Looking forward to spring

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic changed, well, just about everything. It’s been an unusually rough year, and we want to say how proud we are of your determination and grit. You’ve got this, Ospreys! Keep pushing forward. Sunnier days are just ahead. RAINBOW CLUB is a student-led club that seeks to empower, advocate, and support all LGBTQ+ students,...

Founding faculty recall RCC’s early days

In 1970, Mary Slayter was already a role model for young women. She spent a decade earning two college degrees while raising three children, eventually securing a full-time teaching job at Grants Pass High School. Mary believed in the power of education. Which is why, when Rogue Community College opened its doors, Mary wanted in. “I enjoyed teaching at Grants Pass High School, but the...

Great athletes excel in academics

Question: What makes a great athlete?  Answer: A great student.  Last year at Rogue Community College, a record-breaking 11 student athletes earned All Academic Standing in the Northwest Athletic Conference. Previously, the highest number of RCC athletes to earn the recognition in one year was five.  In order to qualify for All Academic Standing, students must complete at least 36 credits, have a GPA or 3.25 or higher, and have...

Spring registration opens Monday

Thanks again for your patience while we continue to work through the challenges of restoring our network systems. We’re pleased to report that systems are coming back online and we are planning to open priority registration for spring on Monday. We ask that you please wait until Monday to use myRogue. At this time, the website and phones are back up and computer labs will be...

An update about our network outage

What to know about the outage Please know that we are working diligently to bring our network systems back online as quickly as possible. The website, myRogue and phones have been affected by this outage. Blackboard(link is external) and email(link is external) are not affected. We share your frustrations, and we greatly appreciate your patience. This update will answer many questions you may have about registration, scholarship deadlines and...

Join our Budget Forums

RCC students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a Budget Forum at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25. RCC Chief Financial Officer Lisa Stanton will be leading an informal discussion about the College’s 2021-2022 budget. Come and share your ideas, make suggestions and ask questions! Zoom link: Click to join(link is external) By phone: Call 1-669-900-6833; Enter meeting ID 980-6167-1302; Enter passcode 683163 See below for...

Our account review is complete

Thanks again for your grace and patience while we transitioned back to RogueNet. For those students who have received a 2020-21 financial aid award offer, we are pleased to report that our financial aid and ledger card review process is now complete. We are committed to continuing to improve our efficiency and communication. Your trust is important to us. Please check your Account History in...

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DPB celebrates Black History Month

The RCC Diversity Programming Board invites you to join Courageous Conversations for a community discussion on “Black History Month: Did You Know?” Join this event via Zoom from 12-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.  We are exploring systemic oppression in this ongoing monthly discussion led by the Rev. Ernestine Flemister, the Rev. Ryan Scott, the Rev. Tom Berry and Sally Snyder, RCC Coordinator of Diversity Programming. No matter where you...

RCC’s Markforged Metal X 3D printer is a first for Oregon community colleges

By Steve Foster, Instructor and Department ChairRCC Manufacturing, Engineering Technology & Mechatronics In January 2021, Rogue Community College became the only community college in Oregon to have a Markforged Metal X in-house for faculty and student use. How did this come to be? Well, it began like so…. 3D printing, also referred to in the manufacturing industry as additive manufacturing, is currently being used in...

A message from President Kemper-Pelle

As the COVID-19 restrictions persist, new strains emerge, and vaccines are slow to be distributed, I want to reach out to our students and thank you for your persistence. You have demonstrated amazing tenacity by staying enrolled and continuing progress toward your educational goals. RCC is beginning to plan for summer and fall terms, and we intend to gradually reopen more on-campus options for classes...