February 2024 Closure Flyers

RCC’s next closure is Feb. 19, 2024, for the observance of Presidents Day. Southern Oregon University (SOU) is not closed for Presidents Day. The RCC/SOU Higher Education Center (HEC) in downtown Medford will be open with SOU staff. Included are links to different closure files you might find useful for the college and for the HEC. Please update your office voicemail and email messages to...

Jan. 10-21, News Round-Up

Grants Pass School Board strips ‘racism’ from policy on discrimination: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 10, 2024 BCC Heard from Pipe Fork Sale Supporters and Appointed Three to Local Committees: KAJO, Jan. 11, 2024 3 days of events planned in Grants Pass to honor MLK: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 11, 2024 ‘You have to be an ally all of the time’: Grants Pass Daily Courier, Jan. 16, 2021...

Scholarship Workshops for Students

Can you help us spread the word to students?  It is scholarship season and TRIO EOC is hosting two scholarship workshops to assist students with scholarship applications.  Workshops will take place on Jan. 26 and Feb. 16 where students can drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at two convenient locations: RWC in Coates Hall, room 3, and the RVC Student Success Center, room 16.  We are...

Schedule a Student Huddle for Your Class or Pathway

The Student Huddle is back, and the Associated Student Government (ASG) is looking to schedule specific huddle dates with your class or pathway group. Check out our NEW Student Huddle meeting times and let ASGRCC know if you’d like to schedule with us. The Student Huddle is an open forum where students can ask questions, voice their opinions or just listen. It is an informal...

Textbook Affordability Opportunities

RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting the affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Be sure to check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities. Oregon’s House Interim Committee on Higher Education held an informational hearing yesterday on a proposed bill that would provide one-time funding for...

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New CNA2 Program Provides Opportunity for Nursing Assistants to Elevate Their Careers and Expand Their Skillset

Rogue Community College announces the approval of its Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA2) program, which opens new doors for CNAs who aspire to enhance their skills and create more opportunities for professional growth.  Registration is now open for the first CNA2 cohort that starts in February. The program is designed to meet the rigorous standards set by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and...

FULL – Inclusive Hiring Winter Cohort

The February session of Inclusive Hiring has been fully booked. Please be on the lookout for spring and summer sessions that will be publicized in future Rogue Report articles. Feel free to read more about the program below. The Inclusive Hiring Series aims to establish a theoretical foundation of research about implicit bias and diversity; information about the changing legal landscape in hiring; and an...

Title IX Talks Scheduled for Winter Term

The Harassment & Discrimination Response Team is offering our “Title IX Talks” series. These interactive, in-person sessions cover various topics related to Title IX with practical information for employees. Our next sessions are scheduled for the week of Jan. 29 on each campus and will focus on reporting and case study examples. We hope you will join us! Please see below for full details and...

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Registration Open For Rogue Community College’s New Certified Nursing Assistant 2 Program Cohort

Jackson and Josephine counties (Jan. 20, 2024) – After receiving approval from the Oregon State Board of Nursing for a new Certified Nursing Assistant 2 (CNA2) program, Rogue Community College has opened registration for the first cohort that starts in February. The program meets rigorous standards set by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) and enables students to advance from CNA1 to a CNA2...