The Rogue Way – Naming Files to Stay on the Path

Imagine hiking without signs—no markers, no directions—just guessing which turn leads where. You wouldn’t get far. Now imagine being deep in your work and needing that one document from two months ago. You think it’s in the shared drive, maybe under “Meetings,” but which one? Now you’re scrolling through a dozen files named “Notes,” “Draft2,” or worse… “Untitled.” Sound familiar? That’s why this week’s trail...

Marketing Open House: Your Questions Answered

The RCC Marketing & Communications team invites all staff and faculty to an exclusive open house, where they will swing open the doors to RCC’s marketing world. RCC marketing and communications will be demystified. There will be plenty of snacks and swag, and all who attend will be entered into a raffle for a delicious prize. Stop by to ask the Marketing team your questions:...

Honors Night: Nominate Outstanding Students by April 16

It’s time to recognize exceptional students at Rogue Community College’s annual Honors Night and your participation is encouraged. The celebration will take place on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 6 p.m. on the Redwood Campus and is by invitation only. Nominate outstanding students no later than Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Nomination Criteria: Faculty and staff are encouraged to establish additional criteria relevant to their specific...

Pre-College Education: Building Pathways to Opportunity

The Pre-College Education (PCE) Department at Rogue Community College plays a crucial role in fulfilling state and federal education mandates by offering high-quality General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to residents across the Rogue Valley. For perspective, PCE enrolled 773 students in academic year 2023–24. As of this article in academic year 2024–25, 752 students have already enrolled, not...

Early Bird Scholarship

Great news—the RCC Foundation Early Bird Scholarship has increased from $500 to $1,000. Faculty and staff are encouraged to spread the word and remind students to apply early through the RCC Foundation General Scholarship Application for a chance to win. Let’s help more students take advantage of this exciting opportunity. For more information contact Faina Hopkins on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7293.

Teaching and Learning Framework: Active Learning and Engagement

This is part of an ongoing series about RCC’s new Teaching and Learning Framework. Ready to bring more energy and interactivity to your teaching? This week, we’re focusing on Active Learning and Engagement, a key area of the Teaching and Learning Framework that helps create dynamic, student-centered classrooms. What is Active Learning and Engagement? Active learning is all about designing experiences where students do more...

DPB Event: Disability Representation in Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are one of America’s most influential entertainment mediums. Not only do they represent a multibillion-dollar industry, but historically they have also served as powerful agents of change. Graphic novels were among the first media formats to treat addiction as a medical issue, one of the earliest to regularly feature women and people of color, and have consistently addressed complex real-world issues. The diverse...

The Rogue Way – Agendas & Minutes

Every good hike needs signposts—clear markers to help avoid veering off course. That’s exactly what templates do. Agenda templates help meetings start strong and stay on track, providing a clear path from beginning to end. Notes templates make it easy to capture key takeaways, decisions and action items without missing a step. No more guessing where to begin or how to wrap up. These branded,...

Academic Calendar Updates for 2024-25 and 2025-26

As of April 1, 2025, both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic calendars have been updated. Footnote #4 now states: “Withdraw period begins Tuesday, week 2 after 5 p.m.” Beginning spring term 2025, the withdraw period no longer starts at 12 a.m. on Tuesday of week 2 (immediately after the add/drop deadline). Instead, it will now begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday of week 2. View...

Advising Department Welcomes New Team Members and Celebrates Transitions

The Advising Department at Rogue Community College has recently undergone several changes, welcoming new team members and celebrating transitions within the college. Nikki Hoover has officially joined the department after previously serving as both a temporary and part-time classified employee in various areas, including Admissions and Recruitment and the Testing Center. As of January 2025, Kelly Silva has stepped into the role of Administrative Assistant...