August 23-30, 2024 News Round-up
National issues with FAFSA affect local college students and schools, KOBI, August 29, 2024
Category: Rogue Report
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Blackboard to Ultra: Training 2-Assessing Student Learning
As part of the TLC’s ongoing effort to help instructors transition to Ultra, we’re offering another in-depth training session. Ultra trainer Carolyn Ponce will guide you through assessing student learning with tests and assignments in the new version of Blackboard. Don’t forget to check out our Ultra Guides for additional resources! Assessing Student LearningUltra Guides Ultra Drop-Ins If you have questions or need help with Blackboard...
August 2024 Osprey Ovation Recipients
Name: Lisa Yonker Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, DEI, Sustainability, Courage Reason: I have been on more hiring committees than I can count lately. Working with Lisa is always a joy, even when we are all stressed! The full-time dental assistant faculty position is the first I have had the opportunity to chair. I made an error in the interview dates, and Lisa jumped right in...
Faculty Textbook Affordability Opportunities
RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Be sure to check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities. Sign up by Sept. 27, 2024, for Open Oregon Educational Resources to sponsor your registration for virtual attendance at the Open Education Conference,...
2024 Halloween Theme Reveal
Prepare to don your cape and unleash your creativity as we unveil this year’s Halloween theme. Get ready for a day where heroes and villains face off in a spectacular showdown that will transform the college into an epic battleground. Dress as your favorite hero, or maybe channel your inner Maleficent. This year’s Halloween theme is Superheroes and Villains. Details about the annual Halloween party,...
August 16-23, 2024 News Round-up
Celebrating 75 years of transformative healthcare with Mercy Flights, EMS1, August 20, 2024 RCC debuts Dental Hygiene Program, application window open, KOBI, August 22, 2024 RCC student facing hardship after delayed financial payments, KOBI, August 23, 2024Rogue Community College recognizes the vital role that financial aid plays in supporting our students’ living expenses. We acknowledge that the recent system upgrade impacted the timing of disbursements...
Blackboard to Ultra: Transition & Training Opportunities
Starting this fall, Rogue Community College will transition all Blackboard courses to Blackboard Learn Ultra—the platform’s new and improved version. Ultra offers a more streamlined and dynamic experience, making course management easier for instructors and enhancing the learning environment for students. To help faculty and staff navigate this transition, RCC is offering a variety of training opportunities throughout the summer. Whether you’re looking to get...
Accreditation for RCC Dental Programs
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently completed its thorough review of RCC’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant programs, which involved a comprehensive application process and a two-day site visit. Based on their findings, both programs received verbal notice of initial accreditation on Thursday, Aug. 15. As a result, six courses within the Dental Assistant program can now be transferred to the new Dental Hygiene...
New Role for Tamara Adams
Please welcome Tamara Adams as the new Office Coordinator for the Facilities Management, Planning and Construction (FMPC) Department. Tamara brings extensive institutional experience, along with a strong background in innovation and leadership. Her academic journey began as a first-generation, non-traditional student at Rogue Community College, where she attended part-time as a TRIO SSS participant and earned an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree in...
Sneak Peek of Activities for Fall Inservice
The draft schedule for the Fall Faculty Inservice, set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, is now available. The week will also feature several other activities, and we encourage all faculty to participate. Full-time faculty will return on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for the Fall Kickoff. Adjunct faculty are welcome to join as many of the week’s activities as possible. Additional updates will be provided as rooms are...