RCC Bond Information

Last week our Board of Education voted to approve placing a bond on the ballot this November. If this bond passes, it will be the single largest investment to support RCC’s mission in our college’s history. It will make uniform across our service district the current tax rate we have in Jackson County. If passed, bond funds will bring the college about $60 million and...

Welcome Ian Kautzman

Ian Kautzman has joined Rogue Community College as the new Instructional Systems Specialist, with a focus on the digital accessibility of online courses. His primary location is the Teaching and Learning Center on Redwood Campus. Ian brings a diverse professional background, having worked in instructional design, LMS administration, marketing, and real estate. Currently, Ian operates and manages a vacation rental property next to his home...

Freedom of Expression on Campus

Come join the conversation about “Freedom of Expression on Campus”—and what that means for staff, faculty and students at RCC. We will be discussing Administrative Procedure 3900: Expressive Conduct, as well as RCC’s procedures about Respectful College Community, Prohibition of Discrimination and Harassment, and other procedures that might inform how we understand the Constitutional rights to freedom of speech, assembly and expression at RCC. We...

Welcome Lyndsay Tarrant

Lyndsay Tarrant, originally from Oregon and raised in Texas, has been a staff member at Rogue Community College for more than two years. Her journey with RCC began as a student and student employee, deepening her love for the institution. Recently transitioning into the role of Academic and Career Coach, Lyndsay is excited about the opportunity to support students in navigating their academic and professional...

New Jenzabar Engagement Team or JET Forum Dates

We are just over a month away from our Go-Live date with Jenzabar. If you haven’t joined us for a JET Forum yet, here are some additional dates and times: These forums are an excellent way to get accurate and up-to-date information, as well as ask questions. All faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to participate. Our Implementation Team has been diligently preparing for...

2024 Open House Events at RCC

You are invited to participate in RCC’s open house events in August 2024!  These events are free for the public to come to “Discover the Possibilities at RCC” and are scheduled for each campus as follows:  Individuals and families may enjoy food and fun activities during each event while learning about the college.  This is your chance to promote and showcase your program! Join us...

Important Changes to OFLA and AP-7345 

Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) The Oregon Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1515, which made changes to the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) effective July 1, 2024. OFLA will no longer protect leaves for the following reasons (but leave may qualify under other protected leave laws): OFLA will continue to protect leave for the following reasons: If qualifying, leave will be protected by the Federal...

Welcome Dane Johns

J. Dane Johns is a new addition to Oregon and RCC Access & Disability Services. Coming from Boise State University with undergraduate degrees in philosophy, communications and history and a master’s in medieval history, Dane’s thesis was on knights and their social stratification at the outset of the Middle Ages. Dane has a professional background in academic and professional testing, and he still teaches classes...