Osprey Athletics Update

Our athletic teams have wrapped up remarkable regular seasons, celebrating impressive achievements and breaking records along the way. As they head into the Northwest Athletic Conference postseason, the Rogue Ospreys men’s and women’s soccer teams, and women’s volleyball team are primed for playoff success.  Women’s Soccer  The 8th-ranked women’s soccer team has added South Region Champions to their impressive record. With a 9-1-2 record in...

National Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on gratitude and celebrate our Indigenous communities, including Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander citizens. We also recognize the Indigenous roots many Latino/a/x community members share from Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Last month on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we highlighted Lahaina, Maui, a year after one of history’s deadliest wildfires devastated...

Oct. 25-Nov. 1, News Round-Up

RCC partners with Red Cross for Halloween blood drives amid US shortage, RV Times, October 24, 2024 Students prepare for financial aid application changes, KDRV, October 24, 2024 Red Cross Blood Drives Open Next Week at Rogue Community College Campuses, KAJO, October 26, 2024 RCC to host blood drives across the Rogue Valley this week, KOBI, October 28, 2024 Rogue Community College hosting blood drives...

October 2024 Osprey Ovation Recipients

Name: Cailin MondoCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason: Cailin has been so helpful as we update majors for the new dental hygiene program! Name: Nadean FriesenCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason: No matter how busy Nadean is, she will help in any way she can!! Name: Kristen MoralesCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason:...

Southern Oregon University

Local Childhood Friends Turned Higher Education Leaders Reunite to Strengthen RCC-SOU Partnership

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2024) – Juliet Long, vice president of Student Learning and Success and chief academic officer at Rogue Community College (RCC), and Dr. Casey Shillam, executive vice president and provost at Southern Oregon University (SOU), have a shared history as former classmates and graduates of Grants Pass High School (GPHS). Now, as academic leaders at RCC and SOU, they’re...

Medford School District

Rogue Community College and Medford School District Partner to Prepare Students for Local Workforce

MEDFORD, Ore. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Rogue Community College (RCC) and the Medford School District (MSD) have expanded their collaborative partnership to offer high school students real-world training. The goal is to provide opportunities for career-ready certifications by equipping students with the skills needed to secure jobs in Southern Oregon, and beyond. Through this initiative, students are exploring healthcare career pathways, learning the technical and...

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Rogue Community College Partners with Local Health Care Providers to Address Workforce Needs

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 25, 2024) – In response to the growing demand for health care professionals in Southern Oregon, Rogue Community College (RCC) is partnering with local healthcare providers to better serve local communities and support the region’s workforce needs. According to recent labor reports, the region will require more than 2,300 health care workers in the next five years. RCC’s partnership...

Ballot Measure 17-119 – What You Need to Know

As the election draws near, it’s essential to focus on the four key areas Ballot Measure 17-119 would address across our three campuses. This measure asks voters to approve a $60.3 million investment in the college, which would be supplemented by $15 million in state matching grants if passed. The measure aims to enhance our educational facilities and infrastructure to better serve our students and...

Help Needed: Friendsgiving Grab N’ Go Event

Please join ASGRCC, RCC Student Life and Ossie’s Cupboard in partnership with the Josephine County Food Bank and Jackson County’s ACCESS Food Programs to provide holiday meal kits to the RCC community, prioritizing students and Ossie’s Cupboard patrons. Each year, the need grows and your support is invaluable. If you have time to volunteer, feel free to join for one or more shifts, and wear...

Final Shutdown of AX Document Manager – Transition to Etrieve

The IT Department is completing the final phase of the Etrieve implementation, replacing AX Document Manager with SoftDocs. Previously, AX was set to read-only while remaining accessible. Now, the AX system will be fully shut down and unavailable after the workday on Friday, Nov. 1. If you have questions or concerns, contact us at ithelpme.roguecc.edu or email ithelpme@roguecc.edu.