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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. (Oct. 11, 2024) – Rogue Community College (RCC) has appointed Cass Sinclair as executive director of the Rogue Community College Foundation, effective Oct. 7, 2024. Sinclair brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement and strategic planning that will serve the RCC Foundation well as it continues to expand its impact in Southern Oregon. Sinclair joins RCC from Opportunities for...
Medford, Ore. (Oct.1, 2024) – Rogue Community College’s (RCC) partnership with healthcare provider La Clinica enhances training opportunities for dental hygiene and dental assisting students and helps solve the shortage of dental professionals in those fields. La Clinica has operated a dental clinic since 2000. For more than 15 years, RCC and La Clinica have collaborated to offer hands-on learning experiences for dental assisting students....