2024 Fall Week of Welcome

As the fall term approaches, we’re preparing for an exciting Week of Welcome (WOW), and we need your participation. The WOW team is asking for your help to greet students, provide valuable college resources and foster a sense of belonging and engagement across our campuses. Now is your chance to join the Student Engagement Team, ASGRCC, Student Life and the Student Success Task Force in...

Constitution Day and Voter Registration at RCC

Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? September 17 is National Voter Registration and Constitution Day. RCC’s Associated Student Government and Diversity Programming Board will be tabling at all campuses. Stop by to check your voter registration, grab a snack, and test your knowledge of U.S. trivia. Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be on-site to assist with voter registration. Constitution Day...

Halloween 2024 at RWC: Superheroes and Villains

Pow! Bang! Kraaaaack! The epic showdown is on this Halloween, Oct. 31. Whether you’re a hero ready to save the day or a villain plotting your next scheme, we want to see you in your best costume. Suit up as your favorite superhero or villain and transform your workspace into the ultimate battleground. Are you as cool and witty as Deadpool? Bold and powerful like...

New Faculty Training

Are you a recently hired adjunct or full-time faculty member at Rogue Community College? Join us for the Fall Training Session—a day dedicated to equipping you with valuable tools, insights and resources to help you thrive in the classroom and beyond. This training session is designed to ensure you’re well-prepared for the academic year and familiar with RCC’s policies, procedures and educational resources. You’ll have...

ESL Student Success Story: Angela Hernandez Callejas

Angela Hernandez Callejas joined RCC’s English as a Second Language program in the summer of 2023, coming to us from Hidalgo, Mexico. She expressed her interest in both ESL and citizenship classes, with the goal of transitioning from her role on the cleaning staff at a local hospital to a career in healthcare. While waiting for her citizenship exam, Angela diligently prepared for both the...

Blackboard to Ultra: Training 3-Gradebook Management

In this session, Blackboard’s Carolyn Ponce offers an in-depth look at managing the gradebook in Ultra. She covers features like automatic zeros, activity analytics and rubrics. Watch the full video, and don’t forget to explore our Ultra Guides for additional resources! Gradebook Management Ultra Guides Ultra Drop-Ins If you have questions or need help with Blackboard Ultra, please join RCC’s Blackboard admins during our drop-in sessions....

Join Us for the PERS Expo: Plan Your Retirement with Confidence

We invite you to attend the PERS Expo, an opportunity to learn more about the pension and retirement benefits that can help you achieve your retirement goals. This annual event is designed for PERS members at any stage in their careers. This year, the expo will be held online on Oct. 1. You’ll gain access to interactive and on-demand content, including live educational sessions, videos...

OEBB Open Enrollment Closes Sept. 20

Open Enrollment for 2024-25 OEBB healthcare benefits began Aug. 15 and closes on Sept. 20. This year, the enrollment process is passive, meaning that if you’re satisfied with your current benefit selections, they will automatically roll over to the next plan year. No action is required if you wish to keep your benefits the same. However, if you would like to make changes to your...

Deadline Approaching for Fall Kickoff Slide Show Submissions

Do you have important updates or information you’d like to share with your colleagues during the slide show at the start of Fall Kickoff? If so, please submit your slides using the PPT template download to Cara Lumpkin at CLumpkin@roguecc.edu by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 13. This is a great opportunity to highlight key initiatives, events or announcements as we prepare...