RCC’s Newest Author? Meet the Poet Behind ‘Anyway’

Check out the launch of Anyway, a powerful poetry collection written by Jennifer Burkes as Sigh McGee. Anyway offers a reflective journey that “whispers truth and screams heartbreak, Anyway reads like a personal journal.” Sigh McGee explores themes of healing, identity and human connection in a way that speaks to the heart. Copies of Anyway are available on Amazon.com. Search ISBN 979-8285399902. Jennifer works as...

Welcome Lora Leard

Lora Leard recently joined the Risk Management team as RCC’s new Facility Use Coordinator. Born and raised in the Rogue Valley, Lora is a proud graduate of Eagle Point High School. After high school, she attended the International Air Academy and launched a career as a travel agent, working in corporate travel for 12 years. “I eventually stepped away from my career to focus on...

Save the Date: RWC E Building Ribbon Cutting & Open House

You are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the newly renovated Elk (E) Building at RCC’s Redwood Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 26. This event celebrates the launch of expanded allied health programs in Josephine County, including a new dental assisting cohort beginning fall 2025. The ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. and will be followed by tours of the...

July 7-13 News Round-Up

Community College President Running to Campuses to Raise Awareness & Money: KAJO Radio, July 8, 2025 Rogue Community College grows programs to tackle health worker need: KDRV Channel 12, July 9, 2025 Community college president runs to advocate for students’ needs: KOBI Channel 5, July 10, 2025 RCC Department Offering Fast-Track Program in Early Childhood Education This Fall: KAJO Radio, July 10, 2025 Runner on...

Add/Drop Deadline July 14 – Implications and What You Need to Know

Any changes to a student’s schedule after the add/drop deadline (Monday, July 14 at 11:59 p.m.) can significantly impact our ability to accurately and promptly process financial aid and student refunds. Even a single adjustment—such as adding, dropping or withdrawing from a class—can disrupt aid processing for thousands of students. Since many of our students rely on these funds to attend college, timely and accurate...

New Faculty Resource: Teaching with AI: Faculty Lab

The new Teaching with AI Faculty Lab is now live on the RCC Intranet. This resource was created to help instructors explore how tools like ChatGPT can support course planning, grading and engagement. It includes prompt libraries, short video walkthroughs, downloadable templates and examples drawn from use by RCC faculty. The page is built for teaching and classroom engagement, but staff and administrators are also...