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,...

Gear up for Spirit Week, Sept. 23-Oct. 4

Employees are encouraged to wear RCC and Ospreys gear the week before and throughout the first week of fall term. Themed days are: Monday: I ❤ RCC Tuesday: Tie-Dye RCC Wednesday: Blue RCC Thursday: 9/23 – Neon “Don’t Delay, Register Today!”                    9/30 – Any Color RCC Friday: Ospreys Athletics Snap pics around campus and post to the campus app to welcome students. Need some Ospreys swag?...

New Parking Solutions for Riverside Campus 

We’re excited to announce a new parking option for Fall Term 2024 at the Riverside Campus. In response to feedback and as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance your campus experience, we’ve partnered with the City of Medford to offer free parking at Riverside Campus. To take advantage of this opportunity, please note the following: We hope this new parking option makes your campus...

2024-25 Fall Kick-Off Schedule

Fall term is here, and we’re excited to kick off the new academic year with a series of events to help you connect, learn and prepare. Be sure to mark your calendar and join us for these important events. Monday, Sept. 23New Faculty Onboarding8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | TRCThis training is by registration only, sign up today. For questions, email DKoehler@roguecc.edu. Tuesday, Sept. 24President Weber’s All-College...

Blackboard to Ultra: Training 4-Communicating with Students

Ultra trainer Carolyn Ponce demonstrates how to effectively engage with students in a Blackboard course. In addition to covering announcements and course messages, Carolyn introduces a variety of new communication tools available in this updated version of Blackboard. Watch: Communicating with StudentsExplore: 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...

OEBB Open Enrollment Closes Sept. 20

Open Enrollment for 2024-25 OEBB healthcare benefits will close on Sept. 20. This year, the enrollment process is passive, meaning that if you’re satisfied with your current benefit selections, they will automatically roll over to the next plan year. No action is required if you wish to keep your benefits the same. However, if you would like to make changes to your medical, dental or...

About Faculty Inservice

Fall Faculty Inservice is set for Wednesday, Sept. 25. View the entire inservice schedule and other activities for the week. We encourage all faculty to participate in the events for students, training and, of course, inservice. Full-time faculty will return on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the Fall Kick-Off. Adjunct faculty are welcome to join as many of the week’s activities as possible. For more information...

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...

Transition to Protected Leave Absence Management Services with The Standard

Starting this month, RCC is partnering with The Standard to manage all employee-protected leaves, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), state-mandated leaves and other applicable leaves, along with Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). This change is part of our ongoing effort to streamline the leave process and provide employees with improved services and resources. Key Points: For questions or assistance, contact HR at...