areas, including Admissions and Recruitment and the Testing Center. As of January 2025, Kelly Silva has stepped into the role of Administrative Assistant...

Welcome Chris Lopez

Please join RCC in welcoming Chris Lopez, who recently joined the Community and Workforce team as an administrative assistant. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Health and Fitness from Portland State University, along with advanced coursework in math and computer science. The team is especially excited to benefit from his skills in Microsoft Excel, programming and web development. Outside of work, Chris enjoys...

New Role for Katelyn Bender

Rogue Community College welcomes Katelyn Bender as the new director of apprenticeship. Bender has been with RCC for six years, first as a student employee and then for four years as the program support specialist for RCC Apprenticeship Programs. With a passion for higher education, she is excited to step into the director role and lead the department in providing quality training opportunities that support...

Welcome Sarah Crown

Sarah Crown is an experienced data analyst and institutional researcher who is joining RCC as the new Director of Institutional Research. Sarah and her husband are relocating from Louisiana back to Oregon where they originally met. Formerly heading the institutional research and analytics practice at Walsh College and a holder of multiple master’s degrees, Sarah loves cross-country travel, dogs (of which she has seven!), Star...

RCC’s Dean of Enrollment Management Nicole Sakraida First in Oregon to Earn Competitive International Acknowledgement

RCC’s Dean of Enrollment Management Nicole Sakraida has earned the Strategic Enrollment Management Endorsement from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO).  Nicole is among an elite group of only 84 individuals internationally and is the first person from the state of Oregon to earn this endorsement. Nicole is receiving the SEM Endorsement Badge through Credly and her name will soon appear in the national...

Congratulations Danielle Crouch, Winner of SSRC Unsung Hero Award

Each year, the Oregon Council for Student Services Administrators (CSSA) takes great pride in highlighting professionals and programs that go above and beyond to support students. CSSA awards recognize excellence in student services through leadership, innovative strategies and an unwavering focus on student well-being. The awards include: (1) Unsung Hero, (2) Rising Star, (3) Innovation, and (4) Legacy of Excellence. Danielle Crouch demonstrated outstanding contributions...

Welcome Soledad Valencia

The Admissions and Recruitment team welcomes Soledad (Sol) Valencia to the High School Partnerships team. A first-generation college graduate, Valencia is dedicated to empowering students from diverse backgrounds. She holds a bachelor’s degree in humanities with a minor in Chicano studies from Portland State University and is currently pursuing further studies in the field. Fluent in Spanish, she looks forward to using her language skills...