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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...

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RCC Hosting Sale to Benefit Student Scholarships

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 16, 2024) – The American Association for Women in Community Colleges – Rogue Community College Chapter (AAWCC-RCC) is hosting its annual $1 Clothing Sale on RCC campuses, with proceeds benefiting student scholarships through the RCC Foundation. Find incredible deals on gently-used clothing and accessories for men, women, and children—most items priced at $1, with select items at $3. From...

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2024 ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ Employee Engagement Survey

Rogue Community College (RCC) participated in the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For (GCTWR) survey to gather insight into various dimensions of organizational health, job satisfaction and workplace culture. The survey results will inform strategic actions aimed at enhancing the employee experience at RCC and support the achievement of strategic priorities. Hear from RCC Vice President of People, Culture and Safety, and Chief Human  Resources Officer...

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Employee Engagement Survey

About the Survey The GCTWF survey comprises 57 core statements, plus an additional five statements for faculty only, designed to assess key dynamics and relationships that influence institutional culture and performance. Employees were asked to consider their typical workday and respond to each statement using a five-point rating scale (Strongly Agree, Agree, Sometimes Agree/Sometimes Disagree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree). The survey also includes 19 benefit...

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PERS Expo: Plan Your Retirement with Confidence

We invite you to attend the PERS Expo, an opportunity to learn more about the pension and retirement benefits that can help you achieve your retirement goals. This annual event is designed for PERS members at any stage in their careers. This year, the expo will be held online on Oct. 1. You’ll gain access to interactive and on-demand content, including live educational sessions, videos...

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Grants Pass Police Department Training at RWC

The Grants Pass Police Department will be conducting important active shooter training exercises at the Redwood Campus. These sessions will take place in and around the O Building (Science) and Rogue Auditorium on the following dates and times: To ensure everyone’s safety and to allow the training to proceed smoothly, we kindly ask that you avoid the O Building, Rogue Auditorium and adjacent parking areas...

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It’s time to RAPS it up! End of Year is Near

The end of the 2022/23 fiscal year is just around the corner! 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 review all of your department’s open purchase orders (PO) and Travel Requests (TR)....

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April 25 – May 12, 2023 News Roundup

Candidates vie for seats on Rogue Community College board: The Daily Courier – May 4, 2023 Elect Long to Grants Pass School Board: The Daily Courier – May 4, 2023 Keep nonpartisan boards free of partisan politics: The Daily Courier – May 2, 2023 10 candidates pursuing 4 seats up for election on Grants Pass School Board: The Daily Courier – May 2, 2023 Catalyst...

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RCC Seeks Mural Contest Entries from Community Members

Jackson and Josephine counties – A region-wide competition to design and install “We are Ospreys” murals on each of the three Rogue Community College (RCC) campuses is now open for entries. Students, RCC employees and community artists are invited to participate. The theme for the project is “Spread Your Wings at RCC.” According to Elizabeth Butler, the RCC marketing department staff member leading the project,...

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Teacher’s lesson: Building community is key to student success

Michael Surgeon has always wanted to teach.   Right out of high school, he knew he needed to start higher education — but the nearest university was too expensive, so he turned to community college. “I definitely made the right choice,” Michael says. “RCC was the place where I developed as a student. Erika Giesen and Verne Underwood really kept me on track in the humanities.”...