January Closure Flyers

Rogue Community College (RCC) will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Closure signs for RCC and HEC are available for your reference and distribution. Please update your office voicemail and email messages to include closure information such as: “RCC will be closed Jan. 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.” For these and other important...

Upcoming Computer Replacements

To ensure technology at RCC remains secure and efficient, the IT Department will begin replacing older faculty and staff computers in the coming months. RCC computers are typically replaced every five years as part of routine maintenance. If your computer is scheduled for replacement, there’s no need to contact the IT Department. A team member will reach out to arrange a convenient time. Replacements will...

Weight Watchers Group Meets Every Tuesday in January

Join the WW Coach-led experience on Tuesdays, Jan.14, 21 and 28. These meetings take place on the Redwood Campus, CH-7 and are open to any WW Premium Member—a benefit available at no cost to RCC employees enrolled in an OEBB medical plan. About Weight Watchers MeetingsWW At-Work supports a healthy lifestyle by helping participants achieve realistic goals. The program focuses on sustainable health through healthy...

New AIM Faculty Portal for Accommodations

Beginning Winter Term 2025, instructors will have access to a new tool designed to streamline the process of supporting students with accommodations. The AIM Faculty Portal provides a centralized list of students requesting accommodations, making it easier to manage and meet their needs. Developed through the collaborative efforts of Liz Butler and Dave Snell, the portal is conveniently accessible in myRogue under Student Requests for...

November Closures

RCC will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving. Closure signs for RCC and the HEC are available for your reference. Please remember to update your office voicemail and email messages with closure details. For these and other important dates, visit RCC’s academic calendar. If you have questions, please contact Angel Woods on Teams or by phone at 541-956-7411.

Emergency Drill Week of Nov. 4

As part of RCC’s commitment to safety, we will conduct a district-wide lockdown drill during the week of Nov. 4, 2024. These drills are essential for ensuring everyone knows how to respond in an emergency. What to Expect: Action Required:Please review the “How to Respond” emergency posters in common areas for guidance during drills and real emergencies. Be sure to go over these procedures with...

Nominate an Outstanding Student for Academic Honors

Do you know a student graduating this academic year who stands out? The All-USA/Coca-Cola Academic Team, New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship and All-Oregon Academic Team programs are now accepting nominations for 2024-25! To nominate a student, simply provide their name and RCC ID (email and phone are preferred but not required). There are two categories for nominations: Two students from each category will be selected...

New Travel & Professional Growth Program

Last Friday, the Travel & Professional Growth Program (TPGP) was introduced to a select group of administrative assistants. This group is actively entering requisitions for travel and professional growth funds starting Oct. 1 and beyond. A few weeks of testing is planned before expanding access to additional users. If you have an urgent need, please contact an administrative assistant in your department.  For any outstanding...

Storage Cleanup for Network Drives

As we begin the fall term, we want to address a growing concern about storage space on our department network drives. The IT department has noticed that these drives are quickly filling up, primarily due to large images and videos. We ask that you move these files to your department’s Teams channel, ensuring they do not contain sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Teams offers significantly...

Blackboard to Ultra: Training 5-Transitioning Original Courses to Ultra

In this final session, Ultra trainer Carolyn Ponce guides us through the transition from Original to Blackboard Ultra. She demonstrates how easily instructors can migrate content while addressing common challenges. Don’t forget to explore our adoption kit in the Ultra Guides. Ultra Drop-InsIf you have questions or need help with Blackboard Ultra, please join RCC’s Blackboard admins during our drop-in sessions. During our scheduled times,...