2024 Halloween Theme Reveal

Prepare to don your cape and unleash your creativity as we unveil this year’s Halloween theme. Get ready for a day where heroes and villains face off in a spectacular showdown that will transform the college into an epic battleground. Dress as your favorite hero, or maybe channel your inner Maleficent. This year’s Halloween theme is Superheroes and Villains. Details about the annual Halloween party,...

August 16-23, 2024 News Round-up

Celebrating 75 years of transformative healthcare with Mercy Flights, EMS1, August 20, 2024 RCC debuts Dental Hygiene Program, application window open, KOBI, August 22, 2024 RCC student facing hardship after delayed financial payments, KOBI, August 23, 2024Rogue Community College recognizes the vital role that financial aid plays in supporting our students’ living expenses. We acknowledge that the recent system upgrade impacted the timing of disbursements...

new RCC Dental Hygiene program announcement

Rogue Community College Dental Hygiene Program Accepting Applications 

Jackson and Josephine counties (August 22, 2024) — Rogue Community College (RCC) has received accreditation for its new Dental Hygiene program from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Both the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs received notice of accreditation following a comprehensive review process, which included a lengthy application and a two-day site visit.  Dental Hygiene is a two-year associate degree program. The accreditation...

Blackboard to Ultra: Transition & Training Opportunities

Starting this fall, Rogue Community College will transition all Blackboard courses to Blackboard Learn Ultra—the platform’s new and improved version. Ultra offers a more streamlined and dynamic experience, making course management easier for instructors and enhancing the learning environment for students. To help faculty and staff navigate this transition, RCC is offering a variety of training opportunities throughout the summer. Whether you’re looking to get...

Accreditation for RCC Dental Programs

The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently completed its thorough review of RCC’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs, which involved a comprehensive application process and a two-day site visit. Based on their findings, both programs received verbal notice of initial accreditation on Thursday, Aug. 15. As a result, six courses within the Dental Assistant program can now be transferred to the new Dental Hygiene...

New Role for Tamara Adams

Please welcome Tamara Adams as the new Office Coordinator for the Facilities Management, Planning and Construction (FMPC) Department. Tamara brings extensive institutional experience, along with a strong background in innovation and leadership. Her academic journey began as a first-generation, non-traditional student at Rogue Community College, where she attended part-time as a TRIO SSS participant and earned an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree in...

Sneak Peek of Activities for Fall Inservice

The draft schedule for the Fall Faculty Inservice, set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, is now available. The week will also feature several other activities, and we encourage all faculty to participate. Full-time faculty will return on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the Fall Kickoff. Adjunct faculty are welcome to join as many of the week’s activities as possible. Additional updates will be provided as rooms are...

Inclusive Hiring Workshop Coming in October

Join us for the Inclusive Hiring Workshop at Table Rock Campus on Friday, Oct. 11. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 140 of the Health Professions Center, with a light breakfast and lunch provided. Register using the following Doodle link. Once registered, you’ll receive a calendar invite, and as the event approaches, a confirmation email with additional details and...

Summer Term Grade Entry Process for Faculty

Thank you for your patience as the process for entering summer term grades has been finalized. As previously communicated, this summer’s grade submission will follow a one-time process until the Blackboard grade integration is ready for fall term and beyond. After testing, it has been determined that the most efficient way to submit summer term grades will be through a more “old school” approach, without...

Mental Health at RCC: A Guide for Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff at RCC play a crucial role in supporting student mental health. Being aware of the signs of emotional distress and knowing how to assist students effectively is essential. Recognizing Signs of Distress Key indicators that a student may be struggling include: Identifying these signs early helps in providing timely support. Starting the Conversation Approach students with empathy and concern. Use specific observations,...