News Round-up, Feb. 2-8, 2026

Art is happening for First Friday: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Feb. 5, 2026 Central Point domestic violence closet gets help from RCC clothing sale: KDRV TV, Feb. 5, 2026 Grants Pass High School launches dental assisting program for students: KDRV TV, Feb. 6, 2026 Rogue Community College expanding diesel technologies program with new building: KDRV TV, Feb. 5, 2026 Courier Historic Headlines: Grants Pass Daily...

More Updates to Amazon Account

NEW – Access to RCC’s Amazon Business Account and New Payment Options The Contract & Procurement Department welcomes new users to the College’s Amazon Prime Business account, and we are excited to announce more updates. The improvements will streamline efficiencies and provide an option for faster order placement and a new method for requesting access to RCC’s account. For current users, the process for accessing...

Exciting News: RCC Employee Appreciation Week – March 2-6, 2026

Join us March 2-6 for a special week dedicated to celebrating our employees, culminating in National Employee Appreciation Day on March 6. We’re thrilled to host a week full of fun, recognition and gratitude as we celebrate the incredible work of our employees. Additional details will be shared in upcoming Rogue Reports, so stay tuned! In the meantime, we encourage you to set aside time...

External Facilitators for Spring Inservice? Share Your Ideas Now!

Spring Inservice planning has begun — and we need your help! We’re starting early to plan Spring Inservice breakout sessions and we’d love your input. Year after year, some of our most-attended sessions are led by external facilitators, so the Professional Development Council (PDC) is gathering recommendations now to help us bring in timely, relevant, high-quality topics for employees across the college. The PDC has...

Textbook Affordability Opportunities

From Open Oregon: Three of the Most-Viewed Pressbooks Publications of 2025 are Oregon books! Kudos to the authors of OSU’s Anatomy & Physiology, LCC’s Nutrition: Science and Everyday Application and SOU’s Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System. Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources Other ways to get involved There are usually more events posted at Open Education Conference List and Open...

New Course Helps Students Learn to Use AI Effectively and Responsibly

The Computer Information Sciences Department will offer a new one-credit course this spring to help students understand and use artificial intelligence responsibly in a college setting. “AI Tools for College Success” (CIS199) introduces students to what AI is, how generative AI tools work and how these tools are already showing up in academic and professional environments. The course emphasizes hands-on exploration of free, browser-based platforms...

Time to Stir up Some Excitement: RCC Chili Cook-Off is Next Week

Join the fun on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Redwood Campus and Thursday, Feb. 19, at Table Rock Campus, both at 11 a.m. The RCC Student Veterans Organization is hosting the 2026 Chili Cook-off Competition. Staff and faculty can enter for free, and student judges will choose the winners. Please remind your students — more judges means more fun! For more information, contact the RCC Military Resource Center at 541-956-7289.

IPM Application of Herbicides on Designated Flower Beds

There will be herbicide treatments on designated flower beds at the Redwood and Table Rock campuses through Dec. 31, 2026. The grounds crew will perform the following herbicide treatment as needed Thursday through Sunday (weather permitting) between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area: Designated flower beds. The grounds crew will be marking out the areas with approved warning signs. Problem: Weeds compete with desired plants...