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Rogue Community College Continues Enrollment Surge, Outpaces State Averages

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE counties (Nov. 19, 2024) – On Friday, Nov. 15, Oregon’s Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) reported significant growth in overall student headcount and full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment, according to fourth-week enrollment data at community colleges statewide. Rogue Community College (RCC) shares in celebrating this trend, with promising increases in its own enrollment figures. RCC has seen more than a 14 percent increase...

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Rogue Community College Expands Emergency Services Department with New Programs

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Nov. 13, 2024) – The Rogue Community College (RCC) Emergency Services Department has added two new programs to its lineup: the Advanced Emergency Care Certificate of Completion and the Emergency Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. These programs provide advanced training for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and people looking to advance their careers in emergency medical services. “The new...

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RCC Bond Measure 17-119 Misses Approval

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Nov. 6, 2024) – On November 5, voters in Rogue Community College’s (RCC) service district decided against Measure 17-119, the proposed $60.3 million RCC Bond, in Jackson and Josephine counties. “Although the bond measure didn’t pass, we remain dedicated to providing high-quality educational programs and supporting the needs of our students, local economy and broader community,” said RCC President Dr....

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Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on gratitude and celebrate our Indigenous communities, including Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander citizens. We also recognize the Indigenous roots many Latino/a/x community members share from Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America. Last month on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we highlighted Lahaina, Maui, a year after one of history’s deadliest wildfires devastated...

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Local Childhood Friends Turned Higher Education Leaders Reunite to Strengthen RCC-SOU Partnership

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 31, 2024) – Juliet Long, vice president of Student Learning and Success and chief academic officer at Rogue Community College (RCC), and Dr. Casey Shillam, executive vice president and provost at Southern Oregon University (SOU), have a shared history as former classmates and graduates of Grants Pass High School (GPHS). Now, as academic leaders at RCC and SOU, they’re...

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Rogue Community College and Medford School District Partner to Prepare Students for Local Workforce

MEDFORD, Ore. (Oct. 30, 2024) — Rogue Community College (RCC) and the Medford School District (MSD) have expanded their collaborative partnership to offer high school students real-world training. The goal is to provide opportunities for career-ready certifications by equipping students with the skills needed to secure jobs in Southern Oregon, and beyond. Through this initiative, students are exploring healthcare career pathways, learning the technical and...

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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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Blood Drives Open to the Public at Rogue Community College

JACKSON and JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 15, 2024) – Rogue Community College (RCC) is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a series of blood drives across its campuses in October, open to all members of the community. With a current blood shortage impacting hospitals nationwide, RCC is joining the effort to help replenish supplies and save lives. The following blood drives will take...

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Local Transportation Industry Benefits from RCC’s Training Programs

GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Oct. 14, 2024) – Rogue Community College’s (RCC) industry partnerships aim to help meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the transportation industry and retain local jobs in the Rogue Valley. RCC’s transportation programs, including commercial truck driver training and automotive and diesel technologies, have seen a significant rise in enrollment. “As the need for well-trained professionals continues to rise, transportation...