July 12-19, 2024 News Round-up

RCC board ready to send $60.3 million bond to ballot, Grants Pass Daily Courier, Sunday July 14, 2024 RCC Proposes $60.3 Million Bond for November 2024 Ballot, Medford Alert, July 16, 2024 Rogue Community College Seeks $60.3 Million Bond to Enhance Educational Programs and Infrastructure, Grants Pass Tribune, July 17, 2024 Rogue Community College proposes $60.3M bond on Nov. Ballot, KOBI, July 17, 2024 Rogue...

New Vendor Accounts Will Not Be Added During Jenzabar Transition

The Finance team has dedicated significant effort to ensure the successful transition to Jenzabar Purchasing. During the College’s transition, no new vendors will be added to Jenzabar to allow for thorough setup of existing vendor accounts and the development of new procedures. The Contract and Procurement department will collaborate with departments and vendors to incorporate necessary vendors as contracts are developed. We encourage using existing...

Save the Date – Fall Kick-Off Sept. 24

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for RCC’s 2024 Fall Kick-Off. We intend to follow a similar schedule to last year, and more details will be available closer to the event, such as campus location for the morning and afternoon address. The tentative schedule is as follows: Faculty Inservice is a full day at RWC on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Details will be sent directly to...

Freedom of Expression on Campus

Come join the conversation about “Freedom of Expression on Campus”—and what that means for staff, faculty and students at RCC. We will be discussing Administrative Procedure 3900: Expressive Conduct, as well as RCC’s procedures about Respectful College Community, Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment, and other procedures that might inform how we understand the Constitutional rights to freedom of speech, assembly and expression at RCC. We...

RCC Bond Information

Last week our Board of Education voted to approve placing a bond on the ballot this November. If this bond passes, it will be the single largest investment to support RCC’s mission in our college’s history. It will make uniform across our service district the current tax rate we have in Jackson County. If passed, bond funds will bring the college about $60 million and...

Faculty Textbook Affordability Opportunities

RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Be sure to check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities. Sign up by Sept. 27, 2024, for Open Oregon Educational Resources to sponsor your registration for virtual attendance at the Open Education Conference,...

Grants Pass Police Department Training at RWC

The Grants Pass Police Department will be conducting important active shooter training exercises at the Redwood Campus. These sessions will take place in and around the O Building (Science) and Rogue Auditorium on the following dates and times: To ensure everyone’s safety and to allow the training to proceed smoothly, we kindly ask that you avoid the O Building, Rogue Auditorium and adjacent parking areas...

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Parking for the Josephine County Fair

Please be advised that the Josephine County Fair will be utilizing the parking lots at the Redwood Campus for a shuttle service to the fairgrounds on the following dates and times: Shuttle buses will run at regular intervals to transport attendees to and from the fair. This arrangement is aimed at reducing traffic congestion around the fairgrounds. Please plan accordingly if you will be on...

Welcome Ian Kautzman

Ian Kautzman has joined Rogue Community College as the new Instructional Systems Specialist, with a focus on the digital accessibility of online courses. His primary location is the Teaching and Learning Center on Redwood Campus. Ian brings a diverse professional background, having worked in instructional design, LMS administration, marketing, and real estate. Currently, Ian operates and manages a vacation rental property next to his home...