RCC Staff Member Releases Second Book of Poetry

Jennifer Burkes, writing as Sigh McGee, has done it again. She recently published her second book of poetry, Someway. This book promises to deliver “more bite-sized poetry that screams heartbreak.” Opening the pages of her heart, these poems are raw, spanning memory, faith, grief and hope. This book, as well as Sigh McGee’s first offering, Anyway, is available through Amazon. The ISBN number for Someway...

Honoring 50 Years of Teaching and Sending Our Best to a Beloved Colleague

Rogue Community College has been home to many dedicated educators — and few have made an impact like longtime humanities instructor Lutz Kramer. For over 50 years, Lutz has inspired RCC students and colleagues alike with his curiosity, humor and passion for learning. Now, as Lutz faces some serious health challenges, friends and colleagues in the Rogue Gateway Rotary Club wanted to do something special to show how much he means...

Welcome to Tyler Wallace

Please welcome our new part-time test proctor, Tyler Wallace, to the RCC team. Tyler has a strong background in teaching and is eager to support the academic mission and student success of RCC. Tyler shares: Hello, my name is Tyler Wallace it is a pleasure to join the team as a test proctor! I’m really looking forward to contributing to a positive and effective testing...

Welcome our New CFO

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Chief Financial Officer, Michael Pollock! Today marks his first day, and we’re thrilled to have him join the RCC family. Michael grew up in Grants Pass, where he currently lives with his wife and their two sons. Prior to his role at RCC, he was the acting CFO for the Montana VA Healthcare System....

Introducing Jerome Bambrick

Please join us in welcoming Jerome Bambrick to Rogue Community College as a director within the Facilities Management, Planning and Construction Department. He will be serving the Redwood Campus, bringing valuable leadership and expertise to the team. Jerome comes to RCC with a strong background in facilities and operations, shaped by his service in the U.S. Marine Corps. His leadership style, discipline and commitment to...

Welcome New TRIO SSS Program Specialist

We are excited to welcome Christian Smith as the newest member of the TRIO Student Support Services team on the Riverside Campus! Christian joins us as our new program specialist, bringing experience as a recent community college graduate and a current SOU student pursing a degree in business and a minor in creative writing. Christian’s firsthand experience as an RCC transfer student, along with his...

Welcome Kelsi Guerrero

Please welcome Kelsi Guerrero to her role as a full-time faculty member in the Social Science/Human Services department. Kelsi recently relocated to the Rogue Valley after spending 16 years in Humboldt County, California, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology from Humboldt State University. Kelsi is trained as a marriage and family therapist. Her love for higher education led her to...

New Human Services Coordinator Emily Holgen

Please welcome Emily Holgen to her new role as a full-time faculty member in the Social Science/Human Services department. Emily will also be stepping into the role of Human Services Coordinator. Emily grew up in the Rogue Valley and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southern Oregon University and a master’s in mental health counseling from Western Washington University. Emily is a licensed professional...

Finance Department Update

I want to share a few leadership changes within the Finance Department that reflect our ongoing focus on strong financial management, accountability and operational excellence. Debbie Dice has moved into the role of Director of Financial Compliance/Audit. Debbie brings deep institutional knowledge and experience to this position. In this role, she’ll oversee financial reporting, compliance, audit coordination, and grant accounting to support transparency and accuracy...

New Staff in High School Partnerships: Shelby and Casey

High School Partnerships is pleased to announce the addition of Shelby Freestone and Casey Egger as transition specialists. Both bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that will be instrumental in advancing the growth of our program. Their experience and outside perspective will help us strengthen our case-management model of support, ensuring students receive the guidance and resources they need to achieve success. Casey and...