Category: Division, Department or Program News

The Pre-College Education (PCE) Department at Rogue Community College plays a crucial role in fulfilling state and federal education mandates by offering high-quality General Educational Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to residents across the Rogue Valley. For perspective, PCE enrolled 773 students in academic year 2023–24. As of this article in academic year 2024–25, 752 students have already enrolled, not...

This is part of an ongoing series about RCC’s new Teaching and Learning Framework. Ready to bring more energy and interactivity to your teaching? This week, we’re focusing on Active Learning and Engagement, a key area of the Teaching and Learning Framework that helps create dynamic, student-centered classrooms. What is Active Learning and Engagement? Active learning is all about designing experiences where students do more...

Graphic novels are one of America’s most influential entertainment mediums. Not only do they represent a multibillion-dollar industry, but historically they have also served as powerful agents of change. Graphic novels were among the first media formats to treat addiction as a medical issue, one of the earliest to regularly feature women and people of color, and have consistently addressed complex real-world issues. The diverse...

As of April 1, 2025, both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic calendars have been updated. Footnote #4 now states: “Withdraw period begins Tuesday, week 2 after 5 p.m.” Beginning spring term 2025, the withdraw period no longer starts at 12 a.m. on Tuesday of week 2 (immediately after the add/drop deadline). Instead, it will now begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesday of week 2. View...

Rogue Community College is excited to participate in three upcoming parades and invites employees, students and community members to join the fun. These events are a great way to showcase RCC programs, connect with the community and promote student success. While participation is voluntary and unpaid, it promises to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Pear Blossom Parade – Medford Date: April 12, 2025Arrival Time:...

The Rogue Community College Foundation General Scholarship Application will open on April 14 and close on June 1, 2025. The Foundation is collaborating with Ellucian/ScholarshipUniverse to implement updates to enhance the application process and improve the overall student experience. Before the application opens, the Foundation will host a brief informational session that will provide an overview of Scholarship Universe and the RCC Foundation application process....

Rogue Community College will host a blood drive at the Table Rock Campus in Building A, Room 184 (TRC-A 184) on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Help the blood supply blossom and receive a gift in return. Donors who give blood between April 1–13, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon.com gift card by email. In addition, those who donate between...