New Faculty Training

Are you a recently hired adjunct or full-time faculty member at Rogue Community College? Join us for the Fall Training Session—a day dedicated to equipping you with valuable tools, insights and resources to help you thrive in the classroom and beyond. This training session is designed to ensure you’re well-prepared for the academic year and familiar with RCC’s policies, procedures and educational resources. You’ll have...

ESL Student Success Story: Angela Hernandez Callejas

Angela Hernandez Callejas joined RCC’s English as a Second Language program in the summer of 2023, coming to us from Hidalgo, Mexico. She expressed her interest in both ESL and citizenship classes, with the goal of transitioning from her role on the cleaning staff at a local hospital to a career in healthcare. While waiting for her citizenship exam, Angela diligently prepared for both the...

Blackboard to Ultra: Training 3-Gradebook Management

In this session, Blackboard’s Carolyn Ponce offers an in-depth look at managing the gradebook in Ultra. She covers features like automatic zeros, activity analytics and rubrics. Watch the full video, and don’t forget to explore our Ultra Guides for additional resources! Gradebook Management Ultra Guides Ultra Drop-Ins If you have questions or need help with Blackboard Ultra, please join RCC’s Blackboard admins during our drop-in sessions....

Deadline Approaching for Fall Kickoff Slide Show Submissions

Do you have important updates or information you’d like to share with your colleagues during the slide show at the start of Fall Kickoff? If so, please submit your slides using the PPT template download to Cara Lumpkin at CLumpkin@roguecc.edu by the end of the day on Friday, Sept. 13. This is a great opportunity to highlight key initiatives, events or announcements as we prepare...

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,...