Excellence Award Nominations Close Nov. 10

Nominations are due by Nov. 10: Submit Nominations HERE This fall, Rogue Community College is taking recognition to the next level by joining the League for Innovation’s Excellence Awards, a prestigious national recognition program open only to League member colleges. You may already be familiar with the League’s Innovation of the Year Awards, which RCC participates in each spring and celebrates during Spring Inservice. The...

October’s Osprey Ovation Recipients

Join us in recognizing October’s Recipients! Name: Kelly Silva Core Values: Collaboration & Sustainability Reason: I would like to recognize and sincerely thank Kelly Silva for her outstanding service as the Administrative Assistant for the Academic Reinstatement Appeals Committee. Kelly exemplifies professionalism and dedication in every aspect of her role. Her proactive nature ensures that the committee is always well-prepared and supported, often anticipating needs...

Quick Reminder: Public Records and Communication

As a public institution, Rogue Community College operates under Oregon’s public records laws (ORS Chapter 192). This means that most materials created in the course of college business, including emails and other written communications, may be requested through a public records process. Please ensure compliance with the college’s records retention procedure, AP 3310, and store documents in the designated location which is currently Etrieve. If...

Time to Highlight RCC: NWCCU Team Visit, 2026

Our institutional accreditation agency, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), has announced the schedule for its site visit to evaluate institutional effectiveness as the current seven-year accreditation cycle draws to a close. At the conclusion of each such cycle, the accredited “institution conducts a comprehensive self-evaluation on all Standards and Eligibility Requirements. The Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness (EIE) includes responses to Standard One...

Cybersecurity & Acceptable Use: What Every RCC Employee Should Know

Why it matters RCC’s operations, classrooms and student services all depend on secure technology. A single compromised account or unsafe download can disrupt instruction, expose employee and student data and damage institutional trust. Here’s how employees can stay secure and follow RCC’s Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): Acceptable Use Policy highlights Using RCC technology is both a privilege and a responsibility. Following the Acceptable Use Policy...

A Student Accessibility Story

With our collective efforts over the next three terms to strengthen accessibility at RCC, we understand that creating accessible digital content can sometimes feel abstract. It is not always easy to see the real impact behind the work. To bring that impact to life, we’re sharing the story of an RCC graduate who is blind. Through her experience, we’ll see firsthand how accessible materials open...

Help Needed: Friendsgiving Grab N’ Go Events

Please join ASGRCC, RCC Student Life and Ossie’s Cupboard in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank and Jackson County’s ACCESS Food Programs to provide holiday meal kits to the RCC community, prioritizing students and Ossie’s Cupboard patrons. Each year, the need grows — and your support is invaluable. If you have time to volunteer, feel free to join for one or more shifts, and...

Reminder: Only 4 Days Left to Submit Your Microgrant Proposal

This is a friendly reminder that there are only four days left to secure up to $10,000 in Microgrant Funds for your project idea to enhance student engagement. The deadline of Oct. 31 is fast approaching and we’re looking for innovative proposals that align with RCC’s annual priorities and support the college’s mission and values. Priority will be given to projects that address the following...

September’s Osprey Ovation Recipients

Join us in recognizing September’s Recipients! Name: Nikki Hoover Core Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability & Courage Reason: Nikki is such a kind, caring and compassionate person. It’s amazing hearing her work with students and always giving her full attention and energy to each individual student every time. She works so hard to make sure all students feel seen, heard and fully...

Welcome to Tyler Wallace

Please welcome our new part-time test proctor, Tyler Wallace, to the RCC team. Tyler has a strong background in teaching and is eager to support the academic mission and student success of RCC. Tyler shares: Hello, my name is Tyler Wallace it is a pleasure to join the team as a test proctor! I’m really looking forward to contributing to a positive and effective testing...