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The college community is invited to join a celebration of life for longtime biology instructor Gary DeSimone on July 26 at 4 p.m. at Edgewater Christian Fellowship in Grants Pass, followed by a reception at Weekend Beer Company. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gary V. DeSimone Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Redwood Foundation for Education, PO Box 1598, Grants Pass,...
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved friend and biology instructor, Gary DeSimone, whose vibrant spirit and boundless enthusiasm left an enduring impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Gary was a valued member of the Rogue Community, having taught for the Science Department as an adjunct faculty member since 2013. Most recently, Gary was teaching Biology for...
We are saddened to share the passing of Richard Higgins, who served as an adjunct faculty member at Rogue Community College from October 2020 to June 2022. Richard taught Computer Science classes and made a meaningful impact on students and colleagues during his time with us. A Celebration of Life will be held in his honor on Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the...
Please join RCC in welcoming Richard Plott as the college’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO). He and his wife, Patricia, recently relocated from Texas and are excited to begin this new chapter in Southern Oregon. Richard brings more than 30 years of experience in education and technology leadership, with deep expertise in systems integration, cybersecurity and digital transformation. He is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...