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Hello, this is Gary in the Emergency Services Department at Rogue Community College. Have you heard of hands-only CPR? Most people who die from a cardiac arrest at home, at work or in a public location, die because they don’t receive immediate CPR from someone on scene. Many people are not willing to do mouth to mouth on a stranger or are concerned that they...
RCC partners with local agencies and programs to provide the best possible information to students and families regarding access to services in the Rogue Valley. The resources listed at this website are aimed at improving the economic health of families by addressing the needs in the home, school, and the community. Working side by side with the following service providers, RCC extends the scope of...
Figuring out if you can pay for college can be overwhelming. After all, the unknown can be scary. So let’s shed light on it and help you make a plan. You can go to college! RCC has a great online tool—the Net Price Calculator—to help you estimate the costs. Here’s an estimated student budget at RCC based on average, full-time enrollment (12 credits per term)...
September 30 marked the first year of Southern Oregon Health Occupations Poverty Elimination, a federally funded program empowering low-income students to embark on rewarding and sustaining careers in health care. Megan Jeffries is one of those students. In March, the 29-year-old seasonal forestry dispatcher enrolled in RCC’s medical assistant program, and with the help of Southern Oregon HOPE was able to cover the cost of...
The Haul has become a great place to grab a bite and a brew in downtown Grants Pass. The restaurant has operated out of 121 S.W. H St for almost two years now. It’s the result of a collaboration between three Applegate residents—Jon Conner of Conner Fields Brewing and Fulcrum Dining caterers Chad Hahn and partner, Gabriella Rysula,—who met through local farmer’s markets and became...
In May 2016 the voters of Jackson and Josephine counties showed their support in passing a $20 million bond for Rogue Community College to finance construction and improvements of facilities. “We are very thankful,” said RCC President Cathy Kemper-Pelle. “We are committed to working with our community partners to make the best use of these funds to better prepare local people for good paying local...
Hello, this is Gary in the Emergency Services Department at Rogue Community College. This year, more than half a million Americans will suffer a stroke- a medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Immediate treatment can greatly improve a person’s chances of returning to a normal, independent life. That is why you need to call early. The key is to...
High Technology Center Receives $25,000 Gift RCC’s High Technology Center is designed to be a hot spot of learning. The Foundation has been hard at work raising funds for this new, state-of-the-art facility where students will engage in hands-on classes, labs, and special projects related to a variety of advanced technical fields including welding, manufacturing, machining, computer aided drafting, electronics, and computer science. Recently, the...
Success! Rogue Hero Campaign The Rogue Hero 2015 internal fundraising campaign kicked off in October and ended successfully, with giving totals reaching $32,000 — a 53 percent increase over the 2014 campaign! The Foundation wishes to thank each and every RCC employee who contributed to this important campaign, which supports various scholarship funds and special projects throughout the year. Every dollar counts! New Endowed Scholarship...
Imagine going to community college for free. Is that a myth or a real-life possibility? The answer is: it depends. There’s been a lot of hype about “free college” since the state legislature passed the Oregon Promise Bill in July 2014. But what does the Oregon Promise really mean? First, it is not exactly free for everyone. The legislature approved only $10 million for the...