Former RCC Student Paves New Path after Graduation

Desirae Buracker has lived in Grants Pass for the past 11 years and is a first-generation college student. She started her higher education journey at Rogue Community College in the fall of 2017. “I’m a late-in-life college student, but energetic and young at heart,” she said with a chuckle. During her time at RCC, Desirae explored different general education classes and eventually settled on psychology...

Welcome to RCC, Nate

Nathan (or Nate) Breeden is RCC’s new Outcomes and Assessment Specialist. Nate has been an educator for more than a decade, mostly at the high school level. During his time as a teacher and instructional coach, he has specialized in English language development, quality assessment practices, and social-emotional learning. He also served for several years as an Educator Empowerment Academy coach through the Oregon Education...

piano trio at RCC

RCC Slates Grants Pass Classical Trio Concert

Ashland and Mt. Shasta repeat shows to follow  Jackson and Josephine counties – At the Redwood Campus in Grants Pass on July 11 at 7 p.m., the Rogue Community College (RCC) Music Department will sponsor a classical chamber music concert featuring pianist Chiharu Sai, cellist Michal Palzewicz and violinist Abigail Wilensky.  The music program will include piano trios by Beethoven and Mozart as well as...

Nick Johnson

RCC Graduate Overcomes Challenges in Pursuit of Higher Education

Education has the power to change the trajectory of someone’s life. Nick Johnson, who graduated from Rogue Community College in June 2023 with two associate degrees, experienced firsthand the positive impact of a community college education. Nick lives in Talent and moved to Southern Oregon in March 2012. As a teenager, he struggled and had some legal troubles. “Once I got to Oregon, things improved,”...

Piano Trio Concert at Rogue Auditorium on July 11

The RCC Music Department presents Piano Trio Concert at Rogue Auditorium on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 7 p.m. Admission is a suggested donation of $25; $10 for students; free for children 12 and under as well as full-time RCC students with student ID. Chiharu Sai, music coordinator and music faculty at RCC, will be collaborating with her professional colleagues, violinist Abigail Wilensky and cellist Michal...

2023 Commencement Wrap-Up

The Big Day was a success, with thanks to the whole Osprey Family for coming together to make our 2023 Commencement an outstanding day for our graduates. Once again, we created a new experience — and though we have good notes for improving the operational Wizard-of-Oz-behind-the-scenes details, the experience for our graduates and guests was notably wonderful. With President Weber’s leadership, the speeches were shortened...

Welcome Nolana Koehler to STEP

I am pleased to announce that Nolana Koehler has joined the STEP (SNAP Training & Employment) team at RCC. Nolana will be supporting the STEP program and its participants as an administrative assistant. She will be working at the Redwood Campus and looks forward to meeting everyone at RCC! Nolana was born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She received her B.S. degree in communication...

Time to RAPS Up FY22/23

It’s time to wrap up the 2022/23 fiscal year! The Business Office and Contract & Procurement Office are requesting your help to ensure the timely processing of orders and payments of all 2022/23 POs and Travel Requests. Please keep the following in mind when ordering items from vendors: Please see the linked document for a printer-friendly version of instructions on how to check the status...

IPM Application of Herbicides on Designated Flower Beds

The grounds crew will be performing the following herbicide treatment on the RWC campus and TRC campus (weather permitting):  When:  Every Thursday-Sunday, July 6-Oct. 27, 2023, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Area: Designated flower beds. The grounds crew will be marking out areas with approved warning signs.  Problem: Weeds compete with desired plants for water and nutrients.  Treatments:  Please contact the Facilities Office with any questions or...

June 17 – 24, 2023 News Round-Up

A Day to Celebrate: Grants Pass Daily Courier, June 20, 2023 RCC offering small business training and mentorship classes: Medford Alert, June 20, 2023 RCC looks to fill board seat that has attracted little interest: Grants Pass Daily Courier, June 22, 2023 RCC invites citizens to Revive the Bowl Festival at Redwood Campus: KAJO radio, June 23, 2023