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Rogue Community College Expands Footprint in Jackson County

Jackson County (Dec. 7, 2023) – On Dec. 5, 2023, the Rogue Community College (RCC) Board of Education approved RCC to purchase land adjacent to its Table Rock Campus (TRC). The addition of nearly 10 acres will grow RCC’s footprint in White City by more than 50%.  “While we remain rooted in Grants Pass and committed to RCC’s Medford campus, the opportunity to expand our facilities in...

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Rogue Community College Honors Trans Day of Resilience and Remembrance 

Jackson and Josephine counties (Nov. 17, 2023) – Gather with the community at Rogue Community College (RCC) on the Trans Day of Resilience and Remembrance to honor trans and gender-diverse lives that have been lost. There will be a celebration of the resilience, joy and brilliance that is part of being trans or gender-diverse.   The event will be held on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1-4...

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Rogue Community College Offers Winter Cohort for Phlebotomy 

Jackson and Josephine counties (Nov. 16, 2023) – Rogue Community College (RCC) announces a winter cohort for its phlebotomy classes that are part of the Allied Health Occupations program. Phlebotomy is normally offered in the fall and spring, but there are now spots available for winter term.  Prospective students should watch the virtual information session on the Allied Health Occupations web page to learn more about the...

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Rogue Community College Welcomes New Foundation Executive Director

Jackson and Josephine counties (Nov. 8, 2023) – Rogue Community College recently selected Dan Ruby as the new Executive Director of the Foundation. His appointment is effective Dec. 1, 2023. With a background in higher education and a commitment to community engagement, Ruby brings a wealth of experience to his new position. “Dan is going to be a great addition to the RCC Foundation and...

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Rogue Community College Seeks Dental Hygiene Program Accreditation

Jackson and Josephine counties (Oct. 24, 2023) – The proposed Dental Hygiene program at Rogue Community College (RCC) is seeking accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)—a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. RCC’s program has the potential to meet the Accreditation Standards for Dental Hygiene Education Programs, so a site visit has been scheduled for Jan. 24-25, 2024....

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Rogue Community College Celebrates First-Generation College Students

Jackson and Josephine counties (Oct. 23, 2023) – Rogue Community College (RCC) will host a celebration for first-generation college students on Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Events will be held at each campus: There will be food, games and a raffle. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about TRIO programs and how they support student success at RCC. TRIO programs...

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Rogue Community College Receives Grant Award to Support Nursing Program Expansion

Jackson and Josephine counties (Oct. 19, 2023) – On Sept. 26, 2023, the Higher Education Coordination Commission awarded Rogue Community College (RCC) a Workforce Ready: Innovation in Workforce Programs Grant in the amount of $969,722. The funds will support the expansion of RCC’s nursing program and will help meet the demand for registered nurses (RNs), improve nursing education and strengthen the healthcare workforce. Funds will...

Governor Kotek visits Rogue Community College

Governor Kotek Visits Rogue Community College

Jackson County (Oct. 9, 2023) — As part of Governor Tina Kotek’s One Oregon Listening Tour, Kotek toured Rogue Community College’s (RCC) Table Rock Campus in White City on Friday, Oct. 6. Governor Kotek’s One Oregon Listening Tour is comprised of her commitment to visiting every county in Oregon in her first year in office and building strong, working partnerships across our state. These efforts...

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Rogue Community College Counseling Department Educates Community About Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

Jackson and Josephine counties (Oct. 4, 2023) – On Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023—World Mental Health Day—Rogue Community College Counselor Michelle Gray will give a presentation about suicide prevention awareness and share resources for suicide prevention. Her presentation will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. at HEC-132 on the Riverside Campus and on Zoom. World Mental Health Day is dedicated to global mental health education, awareness and...

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Siskiyou Community Health Center Donates $8,000 to the RCC Foundation to Help Nursing Students  

Jackson and Josephine counties (Oct. 2, 2023) — The Rogue Community College (RCC) Foundation received an $8,000 donation from Siskiyou Community Health Center that helped put a quality stethoscope in the hands of each new RCC nursing student for the 2023-2024 school year.   As the RCC Nursing Department expands, the need for 80 stethoscopes for incoming students was brought to the attention of the...