News Round-up, May 11-17, 2026
SOU’s future in the balance with financial crisis: Grants Pas Daily Courier, May 17, 2026
Category: Rogue Report
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Wanted: Nominations for Outstanding Alumni Award
The Rogue Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award, which honors graduates who have made meaningful contributions to their profession, community or the world. Established in 2008, the Outstanding Alumni Award celebrates alumni who have made a lasting impact, whether through career success, community leadership or service to others, after earning a degree or certificate from RCC. Nominations are...
Getting Better Results from AI: The RTCF Framework for Effective Prompting
Artificial intelligence tools are now a regular part of academic and administrative work — yet many of us have experienced the frustration of AI responses that miss the mark: too vague, poorly toned or simply not useful. The difference often comes down to how the prompt is written. One practical framework is RTCF — Relevance, Tone, Clarity and Format. Applying these four principles helps faculty...
2026 Faculty Senate Awards
The RCC Faculty Senate affords an opportunity for faculty members to be recognized for going beyond the basics to engage and encourage learning. Nomination requests were sent to staff and students for the four categories. The nominations were collected and reviewed by a committee made up of four Faculty Senate members. They use a scoring rubric to evaluate the entries, and a winner is decided...
Living in a Digital World: What It Means for Higher Education
We are no longer transitioning into a digital world — we are fully living in one. For higher education, this reality is not simply about adopting new technologies or offering online classes. It represents a fundamental shift in how students learn, how faculty teach and how institutions operate. The question is no longer if we adapt, but how well we align our systems, strategies and...
Southern Oregon Science Professionals Guest Lecture Series presents Dr. Hilary Davis, PharmD
The Southern Oregon Science Professionals Guest Lecture Series continues Friday, May 22, from 1–2 p.m. in HEC-132 at the Riverside Campus. This month’s featured speaker is Dr. Hilary Davis, PharmD. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Davis began her higher education journey at a local community college before earning her undergraduate degree in biology from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. She later completed her PharmD at the...
Important Year-End Dates for Procurement & Business Office
The end of the 2025/26 fiscal year is just around the corner! The Business Office and Contract & Procurement Office need your help! End of Fiscal Year 25/26 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026) Purchasing for Fiscal Year 26/27 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) No reimbursements or payments to vendors for FY26/27 will occur until sometime after July 1, 2026. REMEMBER: Reimbursements can only be processed...
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...
BAT Forums Wrap Up — Resources Still Available
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s BAT Forums. With the sessions now complete, we appreciate the time and engagement you brought to the discussions. If you weren’t able to attend — or would like to revisit any of the information — recordings and presentation materials will remain available on the Budget intranet site. We hope these resources continue to support you throughout...
New Way to Reach the Budget Office
We’ve set up a new, easy way to connect with the Budget Office. If you have questions about the budget or need help with BudgetPak, just send us a note at budget@roguecc.edu. This shared inbox helps our team respond more quickly and make sure you get the support you need.