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Rogue Community College Drives $306.5M Economic Impact and Fosters Job Growth

Jackson and Josephine counties (Aug. 15, 2023) — Rogue Community College (RCC) is an economic engine generating $306.5 million annually for the Southern Oregon economy, according to an economic impact study released Tuesday.   Using data from fiscal year 2021-22, independent labor market analytics firm Lightcast analyzed the college’s economic impact in Jackson and Josephine counties, as well as the return on investment for students and taxpayers. The analysis...

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RCC Open Houses Scheduled for August

Jackson and Josephine counties — Rogue Community College (RCC) is hosting three free open house events this month for the public to “Discover the Possibilities at RCC,” including academic programs as well as the college’s diverse non-academic offerings. Events are scheduled on different dates for each campus. During each event, individuals and families may enjoy food and fun activities. Campus visitors will be able to...

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RCC Graduate Weaves a Path Toward Teaching

After graduating from Rogue Community College and taking their next steps in the world, RCC alumni spread their osprey wings near and far. Alumna Noel Rapley, born and raised in Grants Pass, attended RCC from 2015-2017 and received her associate degree. She completed her university prerequisites at RCC and pursued her lifelong love of art. “I had a great experience at RCC,” said Rapley. “I...

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Teatro Milagro is coming to Rogue in April

RCC students are invited to participate in two special theater opportunities during the first week of spring term. Each year, the RCC Diversity Programming Board hosts Teatro Milagro, a theater group from Portland. This year, they will provide two offerings. First up is an on-campus “movie” screening of their play, Semillas, followed by a Q&A with the actors. They will also host a two-night, in-person theatre workshop. There is no charge for the...

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Posted on In the News Program Highlights

Info sessions planned for RCC Nursing Assistant program

GRANTS PASS — Rogue Community College is offering three information sessions where participants can learn about a short-term Nursing Assistant (NA1) training program that offers a quick pathway into a health care career.   Free information sessions are scheduled for 5 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 8 and Dec. 13 on the Redwood Campus, Illinois (I) Building room 2. The meetings include a lab tour and information...

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RCC helps student veteran forge a new path — twice

Everyone’s path through higher education is different. Some start college right out of high school, others work for years before enrolling at a community college. There is no wrong way to be a student. As Keaton Fournier says, “The biggest thing I’ve learned is that it’s never too late to learn, it’s never too late to reevaluate and change what path you’re on.” Born and...

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Introducing Itskut and Shakshak

GRANTS PASS — Evergreen Federal Bank unveiled the latest addition to its BearFest family today (Oct. 22, 2021) in honor of Rogue Community College’s 50th anniversary. The studious bear, hunched over a book, is accompanied by an osprey pal — the college mascot — with a common interest: “How to Fish.”  The Confederated Tribe of the Siletz Indians participated in naming the pair. Itskut, the...