SBDC Small Business Management Program Applications Open

Jackson and Josephine counties (May 30, 2024) – Southern Oregon small business owners can receive training and mentorship offered through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Rogue Community College (RCC). The first 20 applicants to the Small Business Management Program, with classes starting in the fall, will be considered for a scholarship that covers half of the tuition, a $300 value. The scholarship is made...

Welcome Kerry Eubank

Please welcome Kerry Eubank, a new accounting specialist in the Business Office. Kerry comes to RCC with a background in marketing and banking. She will be graduating this fall with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from SOU. Kerry is originally from Yuma, Arizona and moved to the Rogue Valley when she was 11. She is mother of an amazing son, has a twin sister...

Scorching Summer Apparel Sale

Upgrade your summer style with our new collection of v-neck T-shirts, available in captivating seasonal colors. Don’t miss our scorching summer sale and enjoy an incredible 20% off on all RCC logo and Ospreys logo clothing. Use promo code Sunshine20 at checkout, and don’t forget to apply it to unlock your discount. Limited to stock on hand. Please allow two business days, in addition to...

Ford Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the newest members of the Ford Family community! Each year, the Ford Family Foundation awards more than 250 renewable scholarships to exceptional students from Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. The following are current RCC students who were honored with the outstanding scholarship award for the 2024-25 academic year! Ford Transfer Scholars• Andrew Breeden• Logan Koester The Ford Transfer Scholars Program is an undergraduate...

DOE Changes Stretch Beyond New FAFSA

While many at RCC are familiar with the new Department of Education (DOE) 24/25 FAFSA, the changes for financial aid recipients don’t end there. Another notable change will affect Federal Pell Grant (Pell) recipients beginning summer term 2024. Traditionally, Pell awards were based on an “enrollment level”—full-time, three-quarter time, half-time and less than half-time. Beginning this summer term, Pell awards for students who are not...

RCC to Host Poverty Simulation

RCC will be hosting another Poverty Simulation after the success of last year’s event. The Poverty Simulation provides a unique opportunity for participants to gain insight into the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. The event will take place at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, in the Floral Building, on July 16, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided at no...

Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees

As we officially kick off election season this week with the Oregon Primary, it’s a good time to revisit ORS 260.432, Restrictions on Political Campaigning by Public Employees. This statute states that a public employee* may not, while on the job during working hours, promote or oppose election petitions, candidates, political committees or ballot measures. Additionally, no person—including elected officials—may require a public employee to...

2024 Commencement: The Big Day!

Greetings, fellow Ospreys! We are less than one month away from the Big Day: Commencement 2024! DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2024TIME: 10 a.m.PLACE: RWC Rogue Bowl (it’s the debut event post-improvements!)HIGHLIGHT: RCC music students Caleb Williams and Kailyn Kortie will sing the Star-Spangled Banner a cappella to get us started!STAFFING: All employees, please work with your supervisor regarding your schedule for this week. Sign-up opportunities...